Arts & Entertainment

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, March 30
Why Go: Local children, ages 3 to 11-years-old, are invited to hunt for individually wrapped chocolate eggs hidden inside the church building, while parents can browse the First Baptist Church Bake Sale. Easter bags will be provided for each child.
Pricing: Free

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3. EASTER FUN! at Barefoot Books
Where/When:Barefoot Books, 89 Thoreau St, Concord; 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 30
Why Go: Because children ages 2-years and older can dye eggs (3 per child; bring extra if you wish!), have a mini egg-roll race and hear some fun (non-denominational) stories together. Families encouraged to come with a basket. Drop-ins encouraged to call before coming to ensure availability.
Pricing: $4

4. Marty Beecy and the Rogue Loons Show
Where/When: Main Streets Market & Cafe, 50 Main St, Concord; 8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 30
Why Go: Marty Beecy and the Rogue Loons will perform original blues, ballads and cover tunes.
Pricing: Free

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5. Incorporation Day Town-Wide Bell Ringing
Where/When: Battle Green, Mass Ave and Bedfod Street, Lexington; 5 to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, March 31
Why Go: They're commemorating the exact date of Lexington’s incorporation, 300 years from the day. Led by the Old Belfry, public, religious, and town organizations throughout Lexington, bells will ring beginning at 5:13 p.m. and will continue for 5 minutes (300 seconds).
Pricing: Free


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