Halloween
[ EVENTS ] COMPILED BY LILLIAN DICKERSON
Halloween is here once again, and this year it falls on a Wednesday. That means practically an entire week of spooky and/or sexy events. So grab your costume, grab your friends, and check out some of the offerings below. If we missed an event, please post it in the comments section of this article at rochestercitynewspaper.com or e-mail eric@rochester-citynews.com.
Wednesday, October 24 [Theater] “Evil Dead: The Musical.” Zombies! Blood! Bad jokes! A musical adapted from cult classics “Evil Dead 1,” “Evil Dead 2,” and “Army of Darkness.” 8 p.m. Free. Continues through Saturday, October 27. Ingle Auditorium, RIT campus, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive. events.rit.edu.
Thursday, October 25 [Haunted House] Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester. 35-minute hay wagon ride through the woods of the De Fisher Fruit Farms across 40 acres of thrills and terrors. 7 p.m.9:30 p.m. Continues through October 28. 3329 Eddy Road, Williamson. $15-$20. 423-2991, hauntedhayridesrochester.com. [Haunted House] Nightmare Manor. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through October 31. Southtown Plaza, 3333 W. Henrietta Road. $13-$24. nightmaremanor.com. [Haunted House] Warehouse of Biowar. Walk-through maze that simulates society’s fragmented infrastructure in a postapocalyptic setting. 7-11 p.m. or later. Continues through October 31. 1290 University Ave. $12. cayoindustrial.com. [Music] Fright Jam — CA$H OUT, Driicky Graham. Pre-Halloween party with hip-hop/rap acts. 8 p.m. $20-$30. Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. 232-3221, rochestermainstreetarmory.com. [Party] Monster Mash-Up 6 Halloween Costume Party. Featuring music by BRO SAFARI, Papi Chulo, Mario Bee, and others. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 cover for 21 and over, $15 for 18-20. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 232-7550. [Special Event] “Night of the Living Wedge” Halloween Pub Crawl. Experience tricks and treats at every stop. $100 prize for best costume, raffles for gift certificates, giveaways. 7 p.m. in the South Wedge. southwedge.com. [Special Event] Savers Halloween Costume Catwalk. Fashion show showcasing top costume trends. 3 p.m. 1175 Marketplace Drive, Henrietta; 980 Ridge Road, Webster. 424-4487. savers.com. [Theater] “Evil Dead: The Musical.” See Wednesday listing. Ingle Auditorium, RIT, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive. 8 p.m. Free. events.rit.edu.
Friday, October 26 [Film] Horror Events at the Little Theatre. Zombie Walk with the
Roc City Roller Derby from Java’s to the Little Theatre (240 East Ave.) at 9 p.m. Theme: “Rocky Horror Picture Zombies.” Wes Craven Double Feature: “Nightmare on Elm Street” (10 p.m.) and “Scream” (11:30 p.m.). $5/film. thelittle.org. [Haunted House] Verhulst Haunted Hayride. Hayrides begin at dusk and last about 40 minutes. Last wagon leaves at 9:30 p.m. Not recommended for children 7 years and under. Continues through Sunday, October 28. 5161 W. Ridge Road, Spencerport. $15. 352-8484, verhulsthauntedhayride.com. [Haunted House] Haunted House of Rochester. Continues through October 31. 6:30-11 p.m. $12. 1592 Qualtrough Road. 671-2850, hauntedhouseofhorrors.com. [Haunted House] Nightmare Manor. See Thursday listing. Southtown Plaza, 3333 W. Henrietta Road. 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $13-$24. nightmaremanor. com. [Hayrides] Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester. See Thursday listing. 7-10:30 p.m. $15-$17. 3329 Eddy Road., Williamson. 423-2991, hauntedhayridesrochester.com. [Party] Writers & Books 4th Annual Masquerade Party: Something Wicked This Way Comes. Food, drinks, entertainment, prizes, and costume contests. 704 University Ave. 8-11 p.m. $12-$15. 4732590 ext. 105, wab.org. [Special Event] CAB and RIT Storytellers Present: Ghost Story Night. RIT Storytellers present some of their greatest stories, complete with s’mores to share. 9:30-11 p.m. SAU 4 Fireside Lounge, RIT Campus, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive. events.rit.edu. [Special Event] Ghost Walk 2012. Hosted by Landmark Society of Western NY. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and tours end at 9 p.m. Start at Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word (597 East Ave.). Tickets $12-$17 in advance. Continues on Saturday. Call 546-7029 x11, or visit landmarksociety.org. [Special Event] Halloween Obstacle Course Competition. Don your favorite costume and test out your fitness skills against an obstacle course. Kids’ course from 5-6 p.m., adult course 6-9 p.m. $10 admission, or $5 with a costume. Rochester Parkour Gym, 121 Lincoln Ave. 204-7537. rochesterparkour.com. [Special Event] Midnight Madness. Events start in downtown
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Brockport at 6 p.m. with the costume parade. Games, crafts, goodies, and discounts. brockportny.org. [Special Event] Spirits of the Past Theatrical Tours. Iconic tales of 19th century horror come alive in the historic Genesee Country Village (1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford). Continues Saturday, October 27. Tours depart every 10 minutes 6-9 p.m. $14-$16. Reservations required: 5386822, gcv.org. [Special Event] Warehouse of Biowar. See Thursday listing. 7-11 p.m. or later. $12. 1290 University Ave. cayoindustrial.com. [Theater] “An Evening of Thrills and Chills.” Halloween-inspired one-act plays, monologues, poetry, and dramatic readings with an adult theme. Continues through Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Black Sheep Theatre (274 N. Goodman St., Village Gate). $15. 861-4816, blacksheeptheatre.org. [Theater] “Evil Dead: The Musical.” See Wednesday listing. 8 p.m. Free. Ingle Auditorium, RIT campus, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive. events.rit.edu.
