MUSIC: He’s the Boss, what more is there to say? Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be playing tonight at the Blue Cross Arena (One War Memorial Square, bluecrossarena.com) at 7:30 p.m. Send the kids off trick-or-treating and get ready for Jersey’s best. Tickets run $68-$101.
MUSIC: Yup, tonight’s Halloween! Get those costumes ready and dust them off from this weekend, there’s more parties going on than you’ll be able to make it to without cloning yourself. But, here are some of the ones you don’t want to miss: The Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola Duo will be at Lovin Cup (300 Park Point Dr., lovincup.com, 8 p.m., $20), The Lobby’s Hustlemania will be tearing it up at the Bug Jar (219 Monroe Ave., bugjar.com, 10 p.m., $3), and Stoneyard Bar & Grill (1 Main St, Brockport, 10 p.m.) will be throwing a Halloween Party with DJ Bello and DJ Tom. Easy some candy, drink some drinks, and bring in the scariest of holidays the right way.
KIDS: Take the tykes to The Strong National Museum of Play (1 Manhattan Square) today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., for safe, fun Toddler Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Party. The event is free with admission ($11-$13, free to children under age 2 and members). For more information, call 263-2700, museumofplay.org.
THEATER: Geva Theatre Center (75 Woodbury Blvd.) will present an adaptation of Jules Verne’s 1870 science fiction classic, “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea,” as part of the Festival of New Theatre tonight at 7 p.m. The show will include puppetry, projections and live actors to tell the story of Captain Nemo’s adventures aboard the Nautilus. The show is free to attend, but seating is limited. RSVP: 232-4382, gevatheatre.org.
MUSIC: Looking for some jazz for your Halloween evening? Why not check out the Vince Ercolamento & Joe Chiappone Jazz Quartet tonight at Murph's Irondequoit Pub (705 Titus Ave.). The quartet will be playing their weekly free Wednesday night residency at 8 p.m.
RECREATION: Enjoy a day in the gorges: partake of the Weekday Nature Walk through Old Woods of the Upper Canyon at Letchworth State Park in Castile. The event begins at 10 a.m., and is free to join, but there is an $8 per car parking fee. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lunch. For more info, call 493-3625.
Film: "Star Trek Into Darkness" opens in wide release today. For film times head right here.
Art: Head over to Hanlon-Fiske Studios (34 Elton St.) tonight at 7 p.m. for The Icarus Sessions, a series of informal enlightening lightning talks during which you can speak for 140 seconds about art you're working on, what inspires you, what's holding you back, or whatever.
Theater: "50 Shades! The Musical," the parody of the book series "50 Shades of Grey," comes to the Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) tonight. The 7:30 p.m. show sold out, and a 5 p.m. show has been added. Tickets cost $39.50-$47.50, and the musical is recommended for ages 18 and over. For more information, call 222-5000 or visit rbtl.org.
Spesh: Join Rochester Winos for a Wine and Food Pairing event tonight, 6:30 p.m., at Banzai Sushi and Cocktail (682 South Ave.). Tickets are $30-$35; to register visit rochesterwinos.com.
Special Event: City Newspaper's Best Busker Contest will take place tonight, 5-9 p.m., on the sidewalks of the East End between Chestnut and Alexander Streets. Hand-picked musicians will compete for votes (guitar picks) from you, and the chance to win gift certificate prizes. Neighborhood merchants will offer ridiculous deals on food, drink, goods, and services. Participation is entirely free! For more information, head right here!
Film: "Star Trek Into Darkness" opens in wide release today. For film times head right here.
Art: Head over to Hanlon-Fiske Studios (34 Elton St.) tonight at 7 p.m. for The Icarus Sessions, a series of informal enlightening lightning talks during which you can speak for 140 seconds about art you're working on, what inspires you, what's holding you back, or whatever.
Theater: "50 Shades! The Musical," the parody of the book series "50 Shades of Grey," comes to the Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) tonight. The 7:30 p.m. show sold out, and a 5 p.m. show has been added. Tickets cost $39.50-$47.50, and the musical is recommended for ages 18 and over. For more information, call 222-5000 or visit rbtl.org.
Art: Head over to Hanlon-Fiske Studios (34 Elton St.) tonight at 7 p.m. for The Icarus Sessions, a series of informal enlightening lightning talks during which you can speak for 140 seconds about art you're working on, what inspires you, what's holding you back, or whatever.
Special Event: The 12th Annual Rochester Dachshund Parade will take place Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-noon, at Washington Square Park (Washington Square at South Clinton Ave.) Admission is free, and costumes are encouraged! For more info, visit dachshundparade.com.