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The Weekend: Girls Night Out, Open Mike and Sunday Brunch

Make plans for this weekend with this roundup of nearby events, including two picks just for kids.

With the weekend approaching, you're probably looking for a few fun things to do. Here's a roundup of activities happening Thursday through Sunday. 

When/Where: Tomorrow, July 26, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. / , 515 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Get a manicure or pedicure with friends and take advantage of the shop's everchanging weekly offers. 

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Price: Free to hang out, but the cost of services varies. 

When/Where: Tomorrow, July 26, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. / , 454 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

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Why Go: Mike Walsh hosts this weekly open mike for acoustic musicians. Sign up at 7 p.m. to play. 

Price: Free. 

When/Where: Friday, July 27, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 

Why Go: The city's Parks Department invites kids and teens to eat $1 pizza, jump in the bounce house and hang out for a few hours every Friday. 

Price: The entertainment is free. Food and drinks are $1 each. 

When/Where: Friday, July 27, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. / , 497 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Teens in grades six through nine are welcome to spend their evening playing videogames, chatting, eating snacks and shooting hoops at the Melrose YMCA. 

Price: $3. Anyone wishing to go to the event must register online. 

When/Where: Sunday, July 29, 2012, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. / 20 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Eat Belgian waffles, dip into the buffet of scrambled eggs, bacon and hashbrowns, visit the carving station and select a piece of pie from the dessert bar. 

Price: $19.99 for adults; $12.99 for children. 

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