BettyFest, an all-female comedy festival, was held at Spider House Ballroom on October 14.Kim Lowery is one of four producers of BettyFest, an all-female comedy festival held at Spider House Ballroom on October 14. Female troupe Patio Talk first started the festival, which is now in its third year.

As a first-year student last fall, I was clueless on how to spend Halloween night amid a city full of activities ranging from haunted houses to comedy shows. Partly because I had class the following morning, I ended up watching my friends doll up for the night, then stalking their cute pictures on my newsfeed. Here are a few guidelines and friendly tips on how to spice up your Halloween night (unless you want to end up at home alone watching Netflix and stuffing your face with candy).