Relive the nostalgia at Twilight Turns Twenty: Anniversary Bash at Lovestruck Books
Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 5:30 p.m – 8 p.m., Lovestruck Books, 44 Brattle St., Cambridge
Twenty years ago on Wednesday, Bella Swan walked into her biology class, where her life was changed forever. Celebrate this anniversary with fellow Twilight fans at Lovestruck Books for a special edition copy of the book, a Twilight trivia contest and “Twilight Prom,” meant to replicate the scene from the first film. Everyone attending is encouraged to dress as their favorite character from the series, and a complementary “glitter station” will be provided at the store to truly make your outfits “come alive.”
Dance the night away at Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl Album Release Party
Thursday, Oct. 2, from 9 p.m. – Friday, Oct. 3 at 1 a.m., Lou’s, 13 Brattle St., Cambridge
Glam up and celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” with fellow Swifties at Lou’s. DJ Frazzo will be playing Taylor Swift’s songs from all eras until the clock strikes midnight, when the new album will be played in full for everyone to experience together. The event is for ages 21+ and requires RSVP via their website.
Laugh with your friends at Book Smart Comedy Game Show
Friday, Oct. 3, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Porter Square Books, 50 Liberty Dr., Boston
Produced by Boston’s New Normal Comedy group, “Book Smart” is a hybrid game show and stand-up set. With no reading required, the games are based on rare books with even stranger book covers. Five different comics will come together to entertain audience members for the night, which — if nothing else — is sure to be lit-erary. Admission is $10 plus tax.
Celebrate Boston’s communities of color at MassQ Ball 2025: Color
Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. – 4.m.; Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston
Celebrate Boston’s diverse communities at the MassQ Ball, a cross-cultural celebration featuring music, dances and other forms of artwork that convey the joy found in creative expression. The annual ball, which began in the early 2000s, aims to highlight cultural traditions, conjoining the “past with present, art with ritual, and the individual with community,” as the website says. Registration is free and available via their website.
