Brownskin Band 10 Year Reunion Concert

Palace Theatre 2384 James St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

$20

Creature Feature Saturday Spooktacular

Hazard Branch Library 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

A Tribute to Paul Robeson & Company

Bellegrove Missionary Baptist Church 219 W. Castle St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

$25

The Salvation Army’s 46th Annual Civic Luncheon

OnCenter 800 S. State St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Cricut: Spooky Cut Halloween Lanterns

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Open House at Fire Station 8

Fire Station 8 2412 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Pirate Dave’s Halloween Magic Show

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

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.

Spooky Stories by the “Fire”

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

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.

Minority Business & Economic Empowerment Summit

Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

College Essay Writing Workshop, Led by Molly Voorheis

Petit Branch Library 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse, NY, United States

Working on your college applications? Putting off those dreaded college essays? This workshop on the college essay process will help, whether you’ve already written drafts of your college essays or are just beginning to think about them. Molly Voorheis, an instructor in the Syracuse University Writing Program since 1983, has led college essay workshops at several high schools in Syracuse. Open to all interested students. Registration required. Call the library at (315) 435-3636.