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EVENTS: Halloween Guide 2010

ILLUSTRATION BY AUBREY BERARDINI

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Rochester goes a little bit nuts for Halloween. There are countless haunted houses, costume parties, horror film screenings, kids trick-or-treat events, and more going on the week leading up to the spooky holiday. Below you'll find a gigantic list of Halloween-related activities. Events billed as family-friendly are denoted with a ** symbol, but everyone has different taste levels - if something sounds cool, call ahead to see if it works for you and your goblin brood.

More events are coming in all the time, so for an updated version of this list check the Nightlife section at rochestercitynewspaper.com.

Wednesday, October 27

"Gorey Stories" Darkly comic theatrical take on 18 short stories by author/artist Edward Gorey. Not recommend for children under 12. Continues through Oct 31. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. 7:30 p.m. $15-$27. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

Horror Film: "Fright Night" Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$7. 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org.

"Horror Scope" Ghoulish poems, short stories, and songs by Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley and more. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 7 p.m. $3. 473-2590, wab.org.

T.C. Riley's Halloween Party Drink specials. DJ Key-yo, and prizes for best costume, group costume (up to four people), and best female costume. 200 Park Point. 10 p.m. 272-9777.

Thursday, October 28

**Fright Night Rochester: Camp Haccamo 30-minute outdoor experience at a "murder scene."Suitable for families, teenagers, and adults. 125 Panorama Creek Dr. 8-11 p.m. $15. 234-3327, frightnightrochester.com.

"Gorey Stories" See Wednesday listing. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. 8 p.m. $15-$27. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

**Halloween Mini Relay for Life American Cancer Society fundraiser; family-friendly mini relay, costume contest, cookie decorating, pumpkin and face painting, etc. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1120 S Goodman St. 4-9 p.m. $10. cancer.org/hopelodgerochester.

Halloween Weekend Madness Comedy show by the Etch-a-Sketch Comedy troupe. Continues through Oct 30. The Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Boulevard. 8:30 p.m. $10-$15. thecomedyclub.us.

Halloween's History Brief history of Halloween, from Celtic roots to new developments in the Middle Ages to its adoption in North America. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 7 p.m. Free, registration required. 334-3401, hpl.org.

Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester Hayride, house, movie house, 3D maze, more. Continues through Oct 31. Eddy Road, Williamson. 7-9:30 p.m. $13-$20. 423-2911, hauntedhayridesrochester.com.

House of Pain Two-floor haunted house located inside the old Eastman Dental Dispensary. Not for young children. Continues through Oct 31. 800 E Main St. 7-10 p.m. $15. 285-3801, rochesterhouseofpain.com.

"Macbeth" Shakespeare Players act out the tragic, haunted tale. Continues through Oct 31. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$15. 244-0960, muccc.org.

Night of the Living Wedge Halloween pub crawl. Cash prizes for best costume. Starts at Colony at 7 p.m. and hits Solera, Lux, Beale Street, Tap and Mallet, The Keg, and Caverly's. savorourflavor.com.

Nightmare Manor Indoor haunted house; video arcade, scare chair, coffin simulator, monster photo booth. Continues through Oct 31. Southtown Plaza, 3333 W Henrietta Rd. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $14-$22. 455-9781, nightmaremanor.com.

Sinners & Saints Lingerie Fashion Show HEAT Night Club, 336 East Ave. 10 p.m. viphappyhour.com.

Spirits of the EERIE Canal Two-hour haunted cruise with a stop at the Adams Basin Inn for a paranormal investigation. Continues through Oct 31. Board at Spencerport Gazebo Dock, corner of Union and Amity streets. Boarding 7:40 p.m., departs 8 p.m. $30-$35. 210-6550, ectoplasym.com.

**Spook and Sing Presented by the Hochstein Music Therapy Department. Hochstein School of Music and Dance, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 6 p.m. 454-4596, hochstein.org.

Swing-In Halloween Spooktacular Swing dancing event to Chuck Abell & Blue Dance; light costumes recommended. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. 8-10:30 p.m. $7. rochesterswingdance.com.

VerHulst Haunted Hayride 35-minute ride through the haunted woods. Not recommended for children under 7. Continues through Oct 30. 5161 W Ridge Road, Spencerport. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $16-$18. 352-8484, verhulsthalloweenhayride.com.

