It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time to release my annual Odd & Macabre Events Calendar for 2022! Unlike the past two years, there are quite a few venues that have already announced dates for upcoming festivities. My fingers are crossed that these will all take place. As always, I’m going to attend as much as I can. Activities are slowly popping up, and I’ll continually be updating this post, so make sure to check back for new additions.

Although I’m based near Los Angeles, I’m doing my best to include things that are happening in other parts of the globe. Who wouldn’t want to discover spooky adventures occurring in their neck of the woods? Some of what you’ll find here include the first-ever Satanic convention, vampire soirees, immersive shows, dark art exhibits, virtual gatherings and more. Cheers to another year filled with chills and thrills!

January

2^nd: World Introvert Day

A day dedicated to introverts! For my experience, read “Being an Introvert” and check out my podcast episode “Celebrating World Introvert Day & Being an Introvert.”

8th: The Count’s Den Presents “Inner Pieces”

An immersive show exploring identity issues that the LGBTQIA2S+ community faces. Must be age 16 or over to attend, and tickets are $35.

14th-February 6th: Scream Tribute Opening at SugarMynt Gallery

An exhibit paying tribute to the horror film Scream. Event takes place at Sugarmynt Gallery in South Pasadena, California. Opening night is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and tickets are $15.

15th: The Witches Brew Night Market

This edition is themed “Scream Queen Vol. II.” and takes place in downtown Santa Ana, California. Features vendors, dining and entertainment. Admission is free but you must RSVP.

19^th: Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday

Read about the famous gothic writer and poet in my blog post “Poe Pop Culture: A Birthday Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe.”

29th: The Sixth Chamber Live at Universal Bar & Grill

The gothic doom metal band The Sixth Chamber performs for the “Metal Mayhem” event at Universal Bar & Grill in Los Angeles. Show starts at 8 p.m. and the group goes on at 11 p.m. Admission is $10. Read my review of their performance at Rainbow Bar & Grill.

February

4^th -6th: Virtual Market of the Beast

The event will feature vendors specializing in occult wares, bizarre finds and more.

5th-6th: Creep IE Con at Ontario Convention Center

A horror convention taking place in Ontario, California! There’ll be discussions panels, vendors and more spook entertainment. Takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

11th-13th: The Satanic Temple’s SatanCon

The Satanic Temple hosts its first ever SatanCon in Scottsdale, Arizona, featuring discussion panels and presentations.

14th: Dita Von Teese’s Gala Show

This burlesque event was originally supposed to be held on New Year’s Eve but was cancelled due to COVID-related reasons and moved to Valentine’s Day. The show takes place at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Tickets are still on sale and start at $79.50. Read all about my time at past Dita Von Teese shows.

18th: Endless Night Los Angeles Vampire Salon

Takes place at an undisclosed location in Hollywood, California, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

19th: Endless Night Los Angeles Vampire Ball Pre-Party at Bar Sinister

Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event. Must show proof of vaccination to enter.

20th-21st: Endless Night Los Angeles Vampire Ball

Takes place at the Globe Theater in Los Angeles, California, from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Hosted by What We Do in the Shadows star Harvey Guillén! Tickets start at $65. Read about my time at Endless Night 2020 Vampire Ball.

26th: The Witches Brew Magical Marketplace

Held at Asylum Brewing in Anaheim, California, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free, but you must RSVP.

26th: Christian Death Book Signing at Lethal Amounts

Edward Colver, who photographed death rock band Chrisitan Death, will be signing copies of the new release. Taking place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free, but guests must RSVP.

26th: Phantasmagoria-Dark Music & Witchy Burlesque

Featuring performances by gothic metal doom band The Sixth Chamber, Dani Divine and more. Happening at Redwood Bar in Los Angeles. Tickets are $15 via Eventbrite and event begins at 8:30 p.m.

March

5th-6th: Nosferatu Festival

A vampire-themed event featuring vendors and entertainment in Austin, Texas. This year, they’re celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the classic silent film Nosferatu! Tickets start at $20.

5th: Endless Night Salem Vampire Salon

Takes place at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts, and will be the first black and white attire only event host by Endless Night. Tickets start at $45 and festivities begin at 7 p.m.

8th: Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Presents Castlevania’s ‘Miserable Pile of Secrets’

A virtual class discussing adaptations of Dracula. Broadcasting from London, England, and held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. GMT.

12th: TRASH-Immersive Group Show at Dark Art Emporium

A group dark art show showcasing pieces crafted from recycled objects. Opening night is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admisson is free.

12th: The Witches Brew Magikal Marketplace & Brewfest

Taking place at Escape Craft Brewery in Redlands, California.

12th: The House of Red Velvet Presents “A New Baptism”

The dark theatre group performs their latest edition “A New Baptism” again in Los Angeles. Show takes place at Pico Union Project at 7:30 p.m. for VIP members and 8:45 p.m. for general admission. Tickets start at $55. Read my review of the performance in “The House of Red Velvet Returns with A New Baptism.”

15th-31st: The Boulet Brothers Dragula UK Tour

See performers from Dragula season 4 perform live! The show will tour throughout the UK and tickets are on sale now.

26th-27th: The Oddities Flea Market

Happens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Globe Theater in Los Angeles, California. Tickets start at $20. Find out about my experience at The Oddities Flea Market.

29th: Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Presents Women & Gothic Literature

Virtual class broadcasting from Los Angeles, California. Takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

30th: Salon der Herzen Presented by The House of Red Velvet

The House of Red Velvet introduces a new event, showcasing surreal art, craft cocktails and entertainment. Held at a secret location in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. Tickets are $40.

31st-June 11th: Frida Immersive Dream

An immersive exhibit highlighting the life and art of Frida Kahlo. It will be held at the Lighthouse Artspace Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Tickets start at $39.99. This event is also happening in the cities of Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Toronto. Check the website for more dates.

April

1st-3rd: Dark Side of the Con Presented by Vampire Freaks

A mega dark-alternative event happening in Parsippany, New Jersey at The Sheraton Hotel. Featuring a weekend full of goth and industrial bands, vendors, panels and more. Tickets start at $10.

2nd: The Witches Brew Magikal Marketplace & Brewfest

This edition will happen in San Diego at Societe Brewing Company.

9th-30th: Luna Negra Coachella Valley Goth Festival

Taking place over three weekends through April: April 9, April 23 and April 30. Featuring live performances by goth and deathrock bands and DJs the first two weekends. The final weekend is a live stream on Twitch.

9th: The Witches Brew Night Market

Takes place in Santa Ana, California. Admission is free.

12th: Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Presents “Nursing Grief”

Virtual class broadcasting from London. Takes place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. BST.

16th: 90s Slasher Immersive Experience at The Mystic Musuem

Located in Burbank, California. Grand opening is Saturday, April 16th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST. Admission is $16 at the door.

27th-May 28th: The Boulet Brothers Dragula U.S. Tour

See performers from Dragula season 4 perform live! The show will tour in various cities throughout the U.S., including Brooklyn, New York; Dallas, Texas; and Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now. First show kicks off in Portland, Oregon.

May

14th: The Witches Brew Night Market

Takes place in Santa Ana, California. Admission is free.

21st-22nd: Blasphemeet: A Heretic’s Market at Blacksheep Gallery

Blacksheep Gallery in Burbank, California, presents a shopping event featuring a variety of vendors selling macabre wares, artifacts and more.

22nd: Goth Day

A day celebrating the music-based subculture. Click above to read how I got into the goth scene and listen to my Goth Day podcast episode.

26th: Dracula Day

The iconic novel Dracula by Bram Stoker was published on this day in 1897! Read the blog post by clicking on the link above and listen to my Dracula Day podcast episode.

31st: Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Presents Racial Horror & the Monstrous Foreign

Virtual class broadcasting from Los Angeles from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

?: Stranger Things: The Experience

An immersive event coming to New York sometime in May. Tickets are on sale and start at $54 per person.

June

3rd-5th: Monsterpalooza

An event dedicated to monsters, special effects makeup and more in horror! Tickets are on sale and start at $30. Event takes place in Pasadena, California, at the Pasadena Convention Center. Time varies depending on the day. For an inside look at the event, read my Monsterpalooza blog post.

10th-July 8th: The Boozy Cauldron

A pop-up cocktail experience traveling to various cities across the U.S. Tickets start at $55.

11th: The Witches Brew Night Market

Takes place in Santa Ana, California. Admission is free.

18th: Endless Night Tampa Vampire Ball

Held at Castle Ybor in Tampa, Florida. Tickets start at $23.

25th: Batman Returns 30th Anniversary at Montalban Theatre

Enjoy a film screening and Q&A at the historic Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, CA.

?: Stranger Things: The Experience

Arriving in San Francisco, California, sometime in June. Tickets on sale and start at $54.

July

9th: The Witches Brew Night Market

Takes place in Santa Ana, California. Admission is free.

14th-15th: The House of Red Velvet Present “The Attic”

The House presents another edition of dark surreal theatre performance. Tickets start at $55.

16th: Tiki Noire Presented by Witches Brew

An immersive themed marketplace and pop-up bar at The Globe Theatre in Los Angeles. Ticket sales are coming soon, but you can join the waitlist.

18th-25th: Dracula Tour’s Summer Vampire Vacation

The travel agency Tours and Events hosts its annual summer trip to Transylvania, Romania—an area synonymous with vampire folklore and legends. Visit the website for tour package information.

21st-August 21st: Paranormal Cirque

A sinister circus offering up all sorts of dark delights! The show is traveling to various cities in the U.S. Tickets start at $20. Age restrictions apply, so see the site for more details.

29th-31st: Midsummer Scream

The popular mega horror convention is slated to return to the Long Beach Convention Center in California. The event features discussion panels, celebrity signing, haunts, spooky vendors and more. Ticket sales and other details TBA. Read about my time at Midsummer Scream: Awaken the Spirits.

