Here are seven spooky, fun things to do this weekend in Johnson County this Halloween weekend

Calling all tricksters, fiends and friendly ghouls. It's time to rejoice with Halloween right around the weekend corner.

Whether you like to celebrate big or small, these weekend events are sure to keep you in the spirit of the upcoming holiday.

Here are seven things to do this weekend in Johnson County.

John Waters presents 'The End of the World' at the Englert Theatre

Filmmaker, writer, actor and artist John Waters is bringing his signature brand of boundary-pushing thinking to the Englert Theatre Sunday.

On the eve of Halloween, the filmmaker behind “Pink Flamingos,” “Cry-Baby” and “Hairspray” will present his 70-minute spoken word show “The End of the World.”

It’s the latest iteration of his one-man show most recently titled “False Negative.”

“It's certainly about Halloween, about how everything looks so terrible. It starts in despair and ends in optimism like everything I do,” the filmmaker told the Press-Citizen.

It’s a look at how the world seems like its falling apart and how people are going to “seize it” and make it better, Waters said.

Waters’ career has spanned decades, presenting films that delve into fetishism and violence and has gained a cult following.

“I believe, weirdly, I am politically correct. I've never been canceled. I say really ludicrous stuff on all sides of offensive humor,” he said. “But I think it's ‘cause I make fun of myself first and I make fun of things I love, not hate. And I'm not a separatist. I don't think you make the enemy feel stupid. That's not how you win. You make ‘em laugh and then they’ll listen.”

Earlier this month, Deadline announced that Waters would be returning to the director’s chair for an adaptation of his novel “Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance.”

As the storyteller comes to a UNESCO City of Literature, Waters reflected on the writing process, saying that there’s no shortcut to writing and that if anything is going to get good, you have to rewrite it.

“You have to want to communicate something to the next person that maybe you feel that only you can tell them in a way that will get their attention and make them look at things in a different way,” he said. “That’s what all art is.”

Visit the Englert Theatre’s website to purchase tickets.

FilmScene in the Park presents 'Ghostbusters'

Whatever your favorite Halloween movies are, there’s always time for a “Ghostbusters” re-watch — or possibly, a first time viewing.

Head over to the Chauncey Swan Park Saturday evening for a screening of the 1984 classic “Ghostbusters” as part of FilmScene in the Park.

Catch the beloved Ghostbusters battle supernatural forces in New York City all from the comforts of downtown Iowa City.

The showing begins at 7 p.m. It’s free to attend, and be sure to bring your blankets or a chair to enjoy the show.

Visit FilmScene's website for more information about the screening.

Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha at the James Theater

Burlesque with a spooky twist.

That’s what the performers with Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha have in store for their upcoming performance “Trick of Tease: An Out of Bawdy Burlesque Experience” at the James Theater Saturday evening.

Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha brings the best of Midwest burlesque to the Iowa City area, according to their website.

The show will be headlined by Rosemary Maybe and Kater Tot, featuring the “whole cast of Bawdy babes” including Matt Adore and Perpetua Bold.

As part of the fun, there will be a costume contest for the audience to participate in, complete with prizes.

The 18 and up show starts at 8 p.m.

Visit the James Theater’s website for more information or to purchase tickets.

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at the Englert Theatre

The Englert Theatre and Comics in Action bring the “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to life at the historic theater Saturday.

The Eastern Iowa improv comedy troupe has presented the cult classic at the Englert for years. That tradition continues, and invites fans of the horror-comedy musical to come out and do “The Time Warp” again.

The show starts at 11:50 p.m.

Visit the Englert Theatre’s website to purchase tickets.

Halloween at the Iowa City Farmers Market

The Iowa City Farmers Market returns this Saturday with some spirited fun.

Kids in costumes can go trick-or-treating at the vendor tables, and a costume parade for kids and their parents will kick off at 10 a.m.

There will be pumpkin decorating and a performance by the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance.

As usual, the farmers market is free to attend and will be open from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Visit Iowa City's website for more information about the farmers market.

Coralville cemetery walk and stories

Join Coralville historian Rex Brandstatter and Coralville City Councilor Keith Jones on a historic tour of the folks buried in Coralville’s Oak Hill Cemetery Sunday.

The guided tour will take people to the gravesites of former Coralville residents and “interesting characters” for a unique history and storytelling event.

There will be three tours at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. and will last about an hour each. Be sure to dress for the weather. Golf carts will be available for folks who can’t walk the tour.

Hot cider and cookies will be provided.

Visit Coralville’s website for more information about the tours.

Pumpkin display in North Liberty

On Sunday evening, a community display of pumpkins will be lit at the Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House in North Liberty.

Visit the Community Center at 520 W. Cherry St. to pick up a pumpkin to carve while supplies last, and drop off your pumpkins through Sunday at the Ranshaw House.

City staff will place tea lights in the carved pumpkins before the display.

Folks can park and take a look at some of the community’s spooky, silly and creatively-carved pumpkins.

Visit North Liberty’s website for more information about this event.

Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or (319) 519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.

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