Every Monday, we post The Five Best Things to enjoy in the upcoming week. These things are selected by the Plum TV staff and often times by you.

They range from humble to haute and include exciting events, festivals and performances as well as dining, shopping and playing at various treasured spots, shops and institutions.

This week we're looking forward to...

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PLAY

1) Are you ready for a hoe down?! On Saturday, October 17, come to the Great Harbor Yacht Club for The 2nd Annual Hoe Down, which will features tons of fun activities, like square dancing, live music, a mechanical bull, incredible BBQ and more much! Call the Lighthouse School at (508)-228-0427 for tickets and information.

2) If you're a history buff or think you've got a grasp on the haps in popular culture, head on down to the Rose & Crown for their widely popular Trivia Night on Tuesday, October 13, at 8 p.m. This weekly night of fun (and actually pretty tough questions) goes until about 11 p.m...so grab a snack from their stocked menu and let the games begin!

- Nantucket Trivia Night (Watch Video)

- Map, Directions & Photos for the Rose & Crown

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EXPERIENCE

3) It's time again for the NHA's Brown Bag Lecture Series. This weekly winter series happens every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, and the basis is pretty simple: bring a lunch and learn all about Nantucket! This week's topic is The Marine Mammal Stranding Team, and has Dr. Sarah Oktay as the guest speaker. For more information, visit the website.

- Nantucket Artifact of the Week: Nantucket Landmarks (Watch Video)

- Nantucket History: The Old Gaol (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions for the Nantucket Whaling Museum

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SEE

4) Just in time for Halloween, get spooked at The Box! On Friday, October 16 at 10:30 p.m., Boston natives Spookie Daly Pride will bring their rockin' combination of hip-hop infused roots rock & soulful grooves to our neck of the woods. These guys put on a totally unique show, and have even been likened to "Tom Waits fronting the Muppet Band"...sounds like a great live show! Check out the Box's website for more info. More music from the Box below:

- Cellos Rock the Box (Watch Video)

- Putting the "K" Back in Fun (Watch Video)

- Map, Directions & Video for the Chicken Box

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SAVOR

5) Do you love Chowda? Well we sure do, and we are very excited because on Saturday, October 17, The Annual Chowder Contest is coming! From 2-3:30 p.m., run (don't walk!) over the to Grand Union Parking Lot, where all the delicious festivities will be going down. There will be a variety of chowders made by some of Nantucket's best chefs, and you'll get a chance to vote for the one that really sticks out! Admission is $5 per person.

- Nantucket Chowder Contest 2008 (Watch Video)

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If you attend any of these events or activities, please report back to Plum with your thoughts on our suggestions and photos of your adventures! We want the good & the bad!

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Ideas for next week? e-mail Mike @ editors@plumtv.com