(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - Rain is expected this weekend, so it might be a great time to warm up with a cocktail.

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Courtney Hollands has been sampling some of the fall and winter drinks around Boston.

(NECN: Jay Carr) - With rain in the forecast, tomorrow may be a good day to head to the movies.

Hitting theaters this weekend is a colorful film that may just brighten up your weekend.

"Pirate Radio" is the story of some rouge rock and roll deejays, who captivated Great Britain in the 1960s.

NECN film critic Jay Carr has the review.

(NECN) - She has been compared to Joni Mitchell, and he is a former New Yorker, and together they make some beautiful sound.

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Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli are this week's musical guests on the NECN Coffeehouse.

Movies: 2012, Pirate Radio

(NECN) - With the weekend upon us, it's time to see what's good at the theaters.

Garen Daly, film critic and host of FrugalYankee.com.

2012 Starring John Cusack and Amanda Peet star in this adventure film about the end of the world as predicted by the Mayan calendar. Thandie Newton, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson, among others, play supporting roles. The special effects are very good, while the plot is very thin, as the world destructs. The special effects are a little too much.

(NECN) - Cheryl Major of Buddy Dog is seeking a great home for Aiden, two-year-old a Jack Russell Terrier.

He has a great personality and tons of energy. He lived with teenagers, so he is good with older kids. Aiden gets along with other dogs and might be alright with cats. He also needs to shed a few pounds.

Fore more information on this and other pets up for adoption, visit BuddyDogHS.org.

(NECN: Natick, Mass.) - Twilight fans were in luck today in Massachusetts. Kellan Lutz who plays Emmet Cullen in the highly anticipated upcoming film in the Twilight saga "New Moon", was at The Natick Collection.

500 fans met with the star for a Hot Topic autograph session, followed by a public question and answer session at the mall.

New Moon opens in theaters on November 20th.

(NECN) - In today's Entertainment Report, an event that gives you the chance to listen to some great music while supporting the fight against lung cancer.

Upstage Lung Cancer presents, "Life is a Cabaret".

Joining NECN to explain is Hildy Grossman, founder of Upstage Lung Cancer, and jazz performer. She explains that Red Sox fans have another incentive to go, because announcer Jerry Remy will be there speaking about his own battle.

For more information visit Upstagelungcancer.org.

(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - For decades in Boston, a hairdresser was either employed on Newbury Street or he wasn't worth knowing. Then Sandy Poirier made a run for it.

After years of salon-hopping up and down the strip, including stints at Safar and John Dellaria ("when it was cool,'' he quips), Poirier fled to the hinterlands -- Southie -- and set up shop in a beat-up warehouse across from Murphy's Law.

He installed a single chair and a sink. He dubbed the joint Shag.

(NECN) - Travel can get expensive this time of year, with the holidays approaching. It may be best to take advantage of last-minute booking deals.

Here are some great finds from our weekly Fly Buys segment:

• Washington, DC: $100 (before taxes and fees) round-trip from Hartford to Washington, D.C., on United. Depart after 7:00 p.m. November 13 or anytime November 14, return November 16 or 17. Book by November 13. Hartford to Washington, D.C.

(NECN) - Tickets are still available for the third annual TV Diner Platinum Plate Gala.

The event is scheduled for Saturday November 21st at the Herb Chambers Lexus showroom on the Rt. 1 Auto Mile in Sharon, Mass. from 7 to 10 p.m.

The evening features food from 20 of New England's best restaurants and a great silent auction. Some of the proceeds go to Cradles to Crayons.

Visit our TV Diner Platinum Plate Gala page for more information on the event, including prizes up for auction.