"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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

Argh, shiver me timbers. Bet you didn't know its Talk Like a Pirate Day on Saturday. Consider yourself warned. Prefer to stay on the shore? There are boatloads of events for all you landlubbers out there. How about Thunderdome 3D in the South End or a celebration of the New England folk scene at the Hard Rock Cafe? I've got dating, dining, drinking, and dancing ideas for all.

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.

Feeling festive, party people? The Boston Arts Fest, La Grande Fête (aka the Haitian cultural bash in Somerville), Sam Adams Octoberfest, and the Cambridge Carnival are all happening this weekend. There's no excuse to stay in. I've got dining, dancing, dating, and drinking suggestions for all.

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.

Wow. Summer is waning — time flies, right? Make the most out of your Labor Day weekend with our weekend event suggestions. Sail away at the Gloucester Schooner Festival or see jousting at King Richard's Faire. Or, stay right in Beantown. I've got enough drinking, dining, dancing, and dating ideas to keep you busy.

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.

What's going on this weekend? Wouldn't you like to know? I've got dining, dancing, drinking, and dating ideas, and — lucky for you — I'm not afraid to share. Ask me anything. Try me.

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.

So, summer is finally here, eh? Hot enough for you? You're probably heading to the beach this weekend, but I've got several reasons you should stay put in the city. Yep, that's right: I have all the dining, dating, drinking, and dancing suggestions you could ever need.

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

Hi, everyone. I missed you last Thursday. Hope you managed to have good, enjoyable weekends, even without my sage advice, haha. There is so much happening over the next few days and I can't wait to dish about it. Ask me all your dining, dancing, dating, and drinking questions. As always, I'm here to help.

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

All morning I've been humming "Rock and Roll Fantasy" by Bad Company. The reason why this cheesy classic rock anthem is lodged in my ear? Because I'm gearing up for Somerville's Rock and Roll Yard Sale on Saturday, of course. Vintage records, 8-tracks, and locally made crafts? Yes, please.

Need other plans for this weekend? My chat will kick off at 11 a.m. today. Click the spinning arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hello, my dears. Summer is finally in full swing. Hot town, summer in the city, as they say. Staying put in Boston for the weekend? Try one of our cheap, creative date suggestions. Or, ask me anything about dating, dancing, drinking, and dining. I'm here to help.

The chat will kick off at 11 a.m. today. Get those questions ready!

Did you know that the Coolidge Corner Theatre — in conjunction with Johnny Cupcakes — is showing "Goonies" Saturday night? Hello, blast from the past. Or, if you're looking for ancient (read: pre-1980s) history, the Higgins Armory Museum is hosting an all-day Viking Invasion celebration Saturday. Ask me all your dining, dancing, drinking, and dating questions. I'm here to please.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Mother Nature: Please don't steal my sunshine. There are several swell outdoor events happening this weekend — including the Boston Handmade Marketplace in Somerville and the free Temptations concert at the Hatch Shell. Don't miss it, sugar pie honey bunch. And be sure to ask me all your dining, drinking, dating, and dancing questions.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

What is with le deluge out there? Hello, Mother Nature: It's July. Some sun, please, and hurry. The good news is that the weekend promises to be a bit brighter. Just in time for July 4th festivities! Who needs plans? Will you be at the Hatch Shell to see Neil "Forever in Blue Jeans" Diamond? Ask me all your dating, dining, drinking, and dancing questions now.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Good day, sunshine. I just felt a little bit of warmth on my face as I walked from my car to the Globe — it was heaven. So, with renewed spirit and joie de vivre, let's talk about plans. There's so much going on this weekend: Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman are at the Wilbur Theatre; the New York Dolls are at the Paradise; and there's a chili cook-off at Great Scott. Ask me all your dating, dancing, drinking, and dining questions. I'm here for you.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Rain? What rain? Ignore the gloom, folks — let's have some fun this weekend. You could see DJ Skribble down in Hyannis or sip Belgian-style ales to your heart's delight at the Craft Brew Fest. And, don't forget: Sunday is Father's Day. How about treating Pops to a milkshake making talk and demonstration? Hit me with all your dining, dancing, dating, and drinking questions.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

