Five Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 19-20

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town.

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• Where/when: , 51 Lincoln St.; Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Why go: Shop for holiday clothing, jewelry, wrapping paper, decorations, gifts and special items such as beautiful serving pieces, table linens and candles for your holiday table, all while supporting the Needham Community Council—which in turns supports people rght here in Needham.
• Pricing: Shop from “new to you” items.

2. 

• Where/when: , 200 Harris Ave.; Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m.
• Why go: ’s Students Acting to Make a Difference group will present the high-spirited musical “Footloose,” with all the familiar songs and proceeds benefitting the Joplin High School Theatre Arts program in Joplin, MO, where a tornado last May destroyed one-third of the town.
• Pricing: Tickets cost $10 each; buy them online at www.nhsfriendsofmusic.org or at the door if they are still available.

3. 

• Where/when: , 1458 Great Plain Ave.; Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3:00 p.m.
• Why go: This fun fall production performed by Needham Community Theatre tells the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken who must put on a variety show to pay for the burials of 52 sisters who were inadvertently poisoned by Sister Julia. Come see your neighbors at their funniest and support the local troupe.
• Pricing: $22 adults, $17 seniors/students, $17 per person for large groups. Buy tickets online at TicketStage.

4. 

• Where/when: , 1139 Highland Ave.; Saturday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.
• Why go: Children will enjoy this fun performance by former children’s librarian Susie Lord, which will include singing, dancing and puppets around a theme of “Silly Food Stories For Every Tummy.”
• Pricing: Free; sponsored by the Library Foundation of Needham

5.

• Where/when: , 23 Dedham Ave.; Saturday, Nov. 19, 8:00 p.m.
• Why go: Hear singer-songwriter folk musician Vance Gilbert perform at this local coffeehouse, which raises funds for various church programs.
• Pricing: $20 adults, $17 seniors/students; buy in advance at www.uuneedham.org/coffeehouse or at the door