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. The Lexington High School Choral Group Annual Bookfair
Where/When: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 98 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington; 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6
Why Go: Because even if you're all Kindled up or iPadded out after the holidays, the Lexington High School Choral Group's annual bookfair comes with the promise that the students entertain you with their musical performance that any age will enjoy.
Pricing: Depends on what you buy
2. Colonial Twelfth Night Reception
Where/When: Minute Man Visitor Center Route 2A, Lincoln; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7
Why Go: The Friends of Minuteman National Historical Park are hosting a traditional Twelfth Night celebration with an 18th century folk play, a special visit from John and Abigail Adams, and sweet treats and wassail punch.
Pricing: $25 for Friends of Minuteman; $30 for the general public
3. Live Music at Nourish
Where/When: Nourish, 1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7
Why Go: Because British Invasion classics are on the menu as the David Moore Trio preforms live at Nourish. American pop/rock and blues standards also served.
Pricing: Free, plus the cost of dinner and/or drinks
4. Wellness Day - Feeling Your Best!
Where/When: Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd, Lexington; 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8
Why Go: It's a day of wellness and nutrition, featuring speakers, demonstrations, product samples, experts, raffle prizes and more. This event is open to the public and we welcome people of all ages, but the Temple Emunah Sisterhood asks that attendees bring kosher whole grain crackers or brown rice to support food kitchen donations.
Pricing: $5
5. Visit LexFarm's Goat Yard
Where/When: 52 Lowell St, Lexington; 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8
Why Go: Because where else are you going to visit friendly neighborhood Nigerian Dwarf goats on this wintery Sunday afternoon.
Pricing: Suggested donation of $2 or $5 per family