This has been an awesome week for concerts: TV on the Radio, Jenny Lewis, the Decemberists, and PJ Harvey were all in town. Did you see any of these shows, dear readers? There's more music this weekend. And let's all keep our fingers crossed for sun — the Cambridge River Fest is tomorrow along the Charles. Need suggestions? I've got ideas for dancing, dating, drinking, and dining.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Who's psyched for TV on the Radio tonight? Oh, me, me! Can't wait to kick this gorgeous weekend off with some gritty rock. There's a ton going on, so let me know what I can help you with. Dinner? Dancing? Drinking? Dating? I'm your woman.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

I've been listening to "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" all morning. The only explanation for my sudden, renewed affinity for the Smashing Pumpkins? The lineup at this Saturday's EarthFest: Soul Asylum, Seven Mary Three, and the Lemonheads. My sixth grade self is wicked excited. Anyways, if you don't wish to revisit 1994, there are are plenty of other fabulous event options this weekend. Ask me all your drinking, dancing, dating, and dining questions. I'm here to help.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

I'm antsy today, y'all. The sun is shining, the beach is a mere 20 minutes away, the weekend is calling. What's going on, you ask? Events galore. There's the Street Performers Festival at Faneuil Hall, for one. And Bootie Boston celebrates it's one-year anniversary with Party Ben tomorrow night. Hit me with your best dining, dancing, dating, and drinking questions, OK?

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Wow, I'm feeling chatty today. As you know, I was off last week, parading around Louisville in my floppy Derby hat at a relative's fairytale wedding — now I have all this great advice saved up and frankly, I need to share. Ask me all your questions about dating, dancing, dining, and drinking this weekend. And keep your fingers crossed for good weather: There's an Irish Waterfront Festival Saturday to celebrate the restart of the Volvo Ocean Race.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hey, cool cats. What's the good word? Did you know it's Jazz Week in Boston and Cambridge? Have you seen any shows yet? Also — Puma City will be rocking Saturday night with the sounds of Thunderdome and Hearthrob. Heck, yes. As always, I've got ideas for dinner, dancing, dating, and drinking. Ask away.

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Bonjour! I'm feeling a bit French today; I think it's because I was listening to Carla Bruni on the ride to work. How are you feeling? Excited for the warm weather all weekend? I can't wait. No more icicles on my eyebrows during morning runs. Need ideas for dancing, dating, drinking, or dining? Or maybe some outdoor activities?

My chat kicks off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Well, hi there. Thanks for stopping by my weekly chat. Lovely to see you here. What can I help you with this week? Dining? Dating? Fire away. Or ask me about Sportello — I just ate there. Delicious gnocchi!

The chat will kick off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi, dears: Who got socked with a pillow last Saturday at the citywide Pillow Fight? Do share. Sadly, I missed the shenanigans, so I'll have to live it vicariously through you all. Hit me with your best questions this week. I've got dating, dining, drinking, and dancing suggestions to carry you through Monday. Let's make some plans!

The chat will kick off at 11 a.m. today. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi, everyone! Who needs ideas for the weekend? I've got your drinking, dining, dating, and dancing suggestions right here. Ask away, all.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Join us at 1 p.m. today, for a live chat with "American Idol" season 2 winner Ruben Studdard. Ruben will be online for one hour to answer your questions about "Idol" and his life and career since the show.

Ruben will also take questions about his starring role in the 30th anniversary tour of "Ain't Misbehavin,'" which runs at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester from April 10-12.

To participate: Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

What's new, folks? Anything exciting to report since our last meeting? I was actually at a journalism conference last weekend — so no glamorous headlines out of Camp Courtney. Sorry. There's plenty going on this weekend, though. I'd love to tell you all about it. Ask me your burning nightlife questions and I'll offer my date, dancing, and noshing suggestions.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. Talk to you soon, everyone.