Friday, October 29

24-Hour Horror Festival Full day of horror flicks, including "Shaun of the Dead" (Fri midnight), "Dead, Alive" (Sat 2 a.m.), "Return of the Living Dead" (Sat 4 a.m.); "Igor" (Sat 9 a.m.), "Horror Shorts" (Sat 11 a.m.), "American Movie/ Coven" (Sat 1 p.m.), "Diary of the Dead" (Sat 4 p.m.), "Dark Night of the Scarecrow" (Sat 6 p.m.), "Planet Terror" (Sat 8 p.m.), "Death Proof" (Sat 10 p.m.), "Human Centipede" (Sat midnight). Kicking off with zombie walk/costume contest at Java's Café (16 Gibbs St) at 10 p.m. Friday. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. $5 film; $60 zombie pass (all films, shirt, food). 258-0400, thelittle.org

Brass Choir Spooktacular University of Rochester brass choir performs the devilish sounds of Megadeth, Twisted Sister, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin. Strong Auditorium, University of Rochester. 8 p.m. Free. 273-5157.

Bug Jar Halloween Party Featuring pop/rock music by Sports and The Dads. Ages 18+. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. 454-2966, bugjar.com.

Chocolates and Wine Samples Chocolates and other treats to sample. Costumes encouraged. Affaire de Chocolat, 1769 Penfield Rd., Penfield. 6-9 p.m. 387-9111, affairedechocolat.com.

"Dia de los Muertos" Lecture highlighting aspects of the Hispanic holiday, including myth, religion, cuisine, and folklore. Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. 12:30 p.m. Free. 785-1623, flcc.edu.

**Edgerton Haunted House Family-friendly activities and refreshments. Continues through Oct 30. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. 6-8 p.m. Free. 428-7521, cityofrochester.gov/Edgerton.

**Fright Night Rochester: Camp Haccamo See Thursday listing. 125 Panorama Creek Drive. 8 p.m.-midnight. $15. 234-3327, frightnightrochester.com.

"Gorey Stories" See Wednesday listing. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. 8 p.m. $15-$27. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

Halloween Bash Featuring acoustic/folk music by Amy Montrois, Jon Sheffer, and friends. Mulconry's Irish Pub, 17 Liftbridge Lane E., Fairport. 9 p.m. Free. 678-4516.

Halloween Bash Featuring rock from Candella, Absolution Project, Pheremones, Shadows of the Past, and more. California Brew Haus, 402 W Ridge Road. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $5-$7. 621-1480.

Halloween Concert Featuring pop/rock acts Filthy McNasty and Extended Family. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 8 p.m. $10. 232-7550.

Halloween Havoc "Devils & Angels" costume contest, 10 Ugly Men Party. HEAT Night Club, 336 East Ave. 7-11 p.m. 98pxy.com.

Halloween Monsters of Rock Metal concert by Blizzard of Oz, Stronghold, Old School Thrash Show. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. 8 p.m. Free. 232-1520, myspace.com/themontagemusichall.

Halloween Weekend Madness See Thursday listing. The Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Boulevard. 8:30 p.m. $10-$15. thecomedyclub.us.

Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester See Thursday listing. Eddy Road, Williamson. 7-10:30 p.m. $13-$20. 423-2911, hauntedhayridesrochester.com.

**Haunted House of Hamlin Family-friendly; hosted by the Hamlin Fire Department. Continues through Oct 30. Hamlin Firemen's Fields, 1503 Lake Road. 7-10 p.m. $3-$6. hamlinfire.com.

Haunted House of Horrors More than 6,000 square feet of chills. Not recommended for young kids, people with heart conditions, and those prone to seizures. Continues through Oct 31. 1592 Qualtrough Rd. 6-11 p.m. $10. 671-2850, hauntedhouseofhorrors.com.

**Haunting Good Halloween Stories Family-friendly ghost stories around an outdoor fire. Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society, 70 Lighthouse St. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 621-6179, geneseelighthouse.org

House of Pain See Thursday listing. 800 E Main St. 7 p.m.-midnight. $15. 285-3801, rochesterhouseofpain.com.

**Landmark Society Ghost Walk Family-friendly walking tour with tales from Rochester's past, plus refreshments. Continues through Oct 30. Tours leave from The Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word (597 East Ave.) every 10 minutes 6:30-9 p.m. $10-$18. 546-7029, landmarksociety.org

"Macbeth" See Thursday listing. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$15. 244-0960, muccc.org.

