Blacksmith House Poetry Series
Monday, Oct. 7 from 8 p.m.-9 p.m.; Cambridge Center for Adult Education; 56 Brattle St., Cambridge
Head to Cambridge for the evening to join Boston University creative writing professor Robert Pinsky for a reading of his poetry collection, “Proverbs of Limbo.” The Blacksmith House Poetry Series is dedicated to uplifting poets and bringing them to Harvard Square. Tickets cost $5 and are available at the door.
Stand-Up Comedy in the Historic North End
Monday, Oct. 7 from 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Caffe Dello Sport; 308 Hanover St., Boston
With performers hailing from HBO, Comedy Central and Netflix, this free comedy show rotates comedian lineups to produce a one-of-a-kind show. Next Stop Comedy has shows recurring every week at Caffe Dello Sport in the heart of the North End.
Fall Fright Movie Nights on the Greenway
Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m.; The Rose Kennedy Greenway; 74-8 Milk St., Boston
Kick off spooky season with a movie screening at the Rose Kennedy Greenway. With free concessions and popcorn, this week’s showing of “Ghostbusters” (1984) will usher in the Halloween spirit. Tickets are free, and the event is BYOB: bring your own blankets.
Pumpkin Painting at Mahoney’s Brighton
Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mahoney’s Garden Center, 449 Western Ave., Boston
Open to all ages, drop in at any time to paint a sugar pumpkin and explore the garden center’s grounds. No registration or charge required, just a positive fall spirit.
Oktoberfest at the LOT
Saturday, Oct. 12 1 p.m.-7 p.m.; The LOT; 383 Dorchester Ave., Boston
In the spirit of the season, attend Oktoberfest for live music and entertainment for all ages. This free event will feature caricatures, food trucks, ax throwing and games, with a performance by local artist Broken Heels for the second year in a row.
