The Weekend: Laughter, Farmers Market, Irish Music and More
Make plans for this weekend with this roundup of nearby events, including one pick just for kids.
No plans this weekend yet? Check out these local events coming on Thursday through Sunday this week—and our pick for kids' event of the weekend.
To find more events (and add your own) check out our calendar.
The Health Benefits of Laughter
When/Where: Tomorrow, June 28, 2012, 1 p.m. / Milano Senior Center, 201 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Learn about the health benefits laughter brings.
Price: Free.
Melrose Sally Frank's Farmers' Market
When/Where: Tomorrow, June 28, 2012, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. / Bowden Park, W Emerson St & Vinton St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Shop for farm-fresh produce, fish, meat and artisinal products like jam and cheese. There will also be coffee, tea and desserts.
Price: Free.
Acoustic Open Mic
When/Where: Tomorrow, June 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m. / Absolutely Fabulous, 454 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Host Mike Walsh will play a 30 to 45 minute set starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by open mic players who get to play three to four songs, original compositions or covers. PA equipment supplied—all you have to do is bring your instruments. This is an acoustic ppen mic so no drums are available or can be used. Bongos, Kahones are acceptable. Sign ups start at 7 p.m.
Price: Free.
Kids Pick--Common Ground at the YMCA
When/Where: Friday, June 29, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. / YMCA, 497 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Students in grades six through nine are welcome to hang out at the teen center, where there are billards, ping pong, an arcade game, PS2, Nintendo Wii, a gym for activities like basketball and dodgeball, board games and plenty of comfy furniture.
Price: $3
Live Irish Music in Malden
When/Where: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. / Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant & Pub, 45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA |Get Directions »
Why Go: See a weekly set by Flynn Cohen and Friends.
Price: Free.
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Milano Senior Center
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Bowden Park
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Acoustic Open Mic
Weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 pm–11:00 pmAbsolutely Fabulous (Acoustic Open Mic! Every Thursday Night. Hosted by Mike Walsh. Join local musicians from the New England Area and showcase your talent!) -
Absolutely Fabulous
454 Main St, Melrose, MA
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YMCA
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Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant & Pub
45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA
