Pour and Gore: A Victorian Halloween Party

Step into eerie elegance at Pour and Gore, the ultimate Halloween soirée for adults!
Slip into your finest vintage threads and uncover the shadowy secrets of the Victorian era at this delightfully dark and immersive evening of spirited fun. History has never been this haunting, or this stylish.

Friday and Saturday, October 24 - 25
6 - 10 p.m. | Age 21+
$49/member, $55/non-member
Register for October 24
Register for October 25

At Pour and Gore, the 1890s Tinsley House comes alive with hauntingly beautiful décor and vintage fun. Try your hand at classic Victorian parlor games, create a creepy crepe paper snake in a hands-on workshop, and receive a personal tarot or fortune-telling session.

Enjoy a complimentary drink of your choice, whether it is a haunting cocktail, crisp beer, fine wine, or a non-alcoholic beverage, and savor light refreshments provided by MSU Catering and Plonk. Additional drinks will be available for purchase.

Visit the Taylor Planetarium for a spooky, celestial-themed show, then explore Montana’s mysterious past through captivating tales of local myths and legends.

Step into the shadowy side of the Victorian era with Mourning, Mummies, and the Morbid: The Victorian Fascination with Death.
Join Dr. Emily Zarka (creator, writer, and host of PBS Monstrum), monster expert, public scholar, and digital educator, for a spine tingling exploration of how death became a public spectacle. Discover the strange allure of mummy unwrapping parties, the rise of dark tourism, and the curious “Cult of Mourning” that shaped an entire generation’s obsession with the macabre. Unearth the eerie beauty of a time when life and death intertwined and uncover what still draws us to the darkness today.

Whether you are fascinated by folklore, drawn to handmade oddities, or enchanted by eerie stargazing, Pour and Gore offers an evening filled with mystery, history, and Halloween celebration. Victorian or vintage-inspired attire is encouraged, but not required.

We are able to create incredible signature events because of our generous supporters. You can help us continue this tradition by becoming a sponsor. Please contact Laurie Smith at 406.994.6054 or laurie.smith13@montana.edu.