Halloween Happenings

Halloween is right around the corner. Some festivities have already happened. I am not sure what I am doing for Halloween yet, not really a fan of this holiday. It requires being creative, or willing to spend $60 on a pre-made costume. I am into neither of those things. So, it is a struggle every year. But for those of you that heart the scary freaky day, here are a few ideas for Cambridge/Somerville.

Halloween Stroll
10/28 2:00p
If they are anything like my nieces they will be wearing their costumes the second they wake up. This gives them a chance to show it off. For all ages, so your 25 year old sister that also sleeps in her costume is welcome as well!
A costume Parade leaves Davis Square's Statue Park and follows the minuteman trail to Lexington Avenue Park. There will be food and games at the end.

Monster Mash
10/29 8:00p
This event is a little more adult. A benefit for the Somerville Arts Council. A Tribute to Bobby Pickett. There will be music, inimitable indie hip-hop trio Z.W.A. (Zombies with Attitude) as well as tunes spun by DJ BC. A costume contest will be judged by Halloween author Lesley Bannatyne, Vintage/Union Boot-rix Elizabeth Lafavour, and SCUL-rider/artist Skunk. Horror movies will be projected throughout the night, food donated by Kickass cupcakes, and of course candy!
P.A's Lounge
345 Somerville Ave.
SAC Monster Mash
Remember SCUL?

Tomes of Terror II-Live Halloween Radio Plays
10/29-10/31 7:30p
Local actors making live sound effects with everyday objects. This even is hosted by a creepy character called "the Librarian." This year's Halloween 'Staged-Radio Thrillogy' will feature:
"Carmilla" -- the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula
"Halloween Party" -- From the classic comedy series Our Miss Brooks
"The Stone Ship" - based on William Hope Hodgson's eerie 1914 sea-bound thriller
Theatre@First
First Congregational Church
89 College Ave.
Davis Square.

Halloween Costume Ball
10/26 9:00p
Dykenight productions is hosting it's 9th annual Costume Ball at Toast. Includes dancing, costume contest (4 categories) free Tarot readings, and Jack-O-Lantern contest.
Toast
74 Union Square
Somerville

Same Sex America Art Exhibit

On 9.6 the Same Sex America Art exhibit opens in the Porter Exchange Gallery. Get a chance to meet the artists and enjoy free wine. The exhibit will include the award winning Same Sex America documentary and photographs from Amber Davis Tourlentes.

Thursday, September 6
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Art Institute of Boston Gallery at University Hall
Porter Exchange Building
1815 Mass Ave
Cambridge, MA

>> Same Sex America Exhibit Opening and Wine Reception

Somerville Gay Pride

Mayor, Joe Curtatone, will host a ceremony on Saturday June 9th celebrating gay pride.

The annual event will feature remarks by Curtatone and other community leaders and elected officials. This is the third year the rainbow flag has been raised at City Hall, after several years of commemorating GLBT Pride with ceremonies in Davis Square.

Saturday June 9. 8am.
City Hall Concourse
93 Highland Ave.
Rain or Shine

*All members of the Somerville community are encouraged to attend.
Light Breakfast will be available. (Probably similar to continental breakfasts at hotels, mini muffins, and maybe some fruit. That'll fill you right up!)

While you are over there-stop by Somerville Public Library. They are hosting a book sale on Saturday. 1p-3p

Salsa Dance Lesson

Dyke Night at Toast is hosting Salsa Dance Lesson and Brazilian Girls CD release this Friday night.

Salsa is a sexy, funky, fabulous dance that's incredibly popular world-wide. Salsa music is a fusion of traditional African and Cuban and other Latin-American rhythms that traveled from the islands (Cuba and Puerto Rico) to New York . Salsa is one of the main dances in both Cuba and Puerto Rico and is known world-wide, but you don't have to travel farther than Somerville to experience its heat!

No partner needed. 8:30 pm registration; 9-10 pm lesson; 10-2 pm dance party
Toast Lounge, 70 Union Sq, Somerville
$10 with dance lesson, $5 without.

>> Salsa Night
>> Out To Dance
>> Dyke Night