Five Things to do This Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Arlington 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 in Arlington and beyond.

1.

• When/Where: 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, , 594 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
• Why Go: Drop by this coffe house on the first Friday of each month for the Jam'n Java Open Mic. Sign up to play or just come and listen to talented local performers. Performers can sign up in advance at arlopenmic.wordpress.com or at the door. All are welcome. This month's featured act is Chris Nauman.
• Price: Free

2.

• Where/When: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, , 7 Medford St., Arlington
• Why Go: Fill the morning with fun and surprising tricks from magic and comedy, to origami and balloon sculptures by New England's own child performer, Bonaparté. 
• Price: Adults $10, children and seniors $8, Regent members $7.

3.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. on Saturday, 68 S. Border Road, Medford
• Why Go: Reward yourself with endless blue skies and breathtaking views of Medford, Boston and the Blue Hills all for the healthy price of putting one foot in front of the other. 
• Price: Free

4.

• Where/When: 11 a.m. on Sunday, , 689 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
• Why Go: Because to Tryst retro means locking that New Year's diet up for a day of wicked treats like house-made Twinkies and Devil Dogs, and other foods that will put you in “blissful sugar-shock” with a side of retro 50s and 60s music of course. 
• Price: varies—.

5.

• When/Where: 7 p.m. on Friday, , 88 Montvale Ave., Woburn
• Why Go: Support the  basketball boys while they travel to Woburn for this Friday night game.
• Price: Free