Horrorfest Film Festival

The annual Chicago Horrorfest Film Festival scares up a crowd tonight at the 3 Penny Cinema, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., from 5pm to midnight. It's an all-ages event, featuring the U.S. premier of Unearthly Harvest and Andy Warhol's Frankenstein (X). Hosted by Gothic Chicago's Mistress Xena. More info on the festival site.

Steinski @ Smart Bar.

With a career that spans 20 years and a modest yet highly influential catalog, Steinski is one of the most highly regarded remixers and DJs in the music industry. Half of his work has never been officially released due to copyright considerations, and that just makes his stuff all the more cool. Inexplicably, he's coming to town, and he'll be at Smart Bar tonight at 10 PM. If you want a lesson from the old school, be here tonight. Smart Bar: 3730 N. Clark. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, or at the Metro box office.

Bridge Release Party

Super-kewl lit/music/film magazine Bridge Magazine will be throwing an issue release party this weekend. $10 gets you in and gives you two free drinks. Thursday October 30, 8pm. 119 North Peoria, #3D. For more info telephone at 312-421-2227.

What are Reasonable Restrictions in Time of War?

Three Chicago area journalism organizations, in association with the Illinois Library Association, are co-sponsoring a free panel lecture titled, "First Amendment: What are Reasonable Restrictions in Time of War?" Some of the panelists include Federal Judge William J. Bauer, moderator; Former U.S. Attorney Anton Valukas; Joel Daly of WLS-TV; and Bernard Judge, editor of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The forum takes place from Noon to 2pm, Thursday, October 30 at the First Floor Gallery, Room 106, Roosevelt University, 18 S. Michigan Ave. A free brown bag lunch will also be provided courtesy of the Kirkland & Ellis law firm. Call 312-578-9114 for more information.

Lakeview Shelter Halloween Bash

Come to Murphy's Bleachers, 3655 North Sheffield, for a beer bash and costume party benefiting the Lakeview Shelter, a nonprofit serving men who are homeless or formerly homeless in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood for over 20 years. For just $25/advance and $30 @ the door, you get five hours of unlimited beer, wine and soda and food (burgers and such). Party band El Guapo will perform, and there will be a costume contest -- with a separate division just for Steve Bartman impersonators. Party starts at 7pm. Purchase tickets here or at the door. 21 and over, obviously.