THUR 10/27: Talk, Halloween, Theater, Music

The flyer is not my most recommended show, but it looks really cool.

Keeping it brief, but Friday (as well as more Thursday) cheapness is on the calendar.

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THUR 10/27

7pm
Sean Wilentz, "Bob Dylan in America": Discussion
at First Parish Church, 3 Church St, Cambridge (Harvard Sq)
FREE

Do you want to hear someone talk about Dylan's influence? Sean Wilentz isn't just rambling over multiple cappuccinos; he has done the research.

THUR 10/27

7pm
Long Time Courting, Robbie O'Connell
at Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Somerville (Davis Sq)
$10 / 21+

While he's not a Clancy Brother, Robbie O'Connell is a nephew who played with them for a long time. I think he lives nearby, but I don't often see shows like this.

It's a Celtic music party with Long Time Courting, a locally-based quartet.

THUR 10/27

7pm
"Horror Sounds": Evening of Horror Films & Sickened, Bleak Electronic Music
at Yes.Oui.Si Space, 19 Vancouver St, Boston (between MFA & MassArt)
$5

Feat: Reviver, Xela, The Vomit Arsonist, Zerfallt, Xiphoid Dementia, DVJ Deftly D

If lilting Irish melodies aren't your thing, perhaps you'd prefer scary, harsh, ambient noise while horror movies are projected?

THUR 10/27 (thru SAT 10/29)

Various Times
"Reefer Madness: The Musical"
at Zack Box Theatre, Downstairs, 8 The Fenway, Boston (Boston Conservatory)
$10

Thursday -- 8pm
Friday -- 7:30pm & 10pm
Saturday -- 7pm

In my mind, I'd expect stuff like this at Emerson too, but I stopped regularly checking their calendar because I didn't see similar gigs.

Anyway... The Conservatory kids are performing the play that was inspired by the old cult movie about the dangers of marijuana. Consider this your warning -- in the form of songs!

Proceeds go directly to BroadwayCares: Equity Fights AIDS.

They say tickets can be reserved by e-mail. Wouldn't hurt if you really want to get in.

THUR 10/27 (thru MON 10/31)

8pm
"The Wrathskellar"
at 545 Cambridge St Enter thru Rear, Cambridge (East Cambridge)
$13 or $20 advance / $25 door

Although only the first show was $10, I want to give a shoutout for something above the usual limit. Pay attention from the beginning and you'll pick up clues for the narrative that emerges throughout the show that is a thouroughly enjoyable theater experience -- well-paced, funny, and sexy.

There may be a $13 standing room option available, but I hear there aren't many tickets left for the last 5 shows.

FYI: I noticed a couple people miss the sign, but you enter around the corner through a little alley behind the building.

THUR 10/27

9pm
Pretty & Nice, Emperor X, Oranjuly, Bozmo, The Diamond Mines
at Middle East - Upstairs, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
18+ $10

I think Pretty & Nice is the only band doing a 'Halloween tribute' set as the SoCal punks Hot Snakes. SoCal solo, lo-fi-pop dude Emperor X is also on the bill with 3 incredibly good local rockers with cool tunes.

THUR 10/27

9pm
Alejandro & the Fame (as Lady Gaga), The Dahkness (The Darkness)
at Milky Way Lounge/Bella Luna, 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain (The Brewery Complex)
$7 / 21+

I guess these two artists may both enjoy theatricality and being as "big" as possible...

Okay, you're probably going for Gaga -- by guy-guys -- and won't be offended by The Darkness, especially when they declare "I Believe in a Thing Called Love."

THUR 10/27

9:15pm
Born of Fire Annual Halloween Show
at Great Scott, 1222 Comm Ave, Allston
$10 / 18+

Schedule:
12:15am -- Sad Wings Of Destiny (as Judas Priest)
11:30pm -- Entombed tribute
10:45pm -- Jack Burton vs. David Lo Pan (as Botch)
10pm -- Dio/Heaven and Hell tribute
9:15pm -- Suicidal Tendencies tribute

Didn't Judas Priest dress up all year long? I suspect local metal fans will see some familiar faces on stage.