Nothing says less than three weeks until Thanksgiving like the uptick of turkeys patrolling Brattle Street.
And with the holiday season around the corner, things start shifting indoors. Movie nights make way for mystery at Assembly Row’s AMC, where the title stays secret until the film starts rolling. Museum nights at MIT dive into the depths of the ocean, and Astronomy on Tap brings space talks to the taproom.
Speaking of movies, if you’re a Neighborhood Nine fan, this is for you (or if you just want to see my post-dinner walk views).
Thanks for making The Stoop part of your week.
Friday’s flooding left cars stranded under the Longfellow Bridge, with part of Memorial Drive closed and several vehicles towed · WHDH
A Somerville woman searching for her missing cat was targeted by a suspected scammer who sent what she believes was an AI-generated image and asked for payment; Luna is now home safe · NBC Boston
More than 8,700 runners took on the Cambridge Half Marathon last Sunday, with Somerville runner Joshua Kalapos winning overall · The Harvard Crimson
Somerville is exploring a creative land trust to preserve local studios, rehearsal rooms and maker spaces · WBUR
Julia Child’s former Irving Street home sold for $6.525 million, $50,000 above asking, after the six-bedroom house featured in some of her later cooking programs · Patch
Charlie’s Kitchen won’t reopen in Harvard Square after water damage kept it closed this year, ending more than 75 years on Eliot Street · Boston Restaurant Talk
MIT Museum After Dark: Decoding Whales and Dolphins @ MIT Museum, Cambridge - Explore the whale and dolphin galleries after hours with science talks, trivia and a hands-on stop at the Maker Hub
Pass the Pose Figure Drawing @ Boston Figure Art Center, Somerville - Take turns posing and sketching at a casual, member-led drawing session, with clothed or partially clothed poses and quick or longer studies | $15 / FREE FOR MEMBERS • 5-6:30PM
Boston Leather Guild Monthly Gathering @ Somerville Public Library West Branch - Bring your leathercraft project or questions to an open maker meetup where experienced members help newcomers get involved | FREE • 6-8PM
AMC Screen Unseen @ AMC Assembly Row 12, Somerville - Take a chance on a mystery movie before its regular release, with the title kept secret until showtime | $11 • 7PM
The Blues Brothers in 35mm @ Somerville Theatre - Join Jake and Elwood for a musical comedy on the big screen, complete with a cast of music legends | $16 • 7:30PM
Astronomy on Tap @ Lamplighter CX, Cambridge - Space talks meet pub trivia and games at this free astronomy night with local scientists and a Nobel-sized focus on neutrinos | FREE • 6-8PM
Here and Now: Crafting Your Story @ Cambridge Public Library, Central Square - Turn a real memory into something worth sharing in a hands-on writing workshop with Writers without Margins and other curious adults | FREE • 6:30-8PM
Tuesday Trivia @ Remnant Satellite, Cambridge - Form a team or join one for pop culture, history and science trivia at the Cambridge Street taproom, with gift-card prizes | FREE • 7:30-9:30PM
Boston Comedy Festival Prelim Round 1 @ The Comedy Studio, Cambridge - A dozen comics battle for a semifinal spot at the Harvard Square club, offering a first look at potential breakout names | $30 • 8-9:30PM
Latin Dance Night @ Lou’s, Harvard Square, Cambridge - Learn salsa and bachata, then put your steps to work with a live Latin band and DJ sets at Harvard Square’s dance floor | SOCIAL $18 / WITH LESSON $23 • 7–11PM
Boston Comedy Festival Prelim Round 2 @ The Comedy Studio, Cambridge - The next slate of 12 comedians takes the Harvard Square stage for a shot at the semifinals and a big grand prize | $30 • 7:30-9PM
AMC Screen Unseen @ AMC Assembly Row 12, Somerville - Go in without knowing the title for a surprise film screening before its regular release, with the movie kept secret until it starts rolling
Lunch Break Dance Party @ The Foundry, Cambridge - Break up the workday with a DJ, audio-responsive projections and an unannounced guest performer at this dance-meets-art party | $10 • 12-1PM
Stitch and Screen: A League of Their Own @ MIT Welcome Center, Cambridge - Bring your craft project to a free screening with the lights up, or arrive early for a limited embroidery starter kit | FREE • 6-8PM
MIT Museum After Dark: Decoding Whales and Dolphins @ MIT Museum, Cambridge - Explore the galleries after hours with whale and dolphin talks, trivia and a hands-on Maker Hub activity | $20 ADVANCE • 6-9PM
Watercolor Workshop: Cozy Bookshelf @ The Shared Palette, Bow Market, Somerville - Paint a book-filled scene with illustrator Kaitlyn Ripaldi, using watercolor and Micron pens over a ready-drawn illustration for an easy creative start | $45 • 7-9PM
Scenic Snowfall Partner Painting @ Muse Paintbar, Assembly Row - Bring a friend or date and paint a two-part snowy landscape to hang side by side, with step-by-step guidance for beginners | $42 • 7-9:15PM
Space Out Adult Night @ LEGO Discovery Center, Somerville - Go after hours at the adults-only Space Out night for a themed building competition, the Kingdom Quest Challenge, a costume contest and a chance to win LEGO prizes
Mejuri Community Tennis @ J.B. Carr Tennis Bubble, MIT - Rally with Mejuri, Racquet and USTA New England next Saturday, with bites, drinks and giveaways between time on the court
Mingle Mayhem Big Singles Bash @ Upstairs at Bow, Somerville - Meet other straight singles aged 26–38 through optional games and playful conversations, with no speed-dating rounds or pressure to pair up
Cambridge
88 INCIDENTS15 ARRESTS Per day · the six days through last Monday, the most recent logs CPD has posted
| Wed 10/28 | 12 | 2 | |
| Thu 10/29 | 21 | 3 | |
| Fri 10/30 | 14 | 4 | |
| Sat 10/31 | 10 | 2 | |
| Sun 11/1 | 13 | 0 | |
| Mon 11/2 | 18 | 4 |
In the six days through last Monday, the most recent CPD has posted, Cambridge logged 88 incidents and 15 arrests, with the busiest day hitting 21 and Halloween the quietest at 10.
NOTABLE: Police arrested a 44-year-old on Alewife Brook Pkwy. for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and unarmed robbery.
A fight at Mass. Ave. and Pearl St. ended in an assault and battery arrest. Last Monday was the stretch's worst for shoplifting, with eight reports, two ending in arrests, plus a package stolen from outside a Rindge Ave. home, nearly $300 in unauthorized card charges reported on Mass. Ave. and a cyclist left with minor injuries after a crash with a shuttle bus on Norfolk St. The two biggest losses in the logs were bikes: a $4,000 one taken from outside a New St. home and a $3,500 one locked to a pole on Upland Rd.
Somerville
4 ARRESTS Per day · three weeks ago, Oct. 19–25 · same report as last week · the city hasn't posted a new log
| Mon 10/19 | 0 | |
| Tue 10/20 | 0 | |
| Wed 10/21 | 1 | |
| Thu 10/22 | 1 | |
| Fri 10/23 | 1 | |
| Sat 10/24 | 0 | |
| Sun 10/25 | 1 |
State law keeps juveniles, domestic violence and sexual assault out of both cities' public logs, so neither set of numbers is a full count.
Sources: Cambridge Police daily logs and the Somerville Police weekly arrest log.
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