A grown-up Halloween

Who said grown-ups can't have fun on Halloween? Dress your best and bring your mask to the South Carolina Aquarium from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday for the Dark Water Masquerade. Step back into a vault of classic Venetian elegance and decadence with signature cocktails and vittles by Cru Cafe and Catering . Dance along to music provided by Classical Charleston, A Touch of Class and others. Tickets are $125 per person or $200 per couple. Visit the Web site for more information.

James Island Connector Run - Rick Hendrick BMW - Supporter

It might not garner as much attention as the Cooper River Bridge Run, but the James Island Connector Run offers a less-crowded option for filling your lungs with some early morning air. The first Saturday in November every year, the 10K run/5K walk falls on "Students with Disabilities Day" and proceeds go to the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, which awards scholarships to special-needs students. The race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday across from Roper Hospital and finishes there after the panoramic run over the bridge and back. Race entry is $25 for the 10K and $20 for the 5K; on race day, the 10K is $30. For more information or to sign up, visit the race Web site.

Chilly tales for chilly days

Relish the last remnant of Halloween by watching the perennial favorite Frankenstein , put on by Charleston Stage this weekend at Memminger Auditorium. Watch the book come alive amid dark thunderstorms and an electrifying laboratory in an eerie castle. Tickets are $29, $27 for seniors, $15 for students and $10 for bargain seats. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday. Order tickets by calling 843-577-7183 or visiting the Charleston Stage Web site.

Music to your ears - Charleston Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy a little serenade by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, served up family-style or phantom style. The Family Concert at 10 a.m. Saturday, features the Magic Circle Mime Company and plays to the Peter and the Wolf story, perfect for kids of all ages. Tickets are $15 for grown-ups and $5 for students. The Mime Company returns to the stage at 8 Saturday night for the McCrady's Charleston Pops performance (at right) . As the "phantoms of the orchestra" return to haunt the hall, the maestro must use his baton to control the ghoulish orchestra. Tickets range from $20-45. Both performances are at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St. Tickets can be purchased at the Gaillard box office or any Ticketmaster outlet or at the orchestra's Web site.