Take a moment to exhale this weekend. We’ve curated plans for couples, friends and families so you don’t have to! This is all the information you need in a step-by-step guide to make your planning easier.

It’s a Date!
Saturday, Mar. 9

Courtesy Bourbon and Bacon Fest website.

Satisfy all your cravings at the 2019 Bourbon and Bacon Fest.

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Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? At the WAAF 107.3 Bourbon & Bacon Fest you can have the best of both worlds. Sample a wide range of specialty bourbons and whiskeys from local and national distilleries. Then, accent those smoky flavors with bacon-enhanced morsels created by Boston-area restaurants. Add live music, bourbon experts, chefs and a photo booth, and you’ve got a party!

The Castle at Park Plaza
2 p.m.–8 p.m.
$60–$120 per person
130 Columbus Ave., Boston
Limited street parking, Arlington T stop

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Photo from the Red Room Facebook Page

Lily & Madeleine explore feminist themes in their indie-pop music.

Walk 15 minutes or hop on the green line to The Red Room at Berklee’s Café 939 for a concert by Lily & Madeleine and Brother Bird. These powerful female artists aren’t afraid to kick musical butt through indie-pop beats and insightful lyrics, calling out injustices and double standards they’ve experienced. It’s the most upbeat, fun feminist call out you’ll ever attend!

The Red Room
8 p.m.
$15 per person
939 Boylston St., Boston
Limited street parking, Hynes T stop

Friends Zone
Friday, Mar. 8

Photo from Boston Design Center Facebook page.

The Boston Design Center Market Stalls offer a wide array of design dealers and artists.

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Browse through the Boston Design Center Market Stalls where you can find design inspiration and accouterments, from antiques and period furniture to lighting and art. Local and international dealers are represented in bite-sized, boutique-style spaces. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or a very specific piece to finish off a room, the Market Stalls can get you there.

The Innovation and Design Building
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free admission
1 Design Center Place, Boston
Limited street parking, Design Center stop on the SL2 bus

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Photo from Chickadee Facebook page

Beautifully plated appetizer from Chickadee.

Walk downstairs to have dinner at Chickadee, the acclaimed sit-down restaurant at the Design Center. Named after the state bird of Massachusetts, the place blends New England roots with Mediterranean culinary inspiration. The seasonal menu pulls from local farmers and features handmade pastas, chickpea panisse fries and grilled lamb.

Chickadee
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Appetizers $8–$13, Entrees $30–$36
21 Drydock Ave., Boston
Limited street parking, Design Center stop on the SL2 bus

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Photo from Catwalk for the Cure website

A model strutting her stuff on the Catwalk for the Cure runway.

Give back in the most stylish way possible at the Susan G. Komen Catwalk for the Cure event, also located at the Design Center. The glamorous evening of cocktails, a silent auction and a runway presentation, benefits local breast cancer aid and research. It’s also a great way to support and learn about local designers, who showcase their collections on the catwalk.

The Innovation and Design Building
6:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
$75 per person
1 Design Center Place, Boston
Limited street parking, Design Center stop on the SL2 bus

Family Fun
Saturday, Mar. 9

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Celebrate (or learn about) the Jewish holiday of Purim with a kids’ aerial arts workshop at the Center for the Arts at the Armory. Purim in the Air features performers from Simply Circus in Newton dressed as Purim characters. They’ll aslo teach kids aerial arts, partner acrobatics, plate spinning and other fun circus acts. This event is recommended for kids ages 2–6 years old and the entrance fee covers the whole family.

Center for the Arts at the Armory
10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$20 per family
191 Highland Ave., Somerville
Limited street parking, Highland Ave at Benton Rd stop on the 90 bus

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Photo from 3 Little Figs Facebook page

The hardest part of a visit to 3 Little Figs is choosing a pastry.

Walk five minutes to 3 Little Figs for a snack and a latte after all the acrobatic excitement. Kids can enjoy savory ricotta toast or a baked ham and cheese sandwich with pickled pears and Dijon butter. The café also offers a wide selection of pastries, including its famous savory hand pies.

3 Little Figs
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sandwiches $6–$9, Toasts $4–$12, Pies $7
278 Highland Ave., Somerville
Limited street parking, 263 Highland Ave stop on the 90 bus

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Photo from Somerville Museum Facebook page

The Somerville Museum building was built in the 1920s.

Walk 10 minutes to the Somerville Museum to see its latest exhibit “Our Stories, Our Stuff, Our Somerville.” The show features personal items from Somerville locals that tell the story of the area. It’s a fun way to get to know the town and the neighbors. The museum building is an exhibit in itself — a brick Federal Revival-style building built in the 1920s. We recommend calling in advance to set up an appointment, the hours vary.

Somerville Museum
12 p.m.–5 p.m.
$8 per person
1 Westwood Road, Somerville
Limited street parking, Avon St at Central St on the 85 bus