October 29th, 30th and 31st
There’s something for everyone! Join us for ghost tours! Pumpkin carving! Spooky movies! Costume parties! Concerts! Scary performances! Haunting stories! Fun tricks and delicious treats!
| Friday, October 29th |
 Harvard COOP Local Author, Mary Sullivan Celebrating Her Book Launch! October 29th 5pm Book discussion and signing. Appropriate for fans of YA fiction, young adults themselves, families, and soccer fans. About this event Based upon the generous and positive feedback they have received from their favorite authors, new friends, and from their loyal customers, its time to bring back what we have missed so much…connectivity and discovery, in real life! An OUTDOOR event, on Palmer Street. HIGH HIGH is a young adult novel, in verse, which tells the story of fourteen-year-old Ceti, who is a star on the soccer field but struggles at home with her mother’s addiction. Register here. |
 Grolier Poetry Book Shop Hybrid Reading with Sandra Lim and Kathleen Ossip October 29th, 7pm Join Grolier for their reading with Sandra Lim and Kathleen Ossip. Please provide proof of vaccination at the door. Masks are required for the duration of the event. In-person sign-up, Register Now! If you wish sign up for the virtual version of this event please do so here. |
 Longy Horszowski Trio: New Path, New Light featuring Sean Wang, violin October 29th 7:30pm An obstacle can’t be the end to artistry — sometimes it’s exactly the catalyst that a composer needs for inspiration. This program looks at two artists who had to adapt their work to difficult circumstances. Clarke struggled as a female composer and was forced to use a pen name to gain recognition before she could make space for herself on her own merits. Korngold’s Suite for Two Violins, Cello and Piano Left Hand was written for a pianist who lost his right arm during the war. This courageous piece refuses limitations — pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the instrument and prompting us to reimagine our capabilities and artistry. Get tickets here. |
| Saturday, October 30th |
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| COOP KIDS’ HALLOWEEN EVENT! Saturday, October 30th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Join the Harvard COOP for a Spooktacular “Crafternoon” with alexmakesart.com. This event will be held OUTDOORS, weather permitting. Co-sponsored with Harvard Square Business Association. Ticketed registration required, register here. In-store Covid policies: all attendees are required to wear masks. Attendance is limited and based on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted. More details are available here. Inquiries: customerservice@thecoop.com for details. |
| Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters Saturday, October 30th 12 pm – 4 pm Free Halloween event for all ages featuring activities, a photo booth, and candy!! |
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 Scullers Jazz Club Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap October 30th 8pm & 10pm TWO GRAMMY WINNERS SHARE THE STAGE Effortless…spontaneous…inimitable…the convergence of two of Jazz’s most legendary forces of nature. When Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap take the stage, an incomparable experience awaits. Drawing on the canons of luminary composers…Ellington, Porter, Sondheim, Legrand, Simon and others, their virtuosic interpretations traverse the musical spectrum…from intimate ballads to soulful grooves, delivered with daring expression borne of their musical chemistry. Each performance is a sublime tour-de-force. Tickets are available here. |
| Sunday, October 31st |
 J.P. Licks in Harvard Square October 31st J. P. Licks will be handing out coupons for a free Kiddie Ice Cream to the first 50 kids that come into the store in costume on Halloween. Dress to impress! |
 Club Passim presents Eilen Jewell & Jerry Miller October 31st 4pm; doors 3pm American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices”. The Boise, Idaho songwriter is truly one of a kind. Since 2006, Jewell has performed on festival stages from Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia to California’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Her music has earned accolades from NPR, BBC, Rolling Stone and MOJO as well as from heads of state (Former British Prime Minister David Cameron ) and Hollywood actors (Tom Hanks). Accompanying her all over the world for the last 15 years has been Jerry “Cold-Blooded” Miller. Miller’s solos are legendary. But it’s the textures, soundscapes and magic that he weaves throughout Jewell’s songs that have been a signature sound to her music. $30/$25 for members. Tickets and more information available here. |
Grendel’s DenDisco Halloween Lip Sync Party!
October 31st
Get ready to shake your groove thing and boogie-oogie-oogie til you just can’t boogie no more! We’re hosting a very disco Halloween lip sync battle. Hosted by our Mistress of Ceremonies, Raven Lunatic, with prizes for the best dressed and best performance! So slap on those bell bottoms and platform boots, practice your favorite disco tune, and hustle over to Grendel’s on Halloween Night! Sign up between 7-7:30pm for the battle.
