The last work week of October is upon us, which can only mean one thing: Winter is coming. Before we all have to bundle up and prepare for the onslaught of snow, make the most of the final few days of October. From Halloween fun to comedy shows and more, here are the best things to do in Boston this week.
Things to do in Boston this week
Jenny Slate
The Milton native and former “Saturday Night Live” star is back in the Bay State for back-to-back shows at The Wilbur this week. While her Tuesday show is already sold out, there’s still a few seats left for Jenny Slate’s performance on Monday.
Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St., Boston, $39, thewilbur.com
This is Halloween at A4cade
The fan-favorite arcade bar is getting in on the Halloween action with a special bash on Wednesday night. Channel your inner “Stranger Things” and try to get the top score on one of A4cade’s array of games while enjoying music, drink specials, a costume contest and more.
Oct. 31, 5 p.m., A4cade, 292 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, no cover, 21+, areafour.com/locations/a4cade
‘Halloween’ 40th Anniversary Double-Feature
Celebrate 40 years of the hit horror franchise with a special double-feature screening at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on Halloween night. The Brookline theater will show the original “Halloween” as well as “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” in back-to-back showings on Wednesday.
Oct. 31, 7 p.m., Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, $10.75+, coolidge.org
2018 Halloween Bike Ride
Suit up and hit the road with other costumed revelers on Halloween night. Back for its 19th year, the annual bike ride festivities will kick off from the Green Street MBTA stop in Jamaica Plain before emarking on a journey to a secret outdoor dance party.
Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., Green Street station, 150 Green St., Boston, halloweenbikeride.net
Abbi Jacobson
The “Broady City” star is shipping up to the Boston area in support of her new book “I Might Regret This.” Spend Halloween night with Abbi Jacobson at the Chevalier Theatre.
Oct. 31, 8 p.m., Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St., Medford, $45, chevaliertheatre.com