Welp. It’s Monday again.

Hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! We explored the Schuylkill Boardwalk for a run, as you can see from this week’s featured photo.

Whether you scored a free Uber-X ride pre-sting opp or are still contemplating better names than SEPTA’s new Key smart card payment system, it’s time to start focusing on the important stuff. Like the week ahead, and how you’re going to start locally celebrating Halloween all week.

Philly Events: Week of October 27 – 31st:

• Dining & Dancing Under the Stars: This fundraiser for Bainbridge Green (aka the green space between 3rd & 4th on Bainbridge St.) promises outdoor dining, dancing & food truck. The $125 sit-down Plated Dinner is 3-course plated meal by Southwark and Ela, and includes wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres. On a budget diet? $30 will get you a food truck & beer festival. Everyone can join in after dinner with live music & dancing to West Philadelphia Orchestra. Friends of Bainbridge Green, Tuesday, October 28, 2014: 6 PM to 10 PM,300- 400 Block of Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, Tickets.
• Noir at the Bar: Prepare for a long, dark weekend of NoirCon with a night at Misconduct Tavern. Enjoy readings from local authors, including local sustainability writer Jon McGoran. Wednesday, October 29th @ 9 PM; 1511 Locust St, Phila PA 19102; Facebook RSVP. 
• Head & Hand Halloween Party: Join the Head & the Hand Press to celebration Halloween with beer, candy, costumes & BYO fav scary story. Wednesday, October 29th @ 6 PM; 2011 Frankford Ave, Phila PA 19125; RSVP on Facebook.
• Spooky Sun Fun: Rebel in a different way for Thursday’s Mischief night. Get into your Halloween costume, chow down on Pizza Brain pizza & sip Yards beer before playing Keystone Mini Golf & Arcade. This fundraiser for Philly’s Local Renewable Energy Incentive with Solar States, Sustainable Business Network, & Milkcrate Philly. Thursday, October 30at 6:00pm – 9:00pm, 1400 N American Street, Suite 401, Philadelphia PA 19147, Tickets.
• Fossil Free Penn Rally: Boo! What’s spookier than fossil fuels? Likely… not much. Fossil Free is asking U of Pennsylvania to divest from the top 200 fossil fuel companies to swap out for sustainable companies. Wear orange and black or a costume as you march into the Inn at Penn. Friday, October 31 at 10:30 AM; Meet at Ben Franklin Statue; Facebook event.
• Halloween Party to Benefit Humane League: Enjoy organic fare & cocktails, live jazz music & prizes for the best costumes while benefiting this animal-loving group. Pure Sweets & Co, 1706 Locust St, Philadelphia; Friday, Oct 31, 7:30-10pm; Tickets: $45 ($55 at door).

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Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake. View all posts by Julie Hancher