Masquerade Ball Writers & Books hosts masked ball based on Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." Live music, dancing, games, costume contest, other activities with a Wonderland twist. Hors d'oeuvres and desserts, along with a cash bar. Costumes encouraged, masks required. Cathedral Hall at the Auditorium Center, 875 E. Main St. 8 p.m. $20-$25. 473-2590 ext. 107, wab.org.

**Moonlite Madness Family-friendly costume parade on Main Street and party at the Market Street Fire Hall. Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main St, Brockport. Parade 6:30 p.m., party 7-10 p.m. liftbridgebooks.com.

**Moonlight Maze "Lucky 13" corn maze includes 2.5 miles of paths. Family friendly, continues through Oct 30. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. 5-11 p.m. $8-$10. 315-986-4202, longacrefarms.com.

Nightmare Manor See Thursday listing. Southtown Plaza, 3333 W Henrietta Road. 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $14-$22. 455-9781, nightmaremanor.com.

Sonnenberg Mansion Mystery Whodunit party; guests welcome to attend in costume. Continues through Oct 30. Sonnenberg Mansion, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua. 7 p.m. $18-$22. 394-4922, sonnenberg.org.

Spirits of the EERIE Canal See Thursday listing. Spencerport Gazebo Dock. 8 p.m. $30-$35. 210-6550, ectoplasym.com.

Spirits of the Past Tour 45-minute tour explores local legends and 19th-century superstitions. Not recommended for children under 12. Continues through Oct 30. Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10-$12, reservations required. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Terror by Night Lantern-lit ghost walk. Recommended for ages 12 and over. Continues through Oct 30. Historic Valentown, 7370 Valentown Square. 7-10 p.m. $10. 924-4170, valentown.org.

**Toddler Halloween Party Activities and treats for little little kids. National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Included in museum admission, $9-$11. Museumofplay.org.

**Treat Fest Family-friendly indoor trick-or-treating, face painting, balloon creatures, etc. Costumes encouraged. Continues through Oct 30. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 E. Henrietta Road. 6-9 p.m. $2-$3. treatfest.com.

VerHulst Haunted Hayride See Thursday listing. 5161 W Ridge Road, Spencerport. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $16-$18. 352-8484, verhulsthalloweenhayride.com.

Tombstone Hands Halloween Concert Elixir, 938 S Goodman St. 9 p.m. 244-5350.

Saturday, October 30

24-Hour Horror Festival See Friday listing. Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. $5 film; $60 zombie pass. 258-0400, thelittle.org

Abilene Halloween Bash Americana music by Bobby Henrie and the Goners, costume contest, drink specials. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. Free. 232-3230, abilenebarandlounge.com.

Bachelor Forum Halloween Party Costume contest at midnight. 670 University Ave. Free. 271-6930, bachelor4m.com.

Basin Pub Halloween Party Costume contest, drink specials. 637 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford. 385-1113, thebasinpub.com.

**"Booo at the Bin!" Author and ghost hunter Ralph Esposito and paranormal author Jo Lynne Valerie offer book signings and ghost-hunting demos. Bagel Bin Café, 2600 Elmwood Ave. 10:30 a.m. kids reading, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ghost-hunting demo, intuition boot camp at 1 p.m. Free. thebagelbincafe.com.

**Boo Bash Family-friendly; cider, donuts, and kids costume contest during day, plus dancing, drink specials, and prizes for the best adult costume at night. Open to the public. Blue Heron Hills Golf Club, Macedon. Kids 3-5:30 p.m., adults 7 p.m.-midnight. $5. blueheronhillsgc.com.

Caverly's Halloween Party Irish/country music by Everheart. Caverly's Irish Pub, 741 South Ave. Free. 278-1289.

Chocolate and Vines Costume party and contest, food and drink specials. 757 University Ave. 8-11 p.m. $25 single, $45 couples. 340-6362, chocolateandvines.com.

Colter's Halloween Party Costume contest. Colter's, 262 N Winton Road. 8 p.m. Free. 288-6115.

Dragonfly Halloween Party Costume party and contest with cash prizes. Dragonfly, 725 Park Ave. 10 p.m. 563-6333, dragonflytavern.com.

Edgerton Haunted House See Friday listing. Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. 6-8 p.m. Free. 428-7521, cityofrochester.gov/Edgerton.

**Family Halloween Party Come in costume and trick-or-treat with storybook characters. National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Included in museum admission, $9-$11. Museumofplay.org.

Films: "Halloween," "Halloween H20." Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave. 7 & 8:45 p.m., respectively. $5-$7/film. 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org.

