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Friday starts with free jazz, festival lights, art openings, patio music, and a weekend packed with markets, nature, and movie-score magic.
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Events This Month
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Kids, relatives, and easy yeses
Family-Friendly
Hands-on, outdoorsy, and low-friction plans for families and mixed-age groups.
6 listingsMusic, theatre, comedyLive Performances
Concerts, improv, porch music, and one-night performances across the corridor.
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Museum programs, literary gatherings, workshops, and creative drop-ins.
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Local teams, 5Ks, and participatory competitions for the rest of the month.
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