| All Weekend |
 American Repertory Theater presents Macbeth In Stride October 23 – November 14 A dazzling theatrical event created by Obie Award-winning artist Whitney White and performed by White and an ensemble with a live band, Macbeth In Stride examines what it means to be an ambitious Black woman through the lens of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters. The first of White’s five-part series commissioned by A.R.T. excavating the women from Shakespeare’s canon, the production uses pop, rock, gospel, and R&B to trace the fatalistic arc of Lady Macbeth while lifting up contemporary Black female power, femininity, and desire. Directors Tyler Dobrowsky and Taibi Magar (We Live in Cairo) co-stage this groundbreaking world premiere with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly. Tickets from $25. |
 Amorino Gelato Halloween Specials Come enjoy a special Halloween treat at Amorino! For any size signature cone/cup purchased, a chocolate bat will be offered! They have special Halloween macarons with different flavors such as Vanilla, Pistachio and Chocolate! Available now through Halloween. |
 Brattle Theatre Weekend of Halloween Films Friday, October 29th 4:30pm & 9:30pm – Candyman 7:00pm – Ganja & Hess Saturday, October 30th 1:00pm & 6:30pm – Hereditary 4:00pm & 9:30pm – Alison’s Birthday “Sunday, October 31st 12:30pm & 9:30pm – The Witch 2:30 pm – Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror 7:00pm – Pumpkinhead Tickets available here. |
 Cambridge Historical Tours Ghost Tour Gruesome murders, bloody battles, untimely death, and plenty of irreverent humor will entertain (and perhaps freak you out) on this 90-minute stroll through Harvard Square. Excellent story-telling by expert guides dressed in period costume will make you feel like you’re back around the campfire. Tales of mediums, mourning lovers, and deceased Harvard students haunt the town as we creep through the Square to finish in the dark of the Burial Ground. Don’t fret. You won’t wet your knickers. This tour is appropriate for all willing ages, though some violent imagery is certainly a part of the package, so parental discretion is advised. We focus on telling great stories, cracking cheap jokes, and making sure everyone is having fun. $5 off tickets with promo code Ghost |
 Clover Food Lab Halloween Specials Clover is no stranger to celebrating Halloween, but this year there are two big things that make Halloween extra special: We are launching our very first Halloween Box. Its menu has been curated by our brand new executive chef – Jason Bond of the renowned Bondir (!!!) – and needless to say he absolutely crushed it. This box is loaded with imaginative, spooky, mouth-watering items that will make your taste buds scream for joy. Can we just talk about what is actually in this box for second? 1950’s-inspired Popcorn Ball Kit Apple Peanut Butter TEETH “Bloody” BEET SODA Kit Mummy CUPCAKES BUBBLING CHEESE PUMPKINS SAUSAGE CRYPT CASSEROLE Since we’ll only be delivering these on 10/29 and 10/30 (and we only have so many delivery vehicles) these boxes are on very limited supply. If you want to create a completely unforgettable Halloween experience for yourself or those you love, the time to order is right…now! Get My Box Before It’s Too Late! |
 Origins Halloween Promotion Visit Origins thru 10/31 and receive a free 4 piece gift set that includes some of Origins most loved products when you spend $55! |
 Club Passim Lamplighter Sessions Friday, October 29th 8:00pm – TAG TEAM DUOS noun: two people working in association toward the same goal with Peter Mulvey, Jenna Moynihan, James Rohr, Barry Rothman, & Dana Colley Saturday, October 30th 8:00pm – WMSU RADIO The Matt Smith Underground Radio Show with Peter Mulvey, David Champagne, Jeremy Moses Curtis, Chris Anzalone, Barry Rothman and more… Sunday, October 31st 8:00pm – HALLOWEEN with Peter Mulvey, Tim Gearan, Ali McGuirk, Eric Royer’s Guitar Machine, Barry Rothman, and Special Guest Joe McGuirk costume party!!! More Lamplight Sessions information and tickets are available here. |
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 Moonbox Productions The Rocky Horror is now playing thru November 6th! The SOLD OUT production of The Rocky Horror Show has now EXTENDED it’s run @ THE LAB in Harvard Square thru Saturday, November 6th. The HOTTEST tickets are now available to our audiences once again! Rocky MUST CLOSE on Nov. 6th, so don’t delay. We’ve said it once, we’ve said it twice, tickets will not last. Don’t miss your chance! |
 OTTO Halloween Specials Pie: Short Rib and Mashed Potato Fall Salad: Baby Spinach, Roasted Butternut, Dried Cranberry, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese w/ Fresh Herb Vinaigrette |
 The Sinclair Halloween Weekend Performances Friday, October 29th 9pm – The Glitter Boys (21 & over) Saturday, October 30th 7:30pm – Emmitt Fenn (all ages) 9:00pm – Soulelujah Halloween Party (21 & over) Sunday, October 31st 7pm – Neighbor (18 & over) More information and tickets available here. |
 SOURCE Restaurants Halloween Special SOURCE is featuring the “GOING DARK SMASH” cocktail for Halloween. Made with Tequila blanco, lemon juice, blackberry & rosemary simple syrup. |
| Whitneys Pumpkin Carving Contest |
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