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Five Things to Do This Weekend

Some fun for your weekend planner.

It's been quite a rainy week, but the weekend is expected to be sunny. Here are five things to do this weekend.

When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at

Why Go: "The Wizard of Oz" will be brought to life on stage by the Colonial Chorus Players, with lots of music.

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When/Where: Friday at 9 p.m. at Chuckles Comedy.

Why Go: Paul D'Angelo from Showtime's Godfathers of Comedy will perform, among others.

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When/Where: Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ward Reservation, 89 Prospect Road, Andover.

Why Go: Harvard alum Bob Fox and Dana Duxbury Fox, nationally recognized bird experts and guides, will talk about local New England fall birds and lead you on a hike to the summit of Holt Hill, the highest point in Essex County.  See fall foliage, views of Boston skyline and mysterious Solstice Stones.

When/Where: Saturday at 5 p.m. at

Why Go: North Andover High School and the North Andover Music Association are hosting the New England Scholastic Band Association Marching Band Competition, and 14 marching bands from across Massachusetts are scheduled to appear.

When/Where: Saunday at 10 a.m. at the

Why Go: You can stay in shape while having fun. There are adult classes and children's classes at the same time, so you can bring the whole family.


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