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A Barndogs Halloween
Celebrate Halloween with The Barndogs, a classic rock band consisting of members Andy Comstock, Mark Westers, John Kapusniak and Pete S. The event will feature drink specials and a costume contest. No tickets are required for this event, but RSVP at the link here. No backpacks or large bags are allowed and you must be at least 18 years old to attend.
When: Thursday at 7 p.m.
Where: Middle Ages Brewing Company
Price: Free

Halloween Punk Show!
Wear a costume to this spooky punk show featuring Lemon Law and Doomsday Mechanics. Lemon Law has been playing “punk rock with a blend of hardcore, ska and pop punk since 2001,” according to their website. Hailing from Cooperstown, New York, Doomsday Mechanics takes inspiration from alternative country, rock and roll, punk, indie rock and Americana while adding their own voice to it, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce wrote.
When: Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight
Where: The Night Drop
Price: $5

Pink House’s Day of the Dead
Pink House will host its debut event with spooktacular Halloween performances from jam band Hydrogen, Cecropia and The Schwegs. Hydrogen is run by four Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students, with inspiration from their favorite bands: the Grateful Dead and Phish. Cecropia is a new, all-girl band that fuses various genres with a jazz influence. The Schwegs write and perform their own originals and covers. DM @pinkhouse315 on Instagram for Venmo presale and the address of this event.
When: Saturday at 4 p.m., doors at 3 p.m.
Where: DM @pinkhouse315
Price: Presale is $7, $10 at the door

SPOOKJAM: THE FINALE
Crater 315 presents this live music event in collaboration with the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. Costumes are required for entry, so wear your best one to jam out to music from talents like Saint Luke, Rocco, Buffchick and a live DJ set by Gunk!. Venmo @spookjam for the presale tickets.
When: Saturday at 8:30 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: 747 Comstock Ave.
Price: $10 for presale tickets

Music by Candlelight
The Syracuse Orchestra presents the first Spark series concert of the season, with special guest Octavio Más-Arocas, the director of orchestras at Michigan State University’s College of Music. Get cozy in the cool fall weather to symphonic music surrounded by thousands of candles. There will also be culinary treats provided, making this an event for all five senses. Doors will open 60 minutes before the concert starts.
When: Saturday at 7 p.m.
Where: Inspiration Hall
Price: Prices range from free to $39, depending on age