Buy a print by the next William Wegman and support art education at the annual MassArt Made Spring Sale (Wegman himself has donated photographs to the school’s annual auction), a pop-up shop featuring work by students and alumni. Look for glass, paintings, and jewelry, too. The sale runs May 3 through 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the lobby of Massachusetts College of Art’s Tower Building in Boston. 617-879-7710; massart.edu/springsale

TWANG TIME

Friday-Sunday, May 8-10

More than 20 acts are slated to play the 10th annual Bluegrass on the Bogs music festival May 8 through 10 at Camp Kiwanee in Hanson. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes, and an instrument for organized jams; there’s camping on-site, too. bluegrassonthebogs.com


JUST FOR FUN

Friday-Saturday, May 8-9

Boston Children’s Museum’s Power of Play Festival (Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) features kids’ activities inside and outdoors, including fort building and bubble play. Later Saturday (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) is adults-only Parent Play Night, also with fort building and bubble play — and a cash bar. Outdoor events free; indoor activities come with regular museum admission, discounted to $1 for Target Friday Night. Parents’ night is $15, advance tickets required. 617-426-6500; bostonchildrensmuseum.org

CHARGE!

Saturday and Sunday (plus following weekend), May 9-10 and May 16-17

Bard-loving bros and wenches, get thee to Kingston in the Granite State May 9-10 and 16-17 for the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire. Browse the crafts and enjoy dance, troubadors, friendly games and competitions — all with an Elizabethan accent. Adults $12, discounts for kids and military. nhrenfaire.com

HOW SWEET IT IS

Sunday, May 10

Mother’s Day means thousands of blooms for Lilac Sunday at Arnold Arboretum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. arboretum.harvard.edu


REMINDER: Mother’s Day is May 10. Make those brunch reservations ASAP.

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