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Five Things to Do This Weekend

Some fun for your weekend planner.

It's Friday, and you're wondering what to do with your weekend. Here are five local ideas.

When/Where: Friday at 7 p.m. at

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Why Go: The drumming circle is a place where you can experience deep connection to the spirit and feel the truth that we are all one. No experience with drumming is necessary.

2. Comedy Night

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When/Where: Friday at 9 p.m. at

Why Go: This event will feature comedians Mike Koutrobis, Steve Guilmette and Chris D.

When/Where: Saturday at 10 a.m. at

Why Go: Hana Portrait Design Studio will give you the gift of a mini portrait session and a print in exchange for a $24 donation to Operation Smile, the highly regarded charity that provides free surgeries for children suffering with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.

When/Where: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at

Why Go: Storyteller Nicolette Nordin Heavey will join families of children ages 2 through 8 with a a rhythmic selection of African, Indian and original tales filled with trickster monkeys, sassy rabbits and a little boy who can outsmart hungry tigers. Sponsored by the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC).

When/Where: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at

Why Go: Bring the kids, find out why you shouldn't eat cookie houses in the woods.

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