1. Powers Music School Faculty Concert What: Join Powers Music School faculty for an exciting musical experience! Performers include Morgan Scagliotti, violin, Dimitar Petkov, viola, Todd Brunel, clarinet, Levon Hovsepian, piano, and Natacha Rist, piano. This free event takes place at 3 pm on Sunday, March 4 at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave., Belmont. Where/When: Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave., Belmont. Cost: free. 2. Lecture by Prof. Andrew Bacevich What: Join Professor Andrew Bacevich, Professor of International Relations at  Boston …

1. Belmont World Film Family Festival What: Belmont World Film presents a day of film fun for families. The morning will feature two programs of award-winning animated films adapted from favorite children's books by Scholastic/Weston Woods Studios at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for children 3 and up. At 1 p.m., BWF presents a encore screening of Fall Family Festival favorite "Eleanor's Secret." (Ages 3-10.) For more information and a list of short films, please visit www.belmontworldfilm.org or call 617-484-3980. Where/When: Saturday, Feb. 25. Belmont Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Rd. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m…

1. Annual Holiday Boutique Sale Where/When: Gore Place, 52 Gore St ,Waltham, Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m – 4 p.m. Why Go: The Federal period mansion hosts the benefit based shopping weekend with various festive items ahead of this year's holiday decorating rush. Price: Free. 2. Leonora String Quartet Romantic Chamber Music ConcertWhere/When: First Parish in Lexington Unitarian Universalist, 7 Harrington Rd., Lexington, Friday,7:30 p.m.Why Go: Ignite the weekend with a romantic spark, classic chamber music: Mendelssohn's Quartet in A Minor, Op 13, selections from Bach's “The Art of Fugue,” and …

1. Sing-Along Sound of Music Where/When: The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, Friday, 2:30 p.m. See site for further dates. Why Go: Get carried away to the hills of Austria with Julie Andrews doubles, fans draped in chintz curtains, and sing along to the unforgettable music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Price: Adults $15, seniors and children under 12 $12.00. 2. Morning Movie Where/When: Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.. Why Go: Before you drop the kids off at nana's and papa's for the boisterous adult themed New Year's celebration, cross the…

1. A Christmas Story Where/When: Arsenal Center For the Arts, 321 Arsenal St, Watertown, Friday, 7 p.m. See site for further dates. Why Go: Follow Ralphie through ups and downs in his quest for the Red Ryder BB gun in this theatrical performance of the Christmas cult film. Pricing: $28. 2. Music of the Woodstock Generation with the Tom Yates GroupWhere/When: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord, Friday, 8 p.m.Why Go: Flashback to the years when youth, freedom, and social movements were king via Tom Yates. Pricing: Free. 3. Chicken Shoot at Halfway CafeWhere/When: Halfway Cafe, 394 …

1. Kids Night Out Where/When: Boston Sports Clubs, 311 Arsenal St, Watertown, Friday, 6:30 p.m. Why Go: Children will quickly warm up to this healthy workout whose main focus is fun. Pricing: $17. 2. Santa Teas at Gore Place Where/When: Gore Place Society, 52 Gore St., Waltham, Saturday 10:30 a.m. Why Go: The Gore's invite families into their landmark home for a few of their favorite things like tea, scones, jam and time with Santa. Pricing: $35. 3. Waltham Boys and Girls Club Breakfast with SantaWhere/When: Waltham Boys and Girls Club, 20 Exchange St., Waltham, Saturday, 9 a.m.Why Go: Attend…

1. Small Works Holiday Show and Sale Where/When: Belmont Gallery of Art, 19 Moore St., Friday, 6:30 p.m. see site for further days. Why Go: A yearly event  that translates art into practical gifts — handmade books, ornaments and jewelry — perfect for the holidays.   Pricing:Free. 2. Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas CarolWhere/When: Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow St., Concord, Friday& Saturday 7:30 p.m. See site for further performances.Why Go: This timeless classic cuts to the real meaning of Christmas and gives hope to the thought that even the meanest “Ebenezers” have a shot at …

1. Family Game Night at Benton Where/When: Benton Library, 75 Oakley Rd., Friday, 6 p.m. Why Go: Pass “Go” and collect $200! This melange of board game favorites is sponsored by the community library for all in the community. Pricing: Free. 2. Legacy Dancers in a Holiday Mood Where/When: The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, Friday 7:30 p.m.Why Go: This isn't your ordinary holiday dance troupe. The evening promises hip-hop, tap dancing grannies and hip-swaying toys, all moving to the beat of the holiday's iconic songs. Pricing: $17/Adults, $12/Kids and Seniors 3.Belmont KidSpace Open…

1. Second Friday Coffeehouse Where/When: The First Church in Belmont, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Local bluegrass musicians Nick Di Sebastian and Kyle Tuttle bring their authentic acoustic sound to Belmont splitting the stage with banjo, bass and mandolin trio Hickory Springs. Pricing: Tickets $10/ $5 for students and seniors. 2. Belmont High School Presents “A Midsummer Night's Dream” Where/When: Belmont High School, 221 Concord Ave, Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.Why Go: 60 of Belmont's rising stars will present one Shakespeare's most popular works telling of love's …

