Ambassador Of The Quarter, Rock Legend Appearing At Orpheum, Last Chance For Doggone Halloween Registration & More 

It's not every day that the lead singer of a band with nearly 115 million certified album sales appears in Downtown, but that's what will happen on November 4th, when U2's Bono delights at the Orpheum Theatre--details below. Also this week, we congratulate our Ambassador of the Quarter, and, with Halloween nearly upon us, we issue a last call to register pups for Doggone Halloween. There are also Halloween happenings at High Street Place, and a rare lecture in Downtown by Ken Gloss, owner of the legendary Brattle Book Shop. Enjoy!

Although the City of Boston's COVID-19 metrics continue to record a decrease in new cases, with another wintertime surge anticipated, it is important to stay vigilant. For a map of facilities in Boston offering COVID-19 vaccinations, please visit here.

Bono Headlines Big Week

At Orpheum Theatre

Bono, the soulful and intense frontman for the legendary Irish rock band U2, will appear at the Orpheum Theatre next Friday, November 4th, at 8 pm, capping off a busy week spanning Halloween. As of today, there were still more than 150 tickets available for the show, which centers on the vocalist's upcoming memoir, Surrender (all ticket purchases include a free copy of the book). 

In the week leading-up to Bono's appearance, the Orpheum also hosts Whiplash In Concert (Friday, October 28th, 8 pm), Rupaul's "Night Of The Living Drag" celebration (Saturday, October 29th, 8 pm), and, on Halloween night (October 31st), at 8 pm, Charlie Puth Presents "One Night Only." At this time, tickets in various sections and tiers are still plentiful for all shows. 

Ambassador Of The Quarter

Our wonderful Downtown Boston BID Ambassador team has named the Ambassador of the Quarter . . . please join us in congratulating Yolanda Atherton! In her five years with the team, Yolanda's positive energy has brightened the neighborhood, as she has provided hospitality services with a big smile and an unwavering desire to help others.

The recipient of numerous compliments from the public, Yolanda recently received the following praise from a Downtown visitor: "[Yolanda] was so incredibly helpful in giving us ideas of things to do in the area [and we] could not get over how nice she was . . . this is a wonderful service and huge kudos to Yolanda for taking our stress level down! She is awesome!"

Yolanda takes pride in her work and rightfully deserves the constant praise. Be sure to say hello the next time you see her out in the neighborhood, providing the stellar customer service that helped her to earn this quarter's award!

High Street Place's Halloween Happenings

High Street Place will be hopping with Halloween-themed events this week!

• On Wednesday (October 26th), at 5 pm, the food hall hosts a Halloween-themed bingo night. Costumes are encouraged! 

• On Saturday (October 29th), at 1 pm, the venue hosts a "Hallo-Queen" drag brunch . . . "for bad witches only!" For tickets, visit here.

• And on Sunday (October 30th), at 3 pm, HSP will stage a "Halloween Makeup & Hair To Scare" celebration. To check-out the event's menu of beauty services and book an appointment, visit here.

For more info about events at HSP, visit here.

Doggone Halloween--Last Chance To Register!

At last, the week of Doggone Halloween is here! We are ready to welcome Downtown's pups, attired in their finest costumes, this Saturday, October 29th, starting at 12 pm. Wonderfully, 49 dogs have already registered to participate--and there is still time to enter your domestic canine if you haven't already done so (registration closes this Friday, October, 28th, at 12 pm). Winners will be named in the following categories: Scariest; Cutest; Best Dog & Human Duo; and Best in Show.

This year's costume parade, which will take place on Summer Street Plaza and at The Steps at Downtown Crossing, includes a plethora of free activities: the parade itself,

a vendor village, caricature- & face-painting, cider donuts, and more! Come join us to participate in one of Downtown's great fall traditions--and don't forget to share your photos with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, using the following: #DowntownBoston & #DoggoneHalloween & #DTXPups.

Ken Gloss Comes Home

For Downtown Lecture

Ken Gloss, proprietor of West Street's legendary Brattle Book Shop and one of the country's most famous book appraisers due to his numerous Antiques Roadshow appearances, is frequently far afield from his bookstore, giving lectures to bibliophiles throughout the region . . . which makes it a special treat when he comes back downtown to speak!

This Thursday, October 27th, at 5:30 pm, he will give a talk at the King's Chapel Parish House (64 Beacon Street). For Ken's complete upcoming lecture itinerary, please visit here. Finally, note that Brattle Book Shop will be participating in this year's Boston Book Festival, which is being hosted in Copley Square this Saturday (October 29th), all day-long.

Enjoy A Splash Of "Paradise"

At AMC Loews

The AMC Loews Boston Common cinema invites moviegoers to "bury the hatchet with a tasty truce" by indulging in the drink special accompanying screenings of the new comedy, "Ticket To Paradise." Starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, the movie is set in Indonesia, thus inspiring the tropical punch being served at MacGuffin's, the cinema's mezzanine bar. For movie tickets and showtimes, visit here. 

NOTE: City hearings and public meetings are being hosted in-person, with a number of them allowing for remote/virtual participation. Consult Public Meeting notice links carefully for additional information. 

• On Wednesday, November 2nd, at 6 pm, the BPDA will host, as a follow-up to the original August 29th meeting, a public meeting on a proposed zoning amendment for cannabis establishments. Visit here to register.

• The City of Boston announced the launch of the new Boston 311 mobile app in order to improve the user experience.

• The MBTA's "See Something, Say Something" awareness guidelines for riding the T are available here. To download the "See Something, Say Something" app for your cellphone, visit here.

• The Boston Police Department has shared an alert to warn of drinks being drugged and urge the reporting of such incidents, as well as a notice of similar scam calls claiming the kidnapping of minors; the BPD has also shared recommendations for safe cell phone use while in public settings.

• For the latest MBTA updates, please connect with their service alerts page.