These 28 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 15
The Charles River Speedway · Brighton • Free
Cult classics go alfresco at this free monthly series, curated by the indie film lovers at Coolidge Corner Theatre. Claim a spot in the historic racetrack courtyard, grab a Notch brew, and settle in.
October 19 at 2pm
Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library · Roslindale
A kiss on the ear may be quite continental, but this is better: Christopher Guest's folk-reunion mockumentary on the big screen, with an Emerson film professor leading the post-movie chat. Bring your own popcorn.
October 24 at 3:30pm (Next weekend)
the TRACK at new balance · Brighton • $0-$5
Dust off your costume for a free indoor screening of the cult classic Halloweentown, complete with a DJ pre-party, themed treats, and giveaways. American Flatbread slings food and drinks if you work up an appetite.
October 30 at 6pm
French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge · Back Bay • $18
Poe's Gothic nightmare gets the French avant-garde treatment in Epstein's 1928 silent stunner, where a cursed portrait drains a life brushstroke by brushstroke. Live piano accompaniment, a post-film discussion, and a wine reception complete the spooky evening.
Dec. 27 & Dec. 28 at 2pm
Symphony Hall · Fenway–Kenmore
Watch Kermit, Gonzo, and the whole gang on the big screen while the Boston Pops brings the score to life in real time. Pure holiday magic for kids, parents, and anyone who still tears up at Tiny Tim.
Fenway Park · West Fens
Watch Happy Gilmore under the stars on the actual Fenway Park field, where baseball legends play and summer nights feel like pure Boston magic.
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Wed, Oct 14 · 8:00 PM
The Charles River Speedway · Brighton
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
Mugar Omni Theater · West End
$15
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
Mugar Omni Theater · West End
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Mugar Omni Theater · West End
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Mugar Omni Theater · West End
The Charles River Speedway · Brighton
Free
Emerson Colonial Theatre · Downtown
Rose Kennedy Greenway · Downtown
Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library · Dorchester
Boston Landing · Brighton
Hatch Memorial Shell · Beacon Hill
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway · Downtown
Free
The Anchor · Charlestown
Free
The Charles River Speedway · Brighton
CambridgeSide · East Cambridge
Free
CambridgeSide · East Cambridge
Free
The Anchor · Charlestown
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Emerson Colonial Theatre · Downtown
401 Park · West Fens
Boston Landing · Brighton
Urban Park (UP) Roof Garden · Area 2/MIT
Free
401 Park · West Fens
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