Le cinema, c’est chic.
SEE
Ciné-Concert
What: Let your love of Hugo lure you to the theater for sixteen Georges Méliès silent films, including the iconic A Trip to the Moon.
Why: It’s a family affair. Two of his great-grandchildren provide narration and piano accompaniment.
When: Sat., 7-9:15 p.m.
Where: Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Downtown Crossing. Tickets ($25-$75) at aestages.org.
DRINK
Daddy Jones Opens
What: Classic cocktails and classic sitcoms in Magoun Square? Realize the dream at a corner joint pouring Wallbangers, Greyhounds, and a spicy Manhattan, while The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Cosby Show reruns play in the background.
Why: Greek-inspired munchies like cheese-stuffed phyllo, grilled sausage sandwiches, and stuffed baby eggplant.
When: Tues.-Sun., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 525 Medford St. (617-690-9095).
HEAR
Aimee Mann
What: The kick-ass songstress honors her Berklee roots promoting Charmer, her first new album in four years.
Why: The eponymous single is both catchy and biting (and you simply must YouTube the Jon Hamm-directed “Labrador” video).
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Back Bay (617-747-2261). Tickets ($40) at vendini.com.
SHOP
Holiday Sip & Shop
What: Stuff those stockings way early with locally made cards, baby gifts, soap, and chocolate from 2 Fresh Threads, Soap and Paper Factory, EH Chocolatier, and Smudge Ink.
Why: Treat yourself, too, with a Pretty Things craft beer tasting.
When: Today, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Smudge Ink, 50 Terminal St., bldg. 2, Charlestown (617-242-8228).
KEEP GOING
Dia de los Muertos Celebration at The Painted Burro
What: Amid marigolds and masks, down Dos Equis, suck on chocolate skulls, and try your hand at Mexican bingo during the epic four-day fiesta.
Why: Don’t retire that binder getup just yet; costumes are encouraged (though not required).
When: Today-Sat., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 219 Elm St., Davis Square (617-776-0005).
Photo: Courtesy of Everett Collection








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