1) A Night at the Museum
The Museum of Fine Arts offers free admission on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Stroll through the museum’s permanent collections or check out the new exhibit “Shy Boy, She Devil, and Isis: The Art of Conceptual Craft, Selections from the Wornick Collection,” which is comprised of mixed media works by 107 artists from 20 different countries.
465 Huntington Ave, Boston.
2) Jake’s not in it, but…
The cult classic movie “Donnie Darko” is now on stage, and knowing the trusty A.R.T., this version will be even weirder—and better.
Opens Oct. 27, runs until Nov. 18. Zero Arrow Theatre. Box office at 64 Brattle St., Cambridge. “Student rush” offers $15 tickets the day of the show, if available.
3) BOOston!
If you want to get to know Boston a little bit, this might be just the ticket: a walking tour of Beacon Hill on Halloween night, highlighting the neighborhood’s mysterious history.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet on the steps of the State House, Beacon Street, Boston. $15.
4) Hitchcock and Hymns?
Cozy up inside magnificent Trinity Church and watch the Alfred Hitchcock classic “Rear Window,” starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. Costumes optional. Free pizza will be served.
Sunday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St., Boston. Free admission.
5) Bloody fun!
What’s the best name for a costume dance party meant to raise awareness for upcoming Red Cross blood drives? Bloodfeast 2007! Machine Nightclub in Boston hosts this outrageous fete, which includes a contest for best costume. Winner gets $1,000, so go all out!
Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m. Machine Nightclub. 1254 Boylston St., Boston. 21+, $15.
