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Things To Do around Westwood this Patriots' Day Weekend - Friday, April 14 - Monday April 17

Darlene Cancell Editor

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This Patriots' Day weekend, welcome spring with an expert's advice for a beautiful backyard, catch a live dramatic or musical performance, watch the Boston Marathon, and/or join the National Park Service in commemorating the first battle of the American Revolution.

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Ask the Expert: Spring Gardening (Virtual) - Fri Apr 14 12:00 pm

Public garden expert Karen Daubmann answers questions about transforming backyards into a place to connect with nature. [more details]

The Little Mermaid - Fri Apr 14 7:00 pm

Westwood High School Auditorium

Thurston Middle School students perform in Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. [more details]

The Classical Style: Music of Haydn and Mozart - Fri Apr 14 8:00 pm

Holy Name Church

Soprano Kara Holden, Mezzo Soprano Caroline Olden, Tenor Brendan Buckley and Bass Ulysses Thomas perform Hayden's Te Deum Laudamus and Mozart's Coronation Mass. Heinrich Christensen accompanies on the organ. [more details]

Irish Ballad Band Erin Og Performs Live - Sat Apr 15 7:30 pm

Open Book Coffeehouse

Boston’s Erin Og, a Celtic trio, comes to the Open Book Coffeehouse in Canton. The nationally known Irish ballad band specializes in all aspects of Irish/Celtic folk/rock music, from rousing rebel and drinking songs, jigs and reels to soulful ballads and dance. [more details]

The Boston Marathon - Mon Apr 17 8:00 am

The world's largest annual marathon can be viewed at various locations along its route from its start in Hopkinton to its finish in Boston.

Check out the event schedule and viewing locations. [more details]

Patriots' Day North Bridge Fight Commemoration - Mon Apr 17 8:30 am

North Bridge

Observe a dramatic tactical demonstration of the "shot heard round the world" with Colonial minute men, British regulars and musket fire. [more details]