10 things to do for $10 this weekend (6 free!), October 26-28
The great thing about Halloween falling on a week day is that it means there will be parties on both of the surrounding weekends. The fun kicks off tonight, and there are plenty of inexpensive events to enjoy -- everything costume parties to pet-costume parties to a chance to be an amateur sleuth. And there are even some worthwhile non-All Hallow's Eve-themed activities. For more events, visit the Westword calendar, and if you know of other bargains this weekend, share them in the comments section. 
See also:
- Damien Echols on the West Memphis Three, exoneration and Life After Death
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- Buntport solves a sizzling, real-life crime caper
Urban Arts Forum at the Crossroads Theater(Friday, free)
The Urban Arts Fund seeks to prevent graffiti by showcasing artists in other ways, like creating murals in graffiti hotspots. Celebrate the group's mission tonight with a panel discussion featuring local artists like Jolt, Dread, Gamma and more, as well as music from DJ Selko and a video by Fa'al of Easy Media. It will be a great chance to learn more about the Urban Arts Fund and see/hear some great art -- and it's all free! (Including the refreshments.)
3rd Annual Haiti Benefit Concert at Unit E (Friday, $10)
Denver and Haiti have a musical connection. For the past three years, musicians in Denver have been helping musicians in Haiti, and now they plan to more through the recently formed nonprofit Yon Sel Lanmou. This benefit will further that goal, raising money to provide Haitian musicians with gear so they can perform live in their country. Wheelchair Sports Camp, Mute Man's Microphone and Haitian folk band 2 Roots, which is on tour, will play.
Damien Echols at the Tattered Cover LoDo (Friday, free)
Convicted of a murder he didn't commit, Damien Echols spent almost eighteen years on death row before being released last year. Westword's Alan Prendergast will join Echols tonight in a discussion of Echols' new book, Life After Death. For more from Echols, check out our Q&A here.
Asylum Women's Halloween Party at Tracks (Friday, $7)
Looking for a place to show off your Halloween costume this weekend? There are plenty of places where you can do that -- but at Tracks, you'll win $500 if yours is voted the best. In addition to the costume contest, this ladies' bash includes DJ Tatiana playing all the hits, dancing from the Wicked Little Girls, and the chance to see Tracks completely Halloween-o-fied.
One Book, One Denver: An Evening with the Author at the McNichols Building (Saturday, free)
Hear stories firsthand from the author of the 2012 One Book, One Denver selection, Enrique's Journey. The book tells the true story of a Honduran boy's journey to find his mother, and writer/reporter Sonia Nazario will be on hand to tell the fascinating story. Register for free to guarantee your spot.
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1201 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO
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