The rules + details:

• Boston Fashion Awards | Monday, Oct. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, 450 Summer St., Boston | $60-$120 | Style takes center stage at the Omni with live fashion showcases + award presentations for local designers, models, retailers, and photographers.
• Neil Gaiman | Monday, Oct. 2 | 8 p.m. | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston | $79 | Join a conversation with the bestselling author of “Coraline” and “Good Omens,” among many other titles.

• “Mean Girls” | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | Free | Get in loser, we’re going to a free screening of “Mean Girls” on Newbury Street.

• RAYE: My 21st Century Blues | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | $30-$50 | You’ve heard her work on songs by Rihanna, Beyoncé, and John Legend — now hear Raye shine on her solo material.

• The Red Sox have announced the passing of longtime pitcher Tim Wakefield, following recent news of his battle with cancer. As a beloved member of the team, Wakefield pitched with the Red Sox for 17 years and helped lead them to two World Series titles. (CBS)

• The Commuter Rail’s new seasonal schedule provides additional express service on the Fitchburg Line + extended late-night service. Trains on the Middleborough/Lakeville, Greenbush, and Kingston lines now offer increased capacities with double-decker coaches. Review the schedule to see if your commute is affected.

• Mayor Wu has unveiled the members of the 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council. These 43 individuals hail from 16 different Boston neighborhoods + will advise the mayor on issues pertaining to adults ages 20-35.

• The Boston Licensing Board has approved a food-serving license for a forthcoming Taco Bell Cantina in Allston. Once home to music venue Great Scott, the new eatery will be allowed to stay open until 3:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 a.m. on Sunday-Thursday. (Universal Hub)

• Aerosmith won’t walk this way until 2024. Lead singer Steven Tyler has sustained serious injuries to his vocal cords + larynx, causing the band to postpone the remainder of their “Peace Out” tour. This includes the band’s TD Garden concert, which was initially scheduled for New Year’s Eve. (Boston Globe)

• Boston’s got moxie. Canadian restaurant chain Moxies will open its first New England location at 899 Congress St. in the Seaport. The new eatery starts serving its signature mix of American cuisine and seafood on Thursday, Oct. 5. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

• No. 1. That’s where Somerville ranked on Opendoor’s 2023 list of the most family-friendly cities in America. The report notes that all Somerville residents live within a 10-minute walk to one of the city’s 60 parks, which contributed to its top position.

• Harvard has inaugurated its newest president, Claudine Gay, a former professor and dean at the university. She is the university’s first Black president, replacing Larry Bacow. (Boston Globe)

• Dave Portnoy is packing his bags for Nantucket. The Barstool Sports founder has purchased an estate for $42 million, a record high for real estate properties on the island. The news follows a viral spat between Portnoy and the owner of Somerville eatery Dragon Pizza. (Boston Globe)

• The Boston Asian American Film Festival has announced the schedule for its 15th edition. This year’s fest runs from Thursday, Oct. 12- Monday, Oct. 23, and will present six film screenings with live filmmaker Q+As and six “shorts” programs that are available digitally.

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