Last week City gave you its family-friendly Halloween guide (if you missed it, you can find it online to rochestercitynewspaper.com). Below you'll find our adults-only Halloween guide, with dozens of parties, costume contests, haunted houses, outdoor activities, and more for you to partake in once the kids have succumbed to a sugar coma.

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1975 Gallery at Surface Salon (658 South Ave, 360-4446) continues its "Bump in the Night" art exhibit, with 48 pieces by "ghoulishly" gifted artists. Through Sat Oct 31.

Fright Night: Caverns Deep (Panorama Plaza, 1601 Penfield Rd, Penfield, frightnightrochester.com) is a new haunted theatrical attraction. Wed-Thu 7-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $15.

House of Pain (800 E. Main St, 285-3801, rochesterhouseofpain.com) is a haunted house located at the Eastman Dental Dispensary. Wed-Thu 7-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 p.m.-midnight. $15.

Muddy Waters (752 S Goodman St., 730-7949, mwcoffeehouse.com) is host to the spooky show "The Unholy Three," a collection of artwork from Rheytchul Chickenbone, Steve Dorobiala, and Allie Hartley. Through Nov 22.

Nightmare Manor (Southtown Plaza, 3333 W Henrietta Rd, nightmaremanor.com) includes a haunted house, "buried alive" simulated coffin ride, graveyard-themed attraction, video arcade, plus food and drink at the Chainsaw Cafe. Thu 7:30-9:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $15-$22.

PUSH Physical Theatre (Geva Theatre Nextstage, 75 Woodbury Blvd, 232-4382, pushtheatre.org) continues its original theatrical adaptation of "Dracula" through Nov 8. $20.

Wadsworth Haunting (Wadsworth-Jerris Estate 1211 W. River Rd, Caledonia; 226-6055, wadsworthhaunting.com) features a haunted house with haunted hayride and haunted barn walk-thru. Thu Oct 29-Sat Oct 31, starts at 6 p.m. $20.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

Muther's (40 S Union St, clubmuthers.com) puts on "Fright Night," a Halloween drag show hosted by Kyla Minx and featuring some of Rochester's most "horrible, terrible, scandalous, and scary drag queens." 11:30 p.m. & 1 a.m. No cover. 18+.

Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks (rochestercandlelightghostwalks.com, 244-8832) holds its "Phantoms of Fairport" tour, with details on Fairport's supernatural sites. Starts at Fairport Town Hall. 9 & 10:30 p.m. $6-$12.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

Dryden Theatre (900 East Ave, 271-4090, dryden.eastmanhouse.org) continues its "Fangs for the Memories" vampire movie retrospective with the 1922 classic "Nosferatu." 8 p.m. $5-$7.

Irondequoit Ale House (2256 Hudson Ave, 544-5120, irondequoitalehouse.com) throws its Hallo-Wenee party with live music from Jeff Elliot and Danny Blues. Drinks specials, food, costume contest, and prizes. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

The Jukebox (5435 Ridge Rd W, 352-4505) kicks off its Halloween party weekend with a metal show by Likewise, plus a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. 6 p.m. $10.

The ManShee Chronicles (Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St, 465-0866, mansheefunny.com) performs the improv comedy routine "Skeletons in the Closet," bringing to life your scariest relationships in hilarious ways. 7:30 p.m. $8.

One Ryan Alley (1 Ryan Alley, 546-1010, oneryan.com) throws its annual Monster Mash-Up, a costume party with DJ sets from the Communist Party, McNasty, Oxford Collective, and 35 other local DJ acts. Three rooms of live art will feature the work of 17 artists. 6 p.m. $10-$15.

Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks (rochestercandlelightghostwalks.com, 244-8832) holds its Ghost Dinner at the Reunion Inn on Culver Road. Hear spooky tales while eating dinner, then hunt for ghosts after the meal. 7 p.m. $12 (reservations required, 259-6175).

Rochester Swing Dance Network (rochesterswingdance.com) throws its Halloween Spooktacular at St. Thomas Episcopal Church (2000 Highland Ave) with Halloween swing dancing to Chuck Abell, Jon Seiger, and others. Light costumes recommended. 8 p.m. $6.

