Happy Friday, I hope you're having a great week! It's been a busy and emotional one here (including going on a middle school tour for Laurel...all the feelings). Anyway, things are going to start warming up a bit tomorrow so be careful of falling icicles, be kind to one another as we cope with the melt, and enjoy this roundup of 17 weekend events, lovingly curated for your consideration! Also, tune in later today for a great Friday Find!

1. Magic show with Rupayan Neogy. (Acton) 

2. A concert by Arlington family favorite Margot Fox. (Arlington)

3. See works of art through the artist’s eyes. (Boston)

4. BSO Concert for Very Young People. (Boston)

5. All about an octopus. (Boston)

6. The 245th Boston Massacre Commemoration. (Boston)

7. The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley begin. (Boston)

8. Be part of a community art installation. (Boston)

9. It’s time to get a Little Groove on. (Brookline)

10. The Concord Band presents its winter concert. (Concord)

11. Spring may seem far away but it’s time for maple sugaring. (Ipswich)

12. There’s plenty of snow for a sculpture park snowshoe tour. (Lincoln)

13. Free open play at the dance studio. (Newton)

14. The Salem Film Festival continues. (Salem)

15. Happy birthday Dr. Suess. (Springfield)

16. Tea and tunes at Gore Place. (Waltham) 

17. A winter exploration scavenger hunt. (Wareham)

Image credit: Mass Audubon