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Weekend Planner: Fife and Drum Muster, Arc MARCH, CYT Fundraiser and More

Rounding up some of this weekend's goings on in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. 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. 1. Citizens World Fair Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 3 Why Go: Because it's an evening of cultural celebration and discovery in which all ages can enjoy cultural activities, songs, dance and live performances from local cultural groups and organizations. The Tanglewood Marionettes will perform "An Arabian Adventure." Pricing: $3, with proceeds benefitting the Lexington Food Pantry 2. 9th Annual Mintue Man MARCH Where/When: 150 Baker Avenue Ext, …

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Are You Ready for Revolutionary Revelry in Lexington?

From BBQ cook-offs to community sing-a-longs, a month’s worth of events, all captured on one calendar. And it starts today.

  Back for a third year and looking better than ever, Revolutionary Revelry is rolling out a calendar of events aimed at attracting cultural tourists to spend time—and money—in Lexington during a merry month sandwiched between Patriots’ Day and summer vacation. “We have the history, we have the culture, we have the recreational resources,” say Dawn McKenna, of the Tourism Committee. “There’s nothing people could want that they can’t find here in Lexington, and Revolutionary Revelry is really designed to show that.” Like the Tourism Committee, Revolutionary Revelry is both facilitator and cheerleader. It encourages new cultural and activities and promotes existing events, bringing them all together in one, easy-to-market, package. This year…

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May is Music Month for State Rep Jay Kaufman's 'Open House' Series

Acclaimed folk musicians David Roth and Hugh Moffatt to appear in successive weeks.

  The following was provided on behalf of state Rep. Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington. State Rep. Jay Kaufman's award-winning public policy forum, "Open House", provides a special treat this month, with back to back folk concerts on Tuesday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 14, both to be held 7 p.m. at the historic Depot in Lexington Center. Joining Kaufman for the first Open House, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, will be singer/songwriter David Roth. Kaufman met Roth at WUMB radio's "Summer Acoustic Music Week" last August, took his songwriting class, enjoyed his music, appreciated his spontaneity, sense of humor and politics, and is thrilled to host him for an evening of song and celebration. Roth’s songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United …

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Report: Mark Wahlberg Would Reunite with Funky Bunch for Marathon Victims

The Hingham business owner said he looks forward to being at next year’s Boston Marathon.

Mark Wahlberg said he would reunite with his old hip-hop group, the Funky Bunch to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings. Wahlberg, who is a co-owner of Alma Nove and Wahlburgers in Hingham, told TMZ on Wednesday that “he's totally game” to get the gang back together for a fundraiser. Earlier this year Wahlberg said Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch could make a comeback. The Hingham business owner also told Fox 25 Boston that he looks forward to being at next year’s Boston Marathon. He said the bombing has hit close to home as he attended Copley High and walked Bolyston Street thousands of times in his life.  “I’m there all the time… when I was hooking school that’s all I did was hang around that area.” For more details…

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Everything You Need to Know About Lexington Open Studios

More than 70 Lexington-affiliated artists will participate in the fifth annual Lexington Open Studios this weekend.

Dozens of Lexington-affiliated emerging and professional artists and artisans will be exhibiting across town from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, as part of the fifth annual Lexington Open Studios. Through this two-day event, 78 artists will discuss and demonstrate their work in home studios, at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society and at the Community Space at the Munroe Center for the Arts. For addresses and maps to all of the studios, click on the PDF posted to your right. Lexington Open Studios attendees will also have the chance to win a $250 gift certificate to purchase LOS art by picking up a ticket at all locations and then visiting any, or all, home studios to deposit the tickets in designated …

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Weekend Planner: Music and Dancing Options Abound

Rounding up some of this weekends happenings in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

Editor's Note: Patriots' Day weekend festivities will be posted separately. It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. 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. 1. Tom Yates and the Workingman's Band Where/When: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, April 12 Why Go: Tom Yates and the Workingman's Band will be playing classic rock hits from the 1950s and 60s. Pricing: Free 2. Lexington Symphony Explores Third-Stream Fusion: Classical/Jazz Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 8 p.m., Saturday, April 13 Why Go: Lexington Symphony Music…

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Sax Superstar to Perform at LHS Jazz Festival

The Lexington High School Jazz Festival Concert, to be held this Friday, April 12, will feature special guest guest baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan.

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Weekend Planner: Patriots' Day Festivities Begin, Holocaust Remembrance

Rounding up some of this weekends happenings in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. 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. 1. "Margaret Fuller in Love:" Megan Marshall Speaks about Her New Biography Where/When: Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, April 5 Why Go: Pulitzer finalist Megan Marshall will give a presentation on "Margaret Fuller in Love" at the Concord Free Public Library.The event celebrates the publication of Marshall's "Margaret Fuller: A New American Life." A festive Italian dessert reception and book signing follow the presentation. Pricing: Free 2. Meriam's Corner Exercise Where/When…

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Weekend Planner: Easter Fun, Jesus Christ Superstar and More

Rounding up some of this weekends happenings in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. 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. 1.Jesus Christ Superstar! Where/When: Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow St, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 Why Go: Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. Pricing: $22 in advance, $25 at the door 2. Easter Egg Hunt Where/When: First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 10 a.m., Saturday, …

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