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The Weekender: October 3 to 6

The Weekender: October 3 to 6

A free coffee tasting, BU men's hockey opens at home against Holy Cross, and Harvard Square's Oktoberfest

October 3 to 6

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If seeing the leaves start to change on Comm Ave has got you craving homemade apple pie and itching to carve pumpkins, you're in luck, because fall activities are in full swing in and around Boston. Enjoy all that our campus and the city have to offer this weekend, including a free coffee tasting, free fall festivals at Lawn on D and in Harvard Square, and a men's hockey game against Holy Cross at Agganis.

And a reminder for all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah: BU Hillel has services and celebratory meals, too. Shana Tova, Happy New Year!

Coffee Tasting at Counter Culture Coffee

Start your weekend off on the right foot with the perfect pick-me-up: a free cup of coffee. Counter Culture Coffee in Somerville hosts free coffee tastings every Friday morning as a way to share their mission (a commitment to quality, sustainability, and transparency) and get feedback on their different roasts.

Friday, October 4, 10 am, 374 Somerville Ave., Somerville. The event is free.

The Boston Films of Jan Egleson: A Retrospective

Want to see the work of the filmmaker who helped launch Oscar winners Casey and Ben Affleck? Join Jan Egleson, a College of Communication associate professor of the practice of film and television, at Cambridge's Brattle Theatre Friday night for a film showcase and Q&A retrospective of his career. Three of his films-Billy in the Lowlands (1979), The Dark End of the Street (1981),and The Little Sister (1985)-are lauded for the way they depict the lives of working-class youth in Boston and Cambridge. Egelson also won a Special Jury Prize at the 1988 Sundance Film Festival. The night is copresented with BU's Lights from the Byway film club.

Read COM's preview of the event here.

Friday, October 4, 6 to 10 pm, Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. The event is free. The films will show at the Brattle through October 6.

Lawn on D Fall Festival

Looking to get in the autumnal spirit? Head over to the Seaport's Lawn on D for its family-friendly Fall Festival. The daylong event features glow-in-the-dark mini golf, a 360-degree photo booth, live music, and neighborhood food vendors.

Saturday, October 5, noon to 9 pm, 420 D St., Boston. The event is free, but bring money for food.

Raas Garba 2024

Boston University Jains in Voice & Action group is hosting Garba Night, an evening of traditional Indian dance, music, and festive attire. This cultural celebration (which originated in the Gujarat region of India) will be led by professional dancers, though everyone is invited to join in. There will also be a live garba band and DJs. Come ready to snack-food and drink, like chole bhature, samosas, gulab jamun, and mango lassi, will be served.

Saturday, October 5, 7 pm, George Sherman Union Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $10 for BU students, $13 for the general public.

BU Men's Ice Hockey vs. Holy Cross

Show up and cheer on your BU varsity men's hockey team at the home opener against Holy Cross. It should be a good game for the Terriers: the team was ranked second in the Hockey East Coaches Preseason Poll. For those attending in person, check out our tips for how to have the best time at Agganis. For those of you who can't be in the stands, the game will be streaming on ESPN+.

Saturday, October 5, 7 pm, Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave. The event is free to BU students with a Sports Pass.

Harvard Square Oktoberfest

The Harvard Square Oktoberfest returns for its 45th year on Sunday. Bring your friends and take a stroll through this lively historic neighborhood, and enjoy live music, street performers (including the HONK! parade), food and drinks, local vendors, and much more. For those 21-plus, there will be beer gardens hosted by local restaurants.

Sunday, October 6, 11 am to 6 pm, Harvard Square, Cambridge. The event is free, but bring money to eat and shop. Rain date is October 13.

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