Things to do on Cape Cod in October: Art, truffles, beer, comedy and a jazz stroll

Editor's note: Organizers have cancelled a night of comedy scheduled at 7 p.m. Sunday at Falmouth Jewish Congregation.

"It was determined by us and by all the New England consortium bringing the two (comedians) that this is not an appropriate program at this time ― comedy and Israel just don’t mix this week. We hope to reschedule for a future date," emailed Pamela Rothstein, director of lifelong learning at Falmouth Jewish Congregation.

While the off-season is surely kicking in, there are no signs of slowing down here on the Cape as the events keep rolling.

In Falmouth, prepare for a jazzy weekend ahead as the Arts Falmouth Jazz Stroll takes place on Oct. 14 and Grammy-award-winning jazz pianist Sullivan Foster takes the stage at Highfield Hall & Gardens on Sunday — which we hope you caught in last week’s best bets.

Food and drinks events are still in full swing as Barks and Brews takes over Cape Cod Beer and the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club hosts its Truffle Takeover from Oct. 13 to 15. Support local art and see any of three exhibitions across the Cape featuring local artists this weekend.

Let's start this week at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club where executive chef James Hackney is taking fall foragers and food enthusiasts on a "gastronomic adventure" during a three-course prix fixe menu made using truffles and accompanied by wine from the Beni Di Batasiolo Vineyards in Italy on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14, followed by a private tasting dinner on Saturday evening.

During Saturday's private dinner, Ricardo March, Beni Di Batasiolo's U.S. and Canadian director, will show off his expertise as a sommelier, guiding guests through each of the menu's wine pairings and how to properly enjoy the decadent flavors.

Prior to the dinner, March will be hosting a wine tasting on the Pleasant Bay Terrace in the afternoon.

To round out the fungi-filled weekend, a truffle-inspired breakfast will be served at Twenty-Eight Atlantic on Sunday.

The Truffle Takeover weekend events can be booked online at https://wequassett.com/experience/truffle-takeover/ starting at $155 per person.

James Taylor's sister Kate will play her new album at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Kate Taylor, sister of the famous musician James Taylor, is back after a long hiatus from the music world following the release of her debut album "Sister Kate."

Taylor's second album, "WHY WAIT!" gives a nod to her debut as Taylor plays alongside Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, and Leland Skar who were her backing musicians on "Sister Kate." Aside from the same band, Taylor also took from the structure of "Sister Kate," as "WHY WAIT!" features a mix of covers, including one of James Taylor's "I Will Follow," and new music.

Taylor will be taking the stage at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth on Oct. 14. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $45. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cultural-center.org/.

Fundraise in support of your furry friends at Barks and Brews in Hyannis

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists invites you and your furry friends to enjoy some brews at Barks and Brews on Oct. 14 at Cape Cod Beer. JP's Twisted BBQ will serve up the grub, Julia Babb will provide the tunes and JB's Doggie Delights will have a treat or two for your furry friend to enjoy. Plus, a silent auction is set to take place, with all funds going to the Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care.

The Sampson Veterinary Fund works to provide financial aid to caregivers on the Cape and Islands who are unable to afford the essential care needed for their injured or ill pets and to provide aid to pets found in dire situations without known owners.

Barks and Brews is from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney's Lane, in Hyannis. The event is free to attend.

'Postcards From A Pandemic' in Osterville

While living in lockdown and suiting up in gloves and masks to go to the grocery store may seem like a nightmare from the far past now, "Postcards From A Pandemic" is bringing to light the lives of more than 85 artists and authors on the Cape during the pandemic.

Edited by Dorothy Skelley, the book consists of stories from a multitude of sources working to share their experiences during the grueling times of peak COVID-19 against the backdrop of a beautiful, yet desolate Cape Cod. Submissions — over 300 of them — came from across the Cape, with over a third of the book's essays penned by Cape Cod students under the age of 18.

To celebrate the book's completion and publication, a book launch will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Osterville Village Library. Books will be available for purchase at the event for $30, at local bookstores and on Amazon. A portion of the book sales will go to Cape Kids Meals.

Spice up your Saturday night with the Arts Falmouth Jazz Stroll

Every good stroll has a soundtrack, so why not make your Saturday evening stroll be one to the sound of jazz? The Arts Falmouth Jazz Stroll is back this weekend with a slew of smooth players to liven up your Saturday night.

The stroll takes place along Main Street, Palmer Avenue and Queen's Buyway in Falmouth from 3 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 14 featuring artists like Fred Fried, the Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Group and the Tish Adams Duo.

Following the stroll, stop by the Vine Restaurant for a special post-stroll event with the Pat Ryan Jazz Quarter.

All events are free to attend and will go on rain or shine.

'Beauty of Barnstable' is October's Artist Spotlight at Barnstable Town Hall

The "Beauty of Barnstable," a collection of Barnstable naturescapes by the Cape Cod Art Center Plein Air Painters group, in partnership with the Barnstable Land Trust, will be on display at the James H. Crocker Jr. Hearing Room and Selectmen’s Conference Room at Barnstable Town Hall through the end of the year.

The collection of artwork was selected as October's artist spotlight and will go on display on Oct. 13 during a free reception at Barnstable Town Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The exhibition will be up through Dec. 29 and is free to the public.

Berta Walker Gallery's multimedia and costumes group exhibition in Provincetown

The Berta Walker Gallery will be displaying multimedia artist Deb Mell's "Watching" from Oct. 13 through Nov. 12. The exhibition consists of a mix of multimedia works and sculptures aimed at creating a dialogue between Mell's life and the viewers.

“She is always watching, always receiving, and is often surrounded by the continuing movement and sound of birds visiting her studio window, allowing their flight of energy to inhabit her art," wrote guest curator David Perry in a press release for the exhibition. "And, the artist encourages the viewer to ‘add to the story’ as an audience in the theater might.”

Along with "Watching" the gallery will be exhibiting several works in their costumes and patterns group exhibition featuring the skirt Walker made for the opening of Andy Warhol's retrospective at the Whitney Museum in 1971 and other works by gallery artists like Paul Bowen and Laura Shabbott.

The opening for "Watching" will be held at the Berta Walker Gallery in Provincetown on Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free to attend.

Andrea Petitto's Fused Media at the Addison Art Gallery in Orleans

Fused Media, the latest collection of work from artist Andrea Petitto, will be on display during a reception for the exhibition on Oct. 14 at the Addison Art Gallery.

Fused Media consists of several works created by combining charcoal drawings, vibrant brushwork and digital painting printed on aluminium.

“Using the unique capabilities of digital painting in conjunction with my own drawing and painting techniques results in a fresh look, an extension of my traditional painting style," Petitto wrote in a press release for the reception.

A Massachusetts native, Petitto grew up in the rural areas of the commonwealth and began her work as an artist at a young age but didn't get her start in the art world until later on. Inspired by her sculptor father, Petitto found inspiration in the works of Michelangelo and Rodin, which can still be seen in her work today.

Learn about fall gardening at the Garden Club of Yarmouth

Join the Garden Club of Yarmouth on Oct. 17 for a talk from master gardener Anne Firth of Firth Landscape Design about all the things you need to know about fall gardening.

Firth will guide guests through what to ― and what not to ― plant during the autumn months and how to put your garden to bed in preparation for winter.

The Garden Club of Yarmouth's October meeting will be held at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth. A $5 fee will be charged at the door.

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