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October 1, 2025

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Big To-Do: Short Cuts, our midweek round-up of what’s going on around Boston, as selected by Boston Globe critics and writers.

Amanda Kristin Nichols, Karen Killeen, and Aimee Doherty in "The Hills of California," which runs through Oct. 12 at the Huntington Theatre. LIZA VOLL

Thursday

Daniel Day-Lewis returns to the big screen in the new drama “Anemone.”

Friday

The Rose Kennedy Greenway’s Fall Festival returns with an evening of games and activities, plus a free screening of “The Addams Family.”
“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy plays a high school teacher in the new film “Steve,” premiering on Netflix.
Comedy veteran Bobcat Goldthwait is in town for two nights at Cambridge’s The Comedy Studio Friday and Saturday.
The Urbanity Dance company’s annual Fall Dance Crawl will bring more than 50 artists and performers together for events in the South End Friday through Sunday.

Saturday

The MassQ Ball takes over the Arnold Arboretum with a multicultural showcase of New England-based performers.
As part of the Boston Public Art Triennial, artists New Red Order will stage a one-night only event featuring music, film, and more at Faneuil Hall.
Chance the Rapper brings his “And We Back” tour to MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
Mystic River Watershed Association artist in residence and local DJ Andres Duarte will perform at Torbert Macdonald Park in Medford as part of a whimsical tribute honoring the herring.
“Saturday Night Live” is back for its 51st season with Bad Bunny as host and Doja Cat as musical guest for this weekend’s premiere.

Sunday

Pianist and accordionist Plamen Karadonev and his Fifth Season Quartet perform at First Parish in Wayland.

Ongoing

Presented by Lyric Stage Boston and directed by Courtney O’Connor, the production “Our Town” continues its run through Oct. 19.

Last Chance

“Modern Lens,” an exhibition featuring the work of photographer Berenice Abbott, concludes its stay at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown on Sunday.

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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Big To-Do: Short Cuts, our midweek round-up of what’s going on around Boston, as selected by Boston Globe critics and writers.

Amanda Kristin Nichols, Karen Killeen, and Aimee Doherty in "The Hills of California," which runs through Oct. 12 at the Huntington Theatre. LIZA VOLL

Thursday

Daniel Day-Lewis returns to the big screen in the new drama “Anemone.”

Friday

The Rose Kennedy Greenway’s Fall Festival returns with an evening of games and activities, plus a free screening of “The Addams Family.”

“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy plays a high school teacher in the new film “Steve,” premiering on Netflix.

Comedy veteran Bobcat Goldthwait is in town for two nights at Cambridge’s The Comedy Studio Friday and Saturday.

The Urbanity Dance company’s annual Fall Dance Crawl will bring more than 50 artists and performers together for events in the South End Friday through Sunday.

Saturday

The MassQ Ball takes over the Arnold Arboretum with a multicultural showcase of New England-based performers.

As part of the Boston Public Art Triennial, artists New Red Order will stage a one-night only event featuring music, film, and more at Faneuil Hall.

Chance the Rapper brings his “And We Back” tour to MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

Mystic River Watershed Association artist in residence and local DJ Andres Duarte will perform at Torbert Macdonald Park in Medford as part of a whimsical tribute honoring the herring.

“Saturday Night Live” is back for its 51st season with Bad Bunny as host and Doja Cat as musical guest for this weekend’s premiere.

Sunday

Pianist and accordionist Plamen Karadonev and his Fifth Season Quartet perform at First Parish in Wayland.

Ongoing

Presented by Lyric Stage Boston and directed by Courtney O’Connor, the production “Our Town” continues its run through Oct. 19.

Last Chance

“Modern Lens,” an exhibition featuring the work of photographer Berenice Abbott, concludes its stay at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown on Sunday.

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Thanks for reading our new Wednesday newsletter. Keep an eye out for Friday's regular Big To-Do email written by Marie Morris. Send comments to arts@globe.com.