Saturday, October 27 [Film] “Carrie.” Dryden Theatre, George Eastman House (900 East Ave.) 8 p.m. $6-$8. Continues Sunday, October 28. 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org. [Haunted House] Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester. See Thursday listing. 3329 Eddy Road, Williamson. 7-10:30 p.m. $18-$20. 423-2991, hauntedhayridesrochester.com. [Haunted House] Haunted House of Rochester. See Friday listing. 1592 Qualtrough Road. 6:30-11 p.m. $12. 671-2850, hauntedhouseofhorrors.com. [Haunted House] Nightmare Manor. See Thursday listing. Southtown Plaza, 3333 W. Henrietta Road. 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $13-$24. nightmaremanor.com. [Haunted House] Verhulst Haunted Hayride. See Friday listing. 5161 W. Ridge Road, Spencerport. Last wagon leaves at 9:30 p.m. $15. 352-8484, verhulsthauntedhayride.com. [Haunted House] Warehouse of Biowar. See Thursday listing. 1290 University Ave. 7-11 p.m. or later. cayoindustrial.com. [Music] Ghostfeeder at The California Brew Haus. Ring in Halloween with the eerie sounds of this electronica/alternative rock band. 402 W. Ridge Road. Doors 5:30 p.m. $7. All ages. 621-1480.
[Music] Halloween Bash with Gonculator and DJ Too Chill. Costume contest and prizes to live music provided by Gonculator and DJ Too Chill. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 9:30 p.m. $10$20. 232-7550, facebook.com/ dublandunderground. [Music] Naughty or Nice Halloween Bash with the Greener Grass Band, The Swooners. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. 9 p.m. $3-$5. 292-9940, lovincup.com. [Music] Halloween Bash with North Side Johnny. Live music at Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 1226 Fairport Road. 10 p.m. 385-9777, shootersny.com. [Music] Halloween Costume Party, Part 1. Come dressed in your costume. Live music by The Infrared Radiation Orchestra and Anonymous Willpower. 9:30 p.m. $5-$7. Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230, abilenebarandlounge.com. [Music] Halloween Party with Jumbo Shrimp. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Road. 8 p.m. No cover. 2240990, johnnysirishpub.com. [Music] Halloween Spooktacular Concert: “Welcome to My Nightmare” presented by the University of Rochester Brass Choir. Rock, metal, and pop arrangements for brass by musicians like Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath. Strong Auditorium, University of Rochester. 8 p.m. Free. 2735157, rochester.edu/calendar. [Music] Rochester Academy of Music & Arts Halloween Spooktacular. Music from Nevergreen, Me & the Boyz, and Hungness. Costume contest, candy, creepy games, and more. Boulder Coffee Co., 100 Alexander St. 7 p.m. Free. 454-7140, bouldercoffeeco.com. [Music] Skycoasters/Pelican’s Nest Annual Halloween Bash. Halloween party with free munchies all night, cash prize for best costume, and other giveaways. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Pelican’s Nest Restaurant, 566 River St. 663-5910, pelicansnestrestaurant.com. [Music] Teagan & The Tweeds Dino BBQ Halloween Bash. Live music with Teagan & The Tweeds, and Dino prizes for best costumes. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 10 p.m. 325-7090, dinosaurbarbque.com. [Party] Adult Halloween Party. Costumes encouraged, chocolate samplings, snacks. At Affaire de Chocolat, 1769 Penfield Road. 6-9 p.m. 387-9111. affairedechocolat.com. [Party] Freeride and Halloween Party. Jeffrey’s Bar, 3115 E. Henrietta Road. 9 p.m.-midnight. 486-4937. jeffreysbar.com. [Party] Halloween at Marshall St. Bar and Grill. Drink and food specials starting at 8 p.m.; giveaways for the best costumes.
81 Marshall St. 325-2191. marshallstreetbarandgrill.com. [Party] Halloween Bash at One Nightclub. Doors open 10 p.m. Featuring DJ Richie Salvaggio and DJ Kalifornia. 1 Ryan Alley. $5 cover. 546-1010. oneclublife.com. [Party] Halloween Bash Variety Show and Costume Party. If you have an act or a costume, join the Flying Squirrel Community Space (285 Clarissa St.). 7-11 p.m. Donations appreciated. 678-6870, thesquirrel.org. [Party] Lux Halloween Party. Costume contest, games, drink specials. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. 9 p.m. lux666.com. [Party] Monster’s Ball/Wolves & Witches/Ghosts and Goblins. Multivenue party at Heat Nightclub (336 East Ave.), Whiskey River (6 Lawrence St.), and Grotto (7 Lawrence St.) Festivities start at 9 p.m. $10 cover for 18 and over, $5 for 21 and over; grants admission to all venues. 899-0620, facebook. com/heatnightclub. [Party] Rochester Zumba Halloween Fundraiser. Jam out while doing some zumba Halloween-style. Costumes encouraged. Zudio Dance Fitness (2090 S. Clinton Ave.). 1-3 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 454-9405, facebook. com/events/125120104303602. [Party] Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Halloween Costume Party. Costume contest and dancing with draft beer, wine, fountain drinks, and finger foods. Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association, 4657 Culver Rdoa. Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 7 p.m. $25-$30. 831-7236. [Party] Skylark Octubre 27. DJ dance party with Muerto Motora, Mdot Coop, Thievin’ Stephen, and Lord Crow. Skylark Lounge, 40 S. Union St. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 2708106. theskylarklounge.com. [Special Event] 2012 Howl-O-Ween Fest and Pup Parade. Pet parade and costume contest. Proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society. PetSaver Superstore in Brighton, 2947 Monroe Ave. 1-3 p.m. $10. Continues Sunday, October 28 at the Greece store location. 242-0808, facebook. com/petsaver. [Special Event] 3rd Annual Rochester City Ballet Masquerade Ball. Evening of dance, masks, cocktail attire, wine, beer, and bistro fare. Hosted by the Good Pointe Society. 8 p.m.-midnight. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. $50-$60/person. 461-5850, rochestercityballet.com. [Special Event] Annual Fall Psychic Fair. $1/minute for readings; come in costume and get 10 percent off purchase. Continues Sunday, October 28. Psychic’s Thyme, 439 Monroe Ave. Noon-6 p.m. 4734230, psychicsthyme.com. [Special Event] English Country Dance Masquerade Ball. Presented by Country Dances of Rochester.
Dance review 4-5 p.m., potluck 5-6 p.m., ball 6-9:30 p.m. with music by Serendipity. Costumes/ masks encouraged. First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Road. $20. 328-3041, rochestercontra.com. [Special Event] Family Halloween Party. Come in costume and enjoy the hilarious antics of Hillby the Skinny German Juggling Boy. Continues Sunday, October 28. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. Free$13. 263-2700, museumofplay.org. [Special Event] Ghost Walk 2012. See Friday listing. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and tours end at 9 p.m. Tours start at Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word (597 East Ave.). $17 advance. 546-7029 x11, landmarksociety.org. [Special Event] Halloween Costume Bash with Palmyra Pirates. Hors d’oeuvres, libations, and dance music by DJ Stinkeye the Pirate. Costumes welcome, but not required. Palmyra American Legion Post 120, 128 Cuyler St., Palmyra. 7 p.m.-midnight. $10. 315-5970011, eriecanalpirates.com. [Special Event] Halloween Youth Event at AMF Empire Lanes. Guessing games, costume contest, trick-or-treating, bowling. Lunch with pizza, donuts, apple cider, and soda. 2400 Empire Blvd. 3-5 p.m. $7/lunch only, $15/lunch and bowling. 671-2556, amf.com. [Special Event] Haunted Brewery Tour at Custom BrewCrafters. From 5-9 p.m. the brewery will be “bewitched” with mischief and mayhem. 300 Village Square Blvd, Honeoye Falls. $15, includes tour, free tasting card or pint of beer, and $5 off food purchases. 6244386. cbsbrewing.com. [Special Event] Pumpkins in the Park 5K and Kids Race. Riley Lodge, Cobbs Hill Park. 5K starts at 9 a.m., kids races start at 9:45 a.m. Don’t forget to wear a costume. Registration $18-$22. yellowjacketracing.com. [Special Event] Spirits of the Past Theatrical Tours. See Friday listing. Genesee Country Village, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford. Tours depart every 10 minutes between 6-9 p.m. $14-$16, reservations required. 538-6822, gcv.org. [Special Event] Trick or Treating in the Village. Dress up in your Halloween costume and trickor-treat in the historic Genesee Country Village (1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford). Activities including hay-bale maze, pumpkin painting, bouncy obstacle course. Noon-5 p.m. $5 for 16 and under, adults free. Continues Sunday, October 28. 538-6822, gcv.org. [Special Event] ZooBoo. Come in costume and stop at 15 trick-ortreat stations at the Seneca Park Zoo (2222 St. Paul St.). Interact with live performers and costumed characters. Continues Sunday, October 28. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7,