Inventions, Free Music, Ribs: Weekend Event Picks, Oct. 3-5
Making plans? Short on ideas? No worries. See Milva DiDomizio’s picks for the top things to do around the Hub this weekend.
FRIDAY
ACROBATIC ‘TRACES’ They brought us the mind-blowing “PSY’’ and the exhilarating “Sequence 8.’’ Now the Quebecois circus troupe 7 Fingers returns to Boston with “Traces,’’ a show that combines acrobatics, skateboarding, basketball, theater, and contemporary dance. Oct. 3-4, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Additional shows through Oct. 12. $25-$69. Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston. www.artsemerson.org
FALL OOMPAH Last weekend felt a lot like summer, but fall is back now. Autumn does have its upsides, for example the Harpoon Octoberfest. The brewery’s 25th annual party features Harpoon beers, bratwurst, music, chicken dancing, and German chocolate cake. Oct. 3, 5:30-11 p.m. Oct. 4, 2-9 p.m. Rain or shine. $20. Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston. www.harpoonbrewery.com
DINNER AND A CLASSIC MOVIE It’s been 50 years since the Beatles appeared in the flick “A Hard Day’s Night.’’ The Brattle is showing a new digital restoration, and tonight’s screening combines with a pop-up dinner by Kitchensurfing featuring gourmet versions of favorite movie snacks. Oct. 3, 7 p.m. $20-$22. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. www.brattlefilm.org
SATURDAY
OUR TOWN Boston has a long, proud history of great local music. Now we also have a way cool outdoor interactive space. Hear the former at the latter at the Sound of Our Town Music Festival, presented by the Boston Music Awards and Vanyaland. The line-up of New England bands includes The Both (Aimee Mann and Ted Leo), Eli “Paperboy’’ Reed, Speedy Ortiz, Hooray For Earth, Parks, and The Grownup Noise. Nominations for the 2014 Boston Music Awards will be revealed at the event, and attendees get to vote. Oct. 4, 3-10 p.m. Free. Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston. www.lawnond.com
CREATIVE TYPES Want to see a Flying Nimbus, learn about a program to 3D print Minecraft creations, or check out some educational robots? Those are just a few of the innovations at the first MIT Mini Maker Faire, featuring 130 makers. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. MIT’s North Court, by the Stata Center, Cambridge. makerfaire.mit.edu
SUNDAY
QUACK, QUACK The new Make Way for Ducklings Store in Boston focuses on books with a local connection, including “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’’ “Curious George,’’ and its namesake, Robert McCloskey’s beloved “Make Way for Ducklings.’’ A grand opening celebration features the proclamation of Make Way for Ducklings Day, “Bats in the Band’’ author Brian Lies and his Batwagon, and lots of activities and treats for kids. Oct. 5, 2-4 p.m. Free. Make Way for Ducklings Store, 8 North Market Building, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston. www.facebook.com/makewayforducklingsstore
STICK TO RIBS Pit masters do their best work, you eat it and vote for your favorites at the ‘Smoke This’ Rib Fest 2014. While you’re gnawing on ribs, listen to music, check out cooking demos and listen to the Atwood’s Monday Night Bluegrass Band. Oct. 5, noon-4 p.m. $25. Between Fulkerson and Fifth Streets, East Cambridge. www.eastcambridgeba.com
EAT AND RIDE Chef Paul Turano of Tryst and Quad Cycles present the fourth annual Bikes & Bites, a 22-mile bike ride with delicious stops along the way. At Ferns Country Store, enjoy a wine tasting and small bites. At Wilson Farm, tour the facility and check out the farm stand. The journey ends with a two-course dinner at Tryst. Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $40. BYO bike or rent from Quad for $17. Rain date Oct. 19. Tour leaves from Quad Cycles, 1043 Mass. Ave., Arlington. www.trystrestaurant.com
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