There are two events, actually. There will be a party at Noir at the Charles Hotel from 8 to 10 p.m. It will include some free appetizers (grilled cheese, methinks) and a cash bar. Part 2 is at 10:30 p.m. at Oberon, where I’ll be taking part in a show called Mortified. Love Letters readers with tickets will sit together.
Q: Can I still get tickets to the Mortified show?
No. Sadly, it’s sold out. But the pre-party is the social event, and it’s free and open to all. No tickets required.
Q: Do I have to tell people at the party who I am? If I’m someone who comments on the blog, do I have to disclose my Boston.com identity to other partygoers?
Do whatever makes you feel comfortable. If you’re Rico and you want to tell the world, go for it. If you’re Rico and you want to keep that a secret, that’s fine, too.
Q: I don’t comment on Love Letters. I just read it. Is this event just for the people who comment?
No way. We get about 30,000 to 40,000 page views on a 300-comment day. That means most of you don’t comment. This event is for regular readers. That means you.

Q: Will there be entertainment at the pre-party?
Of course. Glenn Yoder, assistant to the regional manager of Love Letters, has agreed to play a few songs at the pre-party with his band. They’re quite good. And Glenn is very excited to meet you.
Q: I’m not single. Can I come to the party?
Of course. Bring your significant other.

Q: What are you going to wear?
I don’t know yet, which is sort of stressing me out. Not elastic pants, I promise.
Q: Can I wear elastic pants?
I would never stop anyone from wearing elastic pants.
Q: I’m a straight guy who’s too cool to go to this type of thing. Any reason I should let my guard down and show up?
Not to sound shallow, but every straight, single woman I’ve met who reads Love Letters is quite pretty. That’s not really important, of course, but it’s just something worth mentioning. It’s a hot bunch, and a social bunch. Just so you know.
Q: I’m gay. Should I attend the Love Letters party?
Yes. Not all of our readers are too-cool straight guys and good-looking heterosexual women. We even welcome lesbians who live in Angola.
Q: Some of the readers seem a bit … well … aggressive … when they comment online. How will they behave in person?
Everyone will follow the golden rule. Everyone will behave. Everyone will be awesome.
Q: Where’s Noir?
Here.
Q: I might have two cocktails. How can I avoid driving home?
The Charles Hotel is offering a $199 room rate (a good deal less than the usual rate) for readers. Just enter the code “love2010” here.
I think that’s all. See you Friday.