So here's what you need to know to crash some of MTV's "secret" shows tied to the Video Music Awards next week:
8.29, 5 p.m., Battery Park: Concert with All-American Rejects, Rihanna, New Found Glory, Chamillionaire, and Cartel. Show is all-ages and free, but you need tickets to get in. Pick them up at noon tomorrow (Thursday) at Tower Records (1961 Broadway), Tower Records (692 Broadway), and the MTV Store (Corner of 44th/Broadway).
8.30, 7 p.m., Webster Hall: Concert with Taking Back Sunday and 30 Seconds to Mars. It's a benefit for LIFEbeat, 16 and over show. Tickets are $40 and go on sale TODAY at noon through Ticketweb or 866.468.7619.