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The Weekend: Open Mike, Country Dance Party, Art Exhibit and More

Make plans for this weekend with this round-up of nearby events, including one pick just for kids.

No plans yet for this weekend? 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.

When/Where: Tomorrow, June 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m. / , 454 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

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Why Go: Host Mike Walsh will play a 30 to 45 minute set before opening the floor to other musicians. Each participant may play three to four original songs. 

Price: Free. 

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When/Where: Friday, June 22, 2012, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. / 665 Broadway, Malden, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Hear country bands and drink, line dance and have a drink. 

Price: $10 

When/Where: Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. / , 235 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: See watercolors by Paige Wallis, abstract photography by Dave Anastasi and expressionist painting by Hermann Polz. 

Price: Free. 

When/Where: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. / , 4 Main St, Melrose, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: Sample some of the 50 wines and 30 beers that will be available, as well as the appetizers from Bobby C's Ristorante. Get 10 percent off any bottle being sampled. 

Price: Free. 

Kids Pick--

When/Where: Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11 a.m. / , 82 Laurel St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Help remove broken and unsafe toys from the playground. Bring your kids, too. 

Price: Free. 

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