Compiled by Rebecca Sirull, News Staff
Entry of the Week: Friday, Nov. 8
Head out to Cambridge for Hassle Fest, a two-day underground music festival featuring some of the most alternative up-and-coming artists in the country. This is the largest event of the year for Boston Hassle, an independent, volunteer-run music and arts organization that works to provide low-cost entertainment in a wide range of genres and styles. Featuring over 20 artists, the festival covers styles from electronic to punk and everything in between. With cheap tickets and no age restriction, supporting the arts in Boston is really no hassle at all. 55 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge; 4 – 11 p.m.; $15-20; bostonhassle.com.
Thursday, Nov. 7
This one goes out to all of Boston’s fashionistas, shopaholics and trend-setters. Mix and mingle with other retail enthusiasts while sampling all that the city’s vendors have to offer at Stylefixx. Located at the Boston Center for the Arts, the event features a collection of booths and stations, allowing patrons to quickly shop all their favorite brands in one place. Participating companies include everything from small boutiques and fitness empires to food corporations like Luna and Vita Coco. Not only will participants enjoy complimentary cocktails and spa treatments throughout the event, but they will also walk away with a swag bag filled with food and beauty products. Get a taste of the latest trends from over 70 brands and enjoy a night of entertainment, pampering and of course, shopping. 21+; 539 Tremont St.; 5 – 10 p.m.; $20-$30; stylefixx.com.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Get inspired at Northeastern’s ninth annual spoken word show, Beatless. Spoken word is a form of poetry that is performed to a rhythm, sometimes with music and often addresses social issues, current events or the personal life of the artist. The show includes talented members of the Northeastern community who have auditioned to participate, as well as two nationally renowned spoken word artists, Justin Reilly and Rudy Francisco. Go to myneu to reserve your ticket. This spoken word experience truly can’t be beat. Curry Ballroom; 6:30 p.m.; free; myneu.neu.edu.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Looking for a way to mix up your exercise routine? Escape the monotony of the Marino Center and head out to a free parkour class. Started by MoRev, a group of athletes, coaches and event coordinators, the program is designed to expand the sport of parkour and make it a more popular form of exercise. Involving the use of creative methods to move from point A to point B, parkour is equal parts sport and art. The classes are every Sunday, with each class bringing you to a different spot around Boston so you can explore the city while getting a workout. 885 Washington St.; 2 – 3:30 p.m.; free; meetup.com/BostonParkour.
Monday, Nov. 11
Knock knock, who’s there? The Boston Comedy Festival (which hopefully has better jokes than this one). Come out to the Davis Square Theater for the third and fourth preliminary rounds of the weeklong comedy competition. There will be 96 total comedians throughout the week, with 12 performing at each show. Monday night’s shows feature previous winners and special guests Paul Nardizzi and Dave Mcdonough, and will be hosted by comedian Tim McIntire. Watch as some of the best comedians in the country battle it out for the $10,000 cash prize and the title of Boston’s funniest. 255 Elm St., Somerville; 7 – 9 p.m.; $12; bostoncomedyfest.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Get in the homecoming spirit with one of Northeastern’s signature events. The Mayor of Huntington Avenue started in the 1950s and was revived in 2005 as a contest to determine who has the most husky pride. Taking place right before the contest for homecoming king and queen, the candidates will compete in a mayoral debate, taking a stand on issues like the best café on campus, the future of the school and much more. These speeches can be sincere or humorous, but whoever succeeds in demonstrating the most Northeastern spirit will claim the title. Reserve your ticket on myNEU and don’t miss the chance to get to know your potential leaders of homecoming week. Blackman Auditorium; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.; free; myneu.neu.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Ever wondered what life is really like in countries involved in armed conflict? Come to the Kendall Square Cinema’s screening of “Access to the Danger Zone,” directed by Peter Casaer and narrated by Daniel Day-Lewis. This free screening gives an up-close look at the work of humanitarian aid workers in war-torn countries and the people whose lives they are impacting. Afterwards, local Doctors Without Borders workers will hold a Q&A and discussion about the film, as well as share stories from their own personal experiences. 355 Binney St., Cambridge; 7 – 9 p.m.; free; accesstothedangerzoneboston.eventbrite.com.
