Halloween, Day of the Dead, Scenes from U.S. 17 and More This Week in Arlington

Monsters Ball, 'Thriller' Dance-Off and More: Halloween is Thursday and all kinds of things are going on in Clarendon. Mad Rose Tavern is hosting a Mad O Ween, which will include a "Thriller" Michael Jackson tribute dance-off. Win the costume contest at Wilson Tavern and you get a $50 bar tab. Go ahead and plan to call in sick Friday and check out Clarendon Nights for the full run-down.

Day of the Dead Celebration: The Arlington Arts Center will host its 10th annual Dia De Los Muertos — or, Day of the Dead — Celebration at 6 p.m. Friday. It'll feature dancing, a live mariachi band, Mexican hot chocolate and "bread of the dead" — plus, an exhibition featuring 12 artists. Free. A workshop for teens starts at 4:30 p.m. The Arlington Arts Center is at 3550 Wilson Blvd. More info here. 

Speak Out on Climate Change: A number of environmental groups are hosting a "Citizen Hearing for Climate Standards" at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Arlington Central Library — the one-year anniversary of when Superstorm Sandy struck the Northeast. A panel of experts will speak before a public comment period is opened. Testimony will be recorded and sent to the EPA, according to the event notice.

Dining to Stop Diabetes: La Tasca, the tapas restaurant, and the Pentagon City California Pizza are among restaurants that will donate a portion of their proceeds to the American Diabetes Association in November. So, starting Friday, eat for a good cause.

Scenes from U.S. 17: This month, Gallery Underground in Crystal City features the photographs of Catherine Powers. The exhibit features photos taken along the 1,100-mile U.S. Highway 17, which covers swamps, beaches, small villages, military towns and historic communities. More info here.