It seems like the cultural offerings are picking up pace as we move deeper into autumn.  You’ve got your choice of activities this weekend, so head down(town) for some fun.

Thursday, October 1st, it’s the Opening of the Founders Exhibit, 7 to 9 p.m., Northfield Arts Guild, the Todd Thompson Trio, 7 to 9 p.m., Tavern Lounge (riverside of the Archer House), Charlie Parr, 8 to 10 p.m., Hogan Brothers, and Study Hall at the Contented Cow.

Friday, October 2nd, it’s On the Day You Were Born and Coyote Stories, 2 and 7 p.m., ARTech School, Boiled in Lead, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Skinner Chapel on the Carleton College campus, Joe Meyer, 7 p.m., Tavern Lounge, Open House at the Goodsell Observatory, 8 to 10 p.m., Carleton College campus, Plautus Auluaria (The Pot of Gold), 8 p.m., Christiansen Hall 233 on the St. Olaf College campus, D J Music, Froggy Bottoms, and Beguine Brothers at the Contented Cow.

Saturday, October 3rd, it’s Luther Cole, 5 p.m., Contented Cow, Mid-Autumn (Vietnamese) Festival, 7 p.m., Buntrock Commons on the St. Olaf College campus, Norwegian Cowboy, 7 p.m., Tavern Lounge, Plautus Auluaria (The Pot of Gold), 8 p.m., Christiansen Hall 233 on the St. Olaf campus, Scandium, the Contented Cow and D J Music at the Rueb’N’Stein.

Sunday, October 4th, it’s a John Jenson Piano Recital (featuring the works of Charles Ives), 3:15 p.m., Urness Hall on the St. Olaf College campus, Politcs and a Pint, 6 p.m., Contented Cow, Clara O’Brien Mezzo Soprano Recital, 7 p.m., Urness Hall on the St. Olaf College campus, Northern Roots Session, 7 p.m., Contented Cow, and Quiz Night, 8 p.m., Contented Cow.