**Fright Night Rochester: Camp Haccamo See Thursday listing. 125 Panorama Creek Dr. 8 p.m.-midnight. $15. 234-3327, frightnightrochester.com.

Gates Pub Halloween Party Drink specials, prizes for best costume, karaoke. Gates Pub, 24 Hinchey Rd. 235-0580.

"Gorey Stories" See Wednesday listing. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. 8 p.m. $15-$27. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

"Haunting and Halting" Halloween Concert RIT Orchestra and Hochstein Suzuki Stings perform classical music in costume. Ingle Auditorium, RIT. 3 p.m. rit.edu.

Halloween Extravaganza Dark music by Lobster Quadrille and Tranquilatwist. Ages 18+. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. 454-2966, bugjar.com.

Halloween Havoc Massive DJ party featuring three rooms of twisted sounds. Costume contest with $1000 in cash and prizes. Tilt Nightclub & Ultralounge, 444 Central Ave. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. $8-$15. 232-8440.

Halloween Havoc Rock concert with Psychostick, Bitter Flesh Thing, Intox, Final Decline, Vanity Strikes; costume contest, drink specials. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Plaza. 8 p.m. 232-1520, myspace.com/themontagemusichall.

Halloween Party With pop/rock music by Candella, Absolution Project, Pheromones, Matifits, The Silence Broken, Shadows for the Past, 9 Round, P-Spot. California Brew Haus, 402 W Ridge Road. 7 p.m. $7. 621-1480.

Halloween Party in the Club Featuring live music by Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Hoots, and Hellmouth. 13+ event (with guardian unless 16). The Club at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St. 9 p.m. $14-$16. 800-745-3000, waterstreetmusic.com.

**Halloween Storybook and Spooky House Family-friendly; wear a costume and meet beloved storybook characters. Trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, face painting, etc. Continues through Oct 31. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. Noon-6 p.m. $5 kids, free parents. 242-7682, sotarochester.org

**Halloween Train Rides Family-friendly; parade, Mr. Magic the Magician, and costume contest. Round-trip, lasts about 75 minutes. Maple Avenue, Route 444, south of Route 96, Victor. Rides at 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $15. 315-374-1570, fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.

Halloween Weekend Madness See Thursday listing. The Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Boulevard. 8:30 p.m. $10-$15. thecomedyclub.us.

Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester See Thursday listing. Eddy Road, Williamson. 7-10:30 p.m. $13-$20. 423-2911, hauntedhayridesrochester.com.

Haunted House of Hamlin See Friday listing. Hamlin Firemen's Fields, 1503 Lake Road. 7-10 p.m. $3-$6. hamlinfire.com.

Haunted House of Horrors See Friday listing. 1592 Qualtrough Rd. 6-11 p.m. $10. 671-2850, hauntedhouseofhorrors.com.

House of Pain See Thursday listing. 800 E Main St. 7 p.m.-midnight. $15. 285-3801, rochesterhouseofpain.com.

J.D. Oxfords Halloween Party Announces Monroe Ave costume finalists. J.D. Oxfords, 636-638 Monroe Ave. Free. 256-0580, jdoxfords.com

Jeremiah's Tavern Costume contest; drink specials if you're in costume. 1104 Monroe Ave. 461-1313, jeremiahstavern.com

Johnny's Halloween Bash Costume party with music by Jumbo Shrimp. Johnny's Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 8 p.m. Free. 224-0990, johnnysirishpub.com.

The Jukebox Costume party, live music by 7th Heaven. 5435 W Ridge Road, Spencerport. $5. 352-4505.

Landmark Society Ghost Walk See Friday listing. Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, 597 East Ave. 6:30-9 p.m. $10-$18. 546-7029, landmarksociety.org.

Lawrence Street Bash 98PXY-hosted costume contest with $500 prize at Heat; live music by Something Else at A-Pub Live. 18+ event. East End, East Avenue and Lawrence Street. 98pxy.com.

Liquid Halloween Bash Costume contest. Liquid Nightclub, 168 St. Paul St. Cover charge after 11 p.m. 325-5710.

Lovin' Cup Halloween Bash Featuring funk-rock band Pia Mater and reggae act Nevergreen. 300 Park Point Dr. 9 p.m. $5. 292-9940, lovincup.com.

Lux Halloween Party Gory games and prizes, costume contest, drink specials. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. 9 p.m. 232-9030, lux666.com.

