"Finally, she's chatting with me, right in front of my face, and I just can't deny it." If you missed today's fabulous weekend chat, read the transcript and catch up:

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first airing of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" on the BBC. The Brattle Theater in Cambridge is celebrating by hosting its second "Python-a-thon" this Saturday. The all-day marathon features favorites like the "Life of Bryan" and "Meaning of Life." The main event is a raucous sing-and-quote along to 1975's "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." at 7 p.m. Grab your holy hand grenades — but please, no killer rabbits.

All-day passes are $30, or $25 for students. Just the "Grail" quote-along is $10. See the website for more information, a schedule, tickets, and other nonsense.

["Let's not go to Camelot, 'tis a silly place" / Python Pictures]

He's the resident DJ for the Beastie Boys. He's won the DMC World DJ Championships multiple times. He's often credited for inventing the tweak scratch technique. Yep, Mix Master Mike is kind of a big deal. Catch him Thursday at Underbar with DJs Frank White and Silent Partner. Ch-check it out.

The party is 21+ and kicks off at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $18.50.

We heart free movies at the Boston Public Library. (Save $10.50 and see a classic on the big screen? Yes, please.) On Mondays through Dec. 14, catch flicks from celebrated director Robert Altman in the Rabb Lecture Hall.

Here's the schedule:

Nov. 9: "A Prairie Home Companion" 105 min. color, 2006
Nov. 1: "Fool for Love" 106 min. color, 1985
Nov. 23: "Popeye" 114 min. color, 1980
Nov. 30: "McCabe and Mrs. Miller" 120 min. color, 1971
Dec. 7: "Gosford Park" 137 min. color, 2001
Dec. 14: "Nashville" 159 min. color, 1975

Movies start at 6 p.m.

If I were alive in 1959, you better believe I would have spent my Saturday nights — post sock hop, of course — rolling strikes in my full skirt and letter jacket at Boston Bowl. My main squeeze and I would sidle up to the bar for 50 cent sodas and chat about Little Richard or The Big Game.

Boston Bowl turns 50 this year, and to celebrate, the Morrissey Boulevard alley and brewery is rolling back its prices to match 1959 prices from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7. That means tenpin and candlepin games for 50 cents each. Pizza, burgers, and sodas will also be 50 cents.

Crazy, Daddy-O!

I'm getting chills. Must be the season of the witch. If you missed my Halloween spectacular chat* today, you can see the transcript here:

* It was spectacular despite the technical difficulties. If you had trouble submitting your questions, just email me and I'll get back to you asap with answers, suggestions, and tenderness.

A little something to sweeten your Monday: Kickass Cupcakes in Davis Square is hosting its monthly Cocktail Cupcake Hour tonight from 5-7 p.m.

Nibble on free Zombie, Jack & Coke, and Blue Raspberry Fizz mini cakes — the Jack & Coke has a bourbon frosting, yum!

We also heard that the bakery's "free cupcakes for a year" contest ends this week. Suggest an original cupcake flavor with name and ingredients at Kickass Cupcakes or on its Facebook page and you could win a dozen cupcakes every month for a year. (Two winners will be selected.)

Here's an idea from Terra:
Name: The Boston Globe
Cake: Black and White Marble Cake
Icing: Red Buttercream
Garnish: Oreo Cookie Crumbles
Other: What's black and white and "red" all over?

And, one from Kim:
Name: M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I
Batter: jalapeno cornbread
Frosting: Pimento Cheese
Other: deviled ham garnish

Not sure about that one... hmmm.

[Wendy Maeda / Globe Staff]

*Yikes! I originally had the show date listed as Saturday, Halloween night. However, this concert is happening the night before Halloween: Oct. 30. Sorry for the mix-up. Thanks, karen.*

Attention trick-or-treaters: I just got wind of an awesome concert happening Halloween eve (Friday). Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem are playing Porter Belly's in Brighton. OK, so there won't be any Muppets in the house. But catchy local rockers Tori Pyne will be dressing up as Dr. Floyd Pepper, Animal, and the rest of the motley crew for their 10 p.m. show. In the immortal words of Janice: "Like, wow, man."

Wonder if we'll hear any "Can You Picture That?" or "Jingle Bell Rock"?

And, remember: We have a Boston.com Halloween Guide for all your costume, events, and scary movie needs.

Hi, folks. Here's the recap of today's weekend events chat in case you missed it. Now you can read the full, scintillating transcript in the comfort of your own cube or home. Have a fabulous weekend!

