READINGS | Nan Levinson

The former U.S. correspondent for Index on Censorship reads from her new book, Outspoken: Free Speech Stories. Levinson has written and taught about free speech issues for more than ten years, and is particularly interested in why censorship remains such an attractive solution to social unrest, and what actions can be taken to address these issues. Her book profiles twenty people from all walks of life who refused to let their right of freedom of speech be taken from them. 3 p.m. Free. Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. (MPL)

sat, oct 4

VISUAL ART | Learning to Look

This presentation includes a slideshow and tour of the exhibition “Splat Boom Pow!” which focuses on the use of cartoons by three generations of visual artists to depict recent changes in culture and society. The Institute of Contemporary Art, 955 Boylston, 9:30-11 a.m., $10 for ICA members/$15 non, reservations required. (JW)

FILM | Jaffney Roode Presents

Jaffney Roode presents comedy & film with Anderson Anderson, Boston’s darling of sketch comedy, presents some not too clever excerpts from their new DVD “Art Film,” as well as edgy, live performances of some dated favorites. Expect tasteful nudity. Just because it’s comedy doesn’t mean you’ll laugh. Go early for jazz pieces performed with aplomb by acclaimed solo pianist Joe Dela Penna. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Zeitgeist Gallery, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square. (JW)

FILM | Whale Rider

When their leader dies, a Maori community in New Zealand must come to terms with their new leader, a female and the twin of the deceased. Directed with evocative, poignant subtlety by Niki Caro, this film has received accolades for its beautiful cinematography and the breakthrough performance of its young protagonist, played by the precocious newcomer Keisha Castle-Hughes. The MFA, 11 a.m., $8 students. (JW)

FILM | I Have Found It

Rajiv Menon’s modern-day adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility takes place in the unlikely world of South India, focusing on the lives of two girls and their romances with an aspiring New York filmmaker, an injured soldier, and a young man working in the stock market. In Tamil with English subtitles. 3 p.m. $8 students. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (JW)

MUSIC | Black Moon

Award-winning country band Black Moon comes to Cambridge to celebrate their new CD release. 8 p.m. $15 adv/ $18 DOS; 18+. The Middle East Downstairs, 472 Mass. Ave. (JW)

MUSIC | The Dianne Reeves Quartet

Two-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves revisits one of her favorite venues to perform songs from two Blue Note CDs “In the Moment” and “The Calling.” Ms. Reeves boasts a three-octave range and “a melody like no other” (Billboard, 2002). With a three-octave range and a powerfully expressive delivery, vocalist Reeves won two back-to-back Grammys in 2001 and 2002 (after three nominations) for the Blue Note CDs In the Moment and The Calling. She expects to release a new Blue Note CD this fall.  8 p.m.  $27.50, $22.50. Sanders Theatre. (JW)