15th Annual Halloween Charity Ball

Now in its 15th year, the Halloween Charity Ball that takes place from 8 p.m. to midnight tonight at the Tangier in Akron promises to be a "ridiculously fun Halloween party," as it's put in a press release. The event includes a $500 costume contest grand prize, a DJ dance party, an open bar and food throughout the night. All proceeds benefit two local charities: Not Just October, an organization dedicated to expanding the knowledge and resources available to breast cancer patients, survivors, and their supporters; and the Ohio Shakespeare Festival, a public professional theater company dedicated to the Bard and his fellow playwrights in a way that "satisfies the collective imagination of their audience." Consult the website for ticket prices. (Niesel)