The South Wedge neighborhood throws Night of the Living Wedge, a Halloween pub crawl. Look for drink specials, free food, coupons, and raffle tickets for gift certificates to neighborhood businesses, plus a $100 prize for best costume. Starts at Beale Street Cafe, 693 South Ave; check savorourflavor.com for a full list of stops and times. 6-10:30 p.m.

Tribeca (233 Mill St, 232-1090, tribecavip.com) throws a Twilight Party with host Paulie from Kiss 106.7. Prizes for best-dressed vampire costume, cash prizes for Top 3 best dressed, and a variety of drink specials. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 18+. $5-$10.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Bay Creek Paddling Center (1099 Empire Blvd, 288-2830, baycreek.com) offers a haunted canoe ride. Nine passengers in each canoe. Rides every half hour on Irondequoit Creek. Part of the proceeds go to ArtPeace. 7-10 p.m. $12.

Bug Jar (219 Monroe Ave, bugjar.com) goes Buckwild with the Hallo's Eve Party featuring tunes by Discolobos and DJ Kribs, plus visuals by Dr. Hamburger. Wear a costume! 10 p.m. $3.

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society (70 Lighthouse St, 621-6179) will tell ghost stories at the lighthouse for both kids and adults. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Deer Run Winery (3772 W Lake Rd, Geneseo, 346-0850, deerrunwinery.com) puts on "Halloween Whooo-Done-It," a murder mystery party. 7 p.m. $20-$25 (reservations required).

Diplomat Banquet Center & Hotel (1 Diplomat Way, 880-9836) holds its 13th Floor Halloween Bash, with food, games, and prizes. Costumes required. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $20.

Dub Land Underground (319 Alexander St) hosts Act:Live's "Hellz Bellz" event (actliverochester.com), featuring underground hip-hop artists Sean Price and Copywrite, plus more than 15 local acts, snuff films, costume contest, and more. 7 p.m. $6-$22.

Flipside Bar and Grill (2001 E Main St, 288-3930, theflipsidebarandgrill.com) throws a costume party with live music from the Flipsiders (Jeff Riales, Jeff Curran, Joe Grillo, and Bruce Diamond). 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free.

German House (315 Gregory St, 442-6880) throws two parties: upstairs will feature Mulletude and Chamber 51, while downstairs will host music by Million Dollar Trailers, The Almightys, and the Grand Canyon Rescue Episode. Costume contests, raffles, and prizes. 8 p.m. $6.

The Jukebox (5435 Ridge Rd W, 352-4505) continues its Halloween party weekend with a country rock show with music by TelluRide and Strangest Angels, plus a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. 9 p.m. $6.

Little Theatre (240 East Ave, 258-0400, thelittle.org) kicks off its 25-Hour Horror Feast with a zombie walk/skate down East Avenue beginning at 10:30 p.m. and ending at the Little, with its day-plus-long horror movie marathon starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday morning. Zombie Passes cost $50 and include admission to all movies and special events; individual films cost $5.

Montage Live Music Hall (50 Chestnut St, 232-1520, myspace.com/themontagemusichall) hosts Fixation, a Halloween burlesque/metal bash with Red Light Circus. Live music, burlesque, hoop dancing, pole dancing, more. Costumes encouraged. 8:30 p.m. $11.

Mt. Hope Cemetery (1133 Mt Hope Ave, 428-7999, rochesterghosts.com) will be the site of the "Ghosts of Mt. Hope" tour; visit the departed souls of the cemetery in a ghost walk. 9 p.m. $12.

Murph's Irondequoit Pub (705 Titus Ave, 342-6780) will host The Los Fadeaways Halloween Jig. 9 p.m. Free.

Rochester Hardcore (rochesterhardcore.com) throws its annual Halloween show at Holt Lodge in Webster Park, with at least nine bands, including a reunion show by The End, the final show for Warsquad, Like Wolves, Spoonful of Vicodin, Run With the Hunted, Ian Downey is Famous, and others. Wear a costume and bring candy. 3 p.m.

Rochester Rocky Horror (rochesterrockyhorror.com) takes over RIT's Webb Auditorium for the first of its two annual Halloween shows. 8:30 p.m.

Slammers Bar & Grill (4650 Dewey Ave, 663-4455, slammersonline.com) continues its Halloween party with music by 7th Heaven. 10 p.m.

