1. The Artists Studio presents "Rocky Horror Picture Show" Midnight, October 31; 8 p.m. November 1, 7, 8.

The Artists' Studio Center for the Performing Arts, 12810 Ford Dr., Fishers.

Tickets: $20 Halloween; $15 November 1, 7, 8.

Info: www.artists-studio.com/upnext.htm

It's Halloween, which means it's time to see "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

From the London stage to interactive midnight cult film to Tony-nominated Broadway revival to the Fishers Center for the Performing Arts ... quite a journey for the transvestites from Transsexual Transylvania. If you don't know why the play's producers tell the audience to "bring toast," you've probably never been part of the Rocky Horror experience and thus must go. Dress conservatively, you won't want to stick out.

2. Help choose the next President

When: Nov 4.

Where: Various sites across the city

Friends don't let friends drink and vote, but hopefully they will put in a few bucks toward booze for an Election Returns party. Hit the liquor store on Nov. 3rd if you're planning such a bash, because Indiana State Law bars liquor sales on Sundays, Holidays and Election days while the polls are open, Nov. 4th.

Other things to know:

• Vote Early: More than 755,000 Hoosiers registered or updated their voter information this year. What does that mean for you? Vote early. Get your booty off the couch and to your city county building now. Don't forget your Indiana State ID or Passport. Visit http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/ if you have more questions.

• Decide Already: If somehow you're still undecided, numerology maps and astrology charts may prove to be of great help. Indy.com talked to local star reading pros about the election. Read their predictions at www.indy.com/posts/12077. To make a more informed decision, visit indystar.com/elections.

3."Exploring Imagination": A Spirit & Place Public Conversation

When: 2 p.m. Nov 2.

Where: Butler University, Clowes Memorial Hall

Cost: Admission is free, but tickets are required.

Info: (317) 940-6444 or (800) 732-0804, spiritandplace.org

So a female African American filmmaker, an ultra-peppy evangelical minister, and a conservative gay Latino social critic go to a theater to discuss "exploring imagination." No, this isn't the opening of a multicultural shaggy dog story. It's an invitation for you to join the 2008 Spirit & Place Public Conversation. This year's Public Conversationalists are: film producer Julie Dash; Pastor Brian McLaren (named by TIME as one of America's top 25 evangelicals); and journalist Richard Rodriguez. Expect a wide-ranging discussion of the limits and possibilities of public imagination and social creativity. Spirit & Place is offering dozens of great events from November 1-16, but this is the one you don't want to miss.

4. Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos at the Indianapolis Art Center

When: 3 to 8 p.m. Nov 1.

Where: Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 62nd St.

Cost: Free

Info: www.indplsartcenter.org/ExhibitionsandEvents/Dayof_theDead/Free_Celebration.

In the US, we binge on candy and costumes on Halloween. By contrast, most Catholic cultures around the world celebrate the day after our Halloween, "The Day of the Dead," when the spirits of departed friends and family members are commemorated by the living.

No one celebrates El Dia de los Muertos better than Mexicans, and no place around Indy celebrates the Mexican celebration better than the Indianapolis Art Center. Enjoy a day of music, dance, and food. Join processions through the shrines and altars that local artists have constructed through the Center's galleries and ARTSPARK.