Don’t let this dreary Monday set the tone for the rest of your week – after all, there is plenty going on. From a hot North Shore restaurant pop up to a glamorous night of holiday shopping at the Prudential Center, bundle up and get out there. ‘Tis the season!

Monday

CampusTap Global Entrepreneurship Kickoff – 6 to 9 p.m – MassChallenge – If you’re a hopeful entrepreneur with an idea for a new venture, head to the Global Entrepreneurship Kickoff to join local students, successful entrepreneurs and startup experts tonight for a panel discussion. Food and drink will be provided.

11th Annual Flavors of Fall – 6:30 p.m. – Royal Sonesta Hotel – Join BostonChefs.com for the 11th annual Flavors of Fall celebration, a dinner that brings together some of Cambridge’s best restaurants and chefs to raise money for Youth on Fire, a non-profit that provides support and shelter for homeless and disabled young adults.

Chef’s Studio Dinner with Chris Jackson of No. 8 Kitchen & Spirits – 7 to 10 p.m. – Tavern Road – One of the North Shore’s hottest restaurants, No. 8 Kitchen & Spirits, is popping up at Tavern Road for Bostonians interested in trying Chef Chris Jackson’s menu. Beef Bourguinon Gnocchi, Roasted Cod and more are on the menu.

Tuesday

Free Dunkin’ Donuts Croissant Donut Samples – 7 to 9 a.m. –  TD Garden Parking Lot – Still haven’t tried Dunkin’ Donuts new croissant donut? A food truck will be parked in the TD Garden parking lot on Tuesday morning to hand out free samples of the treat, along with the brand’s dark roast coffee.

A Taste of the Town – 6 to 10 p.m. – Revere Hotel Boston Common – Taste of the Town is Boston Senior Home Care’s 40th celebration. Emceed by NESN’s Jenny Johnson and JAMN 94.5’s Santi DeOleo, the party brings together Boston’s best restaurants, a cocktail reception and a live and silent auction to raise money from Boston Senior Home Care.

Wednesday

Movember Charity Ride – 5:45 and 7 p.m. – The Handle Bar – Join The Handle Bar for a spinning class that doubles as a charity ride for Movember. All proceeds from the classes will be donated to The Movember Foundation, and afterwards, guests can shop an OoOTie pop up, a local bow tie company with 20 percent off. The ride is at 5:45 p.m. at the Fenway location and 7 p.m. at South Boston.

BostInno’s 50 on Fire Meetup – 6 to 9 p.m. – Society on High – Join BostInno and the judges and finalists of the third annual 50 on Fire for the last intimate meetup before the awards show on December 4. Tickets include one drink and apps.

One Brick Boston Kickoff Party – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Highball Lounge – One Brick Boston will be celebrating its kickoff at Highball Lounge with free appetizers and giveaways as you meet the One Brick team. Proceeds from Highball Lounge’s Duckie Rose will be donated to One Brick Boston.

Beer Launch Party with Clown Shoes – 7 to 10 p.m. – East End Grille – Be the first to try Clown Shoes’ newest brews, like a seasonal Pecan Pie Porter and more, with Pintley at the East End Grille. Free to attend, pay as you drink.

Thursday

1st Light Festival – 5 to 8 p.m. – Brookline Market Hall – Local artists, vendors and entertainers will ring in the holiday season in Brookline with demonstrations and performances, as part of the annual 1st Light Festival.

A Night of Gifts and Glam – 5 to 8 p.m. – The Shops at the Prudential Center – Get a head start on holiday shopping and style this Thursday with shopping discounts, style and makeover tips, snacks, holiday entertainment and more. All shoppers will be entered to win a $500 Holiday Party Makeover.

For the complete list of business events happening in the city, check out this week’s BostInno Approved: Business Edition.

Image via The Shops at the Prudential Center