What are you looking forward to this weekend?
Selected events for the weekend of Nov. 2-4, 2012:
Friday
John Hodgman. Writer/actor/comedian and Daily Show Resident Expert, with musician Jonathan Coulton. 8 p.m. $25-$35. Calvin Theatre, Northampton. iheg.com
Friday & Saturday
Twist Fair. Alternative craft fair with handmade jewelry, prints and more. Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adults $4, Kids (6-12) $2, 5 and under free. Center for the Arts, Northampton. twistfair.com
Saturday
Jam 4 Springfield. Benefit concert for Open Pantry with Valley rock icons FAT, The James Montgomery Band and The Spampinato Brothers (of NRBQ). 8 p.m. $25 advance, $30 at door. Paramount Theater, Springfield. jam4springfield.com
Superstorm Sandy relief drive. Organizers are packign a 17-foot truck with relief supplies to deliver to Queens, New York. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Common School, Amherst. masslive.com
• NOTE: Do you know of other relief efforts or events in the Pioneer Valley? Post information to the comments or email online@repub.com. We'll be compiling a list of ways local residents can help.
Handmade with Love Craft & Gift Market. Retail therapy from more than 20 artists, artisans and crafters from Western Massachusetts.10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Eastworks, Easthampton. facebook.com
Chicopee Public Library Benefit Concert. Soloists from the Dan Kane Singers, multi-Grammy Nominee Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push. Dave Madsen as master of ceremonies. 7:30 p.m. $17. Chicopee High School. friendsofchicopeepubliclibrary.org
Ronan Tynan. Classical singer known from the Irish Tenors and New York Yankees games. 8 p.m. $30-$55. Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield. thecolonialtheatre.org
Saturday & Sunday
Fiber Festival. Shopping opportunities for fiber enthusiasts, fleece sale, informative demonstrations and workshops. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults $5, ages 11 and under free. Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield. masslive.com
What are you looking forward to this weekend? Share your picks below.