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The Week Ahead: 'Dog Play,' River Picnic and More

A look at some events in and around Melrose this upcoming week.

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This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your owncheck out our calendar.

When/Where: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 11 a.m. to noon / , 355 Franklin St, Melrose,MA | Get Directions » 

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Why Go: No knowledge of the Bible is required to stop in to this class. 

Price: Free. 

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When/Where: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. / , 590 Main St,Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Learn how to encourage play between your dog and others at the park and how to step in before it gets too rough. 

Price: $5

When/Where: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. / , 201 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Develop your artistic ability in any medium. 

Price: $5

When/Where: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. / 244 Central St, Saugus, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: There will be live acoustic music by "Kirsten and Dave", a children's art contest, balloons, face painting, games and hands-on environmental activities. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket or lawn chairs. Complimentary drinks and dessert will be provided.  

Price: Free. 

When/Where: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. / 45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Local singer/songwriter Jeff Munro has been supporting local musicians with this weekly, acoustic open mic night for more than 10 years. Now hosted at Hugh O'Neill's in the heart of Malden square, Munro's openmicmalden has become the center of an exploding local music scene.

Price: Free. 

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