5 Things to do this Weekend: June 17-19

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

Dedham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. International Beer Fest
   Where/When: Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. at
   Why go: Start off the weekend with samples beers from all over the world, including Belgium, Japan, England and Germany. The Whole Foods beer gurus will also be offering suggestions on good food pairings. (Must be 21 or over.)
   Pricing: Free.
   
   
2. Summer Sizzle
   Where/When: Friday 7 p.m. – midnight at
   Why go:  Celebrate the beginning of summer with dinner, drinks, live music, auctions and raffles. All proceeds go to Dana Farber Cancer Institute. But be careful – if you go to the Beer Fest first you might end up overbidding at the auction!
   Pricing: $45/each
   
   
3. Fly Fishing 101
   Where/When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 
   Why go:  Give Dad a treat this Father’s Day weekend – Orvis is offering free fly fishing lessons, including casting. Kids are welcome to join but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
   Pricing: Free, call ahead for reservations: 781-329-7214
   
   
4. Duck Race on the Charles River
   Where/When: Saturday 1 p.m. at (across from the )
   Why go:  Support the Neponset Valley Rotary Club at their annual fundraiser. If your lucky duck crosses the finish line first, you will win $1000!
   Pricing: Adopt 1 duck for $5 or 5 for $20 (Rain or shine)
   
   
5. Dedham Youth Soccer End of Year Party at the New England Revolution
   Where/When: Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. (ish) at Gillette Stadium
   Why go:   Celebrate the end of a rainy soccer season by going to see how the pros do it, possibly in the rain. This should be a fun party for Dedham soccer families!
   Pricing: $22/each. Contact pspringersoccer@yahoo.com