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Get Out: 5 Things to Do This Weekend, Puppet Concert, Rug Auction and More

A roundup of events and activities in and around town.

1. PathFinders Arts & Crafts Classes

Where/When: Dedham Parks and Recreation, 269 Common St. in Dedham/ Friday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: The classes are open to children from 6 to 12-years-old.  So this will be a great way for kids to get creative, but registration is required.

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Price: $35

2. The Smile Makers in Concert

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Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High St. in Dedham./ Friday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m.

Why Go: Their music is full of nuance and texture, encapsulating melodies that conjure hope and foreboding. The cross genre influences and unpredictable song structure puts them in a musical genre all their own.

Price: FREE

3. The Toe Jam Puppet Band

Where/When:  Early Childhood Education Center, 322 Sprague St. in Dedham./  Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.

Why Go:  This concert is perfect for the family. And Pizza, Popcorn and Drinks will be available for purchase.

Price: $5

4. Grogan & Company's Oriental Carpet and Rug Auction

Where/When: Grogan & Company, 22 Harris St. in Dedham./ Sunday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m.

Why Go: This auction will feature over 300 Oriental rugs, carpets, tapestries and textile from various estates and collections.

Price: FREE

5. Kids Craft

Where/When: Sheep Skate Yarn & Craft, 549 High St. in Dedham./ Sunday, Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Why Go:  This is a great time for kids 8-years-old and older to get together at the Sheep Skate table and create.  Each week they do something different.  It could be clay, beads, weaving, jewelry, you never know.

Price: $15


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