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Get Out: How to Be Civic-Minded, German Music and More

Whether you have a three-day weekend or not, there are great opportunities to get out!

This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar.

Where/When: /Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m.

Why Go: Learn how to be more civically engaged your community with this fun workshop.

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Pricing: Free

Where/When: /Friday, Oct. 7, 5 p.m.

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Why Go: Bring the family, and a picnic, and listen to live music out in the garden.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , Melrose/Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m.

Why Go: Check out the Beebe’s new exhibit of photography, digital media, and paiting.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: /Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Continue to celebrate German culture (now that Oktoberfest is over) with this performance of German classical music.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: The Blacksmith House, Cambridge Center for Adult Ed, Cambridge/Sunday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m.

Why Go: Candy Leonard, sociologist and Beatle fan, will discuss what it means to be a Beatle fan, and the evening will also celebrate John Lennon’s birthday.

Pricing: $5

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