Things to do
Comfort food will come in handy at tonight’s Nightmare on Beacon Street where a palm- and tarot-card reader will give you a free glimpse into your future. If the news is good, dig into the bacon-wrapped meatloaf with broccoli and mashed potatoes or crispy-crunchy-topped mac and cheese with confit tomatoes and hearth-roasted sprouts. If the news isn’t to your liking, ditto. Costume awards include Most Accurate Portrayal of a Real Person and Best New England Costume. 8 p.m. $19. The Fireplace, 1634 Beacon St., Brookline. 617-975-1900. www.fireplacerest.com 
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