From Falmouth’s Jazz Stroll to antiques

Get your groove on at Falmouth Village’s Jazz Stroll (Oct. 3, 6-11 p.m., free). Tap your feet to music ranging from classic swing to avant-garde jazz at 15 venues along Queen’s Byway and Main Street, including sets by award-winning ensembles and local favorites such as the Kevin Scollins Trio, The Russ Wilcox Group, and the Stage Door Canteen Big Band. Performance times are staggered allowing music lovers to stroll the village sampling a variety of jazz styles at stores, inns, and pubs throughout the night. Along with the free entertainment, many businesses will celebrate with parties. The Jazz Stroll is one part of a larger two-week Falmouth Jazzfest (through Oct. 8) that includes ticketed jazz concerts and brunches. Not to be missed is headliner and Grammy award-winner Catherine Russell, acclaimed jazz and blues singer, who will perform at the Highfield Theatre (Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.). $30 in advance, $35 at door.www.jazzfestfalmouth.org

On Columbus Day Weekend, the Antiques Dealers’ Association of America, in conjunction with Historic Deerfield, will host its annual art and antiques show featuring 18th- and 19th-century American art, antiques, and design. (Oct. 11-12, Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun till 5.) Located in the quintessential New England village of Historic Deerfield, the show is a fun and informative way to experience antiquing and early design. Applauded by serious and casual collectors, visitors can browse through thousands of rare objects from furnishings to carpets to quilts. Admission includes access to a new exhibition in the Flynt Center, “Deerfield: A Community of Craftwork in the Early 20th Century,” featuring more than 25 objects made by Deerfield artisans during the Arts & Crafts movement. The Smithsonian Chowder House will serve food, tea, coffee and treats during the show; dining is also available at Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern at the Deerfield Inn. New this year: On Sunday from 1-5 p.m., visitors age 35 and under admitted free; ID required. Admission: $15. www.adadealers.com/html/show.php#toggle

Located in the heart of downtown, the Hotel Teatro has created a way for travelers to enjoy their two favorite pastimes with its newly launched Brewery-by-Bike experience. Curated by the concierge, it’s designed to help guests navigate the 200-plus breweries located throughout Denver, guiding them to the best tours and tastings based on personal brew preferences. The package includes accommodations in this premier boutique hotel; a customized brewery map; insider tips from locals; transportation on its own fleet of custom vintage bikes; beer-lover’s welcome amenity (charcuterie and cheese plate paired with two bottles of local craft beer); and “Hair of the Dog” room service breakfast (choice of Michelada or Bloody Caesar, and veggie or meat-lovers omelet). Rates from $261 per night, based on availability. 888-727-1200, www.hotelteatro.com/

Explore the arts and cultures of Islamic civilizations at the newly opened Aga Khan Museum. Located in a 16-acre landscaped park, shared with Toronto’s Ismaili Centre, the collection contains more than 1,000 artifacts and artworks spanning more than 1,000 years of history, including paintings, ceramics (Iznik dish pictured), textiles, illuminated manuscripts, medical and scientific texts, tiles, and musical instruments that reflect the historical, geographic, and cultural diversity of Muslim societies from the Iberian Peninsula to China. Housed in an innovative building designed by the Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, the museum experience includes galleries, classrooms, a reference library, and a state-of-the-art auditorium for films and live performances. Highlights of the collection include a rare brass astrolabe from 14th-century Spain, and 10 folios from Firdausi’s Shah-Nameh (Book of Kings), a manuscript decorated with 258 paintings. Tickets $20, children ages 3-14 $15. www.agakhankhanmuseum.org/

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Necee Regis can be reached at nregis@gis.net.