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Weekend top picks: Halloween Dance Party, The Rocky Horror Show, and more

Weekend top picks: Halloween Dance Party, The Rocky Horror Show, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Halloween Dance Party:

At 9:00 p.m. tonight, October 31st, head to Liquid State Brewery for their annual Halloween Dance Party. Come costumed and ready to dance as Hip Hop, R&B, House tunes will be brought to you by DJ Tuggle. There is a $6 cover charge, and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Find more information here.

The Rocky Horror Show LIVE:

Get ready to do The Time Warp again with “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Cortland Repertory Theatre tonight, October 31st at 11:00 p.m. Packed with iconic songs, over-the-top characters, and interactive thrills, this is the ultimate live theatre experience for thrill-seekers and partygoers alike. Find more information here.

GrassRoots Unplugged:

On Saturday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m., find your favorite local bands performing at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds for GrassRoots Unplugged. Proceeds go toward supporting the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts’ Capital Campaign. Find more information here.

The Seven Wonders – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac:

The State Theatre of Ithaca will be hosting The Seven Wonders, world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, on Saturday, November 1st at 7:00 p.m. The band authentically recreates hits from Fleetwood Mac, including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Edge of Seventeen, Landslide, Gypsy, and more. Find more information here.

Buffalo Bills Game:

Hopshire Farm & Brewery will be the Buffalo Bills versus Kansas City Chiefs game this Sunday, November 2nd. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m., grab a pint of your favorite brew, a $3 hotdog, or $1 popcorn and enjoy the game. Find more information here.

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