What are you looking forward to this weekend?
David Sedaris
Selections for the weekend of October 19-21, 2012:
Friday
Mass Laughs Comedy Buffet Benefit Show. Comedians Dana Montuori, Aaron Laroche, Nick Caron, Rob Santos, and Brian Barganier will all join in a show that will donate its proceeds to assisting comedian Caleb Medley, who was injured in the July, 2012 movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. 8 p.m. $10. The Elevens, Northampton. facebook.com
Leo Kottke. Acoustic guitar legend plays the second of a two-night stint in Northampton. 7 p.m. $35. Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. iheg.com
Saturday
Paint and Pixel Festival. Meet book illustrators, comic artists, and cartoonists, whose work includes indie comics, children's books, webcomics and comic strips. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5 for adults; $2 for children 6-12; Free for children 5 and under. Northampton Center for the Arts, Northampton. paintandpixelfestival.com
David Sedaris. Author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and more. Note: Advance tickets sold out, but first-come, first-serve tickets will be available at the door. 8 p.m. $37.50-$57.50. Calvin Theatre, Northampton. iheg.com
The Sonny & Cher Show. A comedy tribute to the iconic 1970s show, presented by the Melha Shriners. Hosted by Dennis Scott. Social hour 7 p.m; showtime 8-10. $15 advance, $20 at the door. Melha Shrine Butterfield Auditorium, Springfield. melhashriners.com
The Deadly Nightshade. All-female rock group releasing their first album since the 1970s, titled “Never Never Gonna Stop.” 8 p.m. $17 advance, $20 at the door. Institute for the Musical Arts, Goshen. ima.org
Amherst Common School Carnival. A lively day of fun activities for young and old! Rain location: Amherst Regional Middle School. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.The Common School, Amherst. facebook.com
Sunday
The Australian Pink Floyd Show. The world's premier Pink Floyd tribute band, with a nearly 25-year track record, recreates the feel of the classic psychedelic rockers. 7:30 p.m. $29.50-$39.50. Oakdale Theater, Wallingford, Conn. oakdale.com
Holyoke Civic Symphony. Season-opening performance featuring the world premiere of Gwyneth Walker's 'Across the Water' and Strauss's 'Blue Danube Walzes.' 3 p.m. Free. Fine & Performing Arts Building, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke. holyokecivicsymphony.org
All weekend
Taste of Greece. 11th annual event will feature traditional Greek fare such as souvlaki, gyros and lamb shank as well as a special fish dinner on Friday. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Luke’s Pappas Fellowship Hall, 400 Prospect St., East Longmeadow
Monday
Rodney Crowell. Singer-songwriter known for his long solo career, as well as his work writing and playing with Emmylou Harris. 7 p.m. $25-$30. Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. iheg.com
What are you looking forward to this weekend? Share your picks in the comments below.