NEWS

Presidential debates or Monday Night Football?... If you choose the latter, head on over to Detroit-export Coney Dog to catch the Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears while enjoying a little “Monday Madness.” Plain hot dogs are only $1, coney dogs are $1.99 and Stroh’s beer is $3.50 throughout the entire duration of the game. Now, that’s a lot of hot dogs! www.facebook.com/coneydogLA

House of Blues Sunset Strip presents alt-metal trailblazers Helmet this Tuesday, Oct. 23. Formed in New York in the late ’80s, this juggernaut powerhouse hasn’t lost steam since their groundbreaking debut with 1992’s Meantime. Also sharing the bill: '90s alt-rock flashback Toadies and Ume. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 GA/$27.50 day of show.  www.hob.com

Wednesday, Oct. 24 Book Soup presents a signing/discussion with Duran Duran cofounder John Taylor at Cinespace (356 Hollywood Blvd). At long last, Taylor’s new memoir, In The Pleasure Groove, tells the story of the band’s meteoric rise to fame and the life altering consequences of living life in the rock n’ roll fast lane. Tickets are $15 and doors open 6 p.m. Complete signing details and guidelines available at www.booksoup.com. Want to keep it closer to The Strip on Wednesday? Then head on over to the Andaz for their monthly “Under The Covers” music partnership with The Roxy. Holland Greco’s Murdergram will host a night of Misfits songs. Free entrance, 8-10 p.m. http://underthecoversongs.tumblr.com/ 

Get in the holiday spirit this Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Sunset Strip Market’s Halloween Party. Younger guests can enjoy complimentary pumpkin decorating from 5-7 p.m. while the 21-and-older crowd can partake in spooky spirits from the beer and wine garden (Evil Cousin IPA, Angry Orchard Cider, Heretic’s Shallow Grave Porter, Firestone Velvet Merlin, Snap Dragon Chardonnay, Stark Raving Malbec), hosted by The Roxy. The night also features the return of The Roxy’s grilled cheese night and live music performances by John West, Davis Fetter, Brayden Pierce and DJ Dayle Gloria. The Market is located at 8755 Sunset Boulevard and is open 5-9 p.m. www.facebook.com/sunsetstripmrkt

After scooping out stomach churning, squishy handfuls of pumpkin guts, head over to The Viper Room for the world’s only metal homage to all things Arnold—Schwarzenator! Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 day of show.  www.viperroom.com

Underground hip-hop legends Dilated Peoples return to The Roxy Theatre for a sold-out show this Friday, Oct. 26 along with special guests Fashawn and LMNO. With an ever-expanding following, fans in the know have helped this L.A.-based trio thrive just under the radar for more than 20 years. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.  www.theroxyonsunset.com

Continue your Halloween spirited revelry on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Skybar’s annual costume party. This year’s theme is “Vampire Circus,” and costumes are required, so sharpen those teeth and get ready to send in the clowns. Party from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. with music by DJ Lindsay Luv. RSVP to skybarla@mhgc.com. www.facebook.com/mondrian

Celebrate Sunday Funday at Pink Taco Oct. 28 and you could win $500! In addition to bottomless mimosas until 3 p.m. and happy hour from 3-7 p.m., a costume contest will be underway, with the “best of” taking home a $500 prize. It’s the best way to kick-off your costume-wearing week. www.facebook.com/PinkTacoSunset

--@brentXmendoza