Standard Lounge (655 Monroe Ave, 473-2447) throws its first Halloween party with a costume contest and drink specials. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

UR Brass Choir (273-5157) holds its Spooktacular concert at Strong Auditorium (UR River Campus), with scary, spooky, and wacky arrangements of songs, including the world premiere of an all-tuba and -euphonium version of Spinal Tap's "Big Bottom." 8 p.m. Free.

UR Cinema Group (sa.rochester.edu/urcg) screens Sam Raimi's awesome "Drag Me to Hell" at the university's Hoyt Auditorium. 7, 9 & 11 p.m. $2-$3.

Water Street Music Hall (204 N Water St, 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com) presents the Devils Night Fetish Masquerade with Bitter Flesh Thing, Tranquilatwist, Hellfira, Silent Auction, and DJ Darkwave. 9 p.m. $10-$15.

Writers & Books (473-2590, wab.org) takes over the Memorial Art Gallery (500 University Ave) for its Mask of the Red Death Masquerade Ball, inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's "Masque of the Red Death." The event will include music, literary and theatrical performances, a costume contest, a Poe look-a-like contest, and palm and tarot readings. Masks required (available at the door). 8 p.m.-midnight. $10-$15.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

Abilene Bar and Lounge (153 Liberty Pole Way, 232-3230, abilenebarandlounge.com) throws a Halloween bash with the Park Ave Band. Costume contest with bar tab prizes and drink specials. 9 p.m. Free.

Bachelor Forum (670 University Ave, 271-6930, bachelor4m.com) holds a Halloween costume party with $100 prize for first place, a $75 bar tab for second place, and $50 for third. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

Beale Street Cafe (689 South Ave, 271-4650, bealestreetcafe.com) brings in Dan Schmidt and The Shadows for a live performance, half-priced appetizers, and "Halloween Hurricans" served by the Mad Hatter. 7:30-11:30 p.m.

BLK 13 Halloween Alleycat Race is an informal bike race starting at 8 p.m. at 126 Argyle; $4 entry fee. An afterparty starts at 10 p.m. at Stages at the Auditorium Theatre (885 E Main St) with music by Antithesis, Green Hell, and more. $5.

Blue Room (293 Alexander St, 730-5985, blueroomrochester.com) has a Halloween bash with prizes for best costume, drink specials, and a live DJ. 8 p.m. Free.

Bug Jar (219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966, bugjar.com) says Happy Halloween with live music by the Lobster Quadrille, Night Gallery, and DJ Schwindler. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 21+. $6.

California Brew Haus (402 Ridge Rd W, 621-1480) throws its 40th anniversary Halloween party with music by Intox, Bleed the Messiah, Impalement, Safety Off, and more. Drink specials and a costume contest. 9 p.m. $5-$7.

Cinema Theater (957 Clinton Ave S, 271-1785, cinemarochester.com) will be home to a special Halloween tour, where a costumed guide will take you on a "special safe tour to discuss unique occurrences." 5-6:30 p.m. $6-$12.

Coach Sports Bar (19 W Main St, 872 2910) throws a Halloween party with music by Guy Smiley. Wear a costume and you'll get $1 off admission. Costume contest with cash prizes. 10 p.m-2 a.m. $5.

Cottage Hotel (1390 Pittsford Mendon Rd, 624-1390) offers up hayrides between Cottage Hotel, Mendon Tavern, and Joe's Mendon House. Costumes encouraged. Live DJ. 9 p.m.

Dinosaur BBQ (99 Court St, 325-7090, dinosaurbarbque.com) Halloween Party features blues/rock music from Jony James, and a costume contest (best costume wins a bar tab of $50). 10 p.m. Free

Dr's Inn (1743 East Ave, 271-0820) puts on the Buddhahood Halloween Show, with scary tunes, dancing, and prizes for best costume. 9 p.m. 21+. $5.

Dryden Theatre (900 East Ave, 271-4090, dryden.eastmanhouse.org) concludes its "Fangs for the Memories" vampire movie retrospective with the 2008 Swedish shocker "Let the Right One In," plus vampire previews. 7 p.m. $5-$7.

Flipside Bar and Grill (2001 E Main St, 288-3930) holds a costume party with live music from Inside Out. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $3.

