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. Jazz Guitar Jubliee
Where/When: First Parish in Lexington Unitarian Universalist, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington; 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25
Why Go: Because Lexington Community Education is presenting "Jazz Guitar Jubliee: An Evening featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden and Jon Wheatley."
Pricing: $10
2. Concord Orchestra Young Artist Concert
Where/When: Concord Orchestra, 51 Walden St, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26
Why Go: The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Richard Pittman, presents its annual young artist concert featuring cellist Zlatomir Fung, winner of the 2013 Ehlers Young Artist Competition, performing Variations on a Rococo Theme by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Pricing: $30
3. Halalisa Singers present "To Reach the Golden Door:Songs of the Immigration Experience"
Where/When: First Parish in Lexington Unitarian Universalist, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26
Why Go: The concert of songs from the refugees, strivers, dreamers, and huddled masses yearning to breathe free will close with a gospel swing arrangement of “America the Beautiful" and audience sing along.
Pricing: $18
4. Bay Colony Brass
Where/When: Hancock United Church of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26
Why Go: Because it's the first Lexington appearance for the 14-member Bay Colony Brass. The all brass program, which runs approximately 90 minutes, features works by Verdi, Shostakovich, Wagner and Grainger.
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5. Lexington Bicentennial Band Winter Concert
Where/When: Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St, Lexington; 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27
Why Go: The Lexington Bicentennial Band, under the direction of Jeffrey P. Leonard, will perform its annual winter concert and the program will include: The Viking March, Aquarium, Allegro-Ballad-Allegro, Suite Francaise, Vigils Keep, Black & White Rag, Hobbits and Keeping Step with the Union March.
Pricing: $10