August

12th-October 31st: Disneyworld Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween

Event happening at the Orlando, Fl, theme park.

13th: The Witches Brew Night Market

Takes place in Santa Ana, California. Admission is free.

30th: Frankenstein Day

The occasion marks the birthday of Mary Shelley who wrote the notorious gothic novel Frankenstein. Find out how you can celebrate Frankenstein Day!

?: Stranger Things: The Experience

Arriving in London sometime this month!

September

2nd-October 31st: Disneyland Halloween Time

Event happening at the theme park in Anaheim, CA.

8th-October 31st: Universal Studios Hollywood: Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween event in Los Angeles, California. More details TBA. Read about my time at the 2021 event here.

10th: Marie Laveau’s Birthday

Marie Laveau was renowned as the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. You can read more about her in my feature History’s Most Formidable Occult Figures.

10th-October 31st: Six Flags Magic Mountain: Fright Fest

Halloween event taking place at the theme park. Six Flags has locations across the U.S., and in Mexico and Canada. Click on your location to find event details for your area.

17th: Women of Horror—Night of the Witches

Presented by Hazy Chaos and taking place at The Offbeat in Los Angeles. The event will feature witch-inspired art, burlesque acts, live music, and more. Additional details to be announced.

22nd-October 31st: Knott’s Scary Farm

Halloween event in Buena Park, California. Tickets on sale.

23rd-October 31st: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Halloween event. Presale has ended, but they should be announcing general ticket sales soon.

28th-October 2nd: Wasteland Weekend

A post-apocalyptic themed music festival that takes place in the Southern California desert. Enjoy live performances, edgy entertainment, and more. Must be 18 years or older to attend. Information regarding ticket sales to be announced.

October

1st-31st: Shaqtoberfest at The Queen Mary

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal in collaboration with Thirteenth Floor is hosting a special Halloween event at The Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. It’s replacing Dark Harbor, and dates and ticket sales are to be determined.

4th: Anne Rice’s Birthday

To celebrate the memory of this astounding author, read my blog post “Author of Honor: Anne Rice” and listen to my podcast episode “Anne Rice: Her Vampires & Legacy.”

8th-9th: Los Angeles Oddities Flea Market

Ryan Matthew Cohn brings his bizarre market back to the Globe Theatre in the City of Angeles! Tickets begin at $20.

17th: Vamp Jenn’s Birthday

I’ll be celebrating all month long, attending as many spooky events as possible, so keep checking back on my blog for new posts about my Halloween adventures!

22nd-January 28th, 2023: Alice in Wonderland Experience

Escape room experience presented by Clued Upp Games. It’s happening in various cities throughout Southern California. Click link above to type in your location to see if the event is happening in your area. One ticket purchase admits six people.

CANCELLED26th-February 26, 2023: HR Giger “Alone with the Night” Exhibition

A grand exhibition featuring the works of icon H.R. Giger at the Vogue Multicultural Museum in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $39.99.

27th-November 3rd: Dracula Tour’s Horrific Halloween Holiday

The Tours and Events travel agency hosts their 24th annual Halloween trip to Transylvania, Romania. Visit historic sites featured in Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula and attend a huge All Hallows Eve bash! Visit the website to view the full itinerary.

28th-29th: Danny Elfman Concert

Danny Elfman, composer and vocalist of Oingo Boingo, is going to be doing a concert at the Hollywood Bowl! Tickets are on sale and start at $59.50.

28th-30th: Endless Night New Orleans Vampire Ball

Three-day long event. Tickets to each festivity can be purchased separately.

31st: Halloween

Suggested reading and listening: “Celebrating Halloween Around the World” blog post and podcast episode.

November

1st-2nd: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

A Mexican holiday celebrating the souls and memories of those that have passed into the next realm. The Hollywood Forever Cemetery holds an annual event commemorating the occasion. More details to be announced. Learn more about the holiday in Celebrating Halloween Around the World.

7th-16th: The Birth of the Vampires Tour by Mysterious Adventures Tours

A 10-day tour of Transylvania, Romania, hosted by fangsmith Father Sebastiaan, psychic Patti Negri and paranormal investigator James Annito. Land price is $2,675.

8th: Bram Stoker’s Birthday

The author of famed gothic horror novel Dracula was born on this day in 1847.

December

10th: Bitchcraft Los Angeles Presents Winter Faire

11th: One-Year Passing of Anne Rice

On this day last year, the literary and vampire worlds lost an amazing author, Anne Rice. She will never be forgotten and will live on in our hearts.

11th: Maila Nurmi’s (aka Vampira) Birthday

Maila Nurmi, who was famously known as Vampira, was born on this day in 1922. She’s the ultimate vamp who was the star of The Vampira Show and was featured in several horror films.

31st: Dita Von Teese’s Glamonatrix New Year’s Eve