1. JEN KEARNEY BAND WITH LYNNE TAYLOR: 8-10:30 p.m., June 23, Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. Boston born Jen Kearney has spent a lot of time experimenting with seasoning her particular musical style and flavor. Her latest album, "Age of Blame" is truly an amalgam of musical styles ranging from soul, R&B and funk to rock, latin and jazz, while maintaining a singer/songwriters attention to lyrics. Her band stirs the eight cuts of the album through boiling points and gentle simmers that concentrate that flavor down to hit all points salty, sour, sweet and bitter. Tickets cost $20. For more information, call 508-405-2787, email dailystaff@amazingthings.org or visit amazingthings.org/event/jen-kearney-band-lynne-taylor.

2. THE BRAZILIAN PROJECT: 8-10 p.m., June 24, Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. The Brazilian Project was founded in 2016 by Marlene Del Rosario (vocals, keys, percussion) and Richard Viard (guitar), two Greater Boston area musicians and long time friends with a passion for Brazilian music. The duo debuted at a fundraiser concert for victims of Louisiana floods and Huricane Matthew later that year. Due to the overwhelming positive response, they have decided to continue performing and recording under the Brazilian Project name, The Brazilian Projects repertoire is a mix of the duos favorite classic bossa-novas as well as lesser known tunes, performed in a relaxed and intimate setting. Tickets cost $19-$21. For more information, call 508-405-2787, email dailystaff@amazingthings.org or visit amazingthings.org/event/marlene-del-rosario-brazilian-project.

3. COMEDY WITH FRANK SANTORELLI: 9-10 p.m., June 24, China Gourmet, 1583 Worcester Road, Framingham. Santorelli, who played George the bartender from HBO's hit series, "The Sopranos," appears at the restaurant's weekly comedy night. Tickets cost $20 for the show and $30 for the show and buffet dinner. For reservations or for more information, call 617-771-2668 or visit larryleelewis.com.

4. ADULT COLORING NIGHT: 6:30-8:30 p.m., June 29, Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St., Framingham. Visit the library for an evening of coloring, calming tea and music. Coloring is relaxing and therapeutic! The library will provide colored pencils and coloring pages. You are welcome to bring your own materials. No registration is required.

5. METROWEST CORPORATE 5K RUN/WALK: 6:30-8 p.m., June 29, Pinefield Plaza, 1 Nicholas Road, Framingham. Companies and organizations of all sizes are invited to participate in United Way of Tri-Countys inaugural 5K run/walk. This event promises to be a night filled with company camaraderie, exercise, community support and fun! Teams will race through the picturesque streets of Framingham. Hungry participants will be refueled with subs and sandwiches by Chick-fil-a Framingham and Jersey Mikes Subs. Exhibit A Brewing Company will also be there, ready to pour frosty cold ones. Money raised for the United Way will go to help feed the hungry, prepare kids for school, and offer suicide prevention/mental health support locally.

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