A dance-crazy night at the clubs

Put angels, a tiger, Dracula and a mermaid in one fog-filled room and what are they going to do? If Saturday’s annual Halloween rave Monster Massive, was any indication, they’re going to dance like there’s no tomorrow. Nothing fuels a great dance party like the anonymity of costumes from ironic to iconic. Even though the dizzying laser light, stage fog and big-top atmosphere of Hollywood club life can make every night seem like a little slice of All Hallow’s Eve, on the night of the real thing the town goes over the top.

Tonight and this weekend, here’s where to find the clowns, the stilt walkers, the Goth nurses and even the SpongeBobs that make Halloween the best dance night of the year.

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‘Madness’ at an L.A. landmark

Among the biggest of the Halloween night parties, this event -- billing itself as “13 Hours of Madness” -- offers a musically solid lineup in a venerable L.A. location that includes Grant Plant, Danny B., Oliver Twist, DJ Sol and more.

Dollhouse, tonight, 3 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (213) 891-2775.

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Music magic in a close setting

L.A. festival favorite Doc Martin brings his house-music magic to this multi-act bill. Joining the Doc will be Jason Blakemore, Wally Callerio and others. With a limited capacity of 2,500 and a stellar set of DJs behind the decks, this may be the sleeper event of the night for those who want to share in the Halloween spirit in a more intimate setting.

Halloween Masquerade 2002, tonight. The Copacabana, 1600 Fairplex Drive, Los Angeles. (714) 730-8505.

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Eclectic lineup in Long Beach

Long Beach gets neither the love nor attention thrown L.A.’s way, but the LBC scene will be celebrated at Club 49 on Halloween with an eclectic lineup featuring acts from the world of funk, hip-hop, reggae and dance. For those who don’t feel like trekking to L.A., this is a nice alternative.

Masquerade Ball 2002, Club 49, tonight. 49 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach. (562) 495-1750.

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Costume party with a beat

Intimate, though much flashier than other parties tonight, weekly club Honey at Circus Disco offers up house music’s Joenene for its costume ball. Honey knows how to party, and on Halloween, you can bet the place will be hot.

Honey’s Haunted House at Circus Disco, tonight. 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 957-1181. www.circusdisco.com.

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Local heroes as headliners

The newest kid on the club block gets a chance to make an immediate impact with this Halloween costume party featuring cash prizes for the best costumes. With local heroes Jason Bentley and Gary Richards, the music should be of a high quality.

Jason Bentley, Gary Richards, Stereo at Ivar, tonight. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 692-2862.

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Have a ball with a spin-meister

For those who just want the party to keep going, Red grants your wish with Junior Sanchez, a celebrated producer who has worked with Basement Jaxx. But Sanchez is an accomplished spin-meister in his own right, as he will surely show when he steps behind the decks for this house-heavy set.

Red Halloween Ball Featuring Junior Sanchez, Friday. Arena, 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 692-3533.

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A bit of ‘Heaven’ due in L.A.

You may not know the name of Dutch singer Do, but you’ve probably heard it. Her voice on DJ Sammy’s hit “Heaven.” She will be in town for a midnight show the night after Halloween. Expect a major production with dancers, band and all the stops pulled out.

Do, Friday teknoklub. 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (213) 203-0857.

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Some serious head-banging

Celebrating the early ‘90s dominance of the Wax Trax industrial dance revolution, Thrill Kill comes out of its tomb with members of the Lords of Acid and Pigface. A night of PVC and head-banging.

My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult. Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Retail Slut, (323) 934-1339; Pleasure Chest, (323) 650-1022.