Zombie Apocalypse

The expansion of the Halloween season is the far more enjoyable analogue of Christmas creep, and it's in full swing with two weeks to go. At 8 p.m. Saturday, October 20, the Budweiser Brew House in Ballpark Village (601 Clark Avenue; www.stlballparkvillage.com) gets into the creepy act with its Zombie Apocalypse party. The bar will serve up themed cocktails and shot specials all night, and guests are invited to dress for the horrible occasion, meaning costumes from beyond the grave. There are prizes for the best dressed, and DJ Jesse Plan will provide the soundtrack for the evening. The party is for the 21-and-older crowd, and admission is free.