Nightmare Before Christmas Screening

Join us for a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, the cult classic that blurs the line between Halloween chills and holiday cheer. Curl up with a hot drink, snack on something sweet, and sing along as Jack Skellington takes over Christmas in true spooky style. Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase.

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Romance Book Club - Make the Season Bright

Join us for our Winter read, Make the Season Bright! Our book clubs are formatted with the purpose of meeting new people so please don't be afraid to come alone. Get in on the fun for December's book club! Your $5 ticket comes with a voucher that is useable on bookstore or cafe items on the night of the event. Seating begins at 6pm for those who wish to grab a seat/dinner early. Please make sure to read the whole book beforehand, there will be spoilers! Food &amp; Beverage will be available in the room. Refunds will not be offered within 48 hours of the event. About the book... Two exes find themselves stuck at the same house for Christmas in this holiday romance by Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date. It's been five years since Charlotte Donovan was ditched at the altar by her ex-fiancée, and she’s doing more than okay. Sure, her single mother never checks in, but she has her strings ensemble, the Rosalind Quartet, and her life in New York is a dream come true. As the holidays draw near, her ensemble mate Sloane persuades Charlotte and the rest of the quartet to spend Christmas with her family in Colorado—it is much cozier and quieter than Manhattan, and it would guarantee more practice time for the quartet’s upcoming tour. But when Charlotte arrives, she discovers that Sloane’s sister Adele also brought a friend home—and that friend is none other than her ex, Brighton. All Brighton Fairbrook wanted was to have the holliest, jolliest Christmas—and try to forget that her band kicked her out. But instead, she’s stuck pretending like she and her ex are strangers—which proves to be difficult when Sloane and Adele’s mom signs them all up for a series of Christmas dating events. Charlotte and Brighton are soon entrenched in horseback riding and cookie decorating, but Charlotte still won’t talk to her. Brighton can hardly blame her after what she did. After a few days, however, things start to slip through. Memories. Music. The way they used to play together—Brighton on guitar, Charlotte on her violin—and it all feels painfully familiar. But it’s all in the past and nothing can melt the ice in their hearts...right?

Hooks & Books

No RSVP is needed! Join us for a cozy evening of creativity in our upstairs cafe! Bring your latest knitting, crochet, weaving, or any other fiber craft project you're working on and unwind in the company of fellow enthusiasts. New to the knitting world? Beginner-friendly kits will be available for purchase if you want to join in on the fun! Whether you're a seasoned knitter, or starting a new hobby, or just there to gab, everyone is welcome. The full menu will be available to order through the cafe. Let's do some crafts and gab! We can't wait to see what you're working on!

Holiday Book Swap

Join us for our annual Winter Book Swap! We’ll be gathering in The Stacks to trade some of our favorite reads just in time for the holidays. You’ll find slips on hand to jot down your recommendations, along with cozy seating if you’d like to dine before or after you browse. This year’s swap is grab-and-go style — stop by anytime between 7 PM and 9 PM to pick up your next great read. Please note there is a 5-book limit! Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase in the room.

Gilmore Girls Trivia #3

We're back with an all new Gilmore Girls Trivia! I﻿f you're out on your own, don't be lonely! It’s finally fall, y’all! And no does the season better than the our favorite mother-daughter duo. Join fellow fans for an evening of nostalgic questions that will test your knowledge of the show's iconic moments, heartwarming relationships, and unforgettable characters. From Friday night dinners to quirky town events, our Gilmore Girls-themed trivia will challenge your memory of all things Lorelai, Rory, and the beloved residents of Stars Hollow. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a good cup of coffee, this trivia night promises laughter, camaraderie, and a dose of Gilmore magic. This is a ticketed event. Each member of your team must purchase a ticket. This will be the same Gilmore Girls trivia as November 8th and November 13th, please don't come to multiple. Things to note... -Both ticket times are for the same game, just different seating slots. -All members of your party must have a ticket to play. -Refunds will NOT be granted within 48 hours of the event. -Tickets are $7 online, $10 at the door.​ -If you arrive later than 7:15pm, your slot may be given up.