"Macbeth" See Thursday listing. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 8 p.m. $5-$15. 244-0960, muccc.org.

**Memorial Park Festival Family-friendly; costume parade in the park, trick-or-treat street, hay rides, games, haunted fun house. 150 Spencerport Road. 1-3 p.m. 247-6100.

Molson Monroe Massacre Bar crawl up and down Monroe Avenue; costume contest finale at JD Oxfords. Starts at Jeremiah's at 8 p.m. and hits Enrights, Rehab, ACME, Sports Page, O'Callaghans, and JD Oxfords. Thezone941.com.

Monster Mash-Up 4 Costume party/concert featuring music by BioDiesel, The Manhattan Project with DJs Skanntron, Mario Bee, Attikka, NG, Kandicaine and Naim Hakim. Ages 16+ w/ID. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. 9 p.m. $10-$18. 546-3887, waterstreetmusic.com.

Monty's Krown Halloween Party Featuring Iron Maiden and Misfits cover bands. 875 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $3. 271-7050.

Moonlight Maze See Friday listing. Long Acre Farms, 1342 Eddy Road, Macedon. 5-11 p.m. $8-$10. 315-986-4202, longacrefarms.com.

Murphy's Law Costume contest with $500 prizes. Murphy's Law, 370 East Ave. 232-7115, murphyslawrochester.com.

Nathaniel's Pub Halloween costume contest. 251 Exchange Blvd. Contest around midnight. Free. 232-8470.

Nightmare Manor See Thursday listing. Southtown Plaza, 3333 W Henrietta Road. 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $14-$22. 455-9781, nightmaremanor.com.

Nightmare on Main Street Listen or share spooky tales. Not recommended for children under 12. Bristol Valley Theater, 151 S Main St., Naples. 7 p.m. $5-$10. 374-9032, bvtnaples.org.

O'Callaghan's Pub Halloween Party Costume contest. 470 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. 271-7190.

One Halloween Extravaganza Costume contest, drink specials, horror movies, DJs Richie Salvaggio and Kalifornia. 21+ event. One, 1 Ryan Alley. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $3 after 10:30 p.m. oneclublife.com.

Otter Lodge Costume party with cash prizes; drink specials. 1776 Monroe Ave. Free. 442-8790.

Pelican's Nest Halloween Party With The Skycoasters, costume contest, free food. 566 River St. 7:30 p.m. $5. 663-5910, pelicansnestrestaurant.com

Pineapple Jack's Costume contest, live music by Me and the Boyz, karaoke. 507 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225.

**Pumpkins in the Park 5K & Kids Races Family racing event through the Cobbs Hill neighborhood. Wear costumes! Riley Lodge, Cobbs Hill Park, off Culver Road. 5K starts 9 a.m., kids races at 9:45 a.m. $15-$20. fleetfeetrochester.com.

"A Really Scary Show" Improv comedy by ManShee Chronicles and Broken Couch. 140 Alex Bar and Grill, 140 Alexander St. 8 p.m. $8. stfortuneproductions.com

Rick's Tally Ho Buffet, drink specials, costume contests. 1555 E Henrietta Rd. 9 p.m. $6. 424-6190, tallyhogentlemensclub.com.

Rochester Rocky Horror Local troupe hosts the cult classic; the film plays while the audience interacts. Continues on Oct 31. Webb Auditorium, Rochester Institute of Technology. 8 p.m. $4-$5. rochesterrockyhorror.com.

The Roost Halloween Party Music by Cold Steel. 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 9 p.m. 321-1170.

Shooters Halloween Party Pop/rock music by Uncle Plum, costume contest. Shooters Sports Bar and Grill, 1226 Fairport Rd. 10 p.m. 385-9777, shootersny.com.

Smokin' Joe's Bar & Grill Blues/soul music by the Rhythm Dogs; costume party. 425 Lyell Ave. Free. 647-1540.

Sonnenberg Mansion Mystery See Friday listing. Sonnenberg Mansion, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua. 7 p.m. $18-$22. 394-4922, sonnenberg.org.

Spirits of the EERIE Canal See Thursday listing. Spencerport Gazebo Dock. 8 p.m. $30-$35. 210-6550, ectoplasym.com.

Spirits of the Past Tour See Friday listing. Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10-$12, reservations required. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Spook-a-licious Dance Party Featuring Filthy Funk and Thousands of One. Dub Land Underground, 315 Alexander St. 10 p.m. $6. 232-7550.