Hot Shots Volleyball (1046 University Ave, 461-3723, hotshotsvball.com) hosts a Halloween volleyball tournament, with a costume contest and scavenger hunt tasks for free drinks. 8 p.m. Free.

J.D. Oxford's Pub (636 Monroe Ave, 256-0580) has a costume contest with a $500 grand prize, plus drink specials and the chance to win a trip for two to West Palm Beach. 9 p.m. Free.

Johnny's Irish Pub (1382 Culver Rd, 224-0990, johnnyslivemusic.com) brings in Jumbo Shrimp for its Halloween costume party. 9 p.m. Free.

The Jukebox (5435 Ridge Rd W, 352-4505) celebrates Halloween with live modern rock, plus a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. 9 p.m. $5.

Kiss 106.7's Monster Jam (1067kissfm.com) takes over East and Alexander's Anchor Bar and Hush with a massive costume party for the 21+ crowd. 8 p.m. $5.

Liquid (169 St. Paul St, 325-5170) puts on a Halloween party with DJ Wizz and a costume contest. 9 p.m. $5.

Little Theatre (240 East Ave, 258-0400, thelittle.org) continues its 25-Hour Horror Feast with a day-plus-long horror movie marathon, including a showing of "The Corpse Bride" for the Little Buddies series at 10 a.m. Films run through Sunday morning. Zombie Passes cost $50 and include admission to all movies and special events; individual films cost $5.

Lovin' Cup (Park Point, near RIT, 292-9940, lovincup.com) throws a Naughty or Nice Halloween party featuring live progressive/indie music from Gonculator. Prizes for funniest, naughtiest, and nicest costumes, and best group costume concept. Drink specials. 9 p.m. $2-$5

Lux Lounge (666 South Ave, 232-9030, lux666.com) holds its annual Halloween party with gory games and prizes, killer costume contest, and drink specials. 9 p.m.

Montage Live Music Hall (50 Chestnut Plaza, 232-1520, myspace.com/themontagemusichall) hosts Halloween Havoc with eight local acts, including Storm the Bay, Sans Ego, Lights of Autumn, White Cliff Drive, and more. Costume contest with $100 prize. 6 p.m. $7-$10.

MuCCC (142 Atlantic Ave, 244-0960, muccc.org) tries to break through to the other side with the Spirits Open Mic. The spirit world will be visited through performance and narrative, and people speaking about their experiences with the world beyond. 11 p.m. Free.

Murphy's Law (370 East Ave, 232-7115, murphyslawrochester.com) holds a Halloween event with $1000 in prizes, plus drink specials. 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Nasty D's (140 Alexander St, 256-1000, nasty-ds.com) hosts a Halloween party with DJ and dancing upstairs, karaoke downstairs, and a Jagermeister theme. Drink specials, Jagermeister merchandise giveaways. 9 p.m. Free.

Nathaniel's Pub (251 Exchange Blvd, 232-8470) throws a Halloween costume party with prizes for best, most original, and sexiest costumes, live DJ, and drink specials. 8 p.m. Free.

Nola's BBQ (4775 Lake Ave, 663-3310, nolasweb.com) brings in 50/50 for a night of live music. 10 p.m.

Norton's Pub (1730 N Goodman St, 266-3570) has a Halloween party with karaoke, a costume contest, and more. 10 p.m.

Otter Lodge (1776 Monroe Ave, 442-8790) throws its Halloween Boozefest, as well as a midnight costume contest with hundreds of dollars worth of prizes. 9 p.m. Free.

Panorama Sports Bar (730 Elmgrove Rd, 247-2190) celebrates Halloween with live music by 80's band Now From Then, plus a costume contest with $50-$100 prizes. 10 p.m. $3.

Pare (2833 Monroe Ave, 244-4890, parerestaurant.com) holds its first Halloween bash with live music from Liaison, free food, and a costume contest. 10 p.m. Free.

Park Bench (439 Monroe Ave, 244-3267) holds a Halloween disco party with DJ Fresh Fingaz and Tim Jones, plus a costume contest. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

Penny Arcade (4785 Lake Ave, 621-7625, thepennyarcade.net) presents a Halloween show with heavy music by Downdriven and Inherence. 8 p.m. Call for ticket information.

Plymouth Spiritualist Church (29 Vick Park A, 271-1470) will be the site of a Halloween seance. 7-9 p.m. $30.

