Finally. Columbus makes himself useful.

EAT
The New Haley House
What: Creative foods all fresh-made in a new Dudley Square spot.
Why: Get baked.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2139 Washington St., Roxbury (617-445-0900).

BUY
Wrentham Village Columbus Day Sale
What: High-end outlets (from Barneys to Theory) dole out deeper discounts than usual.
Why: Pillage like Columbus himself.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. & Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Wrentham Village, 1 Premium Outlets Blvd., Wrentham (508-384-0600).

Denim and Jewels
What: Louise Douglas jewelry and Fins’s denim collection debut at Turtle.
Why: Stock to rock — two ways.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Turtle, 619 Tremont St. (617-266-2610).

GO
Wauwinet Cocktail Hour
What: Tipple at sunset while overlooking the Nantucket seaside.
Why: This is the stuff autumn was made for.
When: Sunset.
Where: The Wauwinet, Nantucket (800-426-8718).

HEAR
From Boston to New Orleans
What: Bands play to benefit Katrina victims: Line up for The Hookups, The Silver Lining, Swim Team, and others.
Why: From one coast to another.
When: Thurs. at 7 p.m.
Where: Downstairs at The Middle East, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge (617-864-3278). Tickets, $10.