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Tingle all over Judging from the quality of some of the presidential candidates we’ve seen, the idea of comedian Jimmy Tingle throwing his hat in the ring isn’t such a stretch. He calls his latest one-man show about the 2012 campaign ‘‘Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in History.’’ See him perform highlights from it at a showing of his first documentary, ‘‘Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream.’’ In addition to the performance and screening, the event features a Q&A with Tingle and director Vincent Straggas. Look for Howard Zinn, Robert Altman, Mort Sahl, Al Franken, and Jimmy’s mom Frances in the movie. Oct. 7-9, 7 p.m. $25, $22 advance. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. 617-876-6837, www.brattlefilm.org

TODAY

Life is a panorama We all find our ways to deal with the universe. Photographer David Hilliard does it by taking pictures and constructing them into multipaneled works of art. He talks about his work at Harvard. Oct. 6, 6 p.m. Free. Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Room B-04, 24 Quincy St., Cambridge. 617-495-3251, www.ves.fas.harvard.edu/ccva.html

TOMORROW

In honor of Pags In December 2010, 21-year-old Alex “Pags’’ Paganelli of Dover died in a car accident. The Pags Memorial Classic pays tribute to the Dover-Sherborn High School lacrosse star and raises money for a fund, which grants merit scholarships to local youths. Day one features a golf tourney, day two a lacrosse tourney and party. Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 18-hole golf tournament at Butternut Farm Golf Club, 115 Wheeler Rd., Stow. Oct. 8, 1-3:30 p.m., men’s and women’s lacrosse tournament at Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, 9 Junction St., Dover. Oct. 8, 7-11 p.m., reception at Elm Bank Horticulture Center, 900 Washington St., Wellesley. www.pagsmemorialclassic.com

Dig this During October, the Archaeological Institute of America celebrates the work of archaeologists with a month of activities including the 5th Annual AIA-Museum of ScienceArchaeology Fair. Check out hands-on activities, chat with archaeologists, and enjoy programs connected with the exhibit “A Day in Pompeii.’’ Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with admission. Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston. www.archaeological.org/events/6135

SATURDAY

They’ve got rhythm We love tap dancing, so we’re excited about the fourth anniversary celebration of Sean C. Fielder and the Boston Tap Company. “Rhythm in the Night’’ showcases Fielder’s choreography set to a diverse range of music. The evening also features the Floor Lords Break Dancing Crew, spoken word artist Louna Love, and dancers from Flamenco Boston and BalletRox. Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. $25. Roxbury Community College Mainstage Theater, 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury. www.thebostontapcompany.com

Sisters act With their father away, Civil War-era sibs Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth go through trials and tribulations in Louisa May Alcott’s story “Little Women.’’ The Wellesley Players present the musical version of the famous novel. Oct. 7-8, 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 2 and 7 p.m. Also Oct. 14-16. $25, $22 youths, students, and seniors. Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. www.wellesleyplayers.org

Tell your story Do you think performing at a story slam would be cool but don’t know where to begin? Storyteller Norah Dooley is here to help. In “Storytelling 101 Intensive,’’ she uses games, oral exercises, worksheets, and other tools to help you make your narrative compelling. Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $105. Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 42 Brattle St., Cambridge. 617-547-6789, ext. 1, www.ccae.org