Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 25-31
Monday
Politics of Change
Head to the Chevalier Theatre in Medford for A Conversation With Stacey Abrams, the politician, author, and voting rights activist. On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti will moderate the discussion about the state of politics, leadership, entrepreneurship, and social justice. Tickets start at $44.50. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. wbur.org/events
Wednesday
Jailhouse Ghosts
Explore the macabre history of the Leverett Street Jail, which was near where the West End Museum sits today. Museum president and curator Duane Lucia will discuss the jail, which became a flashpoint for issues including capital punishment, slavery, blasphemy, and women’s rights in the mid-19th century. $5 for members; $10 for non-members; free for those wearing a costume. 6:30 p.m. thewestendmuseum.org