It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Lexington and beyond.
1. American Red Cross Blood Drive
Where/When: Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd, Lexington; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28
Why Go: The past year's tremendous string of natural disasters has left our nation’s blood supply critically low. Grace Chapel is hosting a community blood drive for the American Red Cross.
Pricing: Free
2. Jazz Cafe/Art Gallery Reception
Where/When: Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Road, Lexington/ 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28
Why Go: The Limina, Finn and Hewett jazz/funk trio are putting on a free performance celebrating the opening of a new gallery at Grace.
Pricing: Free
3. CAAL Chinese New Year Party
Where/When: Minuteman Career and Technical High School., 754 Marrett Rd, Lexington; 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28
Why Go: The Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) is sponsoring their bi-annual Chinese New Year Banquet. In addition to a wide selection of delicious Chinese dinner entrees and desserts, CAAL has arranged for an entertaining array of cultural performances.
Pricing: $20, but no tickets sold at the door, so if you're looking for tickets, call 781-652-0390 to follow up.
4. Live Music
Where/When: Nourish, 1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28
Why Go: The David Moore Trio brings British Invasion classics, U.S. pop/rock and blues standards to Nourish tonight.
Pricing: Free to listen before your order
5. 7th Annual Lexington Choral Festival at Hancock Church
Where/When: 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29
Why Go: This year’s Festival features choirs from 12 area churches and temples with over 200 singers participating. According to an event description, participating this year are choirs from Church of Our Redeeemer, First Baptist Church, First Parish Church, Follen Church, Hancock Church, Lexington United Methodist Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, St John’s Korean United Methodist Church, Temple Emunah, Temple Isaiah, and Trinity Covenant Church.
Pricing: Free
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Grace Chapel
59 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA -
Minuteman High School
754 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA -
7th Annual Lexington Choral Festival at Hancock Church
January 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm–5:00 pm1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA (Hancock United Church of Christ) -
First Baptist Church
1580 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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First Parish in Lexington Unitarian Universalist
7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, MA -
Follen Community Church
755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA -
Hancock United Church of Christ
1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA -
Lexington United Methodist Church
2600 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA -
Church of the Sacred Heart
21 Follen Rd, Lexington, MA -
Church of St. Brigid
2001 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA -
Temple Emunah
9 Piper Rd, Lexington, MA -
Temple Isaiah
55 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA -
Trinity Covenant Church
7 Clematis Rd, Lexington, MA -
Nourish
1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
