What are you looking forward to this weekend?
Selected events for the weekend of November 8-11, 2012:
Thursday
Louis C.K.. Standup comedian and creative force behind the FX television show Louie. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $45. Bushnell Center for the Arts, Hartford. louisck.net
Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blues/jazz/zydeco icon unites with legendary gospel group for a show billed as "Spirituals to Funk." Also performing Saturday in Storrs, Conn. 7:30 p.m. $15-$40 ; $10 students. Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, UMass, Amherst. umass.edu
Friday
Dr. Westchesterson. Hip-hop musician best known for a pair of Western Mass.-themed songs that went viral on Youtube, '413' and '(I'm from) Western Mass.' 8 p.m. $20. Bing Arts Center, Springfield. bingartscenter.org
Fancy Trash. Northampton-based rock/folk band celebrates their 10th anniversary at this release show for their new album, As Is. 10 p.m. $10 advance, $13 at the door. Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. fancytrash.com
Saturday
World's Largest Game of Knockout. Join the effort to beat the Guinness record of 571 participants in the classic schoolyard basketball game. 10 a.m. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield. MAACachusetts.com
Charlie Murphy. Actor and comedian who earned a cult followed from his role on 'Chappelle's Show.' 7 & 9:30 p.m. $27. Hu Ke Lau, Chicopee. hukelau.com
Short Sisters. Acclaimed harmony trio whos performances include intricate rounds, musical curiosities, chorus songs, ballads, and Sacred Harp songs. . 7:30 p.m. $15. uNi Coffeehouse, Springfield. unicoffeehouse.org
Carrie Underwood. American Idol winner turned country superstar. 7:30 p.m. $43-$63. XL Center, Hartford. ticketmaster.com
Stew and the Negro Problem. Tony Award winners for the musical Passing Strange (later turned into a Spike Lee film), Stew and his collaborator, Heidi Rodewald, aim to challenge racial preconceptions through their music. 8 p.m. Free, but tickets are required. Williams College, Williamstown. williams.edu
All weekend
Equine Affaire. 230 clinics, seminars, and demonstrations on a wide variety of equestrian sports and horse training, management, health, and business topics. Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $15 day pass or $50 four-day pass; ages 7-10 $8 daily. Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield. equineaffaire.com
Barefoot in the Park. Neil Simon’s enduring hit. Continuing through Dec. 16, check website for showtimes. $21-$28. Majestic Theater, West Springfield. majestictheater.com
What are you looking forward to this weekend? Share your picks in the comments below.