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Get Out: Concerts, a Family Movie, and an Easter Egg Hunt

It's Thursday, and you have no idea what to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We have the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to do and new places to explore in and around town.

  • Where/When: Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Acoustic double-neck guitarist Ian Ethan began his guitar career in 2005, two years after leaving the Berklee College of Music. He returns to the Boston area to perform his unique style of music in the intimate setting of the Arsenal's "Black Box" theater. 
  • Pricing: $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors

  • Where/When: Arsenal Mall, 485 Arsenal St., Watertown, Saturday, 10 a.m.
  • Why Go: Kids will enjoy hopping down the bunny trail of clues to find toy-filled Easter eggs scattered throughout the mall.  In addition, there will be a scavenger hunt, face-painting, and chances to win a free pizza.  Check in at Simon Guest Services for egg-hunting gear and a list of clues. 
  • Pricing: Free 

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  • Where/When: Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., Waltham, Saturday, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Enjoy a family movie on the big screen with surround sound – Movie TBD.
  • Pricing: Free

  • Where/When: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
  • Why Go:  If you like jazz, this concert is for you.  Tonight’s performance is part of a concert series that explores two art forms: Jazz and the American Songbook.  Performed by some of the area’s finest jazz musicians, the show features the work of Duke Ellington. 
  • Pricing: $20, $18 for members and students

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  • Where/When: Canadian-American Club, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, Saturday, 8 p.m.- midnight.
  • Why Go: Dance all night long to music performed by The Country Masters, or just relax and listen to some of your favorite country tunes.
  • Pricing: $10

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