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: Magnificat Concert, Shakespeare and More

A look at some weekend events in and around Winchester.

Magnificat Concert St. Mary’s Choir and members of the Melrose Symphony perform John Rutter’s Magnificat Sunday at 7 p.m. at Saint Mary's Parish, 158 Washington St.  Fourth Annual Rock ‘n’ Soul Holiday Concert The Rock ‘n’ Soul Holiday Concert, in Arlington, features tons of local performers and benefits Toys for Tots and Music Drives Us. It's Sunday at 8 p.m. at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. Two Gentlemen of Verona The Actors Shakespeare Project presents a lively and contemporary production of Shakespeare's comedy. It's in Somerville at Davis Square Theatre, with performances at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. 3rd Annual SLAM Holiday Artist Market If you're in Davis Square for Shakespeare and still have shopping to…

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Weekend Planner: Father-Daughter Dance and a Movie Night

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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. Father/Daughter Dance Where/When: Burlington Marriott, 1 Mall Road, Burlington; Friday, Feb. 17; 6:30 p.m. Why Go: Be sure to head to this special dance that includes a disc jockey, tasty treats, photo opportunities, and a small gift for all the girls. The dance is open for all ages.  Pricing: $25 per couple; $5 each additional child. 2. MOVIE NIGHT Where/when: Winchester Recreation Department, Friday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. Why go: Are you a mother? Do you have a son? Is …

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Weekend Planner: Boxing Match, Annie Gets Her Gun and an Indoor Farmers Market

Take a look at 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. BOXING EXHIBITION Where/When: Town Hall; Saturday, Nov. 19; 7 p.m. Why Go: The event will pit seven pugilists from New England against those from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and is expected to bring in $40,000 to $50,000 to help fund Phase 2 of the Manchester Field Renovation Project, according to Athletic Director Brian Carroll. Former World Boxing Union (WBU) champion, Lowell’s own Micky Ward, who was the subject of the 2010 film, “The Fighter,” …

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Weekend Planner: Veterans Day Parade and Local Author Returns to Town

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. LOCAL AUTHOR Where/When: Book Ends; Saturday, Nov. 12; 3 p.m. Why Go: There will be a reading and signing by Alice Schellhorn Magrane, who was Director of Guidance in the Winchester Public Schools for many years, retiring in 2008. The author will donate a portion of the sale of each copy of Snoshoo the Stowaway Bunny to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Pricing: Free 2. VETERANS DAY PARADE Where/when: Winchester High School, Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. Why go: The…

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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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Hot Off the T: 5 Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Weird Al Yankovic; South End house tour; and a book festival.

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) SOUTH END HOUSE TOUR:  The South End Historical Society's 43rd annual self-guided walking tour of some of this neighborhood's best homes. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25.  Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Boston Center for the Arts lobby at 539 Tremont St.  2.) WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: The master of satirical musical shlock plays the Orpheum, Saturday at 8 p.m. Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk 2 minutes to the theater. 3.) PAUL REVERE BELL RAISING: Old South Meeting House will host a celebration to commemorate the raising of an historic bell, made by Paul Revere in 1801, to its clock tower. …

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Hot Off the T: 5 Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

A food truck, some jazz and a West Side Story happening this weekend in Boston.

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) BERKLEE BEANTOWN JAZZ FEST: On Saturday, 12-6 p.m., Boston's biggest block party gets going on Columbus Avenue and Mass. Avenue in the South End. Three stages, free performances from more than 15 artists, family activities and food vendors. Take the commuter rail from Winchester Center to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 12 minutes to the corner of Columbus Avenue and Mass. Avenue.  2.) MEET CHILDREN'S AUTHORS AND HAVE TEA: At the Boston Public Library on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for the tea party are $40-$60. Book sales and signing portion of the program are free and open to the public. Take the commuter rail from Winchester Center…

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Hot Off the T: 5 Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Cliff diving off the ICA, a North End feast, and a free concert by KC and the Sunshine Band.

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.)  

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Hot Off the T: 5 Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Free music festival, a scavenger hunt, and J. Geils.

(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.)

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