1. Veterans Day Parade Where/When: Mass. Ave. to Monument Square, Arlington, Friday, 10:30 a.m. Why Go: Special recognition will come in “11”s with the ceremonial bell chiming 11 times to mark the 11th hour of the 11th day in November when World War I came to an end. Pricing: Free. 2. Metropolitan Wind Symphony Band Concert: "At Kitty O'Shea's"Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave; Lexington, 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13 Why Go: The Metropolitan Wind Symphony's first concert of the season opens with "Sousa on the Hoof," a piece put together years ago by MWS Music director …

1. Powers Music School Free Jazz Concert Where/When: Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St., Friday 1 p.m. Why Go: The Powers Music School performs songs from American jazz legends including George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Cole Porter. Pricing: Free. 2. Belmont World Film Family Festival Where/When: Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Rd., & Arsenal Center For the Arts, 321 Arsenal St, Watertown, Saturday, see site for listings.Why Go: This year's theme centers on “A Cinematic Kaleidoscope of Cats, Characters and Circus Dreams,” with cross-cultural films for the whole family. Pricing: Morning …

3. LexFUN! Halloween ParadeWhere/When: Battle Green, Massachusetts Ave & Bedford St, Lexington; 8:45 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 Why Go: Little witches, goblins, and superheroes and their families will parade in costume with musical instruments around the Lexington Battle Green and then there will be Halloween crafts. Folks can bring a canned food and/or financial donation to enjoy a bake sale to support the Lexington Food Pantry.Pricing: Free 2. Pilgrim Pumpkin Patch Sale Where/When: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Ave., Lexington, Friday and Saturday10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Why Go: The great…

1. Broadway Night Where/When: Belmont High School, 221 Concord Ave., Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. Why Go: A night of Broadway hits performed by the school's finest drama students.Pricing: $10. 2. Post Meridian Radio Players Where/When: The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.Why Go: Get spooked with the classical tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, preceded by a variety show. Pricing: $20. 3. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Where/When: 130 Waltham St., Lexington, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Why Go: A yearly fundraiser for the Society's scholarship fund. More than …

1. Second Friday Coffeehouse Where/When: The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, 404 Concord Ave., Friday 7:30 p.m. Why Go: The church transforms into a musical venue with Boston folk singer Thea Hopkins and opening act Slim Chance Acoustic.Pricing: $10.00; $5.00 for seniors and students. 2. Music of Woodstock Generation with the Tom Yates Group Where/When: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq., Concord, Friday 8 p.m.Why Go: Relive the legendary festival in the historic inn built in 1716. Thomas Yates Group will pay tribute to The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix, Bob …

1. A Taste of Greece: A Festival of FlavorsWhere/When: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 17 Meriam St., Lexington, Friday, Saturday and  Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.Why Go: Moussaka, souvlaki. spanakopita and baklava — need we say more. Pricing: Free. 2. Digital Scavenger Hunt Where/When: The Computer Cafe, 400 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Why Go: The Computer Cafe brings this game into the digital age  for Arlington Town Day.Pricing: Free. 3. Opening Night at The Lexington SymphonyWhere/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, Saturday 8 p…

1. SingAlong with Music Together of Belmont  Where/When: Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave., Friday 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Why Go: A developmental approach to facilitating a child's musical experience.   Pricing: Free. 2. Farm Cocktail Party Where/When: Wright-Locke Farm, 78 Ridge St, Winchester, Friday 6- 8 p.m.Why Go: Indulge in the fruits and cocktails of the farm in an 1827 barn.Pricing: $75. 3. Treasured Lands: Journeys and VisionWhere/When: National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd, Lexington,  Saturday 2-3:30 p.m. Why Go: Photographer Quang-Tuan Luong highlights the U. S. national …

It’s Thursday, the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around Belmont. Friday Noon Concert Where/When: First Parish in Lexington Unitarian Universalist, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, Friday, September 2, 12-1 p.m. Why Go: This one's over in Lexington, featuring classical music and opera that is hard to find out there these days. This week, Carla Chrisfield, soprano, and William Merrill, piano will be performing Dvorak, Rorem’s Nantucket Songs, and…

It’s Thursday, the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around Belmont. 1. Movie Night at Robbins Farm Park Where/When: Robbins Farm Park, 61 Eastern Ave. Saturday, August 27, 8 p.m. What: Presented by the Friends of Robbins Farm Park, this special event welcomes families to come down to the park and picnic with a popular family movie. Refreshments will also be sold. Price: Free 2. Las Vegas Burlesque Review Where/When: The Regent Theatre, 7 …

It’s Thursday and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around Arlington. Raspberry Picking in Winchester Where/When: Wright-Locke Farm, 78 Ridge St, Winchester, Friday, August 19, All Day Why Go: These last summer days mean that raspberry picking at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester is nearing its end. Head over any time on Friday for a chance to get some of the freshest fruit around. Price: Prices vary Corn and Tomato Festival in Concord Where…

Drop-In Yoga Where/When: Council on Aging and Senior Center, 27 Maple St., Friday, August 12, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Why Go: Another week, another session of Drop-In Yoga at Arlington's Senior Center. A great way to stay social and get in some low-impact exercise. Price: $5 • Concert at Robbins Farm Where/When: Robbins Farm Park, 61 Eastern Ave., Arlington, Saturday, August 13, 6-8 p.m. Why Go: Two bands, Public Interest and Chris Nauman and Friends will be playing at this second annual “Rockin' Robbins' concert. Picnicking is encouraged! Price: Free • Backyard Beekeeping Where/When: 90 Wellesley…