We’re giving away a pair of tickets for the opening weekend of Doubt on the 12-13th of September. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! Stoneham Theatre Stoneham, MA, Thu 9/11–Sun 9/28.more

Want a free pair of tickets for this classic tribute show Saturday, September 20th? Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! The Regent Theatre Arlington, MA, Sat 9/20.more

It’s one of my favorite events on the year! Join the sing-a-long back and forth from banks of the Charles River. It’s free! 5pm. Weeks footbridge, Charles River Cambridge, MA, Sun 9/21.more

Family events usually mean ‘for kids only’. This one is no exception, but at least they will have kites! Everyone loves kites. 11am. Danehy Park Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/20.more

South Boston is said to be the ‘best’ artist community in the area. So come walk around visiting local artists in their homes and studios — something far more personal than simply meeting vendors, and it’s nice to walk around getting to know a neighborhood! It’s free but of course they hope you’ll buy artwork. 11am. Various Locations Boston, MA, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21.more

This year’s Ig Nobel Prize winners will attempt to explain what they did, and why they did it at these lectures Saturday. 1pm. MIT, Building 26, room 100 Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/20.more

For $50 ($40 in advance) you can sample 100+ food favorites! I’ve attended and this is a good one. 12pm. Lansdowne & Ipswich Streets Boston, MA, Sat 9/20.more

An open studios is an excuse to walk around an urban community, visiting local artists at their homes or working studios, not just merchants at a mall. It’s a good activity for fall because you’re partly outdoors, partly indoors. 11am. Various Locations Jamaica Plain, MA, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21.more

Who is this Mercedes, and why does the museum have a full day dedicated to her? Gotcha, I know it’s cars! 10am. Larz Anderson Museum Brookline, MA, Mon 9/15.more

Events that have ‘hors d’ouvres’ are good, don’t you think? This one has music, dancing and also fights MS, plus it’s at Fenway Park! 6pm. EMC Club in Fenway Park Boston, MA, Thu 9/18.more

This event raises money to support CCTV’s Youth Media Program. There will be live music, food and a silent auction. 5:30pm. CCTV’s Back Lot Cambridge, MA, Thu 9/18.more

It’s yet another charity walk. This time for Cancer, a good cause. It runs along the Boston Marathon route. Register ahead of time. Different times at different locations: Hopkinton – 5:30 – 7:30 a.m., Wellesley High School – 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Boston College – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Dana-Farber – Check-in: 12 – 1:30 p.m. Start: 1:45 p.m. Various Locations Boston, MA, Sun 9/21.more

Do you realize the words shark and swimming don’t play along well? Anyways, this is more of swimming and less of sharks. 9am. Piers Park Sailing Center Boston, MA, Sat 9/20.more

Stories of the Civil War will be shared as you take this tour though the cemetery. Sad, but interesting & informative. 1pm-2:30pm. Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, MA, Tue 9/16.more

Great comedians, plus food, drink, and a silent auction to benefit cancer research. Cool! 6pm. Hard Rock Cafe Boston Boston, MA, Wed 9/17.more

GET LOST! It’s the monthly labyrinth walk at the Armenian Heritage Park. Fun! 12:30pm. Armenian Heritage Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Boston, MA, Wed 9/17.more

Check out this photo exhibit that is all about Boston with a celebrity host and lots of giveaways! 4pm. Epicenter South Boston, MA, Thu 9/18.more

This dance is a fundraiser for the restoration of the Esplanade. Tickets start for as ‘low’ as $200, and go up to $25,000. 6pm. Charles River Esplanade Boston, MA, Sat 9/20.more

Dress as your favorite musical icon and run to the beat of live music. You can leave your iThingy at home. 9am. Piers Park East Boston, MA, Sun 9/21.more

Hit the dance floor with a helping hand and maybe win some free classes at Arthur Murray’s Open House. 8:15pm. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 20 Park Plaza, Suite 330 Boston, MA, Fri 9/19.more

What does this historical home have to do with pirates? Find out in this fun event on Talk Like a Pirate Day! 2014; 7-9pm. Gore Place Waltham, MA, Fri 9/19.more

For one day, join the movement that turns Cambridge’s parking spaces into public spaces! Get to know your neighbors and meet some cool people. All Over Cambridge, MA, Fri 9/19.more

Come ‘meet’ some dead writiers at the former home of Longfellow in this interesting literary event! 12pm-3pm. Longfellow National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/20.more

There are not many Armenian events in the region. Here’s one that celebrates their independence and culture. Oh, and it’s outdoors! 12pm. Watertown, MA, Sat 9/20.more

Forget McMansions, these days it’s all about tiny houses, and this festival will show you everything you need to know! Somerville, MA, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21.more

Burritos and bikes on Boston City Hall Plaza. I don’t really get the connection, except that both make your butt uncomfortable. Enjoy! City Hall Plaza Boston, MA, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21.more

Here’s an outdoor festival with craft and artisan booths, art demonstrations, live music, and more. 10am. One Merrymount Parkway Quincy, MA, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21.more

Art exhibits, live music, food. There will be activities for everyone. HarborArts is back again with beautiful art and fun! Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Boston, MA, Sat 9/20.more

Even if you’re not a Harvard student, there should be plenty to see at this back to school takeover of Harvard Square! Harvard Square Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/20.more

Join a rousing chorus of sea chanteys at this fun, musical event at the USS Constitution! 2pm-4pm. Charlestown Navy Yard Charlestown, MA, Sun 9/21.more

Come to Waltham’s Common for a dose of (not so) common fun stuff: Vendors, entertainment and food! Town Common Waltham, MA, Sat 9/20.more

Well this event sure has a lot going on. A petting zoo, silent auctions, local sports personalities, boating, and a BBQ! 10:30am. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Community Charlestown, MA, Sun 9/21.more

Check out great Indian food, dancing, music, and much more at the Indian Folk Festival and Bazaar! 12pm. Newton City Hall Newton, MA, Sun 9/21.more

They will have 2 stages with live entertainment, games, food, cool vendors, and more! Did I mention it’s free? 12pm. Harvard Avenue Allston, MA, Sun 9/21.more

Celebrate art at the heart of the community as two local artists are awarded for their works and spirit! 2014; 6:30-9pm. Cambridge, MA, Sun 9/21.more

Enjoy a fun night at this story slam, based on a poetry slam format and similar to American Idol, a story slam is a contest of words by known and undiscovered talent. 7pm. Club Passim Cambridge, MA, Mon 9/15.more

The cheap seats for this event are sold out, but with big names in acting and a one of a kind venue, check out Shakespeare at Fenway! 7:30pm. Fenway Park, Yawkey Way Boston, MA, Fri 9/19.more

With real Nobel laureates as guests, the Ig Nobels are the phony comic awards given to real scientists for bizarre and funny research. Not super fancy, but worth seeing if you like science. 5:40pm. Sanders Theatre Cambridge, MA, Thu 9/18.more

Folk, rock, bluegrass, and roots will come together as this trio takes Club Passim on a musical journey Saturday! 8pm. Club Passim Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/20.more