The 12 best things to do in MetroWest this weekend

This weekend brings a blend of live music, interactive culture, and family-friendly fall festivities across MetroWest. From intimate acoustic performances to immersive museum experiences and spirited community gatherings, there's something for everyone.

WHFree Concert: Pianist Vadim NeselovskyiFriday · 7:30 PM · Wayland HS Auditorium · WaylandPianist Vadim Neselovskyi, a Berklee instructor who bridges jazz and classical repertoire, performs a free concert Friday night at Wayland High School Auditorium. It's a rare chance to hear a serious musician working across genres without paying admission.SFAn Evening With Richard Shindell - All AcousticFriday · 7:30 PM · Second Friday Concerts at First Church Belmont · BelmontRichard Shindell, a Brooklyn-bred singer-songwriter whose work builds rich narratives from careful observation, plays an all-acoustic set at First Church Belmont on Friday. His songs have the texture of short stories set to music.TLadies of LaughterFriday · 8:00 PM · TCAN · NatickLadies of Laughter brings three seasoned comedians—Kelly MacFarland, Emily Ruskowski, and Ellen Feeney—to TCAN in Natick on Friday night for a solid evening of stand-up.MDMark Dion: Eccentric Collectors Like UsFriday · 12:00 AM · ConcordMark Dion opens his interactive exhibition at the Concord Museum on Friday, pulling from the institution's own collections to explore how humans obsessively gather and order the world around them. His work is clever and tangible, not academic.AHBattle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment WeekendSaturday · 8:30 AM · American Heritage Museum · HudsonThe Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson is one of the largest events of its kind in the country, with over 350 re-enactors and period authenticity that makes history vivid and tactile on Saturday.WHSergei Prokofiev's Peter and the WolfSaturday · 4:00 PM · Wellesley Hills Congregational Church · WellesleyReally Inventive Stuff brings Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf to life at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church Saturday afternoon, with live orchestration. A free concert that works for kids and adults who remember loving this piece.BPOktoberfest JamsSaturday · 2:00 PM · Belmont Public Library · BelmontOktoberfest Jams at Belmont Public Library Saturday features accordion, tuba, and drums—Joe Barbato and friends serving up genuine folk traditions with swing and verve. A joyful, unusual afternoon without pretense.JALive Music: Jared Moore (Oct 10)Saturday · 7:00 PM · Jack's Abby Beer Hall & Kitchen · FraminghamJared Moore brings live music to Jack's Abby Beer Hall & Kitchen in Framingham on Saturday night, letting you enjoy a locally brewed lager while a performer does their thing in the background—casual, no ticket required.TThe The Band BandSaturday · 8:00 PM · TCAN · NatickThe The Band Band channels the sound and spirit of The Band at TCAN Saturday night, bringing the roots-rock storytelling and tight arrangements of one of Americana's foundational groups to a small Natick venue.SSIn Harmony Against HungerSunday · 3:00 PM · St. Stephen Lutheran Church · MarlboroughWomen of Note Barbershop Chorus performs at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough Sunday evening in support of the church's food pantry. A cappella harmony with a local charitable purpose.TJoshua BurnsideSunday · 7:30 PM · TCAN · NatickJoshua Burnside, an Irish folk musician reimagining traditional forms, plays late Sunday at TCAN. His approach to folk is both rooted and contemporary—well worth staying out for if you're up for live music past midnight.GBSecond Sunday open house tours at the Golden Ball Tavern MuseumSunday · 1:00 PM · Golden Ball Tavern Museum · WestonGolden Ball Tavern Museum in Weston opens for free family-friendly tours on Sunday afternoon. The building's own history—a Revolutionary War-era tavern—is the attraction, no special exhibition needed.

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