The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum will welcome pianist Dan Kennedy for a free concert, "Dan Kennedy Live," on Thursday, Oct. 3.

It’s a beer festival meets dog parade at South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest! Both humans and dogs alike are invited to join the festivities every Saturday and Sunday in October.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, ...

If he's not flopping well, just make sure the holes on his arms are open, and he will flop around in perfect inflatable tube ...