Globe West best bets
FAMILY
Marlborough: Saturday Morning Discovery Series features free entertainment, 11 a.m., at Union Common, Bolton and Main streets. This week, Wide Open Spaces with bluegrass. Rain location: Walker Building auditorium, 255 Main St. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St., will host Kids Dance Jam on Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.; $8 family. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
HAPPENINGS
Natick: Art Walk features work by local artists, musical entertainment Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., in Natick Center. Free. natickcenter.org.
Watertown: The Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., will host its monthly scrapbooking workshop Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the second-floor meeting room. A free beginner's lesson will start at 7:15; bring several pictures to make a page. 617-972-6431; pstern@watertown-ma.gov; watertownlib.org.
MUSIC Framingham: Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. Friday, 8 p.m., Elin (below). Saturday, 8 p.m., Chicken Chokers, $18. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Hudson: Yesue Memorial Concert features River's Edge Community Band, River's Edge Chorale, and Pro Musica Youth Chorus in marches, patriotic favorites, show tunes, and folk music Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at Wood Park, Park Street. Free. Rain: Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Natick: Annual outdoor Father's Day jazz concert will feature the Wolverine Jazz Band today from 6 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St. Free; picnicking encouraged. 508-653-6730, baconfreelibrary.org. LITERARY
Natick: Jenna Blum will discuss her debut novel, "Those Who Save Us," and her other writings Thursday, 7:30 p.m., as part of a series of author events at Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St. in South Natick. Free; refreshments will be served. 508-653-6730, baconfreelibrary.org.
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