Trident Booksellers Sip & Shop

Celebrate the season at Trident's annual Sip and Shop—the ultimate holiday shopping event! Explore unique bookish gifts, enjoy festive treats, and savor the spirit of the holidays in our cozy bookstore setting. <ul><li>Sips and Snacks: Enjoy free tastings of hot apple cider and holiday snacks. (while supplies last)</li><li>Curated Gifts: Get help with gift recommendations and personalized book picks from our staff</li><li>Gift Wrapping: Put a bow on it with donation-based gift wrapping with free calligraphy gift tags</li><li>Children's Book Drive: Spread the joy of reading by purchasing and donating a book to <a href="https://www.wonderfundma.org/">The Wonderfund</a> (no preowned book donations accepted) </li><li>Crafts and Activities: Get crafty with holiday card making to benefit a local charity</li><li>Gift More, Get More: Participate in giveaways and enjoy a free gift with $100 purchase</li></ul>FREE TO ATTEND! Come for the shopping, stay for the holiday cheer! 🎄

SciFi Book Club: The Dispossessed

Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of&nbsp;The Dispossessed&nbsp;at our Sci-Fi book club! Our book clubs are formatted with the purpose of meeting new people so please don't be afraid to come alone. Get in on the fun for December's book club! Your $5 ticket comes with a voucher that is useable on bookstore or cafe items on the night of the event. Seating begins at 6pm for those who wish to grab a seat/dinner early. Please make sure to read the whole book beforehand, there will be spoilers! Food &amp; Beverage will be available in the room. Refunds will not be offered within 48 hours of the event. More about&nbsp;The Dispossessed... Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this dangerous task will mean giving up his family and possibly his life—Shevek must make the unprecedented journey to the utopian mother planet, Urras, to challenge the complex structures of life and living, and ignite the fires of change.

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Crafts & Cocktails: Champagne Flute Painting

Join us for our next Crafts &amp; Cocktails night... Champagne Flue Painting! The crafts will be accompanied by a screening of the classic Winter rom-com, While You Were Sleeping! This event makes the perfect date night or girls night out. Tickets include one glass champagne flute as well as access to supplies for painting. Seating begins at 5:30 with the movie starting at 6pm. Food, beverage, and cocktails will be available for purchase in the upstairs cafe! Refunds will be on a case by case basis. Refunds can not be granted within 48 hours of the event.

Emily Ross on Swallowtail

Join Emily Ross and Kelly J. Ford as they discuss Emily's new book,&nbsp;Swallowtail. We will be diving into the making of this book followed by a Q&amp;A and signing! Food, beverage, and books will be available for purchase in the room. About the Author... Emily Ross is the author of International Thriller Writers Thriller Awards finalist, Half in Love with Death. Her mystery thriller, Swallowtail, is forthcoming from Galiot Press on November 18th 2025. She won the Al Blanchard best story award for her short story, “Let the Chips Fall”, which appeared in Devil’s Snare: Best New England Crime stories 2024. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America and lives in Quincy, MA, with her husband and Obi-Wan Kenobi, their very playful cat. Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.emilyrosswrites.com/">https://www.emilyrosswrites.com/</a>&nbsp;or on Instagram&nbsp; About Swallowtail... Set in the gritty seaside town of Quincy, MA, Swallowtail is a suspenseful mystery thriller about a female detective who must unravel the mystery of her own abduction 20 years ago to track down a serial killer obsessed with Surrealism and Greek mythology—before her own daughter is next. Perfect for fans of Dennis Lehane and Mare of Easttown. About Kelly J. Ford... Kelly J. Ford is the Anthony-nominated author of Real Bad Things, The Hunt, and Cottonmouths, a Los Angeles Review Best Book of 2017. An Arkansas native, Kelly writes crime fiction set in the Ozarks and Arkansas River Valley. Description of The Hunt... From the author of Real Bad Things and Cottonmouths, a Los Angeles Review Best Book of 2017, comes the darkly suspenseful tale of a small-town Easter tradition and its murderous secrets.

