Free Fun Shit: Oct 6-13: Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Steve Almond reading + metal performance in conjunction with "We Still See the Black" exhibit + more

Check out "We Still See the Black" at the New Art Center: along w/ free readings by Steve Almond and a free show by Taj

Haunted Happenings Grand Parade | Halloween kick-off parade featuring goblins, witches, music, pageants and more in Salem beginning at Shetland Park and ending at the Salem Common on Thursday, October 6 @ 6:30 pm pm | hauntedhappenings.org

Yo Yo Valdez | Spanish hip-hop at Tobin Community Center in Roxbury on Friday, October 7 @ 5 pm | sociedadlatina.org

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra | Jzz at Killian Hall at MIT on Saturday, October 8 @ 8 pm | web.mit.edu/music

Taj | Metal performance in conjunction with We Still See the Black exhibit at the New Art Center in Newtonville on Sunday, October 9 @ 7:30 pm | newartcenter.org

Oona's Presents Speakeasy: Dress-Up Dance Party | Presented by the vintage clothing boutique at ZuZu on Sunday, October 9 @ 10 pm | zuzubar.com

Steve Almond | My Life in Heavy Metal and Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life readings, also in conjunction with We Still See the Black exhibit at the New Art Center on Monday, October 10 @ 3:30 pm | newartcenter.org

"10th Annual Opening Our Doors" | The Fenway Alliance presents 60 plus events, including music, theater, and dance performances, art exhibits, films, and more at the Christian Science Plaza on Monday, October 10 @ 10 am | fenwayculture.org

Lesley Pratt Bannatyne | Halloween Nation: Behind the Scenes of America's Fright Night discussion and signing at the Charlestown Public Library on Thursday, October 13 @ 7 pm | 617.242.1248

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