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Film · 6 PM · The Brattle TheatreSee “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” followed by a conversation with star and co-director Pavel Talankin, at this free screening.
Film · 6:30 PM · Coolidge Corner TheatreWatch the award-winning film “Birth Wars,” then hear a conversation with filmmaker Janet Jarman and local reproductive health experts at this free screening.
Film · 5:30 PM · The Nexus in Hayden LibraryWatch “Arrival,” based on Ted Chiang’s novella “Story of Your Life,” at this free MIT Reads screening.
Expo & Convention · Trading Cards · 5 PM – 9 PM · RoslindaleBrowse a free Halloween card show featuring a costume contest at 7:30 and pack battles at 6:30 and 7:00.
Books & Readings · Poetry · 7 PM · Chestnut HillHear acclaimed poet Victoria Chang at this free Lowell Humanities Series event.
Open Mic · 7 PM · CambridgeTake the stage for free admission during open mic from 7pm to 10pm, then karaoke from 10pm to midnight.
Museum & Gallery · 5 PM · South Boston WaterfrontAdmission is free every Thursday from 5 to 9, with access to the galleries and harbor views from the waterfront museum.
Expo & Convention · 11 AM – 5 PM · MIT Media LabThis free Processing anniversary event includes talks, workshops, project showcases, an open projector, and lunch.
Expo & Convention · Urban Ecology · 1 PM · Mount AuburnLearn about the urban ecology research being conducted at Mount Auburn in this free community science fair.
Talk · Photography · 12:30 PM · Back BayHear Allan Weitz, former host of the B&H Photography Podcast and author of the book, give an artist talk about KODACHROME.
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