‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’; Pirates + Pups vs. Mets (Tues., 6/7/16)

1) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – Once upon a time (or waaaay back in the 80’s) there was a silly Saturday morning cartoon TV show called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles about four shelled reptiles living in the sewers of New York City. Because of exposure to some toxic sludge, they mutated into pizza-eating, crime-fighting heroes named after Italian Renaissance masters. It was all pretty goofy and colorful and became one of the most popular animated series in television history. Well say goodbye to all of that. This 3D live action film replaces the quirky humor with CGI explosions and stunts. The turtles have been given a tsunami’s worth of testosterone and the bright, Day-Glo colors have been washed over with dark, angry hues. I’ve read the movie’s synopsis but I still can’t figure out the plot and, to tell you the truth, judging from the trailer it all looks kinda creepy. The film features Megan Fox, Stephen Amell, Will Arnett, Tyler Perry and, inexplicably, Laura Linney. Check Fandango for screens and times. (TH)

2) Do you want to go see the battlin’ Buccos play the New Yorks Mets but your dog is giving you the “we don’t spend enough time together” look. Don’t fret the Pirates got you covered with Pup Night, aka bring your dog to the pirate game night. A portion of the proceeds benefit local animal organizations. 7:05 p.m. PNC Park, 115 Federal St., North Shore.

3) Getaway to the tropics with a trip to Brillobox for Tropical Tuesdays. There you’ll feel the trade winds (breeze from the fans) soothing your overdue vacation bones. Here’s a sampling of their specials: $3 select craft cans, $4 frozen drinks, $10 California bubble bath, $10 Eva Peron, $7 Fernet con cola, and $6 Coronita Margaveza. You can also sop up the island drinks with $7 pineapple soy-glazed chicken or tofu skewers served with Caribbean sweet potato salad. Shoes and shirt required. 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield.

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