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The Weekender: November 7 to 10

The Weekender: November 7 to 10

Step into the holiday season with theater, holiday markets, and more

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November 7 to 10

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It's November now, and with Halloween but a distant memory, it's time to fully delve into the last two-and often busiest around town-months of the year. In keeping with the frantic fun, Boston has a plethora of activities planned for this upcoming weekend to help you get your fix of seasonal magic or to get away from all of the holiday craziness. Whether you choose to welcome the season with a holiday market or opt to catch a play or movie, you are sure to find an event to cure those post-Halloween blues.

BU Student Government Mental Health Committee Wellness Fair

The fourth annual Mental Health Fair will promote mental health awareness on campus. The fair will welcome both on- and off-campus organizations that have missions dedicated to improving mental health, including BU Behavioral Medicine, the Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders, the National Eating Disorders Association, and the BIPOC Mental Health Collaborative. Students are invited to learn about the resources and programs these organizations offer and build wellness kits with self-care items and information. There will also be free refreshments and T-shirts for the first 30 students attending.

Thursday, November 7, noon to 3 pm, George Sherman Union Plaza. This event is free.

BU Cinematheque: An Evening with Andrew Kightlinger

Madagascar-born Andrew Kightlinger (COM'12) is the star of this installment of the BU College of Communication's Cinematheque series. Kightlinger will discuss his award-winning career, which began at BU and went on to feature collaborations with Sony, the Getty Center, and Sylvester Stallone. Kightlinger will discuss his multicultural, multi-genre approach to filmmaking with Cinematheque host Amy Geller, a COM assistant professor of film and television.

Friday, November 8, 7 to 9:30 pm, Kenmore Classroom Building, Room 101, 565 Commonwealth Ave. This event is free.

Pru Payne

Karen MacDonald (CFA'72) stars in Pru Payne, a play set in 1988 that explores dementia and love, with a side of sharp-tongued wit. With a performance by MacDonald described by the Boston Globe as "transfixing," the play walks the audience through the deterioration of Pru's mind and cognitive abilities as she succumbs to dementia, while also exploring romance and "complicated people making complicated choices."

Pru Payne runs through Saturday, November 16, at SpeakEasy Stage Company, 539 Tremont St., Boston. Find a performance schedule and tickets here.

How to -Not- Save the World with Mr. Bezos

Step into a bizarre near-future with How to -Not- Save the World with Mr. Bezos, a play produced by Maggie Kearnan (GRS'25) in collaboration with the BU College of Fine Arts School of Theatre. With the scene set in 2030, where it's illegal to be a billionaire, Jeffrey Bezos agrees to an interview in exchange for information on a federal case brought against him. However, not all is as it seems. Head to the Boston Playwrights' Theatre to find out more-and to experience the fall of capitalism on stage.

Performances run Thursday, November 7, through Sunday, November 24, Boston Playwrights' Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave. Purchase tickets, beginning at $25 for valid ID holders, here.

Copley Square Farmers Market

Take advantage of Copley Square's own farmers market before it closes for the season at the end of the month. Grab some fresh, local, and in-season produce for that soup you've been planning to make or browse the pop-up and specialty vendors for items such as coffee, skincare, baked goods, and more.

Tuesdays and Fridays, from 11 am to 6 pm, through Tuesday, November 26, 227-230 Dartmouth St., Boston. Entrance to the market is free.

Seaport Holiday Market

Seaport's Holiday Market, also known as Snowport, will reopen for the season this weekend. The annual festivities feature more than 120 local businesses offering apparel, home decor, accessories, gourmet goodies, and more. Browse the shops to get some early holiday gift shopping out of the way or grab a drink and a bite to eat at the market's food and beverage tent. Now a bona fide local tradition, Snowport will be slammed later in the season, so be sure to check it out early.

Open at 100 Seaport Blvd., Boston, from Saturday, November 8, through Sunday, December 29, Mondays through Thursdays, from 3 to 8 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, from 11 am to 9 pm; and Sundays from 11 am to 8 pm. Entrance to the market is free.

Boston Jewish Film Festival

Join citizens of Greater Boston in experiencing the richness of Jewish arts, culture, and history with the city's 36th annual Jewish Film Festival. The festival will screen a variety of films throughout the week at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Brattle Theatre, the Coolidge Corner Theatre, and other nearby venues. Check out Children of Peace, which documents the personal stories of those growing up in Neve Shalom, a village in Israel created to bring together Israeli and Palestinian communities. Or catch the madcap comedy Yaniv, about two teachers who infiltrate an underground Hasidic gambling community.

In-person screenings are Thursday, November 7, through Monday, November 18. See the full lineup and get tickets here or attend virtually here.

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