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Free things to do downtown on a rainy weekend

Maybe what I’m about to suggest is not what you intended to do this weekend, but sometimes you have to adjust to the weather (scratch yard work, apple picking and the Sox game). Before I recommend a few local events that don’t require clear skies or big bucks, please note that Lowell’s semi-annual Hazardous Waste Day has been rescheduled from tomorrow to Saturday, Oct. 25. Instead, for a fun and free daytime activity this Saturday and Sunday, check out Lowell Open Studios 11 a.m. – noon. This annual event, currently in its eighth year, allows visitors to get a taste of the diverse creativity that exists in the city; experience art work and different art processes in metal, fabric, paint and clay right in our own backyard. Shuttle buses will run between the downtown and Western Ave studios.

 

Later, if you’re in for some evening entertainment, stroll down Middle Street, which will be closed to traffic, and participate in the Community Empowerment and Solutions Fair at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The fair will include music, food, inspiring speakers, and the opportunity for folks to gather around issues such as the greening of Lowell as well as social justice and health concerns facing our community. After that, take in the Image Theater’s presentation of “City Stories” upstairs at the Old Court Pub, 29 Central Street. The free show includes short stories and essays dramatically performed by local actors and writers. The shows start at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights. What better way to spend a rainy night than sipping a brew and listening to stories? You may also enjoy a great meal at one of the city’s restaurants after visiting the art studios and before storytelling. (okay this part’s not free) We tried Blue Taleh on Middlesex Street last weekend and loved it; they had a kids menu too! (Don’t worry about missing the Red Sox or the presidential debate if they even happen, you can tape or devo them to watch later.) So don’t be a wet blanket even if it is raining. Get out and explore downtown.

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