Thursday Happenings

Movies

Fans of Russian science fiction—they do exist—or of Mystery Science Theater 3000 already know To The Stars the Hard Way (1981), albeit under its alternate English title Humanoid Woman. The story of a female brainwashed space clone who overcomes all odds should warm any heart, even in Boston's -11 degree wind chill, and the version screening tonight is the 2001 restored print, which Joel, Crow, Gypsy, and Servo didn't get a chance to see. Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 7:15 p.m. $10/$8.

Theme Music of the Bourgeoisie

The Handel and Haydn Society plays the music that the bourgeoisie has been screaming for, and the group is all the more popular during the holiday season. Tonight's program includes music by Handel, van Wassenaer, Muffat, Corelli, and J.S. Bach. Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory, 30 Gainsborough St., $35 and up.

Hob Nobbing with the Bourgeoisie-to-Be

The Izzie G's After Hours parties are always an enjoyable occasion to take in the future members of the bourgeoisie and their strange mating rituals. Usually accompanied by dubstep, bhangra, or some other exotic dance music, tonight's festivities, dubbed "Saturnalia," will unfold to the strains of the Annette Phillip Quintet, a jazz concern. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $12/$10/$5.