5 Things to Do This Weekend

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue - from a charity poker tournament to a family concert to trivia, there is something for everyone this weekend. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.

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Where/When: Saturday, April 9. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tournament begins at 2 p.m. , 123 Main St., North Reading.

Why Go: Test out your poker skills and support the North Reading Fire Relief Fund. The event will feature tournaments, sit-and-gos and ongoing table games.

Pricing: $75 buy-ins start at 2 p.m., with 10,000 in chips and 20-minute blinds. $50 buy-ins start at 7 p.m., with 10,000 in chips and 20-minute blinds. Visit baystatepokerevents.com for more information.

2.

Where/When: Saturday, April 9, 3-4 p.m. , 147 Park St., North Reading.

Why go: A family concert with John Korajczyk will be held at the Flint Memorial Library. The program is recommended for children ages 5 and up. John plays the clarinet and saxophone. There will be an instrument petting zoo after the concert.

Pricing: Free.

3.

Where/When: Saturday, April 9, 8-11 a.m. , 235 Park St., North Reading.

Why go: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with friends and family. This breakfast takes place the second Saturday of each month.

4.

Where/When: Each Friday during Lent, noon to 1 p.m. , 148 Haverhill St., North Reading.

Why go: This North Reading tradition of more than 10 years includes the famous lobster bisque of the Rev. Dr. Richard Hughes, a drink, homemade bread, dessert and a strong community event.

Pricing: $9.

5.

Where/When: Friday, 7 p.m. , 149 North St., North Reading.

Why go: Test your trivia skills while enjoying a night with friends and raising money for a good cause.

Pricing: An entry fee of $100 for a team of four is required. Registration forms are available from all North Reading Rotarians and are on the Rotary website at www.northreadingrotary.org. For more information please contact Mike Linnane at mike@linnaneinsurance.com or 978-664-2000, extension 16.

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