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5 Things to Do This Weekend: June 22-24

Here's rundown of five things to do this weekend in the area.

It’s Thursday, so here are some ideas on a few fun things to do this weekend.

Check our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around Concord.

When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 starting at 9 a.m. Old Calf Pastures on 240 Lowell Street, Concord.

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Why Go?: 11th Annual Riverfest will feature 11 towns coming together to celebrate. Music, food, bird watching, poetry, canoe trips, fishing, wild turtle display and more.

Price: Free

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When/Where: Saturday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books on 89 Thoreau St., Concord.

Why Go?: Magician David Hall hosts a special kid-centric magic show including mind-reading and children's favorite, Hocus the Bunny.

Price: $7/person.

When/Where: Saturday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. at Main Street Market and Cafe on 50 Main St., Concord.

Why Go?: An awesome R&B band that will be playing some of the best blues and soul music in the area.

Price: Free

When/Where: Sunday, June 24 at 3 p.m. at The Concord Bookshop on 65 Main Street.

Why Go?: Author and Harvard fellow James Geary presents his thoughts concerning the "secret life of metaphor" and how it shapes our world focusing on jobs, love, war and other topics.

Price: Free

When/Where: Saturday, June 23 at 9 p.m. at Tailgaters on 166 Great Rd., Acton.

Why Go?: Test out those pipes with this weekly karaoke get-together. Free parking, no cover charge.

Price: Free

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