The Writer's Room

Join us for our official writers group! We will be meeting the second Tuesday of every month! Specifically tailored towards our storytellers. No RSVP necessary. Feel free to bring any project you're working on, whether it's a book, novel, chapbook, script, or textbook, we accept all! We will be implementing the pomodoro method. Meaning, there will be 15 minutes of quiet work time followed by a 5 minute break. We will jump between these two modes for about an hour and have an optional workshop at the end, where you can have your work read by fellow writers. There are limited outlets in our space so it is recommended to charge your device beforehand! Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase in the room.

Elf Holiday Screening

Join us for a very merry screening of John Favreau's Elf. This Christmas Classic is sure to get you into the holiday cheer! Join us and enjoy our food and drink selection from the cafe. Seating begins at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there! Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Holiday BINGO Night

Didn't make it to our last BINGO game? Or just looking to avenge yourself? You're in luck because BINGO is back! We will be playing as many games as we can fit in 1.5 hours, all games including prizes! Whether you’re a pro or just here for the vibes, there’s a seat (and a card) waiting for you. Join us for prizes, surprises, and the undeniable thrill of shouting BINGO (Or booing the winners)!  IMPORTANT!!! * Ticket purchase is required to enter the event (advance purchase is encouraged) * Seating is first come, first served - if you want to sit as a large group, arrive early. * Seating starts at 6 and BINGO starts at 7! Food and beverage will be available for purchase. * Refunds will not be offered within 48 hours of the event.

BINGO Night

Wicked Trivia

Join us for a thrillifying night of trivia about all things Wicked! From the iconic Broadway musical to the blockbuster movies, and even the original The Wizard of Oz, we’ll quiz you on it all. Just in time for the release of Wicked: For Good, coming to theatres November 21. Grab your most wizomaniac pals, create a team of 1-6 people, and get ready to show us what you know! The winning team will score some popular goodies, including tickets to your choice of a Huntington production, a Trident Booksellers gift card, and Huntington merch.

Author Event: Becoming Sara

Join us as Diane Botnick breaks down her debut novel,&nbsp;Becoming Sarah. There will be complementary wine and cheese as well as plenty of time for discussion and signings. Seating will open at 5:30pm! Books and extra food will be available for purchase in the room. About Diane... Diane was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, but always knew she'd wind up in New York City. Her first night in Greenwich Village she went to a double feature of Godard’s “Weekend” and Wiseman’s “Titicut Follies,” and her romance with the city began. For the next 30 years, Diane worked around, starting out in Italy assisting people like Jerome Robbins and Ellen Stewart with their contributions to the Spoleto Festival, then back in the City for the Dia Art Foundation, Isamu Noguchi, Great Performances at WNET, and finally, Workman Publishing. Along the way, she returned to school in pursuit of a Masters in Creative Writing at City College. Fulfilling all requirements but unable to pass the French exam (with a dictionary!), she was never awarded her diploma. However, the privilege of being mentored by Donald Barthelme and being appointed student editor of the literary magazine FICTION gave her far more than a diploma ever could.&nbsp;Diane and her husband now live in New York's Hudson River Valley. About the book... Sarah Vogel thinks of Auschwitz as her hometown, yet she has no memory of the place. Not the obscene conditions of her birth, the mother, or the changing cast of faceless women who kept her warm on winter nights. She’s only three when liberated, and with no one to tell her who she is or what she might become, Sarah invents herself. On her journey from Europe, land of the defeated, to America, land of the self-invented, she learns that holes in a person’s past are red flags and that little white lies go down easier than explanations. But eventually those lies will become the wall that hides her true self, the good parts and bad, from those she loves.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S28: calendar experiences

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

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S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

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Kid-friendly events in Boston

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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