Syracuse United Neighbors, Inc. will hold its 40th anniversary gala from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel's Persian Terrace. Tickets for the gala are on sale at eventbrite.com or by contacting SUN’s office at (315) 476-7475.

To celebrate the accomplishment of making beautiful and funky music for the past 10 years, Brownskin Band asks listeners to join the former and present members for a great concert. Jamel Lorick, Lawd Dweez, Jonathon Dale, Tamar Juntia, Ekwan Brooks, Don Martin, Richie Melito, Stephen Bender, Danielle Mitchell, Thomas Carter, Travis Reed, Gary Carter, Sam Kininger and many more will be in attendance.

Trick or treat yourself to this frightfully awesome afternoon at the library. Attendees will be watching a monster movie, playing a riveting game of Clue, making a creepy glove monster craft and having ghoulishly good snacks. For ages 13 – 19.

This tribute is presented by the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company (PRPAC) in observation of its 35th anniversary of community theater, which gives voice to the African-American tradition. The event is an evening of “edu-tainment” in celebration of Robeson, a powerful international performer and courageous champion of civil rights. Featured performance partners include PRPAC alum, Syracuse Community Choir and Dance Theater of Syracuse. Children under 18 are free; general admission is $25; and seniors and college students with ID are $15. For more information, email info@theprpac.org or call (315) 313-5203.

Hall of Fame Quarterback and former Buffalo Bills Legend Jim Kelly will serve as the guest speakers for The Salvation Army's 46th Annual Civic Luncheon set for noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at The OnCenter. The luncheon will honor Eric Devendorf of Syracuse University’s Men’s Basketball Coaching staff with the Community Impact award. Laura Hand of CNY Central will be presented with the Media Award, and C&S Companies will be presented with a Corporate Excellence award. The Salvation Army’s Civic Celebration brings together nearly 700 participants each year, with all proceeds benefiting its programs and services. For ticket information, visit sasyr.org/civiccelebration or call (315) 434-1395.

Make your own decorative lanterns using mason jars and the Cricut machine to create eerie, silhouetted landscapes that glow. Register in the Makerspace or online at www.onlib.org/events/calendar. This program will take place at Central’s first-floor MakerSpace.

The Syracuse Fire Department will hold an Open House in honor of Fire Prevention Week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Fire Station 8, 2412 S. Salina St. The open house will offer health information, resources, workshops and fire and life-safety presentation for area residents of all ages.

Join Pirate Dave (aka magician David Moreland) for his family-friendly, not-at-all-spooky 45-minute Halloween magic show. Audience members, young and old, will shiver their timbers laughing at the magic, balloons, puppets and audience participation. For all ages.

Cozy-up and enjoy not-too-scary stories and a Halloween craft. Children may wear their Halloween costumes or pajamas and join in the creepy fun. Ms. Laura will have her Halloween PJ’s on too. For all ages.

The second annual Minority Business & Economic Empowerment Summit will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21. Speakers will include Jorge Villar, Jennifer Parker, Dennis Kimbro and Calvin Corriders. To learn more, call (315) 469-1106 or (315) 470-1875.