Zero Waste Pop-Up Drop-Off | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | 338 E. Eagle St. | Free | Bring your yard waste, e-waste, paint and motor oil, household chemicals, and paper for shredding.
Blue Man Group Charles Playhouse | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. | Charles Playhouse | $49+ | The famous Blue Men lead this stage performance filled with music, humor, and entertainment.
SoWa Open Market | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 500 Harrison Ave. | Price of purchase | Shop vendors for produce, crafts, books, and local goods — plus, check out the rotating food truck lineup.
Plan Ahead
Mother Goose on the Loose | Monday, Oct. 28 | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brookline Village Library, Brookline | Free | Babies and toddlers ages 2 and under are invited to enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, and stories.
Fright Night: A Celebration of Horror Novels | Monday, Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | WBUR CitySpace, Brookline | $15 | Alix E. Harrow (“Starling House”), Grady Hendrix (“How to Sell a Haunted House”) and Alexis Henderson (“An Academy for Liars”) will discuss the horror genre.
Trick-or-Treat to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Don your costumes and head to Assembly Row on Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m., to grab goodies from 50+ participating businesses. Register online and don’t forget to bring toothbrushes + toothpaste to donate
Eat
The Vermillion Club is now open at 115 Federal St. We’re dying to try the foie gras Boston cream pie. Looking for more restaurant openings and happenings? Look no further.
Hollywood A-Lister Reese Witherspoon was spotted visiting Harvard recently. Which makes us wonder — when is “Legally Blonde 3" coming out? (Boston.com)
Number
$3.069. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Massachusetts right now. Read more about the cost of living in Boston, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
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City Guide
City Guide
Cheers, Boston
Cheers to the many spots to sip in our city. | Photo by @roxannesboston
Can we interest you in a post-work beverage? Gather your closest friends and colleagues and hit the town with this guide in tow.
Sam Adams Boston Taproom Steps away from the Samuel Adams statue at Faneuil Hall, this brewery offers 20+ brews on draft and a rotating list of taproom exclusives. Take advantage of the communal tables to sip and stay a while.
Tiki Rock Grab one of the mocktails or N/A drinks like a Virgin Colada or a Pain Reliever (read: not a painkiller). The tropical-inspired bar and restaurant also offers pan-Asian eats to go with your drinks.
haley.henry This downtown wine bar was a 2020 James Beard Semi-Finalist for the “Outstanding Wine Program” category. Pro tip: Take advantage of the half bottle concept if you aren’t looking to buy a full bottle.
Mr. Dooley’s The ideal location for enjoying live music in a casual, cozy atmosphere, this Irish bar has been a local institution since 1991. As the website so perfectly puts it: “If ye want a theme park go to Disney, if ye want a pint come to Dooley’s.”
Tru Rescue electrolyte drinks — each can features sparkling water, blackberry juice, electrolytes, lemon balm, and prickly pear extract to help keep you hydrated.
This is the last weekend before Halloween — and I couldn’t be more excited. If you’re still scrambling for a costume, might I recommend these last-minute Boston-themed ideas?
