Graveyard Smash
Thu., Oct. 27, 6 and 7:30 p.m., $48
Laurel Hill is one of the oldest cemeteries in the country — perfect place to throw a party, right? White Dog Café is hosting a BYOB buffet dinner among the headstones followed by a flashlight graveyard tour. Costumed actors will be at certain graves to explain the lives of those buried beneath. Eighth Annual Halloween Dinner and Cemetery Tour, Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., 215-386-9224.

Soup Nazi Live!
Fri., Oct. 28, 2-7 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $9-$20
Atlantic City's humongous Gourmet Food and Cooking Festival, presented by The Effortless Gourmet host Robert Irvine, will feature dozens of specialty vendors, cooking demonstrations, the "War at the Shore" veal cookoff and appearances by Food Network's Marc Silverstein, CN8's Paul Dillon and Seinfeld Soup Nazi Larry Thomas. Atlantic City Gourmet Food and Cooking Festival, Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, N.J., 609-398-4450.

Regatta Regalia
Sat., Oct. 29, noon, $35
This buffet-style luncheon, set on the banks of the Schuylkill, will give rowing fans a perfect view of the world's largest one-day regatta. Proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. Picnic in the Park, Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive, 866-546-7573.

No Place Like Midtown
Mon., Oct. 31, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover
The Continental Midtown is getting all Oz this Halloween — The Wizard of Oz, that is. Every floor of the swanky restaurant will be transformed to look like scenes from the classic film (Munchkinland, Haunted Forest, Emerald City, etc.) and servers will don Dorothy, Glinda and Wicked Witch costumes. Halloween in Oz, Continental Midtown, 1801 Chestnut St., 215-567-1800.

Johnnie Walker Jam
Tue.., Nov. 1, 6-7:30 p.m., $40
The other Jack in the world of liquor is launching a new brand and Morton's Steakhouse is celebrating with a special cocktail tasting featuring the new Johnnie Walker Green Label and a lecture by a "Master of Scotch." Morton's Steakhouse, 500 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, 610-491-1900.

And the Mayor Is…
Tue.., Nov. 1, 6 p.m., $10-$25
In an annual event that five years ago found Gov. Rendell at the front of a conga line, Mama Yolanda's is having a Bella Vista reception for all the Philly politicos after Street's job. Meet your next mayor and enjoy a buffet, cash bar and live music. Seventh Annual Bella Vista Reception, Mama Yolanda's Restaurant, Eighth and Fitzwater sts., 267-872-4666.