This weekend's events - hurray

so a bunch of stuff is going on this weekend and alas it's supposed to be sunny but chilly (did I hear someone say pumpkin spice latte and cookies?). Most are geared towards 'family' day events but hey it's the season to get all cozy and shtuff....
-first off, saturday 10/18 marks the annual Boston Pumpkin Festival (http://www.campsunshine.org/pumpkinfestival/boston.html) which is taking place in City Plaza right downtown from noon-8pm! last year Boston broke the guiness book of records record for most lit jack-o-laterns in one spot at one time and this is sort of a 'pre-halloween' treat! expect a lot of people, kids, pastries and pumpkins. Also, it's FREEEEE
-Another ongoing thing you all should do if you're in an area that allows it is to go Apple Picking before the season's over! you can just google the trillions of orchards there are in MA and new england in general!
- if you are willing to scalp tickets and or already have them, check out Ra Ra Riot playing at the Middle East Downstairs this saturday night! Tickets are sold out (which never REALLY means you can't possibly get in). Also playing with them are Walter Meego and The Morning Benders. (www.myspace.com/rarariot)
- Fan of art? Today is the innagural day for the 29th Anniversary of the Fort Point Studios! Today (friday) studios open 4-7pm and Sat/Sun 11am-6pm. There are about half a dozen buildings full of art, crafts, sculpture, etc. Only downside? It's not extremely T accessible- find all the info at the website below!
http://www.fortpointarts.org/cgi-bin/FPAC?s=open_studios
- The Brattle is celebrating bikes by hosting the Boston Bike Film Festival starting tonight! "Starting Friday night, October 17, 2008 and continuing on Saturday night, they'll be showing work from filmmakers nationwide including short films, feature length and animated films." Bring your bike and best tricks (or dreams of being able to do them) http://www.bostonbikefilmfest.org/
- Didn't think MIT was dorky enough? Think again- this sunday is the last MIT Swapfest/Flea Market of the year til next April. You can find anything from motherboards, mixing equipment, video games, consoles, and anything you would not admit to secretly loving. There is a $5 buy in if you're looking to sell but if not def stop by and check out the 'scene'! Start time is 9am-2pm (9am on a sunday? cmon!) @MIT Albany Street Garage- Corner of Main and Albany Streets
- Oh and if you care, Diplo is playing tonight at Middle East Downstairs
- It's friday = THE PILL at Great Scott in Allston. Always a funnerific time!
- Advisory : The 44th Head of the Charles Regatta is here this weekend. This means: traffic, traffic, slow Red Lines, people, traffic, pandemonium. Don't tell me I didn't warn you.

More events to follow- I'll let you marinate on these....
oh and for those who missed the Yelle show in Boston, here is a picture from fellow blogger The World Traveler- can you spot her?