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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.

When/Where: Tomorrow, June 28, 2012, 1 p.m. / , 201 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

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Why Go: Learn about the health benefits laughter brings. 

Price: Free. 

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When/Where: Tomorrow, June 28, 2012, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. / , 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. 

When/Where: Tomorrow, June 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m. / , 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. 

When/Where: Friday, June 29, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. / , 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

When/Where: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. / , 45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: See a weekly set by Flynn Cohen and Friends. 

Price: Free. 

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