Pub 511 (511 E. Ridge Rd, 266-9559) holds a Halloween party with Ruby Shooz, plus a costume contest with prizes including a mountain bike. 8:30 p.m-1 a.m. $5.

Pumpkins in the Park 5K Race (428-6770, cityofrochester.gov) starts at Riley Lodge in Cobbs Hill Park (100 Norris Drive). Costume contest for runners, plus a hayride and free pumpkins. Cash prizes to top three male and female runners. 9 a.m. $18-$20.

Rochester Rocky Horror (rochesterrockyhorror.com) takes over RIT's Ingle Auditorium for the last of its two annual Halloween shows. 11 p.m.

The Roost (4852 W Henrietta Rd, 321-1170, roostcountry.org) holds a countrified Halloween party with Double Cross and DJ Buck, plus a costume contest with prizes up to $50. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5-$7.

Salinger's (107 East Ave, 546-6880) has a Halloween party with a costume contest; prizes include iTunes gift cards for best female and male costumes. 7 p.m. Free.

Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K Run/Walk begins at East Rochester High School (400 Woodbine Ave, 391-7978, eastrochester.org). Costume contest with prizes in seven different categories. 9 a.m.

Seabreeze (4600 Culver Rd, 323-1900) will be the site of the "Spirits of Sea Breeze" tour; take a stroll around the lake and hear local legends. The walk begins at Culver Road near the Seabreeze amusement park. 9 p.m. $12.

Shooters Sports Bar and Grill (1226 Fairport Rd, 385-9777) has music by Dave Matthews tribute band Big Eyed Fish, plus a costume contest with a $500 prize, and drink specials. 9 p.m.

Six Pockets (Ridge Hudson Plaza, 716 E Ridge Rd, 266-1440) brings in live music by Mystic Karma for its Halloween bash. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Slammers Bar & Grill (4650 Dewey Ave, 663-4455, slammersonline.com) continues its Halloween party with music by 7th Heaven. 10 p.m.

Standard Lounge (655 Monroe Ave, 473-2447) continues its Halloween festivities with live music from Geode and a costume contest, plus drink specials. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

Stucko's Bar & Grill (2260 Clifford Ave, 482-6010) throws a "heinous Halloween costume contest," with prizes including a $100 bar tab. 8 p.m. Free.

Tapas 177 (177 St. Paul St., 262-2090, tapas177.com) holds a Halloween party with a retro dance DJ, costume prizes, and tarot and psychic readings. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

Taylors (3300 Monroe Ave, 381-3000, taylorsdisco.com) spins music from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, and throws a costume contest.

TC Hooligans (134 Greece Ridge Center Dr., 225-7180) has a Halloween party with costume contest, live DJ, prize giveaways, and drink specials. 8 p.m. Free.

Tilt Nightclub and Ultra Lounge (444 Central Ave, 232 8440, tiltrochester.com) holds its Exotic/Erotic Ball, featuring a costume contest with $500 cash prizes for the most erotic and exotic costumes and drinks specials before 10:30 p.m. 9 p.m. $5-$15.

Tipsy McStaggers (3685 W Henrietta Rd, 334-8970) features live music from Industrial Blues for its Halloween bash, plus drink specials and a costume contest.

Tribeca Night Club (233 Mill St, 232-1090, tribecavip.com) Heaven and Hell Halloween Party is hosted by Kimberly from the Buzz 98.9, with cash prizes for best angel and best devil and drink specials. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5.

University of Rochester (May Room, Wilson Commons, River Campus, rochester.edu) has its fall drag show 8-10 p.m. Free.

UR Cinema Group (sa.rochester.edu/urcg) screens Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic "The Shining" at the university's Hoyt Auditorium. 7 & 10 p.m. $2-$3.

Visual Studies Workshop (31 Prince St., 442-8676, vsw.org) hosts a Halloween party in which you have to come as your alter ego. Live music. 7-10 p.m. $5.

Water Street Music Hall (204 N Water St, 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com) celebrates Halloween with Americana rockers Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. 7 p.m. $14-$16.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

The Jukebox (5435 Ridge Rd W, 352 4505) wraps up its Halloween party weekend with a concert by Living the Story, plus a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. 4 p.m. $8.