This Weekend @ BU: October 1 to 4
Photo via iStock/Gerald G Gantar
This Weekend @ BU: October 1 to 4
October has arrived. ‘Tis the season for spiced drinks, leaf peeping, cozy crafting, and curling up with a good book. Here is a list of events, both on- and off-campus, to help you embrace the season and revel in its quiet comfort. Among them: a campus crafting group, a Copley Square book sale, and the city’s annual SpicetoberFest.
Crafts & Connection
Need to de-stress and let your creativity flow? Express yourself alongside fellowstudents in this weekly on-campus crafting group. Prompts will guide you through crafting; materials are provided for free. Make a new friend, de-stress, and take home a new craft.
Thursday, October 1, 3 to 4 pm, Student Health Services, Group Rooms A & B, 881 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.
Sunset Kayaking
See the BU’s Charles River Campus from a new angle—he water. Kayak down the Charles River at sunset with BU Outdoor Programs to enjoy stunning views, calm waters, and a chance to relax and explore the famed river. Boston’s natural beauty is on full display this time of year, waiting for you to enjoy it. FitRec members can register for $25.
Friday, October 2, 5:15 to 6:45 pm, meet at the Boston University Sailing Pavilion, Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike Path. To get there, cross any Storrow Drive footbridge off Back Street, which runs parallel to Storrow, and proceed west along the bike path to the pavilion.
Resonancias: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Through Latin American Music
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a (free!) vibrant concert of Latin American classical music celebrating the region’s rich and diverse musical traditions. Internationally acclaimed Colombian pianist Eduardo Rojas will perform solo piano works and collaborate with singers and instrumentalists from the College of Fine Arts School of Music.
Friday, October 2, 7 to 8 pm, College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.
City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library Book Sale
Want to refresh your bookshelves i? Donate your old books and get new ones at this Boston Public Library book sale. Find your next cozy read for cheap—hardcover books are $2 and CDs and DVDs are just $1. Young adult books, foreign language books, and CDs and DVDs are also buy-one-get-one-free. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Boston Public Library and its 25 neighborhood branches.
Saturday, October 3, 10 am to 4 pm, Boston Public Library Central Library, lower level, 700 Boylston St., Boston. Book sales are on the lower level; the best entrance is via Dartmouth Street.
Spicetober Fest
Join an array of spicy food and drink vendors at Boston City Hall Plaza for SpicetoberFest. Festivalgoers will meet urban farmers, chefs, local hot sauce makers, and more to celebrate the city’s culinary and cultural identities. Don’t miss the live music, family activities, cooking demos —and even a stand-up comedy competition.
Saturday, October 3, 11 am to 6 pm, Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston.
White Mountains Day Hike: Mt. Osceola
Immerse yourself in New Hampshire’s White Mountains on a hike with BU Outdoor Programs. Mount Osceola promises beautiful forest trails, mountain views, and a challenge. Expect to journey just under six miles on this trek designed for experienced hikers. BU Outdoor Programs can provide equipment upon request. FitRec members register here for $35.
Sunday, October 4, 6 am to 6 pm; bus will meet at FitRec.