SoWa First Friday opens galleries tonight, 5-9

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SoWa First Friday opens South End galleries and studios tonight

The artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight at 450 Harrison Ave. Visitors can meet artists in their studios, view the latest gallery exhibitions, shop small and dine at SoWa's restaurants. The evening is free and family-friendly, and parking is available.

SoWa Boston

ShowUp opens Craig Cromartie solo show for First Friday

Nonprofit contemporary gallery ShowUp opens Craig Cromartie's solo show "Far, Dark Places" today at 524B Harrison Ave.

ShowUp

MassArt x SoWa holds closing reception for "They Say" exhibition

Massachusetts College of Art and Design marks the close of its sixth annual alumni exhibition today from 5 to 8 p.m. at MassArt x SoWa.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

BPL adult ESOL registration closes today

Open registration and student evaluations for the Boston Public Library's fall and winter adult English language learning courses end today, Oct. 2.

Boston Public Library

Wu endorses Healey and Driscoll for reelection

Mayor Michelle Wu endorsed Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Thursday, citing their partnership on shared priorities.

NBC Boston

City Council committee hears voter access and election readiness today

The Committee on Census, Redistricting, and Elections meets at 10 a.m. at City Hall on voter accessibility, election preparedness and a resolution supporting Election Day voter registration. The public may attend and testify.

City of Boston

Mayor's Senior Advisory Council meets virtually today

The council meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today with a commission update, a presentation and time for new business.

City of Boston

MFA First Fridays honors Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month tonight

The Museum of Fine Arts offers art-making and music by DJ Montro with We Are ALX from 6 to 9 p.m. today. Ages 21 and older; tickets required.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Smashing Pumpkins play TD Garden tonight

The Rats In A Cage Tour hits TD Garden today at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.

TD Garden

Boston Lyric Opera presents William Tell tonight

Boston Lyric Opera performs William Tell today at 7:30 p.m. at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St.

Boston Lyric Opera

Harpoon Octoberfest After Dark takes over the Seaport tonight

Harpoon Brewery's 21-plus festival runs 6 to 11 p.m. today at 306 Northern Ave., with DJs, black lights, glow-in-the-dark games, food and beer. Tickets start at $15.

Harpoon Brewery

Ted Lasso trivia night at Boston Public Market tonight

The HUB at Boston Public Market hosts two free rounds of Ted Lasso-themed trivia today, at 6 and 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Boston Public Market