Giants Stadium
(50 Rte 3, East Rutherford, NJ; 201-935-3900)
The show
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. July 27, 28, 31; $65, $95.
BEFORE THE SHOW
Leaving from Port Authority? Scarf inexpensive, expertly prepared meze at Bread & Olive (24 W 45th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, 212-391-7772) before hopping on the bus.
AFTER THE SHOW
Stretch your coach-cramped legs, then walk up to scrappy neighborhood joint Rudy’s (629 Ninth Ave between 44th and 45th Sts, 212-974-9169), where you can relax with a pint of the house brew, Rudy’s Red Ale. Bruce would approve.