HALF-PRICE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The sixth annual Mayor’s Holiday Special kicks off today (two weeks earlier than in previous years), with deals on show tickets, restaurants, hotels, shopping, and even parking. “The 101 Dalmatians Musical,’’ Holiday Pops, “Black Nativity,’’ and Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker’’ are just a few of the shows for which a limited number of half-price tickets will be available (new shows will be added frequently, so keep checking in). Look for special rates at The Fairmont Copley Plaza and The Colonnade hotels, and deals at restaurants including The Oak Room (at The Fairmont Copley Plaza) and Club Café. Find all the details at www.mayorsholidayspecial.com.PAWS, PUZZLES, AND A PEAR TREE
A Coolidge Corner Sidewalk Sale this Saturday and Sunday will include deals on clothing, jewelry, books, food, and more. Cause to Paws (1386A Beacon St., Brookline, 617-738-7297, www.causetopaws.com) will have heavily discounted dog and cat apparel, toys, collars, and leashes; Eureka Puzzles (1349 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-738-7352, www.eurekapuzzles.com) will have games, puzzles, and novelty items for up to 50 percent off; and The Pear Tree (1298 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-277-9330, www.thepeartreeofbrookline.com) will have markdowns on beads, jewelry, and more. Find other participating shops and more details at www.eurekapuzzles.com (look for “Announcements’’ on the right side).INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE
So you’ve freshened up your fall wardrobe, and now could use a few good pieces underneath. Luckily for you, lingerie purveyor Intimacy starts its Fall Customer Appreciation Sale today, with select bras from designer brands including Chantelle, Panache, and Simone Pérèle at 40-70 percent off; select sleepwear by Claire Pettibone, P.J. Salvage, and others at 50-70 percent off; and select panties, thongs, and boy shorts at 60-80 percent off. Sale ends Nov. 1. Intimacy is at Copley Place, 857-277-7887. www.myintimacy.com HIGH HEEL ART
Kick off your shoes (figuratively speaking) and perhaps buy some new ones at Charlotte Russe’s High Heel Happy Hour today from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be nibbles to nosh on while you check out the new fall and holiday boots, booties, and heels, which range in price from $18.99-$42.99. Buy one pair and get a second for $10, or buy two pairs and get a third for $5. (The discounted pairs are the lowest-priced ones, but you knew that.) Charlotte Russe locations include South Shore Plaza, Braintree, 781-380-0718; Square One Mall, Saugus, 781-231-9315; and The Hanover Mall, Hanover, 781-826-5246. www.charlotterusse.comMEN’S DESIGNER DISCOUNTS
On a recent walk through Downtown Crossing, we stopped in at the Men’s Designer Fashion Outlet, which opened around a month ago. (There was a location in Central Square a while back, but it’s now closed.) An array of grand-opening discounts, which we’re told will likely stay until the end of the month, include 40 percent off of already low-priced suits from Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Joseph Abboud, and others, and 50 percent off long-sleeved T-shirts and a small selection of jeans. Men’s Designer Fashion Outlet is at 481 Washington St., Boston, 617-728-9950. www.mdfoutlet.com Got an idea for Bargain Bin? Send it to bargainbin@globe.com. 
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