Five things we love this weekend: Oct. 25

James Bennett, Kokomo Tribune, Ind.
·4 min read

Oct. 27—Haunted trail and monster bash

To celebrate the Halloweekend, Kokomo Parks & Recreation has planned a community Halloween party. Visitors will be able to get their faces painted, grab some candy, go on a wagon ride and participate in costume and pumpkin contests. The party will be held in Jackson Morrow Park, 4200 S. Park Road. The party is scheduled to run 3-5 p.m. Saturday and will be followed by a haunted trail walk at 6 p.m.

A 70s show

The Kokomo Symphonic Society will hold its annual TV Dinner Singalong fundraiser on Saturday. The show has a 1970s theme this year and dressing up for the occasion is encouraged. The event includes dinner, music, trivia, a name that tune game and a silent auction. The fundraiser will be held at The Experience in the Kokomo Country Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will kick off with a performance from the Symphony's string quartet. Tickets cost $60, but a table for 10 people can be purchased for $500. You can purchase tickets online at kokomosymphony.net or by calling 765-236-0251.

Rockers for Knockers

Local musicians are raising money for breast cancer screenings. Spearheaded by Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel, which is a blues band, the 16th annual Rockers for Knockers will be held at Phi Delta Kappa, 2401 Saratoga Ave., on Saturday. There are five bands scheduled to perform and visitors will be able to purchase food and drinks at the venue. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the $20 cover charge can be paid with cash or card. The concert is open to all ages.

Autumn Cat-ch

The Kokomo Humane Society will host its annual Autumn Cat-ch fundraiser on Saturday. The event will feature a shrimp boil dinner, a dessert auction and a small live auction. Vegetarian options will be available. The fundraiser will be held in Indiana University Kokomo's Alumni Hall, which is in the Kelley Student Center, 2450 S. Washington St. The event is scheduled to run 6-9 p.m. Tickets cost $70 and can be purchased online at kokomohumane.org/events/2023-autumn-catch/.

Werewolf games

There's going to be a full moon on Saturday. Kingdom Cards & Games, 126 W. Walnut St., will host several rounds of Werewolf to celebrate the Hunter's Moon. The rules to the game are fairly simple. Secret roles are assigned before each game. If you're a villager, try to eliminate the werewolves. If you're a werewolf, get rid of the pesky villagers. The games begin at 7 p.m. Saturday and there isn't a set end time.

More live music this weekend

Kokomo Alehouse

Mudhound Revival will perform Mississippi Delta blues at the Kokomo Alehouse this weekend. The band is scheduled to perform from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday. There isn't a cover charge for the show at 1134 Home Ave., but the Alehouse is holding a food drive for Kokomo's homebound elderly residents and will accept canned goods during the show.

The Coterie

There are two shows scheduled at The Coterie, 107 W. Sycamore St., this weekend. Camp Culture will perform Friday night without a cover charge. On Saturday, Joe Marcinek Band will perform upstairs while a DJ hosts a Halloween costume party downstairs for a $10 cover charge. Both events start at 9 p.m.

In theaters this weekend

Five Nights at Freddy's

Rated: PG-13 for strong violent content, bloody images and language

Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Matthew Lillard

Plot: A night guard at a local diner becomes troubled after confronting the truth about the animatronic costumes that reside, they're alive.

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AMC Kokomo times: Friday: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:15, 5:45, 6:45, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:15 and Spanish subtitles at 2:30 p.m.

Freelance

Rated: R for violence and language

Running time: 1 hour 49 minutes

Cast: John Cena, Alison Brie, Alice Eve and Christian Slater

Plot: An ex-special forces operative providing security and a journalist must work together to survive after a coup breaks out in a country where they are working together.

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AMC Kokomo times: Friday: 1:15, 4:00, 7:15, 10:00

After Death

Rated: PG-13 for thematic material including violent descriptions, some bloody images and drug references

Running time: 1 hour 43 minutes

Cast: Koko Marshall, Michael Jovanovski and Kate Duffy

Plot: Based on real near-death experiences, this documentary explores the afterlife with the guidance of scientists, authors, and survivors, who shed a light on what awaits us.

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AMC Kokomo times: Friday: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30

James Bennett III can be reached at 765-454-8580 or james.bennett@kokomotribune.com.