I'm back from Mexico, mes chéries. Did you miss me? Did anyone meet U2 in Somerville last week? (It figures that the one week I go on vacation, Bono lands in my 'hood. C'est la vie.) And, I want to hear all about your Restaurant Week experiences so far. There's a ton going on this weekend — send me some questions and some love.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi there. What can I do for you today? And don't tell me you need U2 tickets for next Wednesday's secret concert — I'm in the same boat, mes cheries! Speaking of Bono, need any St. Patrick's Day plans? What about a restaurant recommendation for the Big Date this weekend? Ask away.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

And she's back in the game, folks! True, I took a chat break last week, but it was for Dan Aykroyd — can you blame me? But, no matter. The important thing is that I'm back today to answer all your burning weekend events questions. Stuck in a nightlife rut? Got a big date? I'm here to help, my dears!

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Welcome to Courtney's chat: the looooove edition. Seriously though, if you haven't made plans or reservations for Saturday night, get on that! (The boyfriend tried to make reservations at Erbaluce, Benatti, and Ruth Chris for Valentine's Day last weekend... to no avail.) Whether you want romantic event suggestions or some anti-Valentine's, singles empowerment ideas, I'm your girl.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Greetings, party people. What's new? ... What's that? Nothing's new? That simply won't do. Turn that frown upside down. Let's get your weekend started off right. You've got questions about what to do, see, eat, and drink this weekend — I've got answers.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi, my dears: How's your week going so far? If you need inspiration for the weekend, I've got ideas for you. There's a free-form gift swap happening near Copley Saturday, for one — let's regift that Chia Pet from Aunt Mildred, shall we?

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi all: It's been a busy week so far, huh? Inauguration festivities on Tuesday, Oscar nominations today — you deserve a fun break this weekend. Let me know if I can recommend any events, restaurants, date places, etc. As always, I'm here to help.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi-ho, friends. I sincerely hope that you are all bundled up and sipping hot chocolate in front of warm computers today — it's colder than Meryl Streep's smile in the "Devil Wears Prada" out there. (That was pretty lame, sorry. Brain freeze?)

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Well hello, my dears. Nice to be back chatting with you all again at our regular time. Has everyone emerged from your eggnog-induced stupors? I hope so, because there are cool events galore this weekend for you to check out.

The chat will kick off today at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

The holidays are officially here. If you're not in the festive spirit yet, I'm not sure anyone can help you. Of course, there are myriad events in the next 72 hours to get you in the mood. The Brattle Theatre is showing "A Christmas Story" all weekend, for one. Who doesn't like a good leg lamp?

The chat will kick off tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 a.m. But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi all — feeling chatty? I know I am. (It could be the five candy canes I just ingested, however. You've been warned.) What can I help you with this week? Places to eat, shop, or unwind, perhaps?

The chat will start at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday). But feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

Hi all — it's Thursday again. Time for our fabulous weekend events chat. Hopefully, you've all emerged from your turkey-induced coma and are chomping at the bit to ask me all about restaurants, concerts, and fun happenings.

The chat will start at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) but feel free to submit your questions before then. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and hit send.

I told you last week that I would take a break from chatting this week and let you eat your turkey and gravy in peace. Psych! I'm actually chatting early this week to give you ideas for entertaining your visiting in laws or events to get you out of the house and away from Aunt Mildred. (We're sure she's a lovely old bird.)

Let 'er rip. I will start chatting at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday), but feel free to submit your questions now. Click the "watch now" arrow below, type in your name and a question, and click send.

Hi, my dears! It's that time of the week again: Time for me to share all things fun and fabulous happening this weekend. There might even be some free events in the mix. Ask me your burning questions about nightlife, family activities, and other diversions.

The chat starts at 11 a.m. today, but you can certainly submit your questions before then.

Hey there, party people. This week, we're trying a new format for our hot weekend events chat. You can ask questions and chat with moi —Courtney Hollands of Boston.com — directly using the window below (like IM). New look, same great advice. Let's get to it:

(If five or more people post questions, I will post a photo of my Halloween costume. Talk about an incentive to participate!)