Feeling spooky, chatters? Halloween is a few weeks off, but festivities are already in full swing. Hate holidays? I've got plenty of jack o' lantern-free weekend ideas as well. Ask me all your burning questions about dating, dancing, drinking, and dining around the city.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today, but feel free to leave me some love and questions before then. Click the arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

If you know your bitters and tinctures and can recite the recipes for a Periodista or an Alaska without skipping a beat, Tipple Trivia is for you. Upstairs on the Square bar manager Augusto Lino and Citysearch.com's Christine Liu sling questions about cocktail ingredients, techniques, history, and the local bar scene; teams of four compete for prizes. The special team-sized drinks, served in teapots, should provide any needed liquid courage.

The next installment is at 9 p.m. this Sunday. Here's a toast to random knowledge!

I'm back... in black, in the saddle again, and ready to chat. I just had three weeks of Prosecco-fueled wedding and honeymoon bliss. So now I'm well-rested and brimming with ideas for your weekend. Hit me with all your dating, dining, drinking, and dancing questions.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today, but feel free to leave me some love and questions before then. Click the arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

The motto of local cooking video site how2heroes is "Cook, eat, be merry." You can do at least two of the three at the how2heroes Hoedown at the Herb Lyceum in Groton on Oct. 18.

Garden at the Cellar chef Will Gilson (below) will man the pig roasting spit and chefs Paul Callahan (Herb Lyceum), Brian Poe (Rattlesnake Bar & Grill), and Evan Percoco (BOKX 109 American Prime) will also be cooking and leading demos.

Add a dash of live music, a liberal shake of cold beer, and a sprinkle of candy-colored leaves and you've got the recipe for a perfect fall day in New England.

[John Bohn / Globe Staff]

The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is rain or shine. Tickets are $20. RSVP required.

Yes, my friends, that's a command. Dig out your sequined gloves, military jackets, pet chimps, fedoras, and moonwalk to the Coolidge Corner Theatre Saturday for the Michael Jackson Sing-Along. Get there early — we expect lines of Dirty Dianas and Pretty Young Things waiting to pay tribute to the King of Pop.

The dance party kicks off at midnight — see (and sing along with) videos for "Smooth Criminal," "Bad," "Black and White," and all your favorite tunes. We're crossing our fingers for "Captain EO," a short film starring MJ and (randomly) Anjelica Houston shown in 3D at Disney theme parks in the '80s and early '90s. Memory lane, right? See ya later, trashcans!

Tickets are $10 and are on sale now. We want to rock with you. All night.

Calling all mixed drink aficionados: Adam Lantheaume is moving his Boston Shaker cocktail supply store from a few shelves at Union Square's Grand to a storefront in Davis Square. Come November, you can stop by 69 Holland Street for your bitters, books, and strainers. Also, check the Shaker's website for upcoming classes at the new location.

It's never too early to ensure your invite to any and all cocktail parties this holiday season. Ho, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum.

[Jonathan Wiggs / Globe Staff]

Tattoo artists from all over the country are coming to town for the 8th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention. The three-day ink-fueled extravaganza kicks off on Friday at the Boston Center for the Arts, and tickets are on sale now (single day passes cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door). Here are some scenes from last year's tat-fest:

Featuring DJ Laidback Luke...with Red Foxx, Baltimoroder, and Morgan Louis. Luke has played all over the world, and to some huge crowds, so it'll be interesting to see what goes down inside the little ol' cozy Middlesex tonight.

Red Foxx wrote to us and said: "We started <3throb to create a party the way we want a party to be and for no other reason. When it comes to bookings, we don't care how foolish it is for our room size, we just want to blow everything else out of the water. We think booking Laidback Luke is our ultimate message to everyone that for the last 3 years we've thrown <3throb with only one agenda - and that's to make it the most progressive, most mind-blowing, and most absurd party you've ever been to."

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door:

One of my favorite bands of all time - The Allstonians - will be playing at T.T.'s tonight, along with Ska-Prest and the All-Star Super Soul Revue. DJs Krezner and Kelly of Roots & Razors Sound System will be spinning in between.

A documentary about Boston's music scene, circa 1988. Awesome.

- Emily Sweeney

Hi, party people. I will be out of the office for two weeks for my wedding. Oh, yes. I'm tying the knot. The next weekend events chat will be Oct. 8. And, if you're lucky, I'll share some photos.

I envision the Big Day will go down like this: