Winchester Weekend: Free Classes and Museums, Magic Show, Concerts

A look at weekend events in and around Winchester.

Free museums A number of museums across Massachusetts, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the MIT Museum, are free on Saturday and Sunday for Bank of America cardholders. Learn more here. Free intro to CrossFit From the listing: "Join us every Saturday at 9 a.m. for a free intro CrossFit class. All levels welcome." It's at 70b Cross St. in Winchester. Free introductory drum lesson If you've ever wanted to play the drums, get a free lesson to see if you like it. Lessons are at 31 Forest Cir., and you should read this to learn how to sign up and get for more information. The Magic of Bonaparté—Boston’s Hottest Magician This performance will delight the kids. It's at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Arlington at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. …

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Winchester Weekend: Jubilation Singers Holiday Concert, Gingerbread House Workshop

A look at some weekend events in and around Winchester.

Jubilation Singers Holiday Concert McCall Middle School's Jubilation Singers perform, along with the Winchester High School Chamber Singers and Octets and the All-Town Children's Chorus. There will be some surprise guests, too. It's at McCall Middle School Saturday at 7 p.m. Gingerbread House Workshop Swizzles Frozen Yogurt is running a gingerbread house workshop on Sunday at 12 p.m. It costs $10 per child, which includes all the materials for the gingerbread house, and some yogurt. Sign up by Saturday. Somerville Illuminations Tour There are some houses in Somerville that go all out with the holiday decorations. This annual 45-minute trolley tour takes you to all the highlights. It starts Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Somerville City Hall, and…

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5 Things To Do In Boston This Weekend: Boston Music Awards, Make Ornaments

Hot Off the T: Fine arts show, comedy shows, and a Thanksgiving historical service.

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS: The Liberty Hotel hosts the annual event again on Sunday. Tickets are $20 and $99 for VIP tickets. Take the commuter rail from Winchester Center to North Station, then the Orange Line to Haymarket Station and walk 15 minutes to the hotel. 2.) THANKSGIVING CHURCH SERVICE: An historical service that recognizes the history of the city and the nation is being held at the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. The service begins at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday (preludes at 10:45 a.m.) and includes music from the Old South Choir and the reading of the Governor's Thanksgiving Proclamation.  Take the commuter rail from Winchester Center to North Station…

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5 Things To Do In Boston This Weekend: Tower of Power, Asian Film Festival

Discounts announced on Boston holiday tickets and restaurants.

(HOT OFF THE T TIP: Mayor Menino's Office Announces Discounts On Holiday Tickets, Restaurants) (All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) TOWER OF POWER: Get your urban soul on when Tower of Power plays the Wilbur Theatre, Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40-$75. Take the commuter rail from Winchester Center to North Station, then the Orange Line to Chinatown Station and walk 5 minutes to the theater.  2.) ROMEO AND JULIET: The Boston Ballet performs this classic at the Boston Opera House Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25-$135. Take the commuter rail from Winchester Center to North Station, then the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk 3…

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Weekend Planner: Window Painting, Walkathon and ABC's

Check out some suggestions of what to do this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. Every Thursday we’ll be giving you a few suggestions of things to do this weekend. And be sure to let us know of any other events in the area that you might be attending. 1. SPELLING BEE Where/When: NextDoor Theater; Friday, Oct. 21and Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Why Go: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is acomedy of adult overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.  Pricing: $20 2. WINDOW PAINTING Where/when: Town Center, Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. Why go: Winchester residents can paint Halloween pictures this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. This event …

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Weekend Planner: A Carnival, a Festival and a Town Day

Here are some suggestions of what to do this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. Every Thursday we’ll be giving you a few suggestions of things to do this weekend. And be sure to let us know of any other events in the area that you might be attending. 1. TOWN DAY Where/When: Spy Pond Park; Friday, Sept. 916, 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Town Night on Friday offers entertainment, children’s activities, food and fireworks. Town Day takes place on Massachusetts Ave. from Pleasant Street to Mill Street. There are booths offering craft exhibits, bake sales, educational displays, raffles, club membership information, games, food vendors, and/or other such “fair type” activities. Pricing: Free (…

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