It’s another Thursday and you’re wondering what to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. The Paper Garden: A Talk on Mary Delany

When/Where: Thursday, Apr. 21, 12 p.m., at the Boston Athenaeum, 10 Beacon Street, Boston

Why Go: A fascinating look at moment in history and a woman’s life. Mrs. Delany was 72 years old when she noticed a petal drop from a geranium. In a flash of inspiration, she picked up her scissors and cut out a paper replica of the petal. It was the summer of 1772. During the next ten years she completed nearly a thousand cut-paper botanicals (mosaicks)so accurate that botanists still refer to them. 

 Price: Free, but reservations are required. Please call the Athenæum’s events reservation line, (617) 720-7600

2. Tufts University Earth Day Festival

When/Where: Friday, Apr. 22 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Tufts University, 44 Professor’s Row, Medford

Why Go: There will be music, food, recycled crafting, clothing and light bulb swap, bike-powered smoothies, and more!

Price: Free

3.  Meditative Strokes: An Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting

When/Where: Saturday, Apr. 23, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Boston Center for the Arts,  539 Tremont Street, Boston

Why Go: Take a break and enter the contemplative world of Chinese painting. Learn some fundamental brushstrokes with BCA artist resident and classically trained Chinese painter, Zhangping, and experience first-hand a cultural tradition practiced since 4000 B.C. Two-part workshop. The second session on Saturday, April 30 will build on material covered in the first session.

Price: Free

4. Stephen Webber: Scratch Ambassadors

When/Where: Thursday Apr. 21, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

Why Go: Professor Scratch (a.k.a. Stephen Webber) mixes alternative string players, DJs, singers, and rappers into a concoction of hip-hop, bluegrass, reggae, classical, and world beat. Among those scheduled to appear are Raydar Ellis, Matt Jenson, Will Wells, and drummer Roger Brown.

Price: $10

5. Easter Brunch

When/Where: Sunday, Apr. 24, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Beacon Hill Hotel and Hotel, 25 Charles Street, Boston

Why Go: A prix fixe menu including Arugula Salad topped with candied hazelnuts and lemon vinaigrette, Kentucky Ham with a maple mustard glaze, Crispy Braised and Roasted Jameson Farm Lamb Shoulder, and a house-made Carrot Cake that would make even the Easter Bunny green with envy!

Price: $39 plus gratuity

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