Standard Lounge Halloween Bash Pop/rock concert with The BruNT Costume contests and drink specials. 655 Monroe Ave. 10 p.m. Free. 473-2447.

Stoneyard Bar and Grill Costume party with prizes and drink specials. 1 Main St., Brockport. Free. 637-3390, stoneyardbarandgrill.com.

Taylor's Halloween Party Costume contest, music of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Taylors Disco Nightclub, 3300 Monroe Ave. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 381-3000, taylorsdisco.com.

Temple Bar and Grille Angels and demons themed costume party; drink specials. 109 East Ave. Free. 232-6000.

Terror by Night See Friday listing. Historic Valentown, 7370 Valentown Square. 7-10 p.m. $10. 924-4170, valentown.org.

Treat Fest See Friday listing. Fair and Expo Center, 2695 E. Henrietta Road. noon-8 p.m. $2-$3. treatfest.com.

**Trick ‘n Treat Tours Family-friendly; children given a lantern to carry as they and their parents search for hidden candy and trinkets. Historic Valentown, 7370 Valentown Square. 4 & 5 p.m. $5. 924-4170, valentown.org.

**Trunk-or-Treat Family-friendly; adults decorate vehicle trunks and pass out goodies to kids. Crafts and music, prizes for best costume and best trunk. Prouty Park, Route 65, West Bloomfield. 5-7 p.m. Free. rochester.kidsoutandabout.com.

VerHulst Haunted Hayride See Thursday listing. 5161 W Ridge Road, Spencerport. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $16-$18. 352-8484, verhulsthalloweenhayride.com.

Sunday, October 31

Erotic Exotic Halloween Ball Costume contest with $1000 prize, "Tilt-a-Whirl" drag show hosted by Pandora Boxx, drink specials. 18+ event. Tilt Nightclub & Ultralounge, 444 Central Ave. 9 p.m. 232-8440.

Film: "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (in 3D) Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave. 2 & 7 p.m. $5-$7. 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org.

"Gorey Stories" See Wednesday listing. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St. 2 & 8 p.m. $15-$27. 454-1260, blackfriars.org.

Halloween Musicale Organ concert featuring Halloween music performed by Tim Schramm on George Eastman's Aeolian pipe organ in the conservatory. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 3-4 p.m. $4-$10 (includes museum admission). 271-3361, eastmanhouse.org.

**Halloween Storybook and Spooky House See Saturday listing. School of the Arts, 45 Prince St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 for kids, free for parents. 242-7682, sotarochester.org

Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester See Thursday listing. Eddy Road, Williamson. 7-9:30 p.m. $13-$20. 423-2911, hauntedhayridesrochester.com.

Haunted House of Horrors See Friday listing. 1592 Qualtrough Rd. 6-10 p.m. $10. 671-2850, hauntedhouseofhorrors.com.

Hells Angels Halloween Party Rumors say it's pretty hardcore. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. $15. 325-7090, dinosaurbarbque.com.

**Henrietta Halloween Party Games, activities, costume contest for ages 10 and up. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Rd. 2-3 p.m. Free, register. 334-3401, hpl.org.

House of Pain See Thursday listing. 800 E Main St. 7-10 p.m. $15. 285-3801, rochesterhouseofpain.com.

"Macbeth" See Thursday listing. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 2 p.m. $5-$15. 244-0960, muccc.org.

Nightmare Manor See Thursday listing. Southtown Plaza, 3333 W Henrietta Rd. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $7-$14. 455-9781, nightmaremanor.com.

Phone Calls From the Dead Make a phone call to Marilyn Monroe, the Big Bopper, Theodore Roosevelt, Cleopatra, or any deceased celebrity. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. 9:30 p.m. Pay what you will (suggested donation $6). 244-0960, muccc.org.

**Pumpkin Express "Spooky train" travels through Seneca Falls and across Cayuga Lake to Harris Park for a stroll through the park featuring family-friendly interactive spooky scenes. Wear your costume. Lasts about 2.5 hours. Rides at noon & 3 p.m. $15. 315-374-1570, fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.

Rochester Rocky Horror Halloween See Saturday listing. Webb Auditorium, RIT. 8 p.m. $4-$5. rochesterrockyhorror.com.

Spirits of the EERIE Canal See Thursday listing. 8 p.m. $30-$35. 210-6550, ectoplasym.com.

Tapas 177 Retro music mix, costume prizes, free psychic readings. 21+. 177 St. Paul St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 262-2090, tapas177.com.

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