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5 Things for the Weekend: Springsteen Tickets Still Available, Redbox Rentals, FHS Golf and More

Find out what's happening in Foxborough this weekend, Aug. 18-19.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section!

1. NWS Predicts a Rainy Weekend in Foxborough

This weekend’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for showers Saturday and possibly a thunderstorm before 9 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9 a.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 5 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday night: A slight chance of showers before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

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2. Springsteen Tickets for Saturday’s Show Still Available

Are you looking for something to do Saturday night? Bruce Springsteen is in town and there are still tickets available for the concert at . Over 1,000 tickets are still available on StubHub as of Friday night, ranging in price from $17 to $600. On Ace Ticket, 45 tickets are available, ranging from $35 to $195.

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3. What is Foxborough Renting on Redbox This Week?

With a possibly rainy weekend in Foxborough it may be the perfect time to stop by your local Redbox and grab a movie. Below are the 10 most popular movies Foxborough residents are currently renting at Redbox:

  1. American Reunion
  2. The Three Stooges
  3. Wanderlust
  4. Mirror, Mirror
  5. 21 Jump Street
  6. Safe House
  7. Friends with Kids
  8. Lockout
  9. Big Miracle
  10. Act of Valor

4. Patriot Place Events:

  • (Saturday and Sunday) - Donate Pants at Old Navy and Enter to Win Tickets: Donate a pair of children or youth sized pants at Old Navy to Cradles to Crayons and receive 50 percent off an adult ticket to The Hall presented by Raytheon and be entered to win two tickets to The New England Country Music Festival. There will be a winner everyday leading up to the concert on Aug. 24 and 25.
  • (Saturday) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Super Summer Saturday at Kidville: Enjoy free bubbles, balloons, face painting and discounted playspace rates.
  • (Saturday) 9:30 p.m. - Eric Grant Band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill: The Gilford, New Hampshire based Eric Grant Band has been leaving a considerable mark on the New England country music scene since 2009.
  • (Sunday) 3 p.m. - Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro - Summer BBQ Series: Chef Lacy will be putting together a special selection of Small Plates that are prepared patio side on the new commercial grade grill.
  • (Sunday) 4 p.m. - Sounds of Summer presented by Patch.com: City of Squares is built upon a crooked tower of blues and soul, their distinctive brand of modern rock comes complete with edgy riffs, sultry undertones, danceable grooves and attitude to spare. Stop by the Patch tent to get free stuff, sign-up for our free newsletter and learn more about your community online!

5. Support the Foxborough High School Golf Team Saturday

The Foxborough High School golf team will be “canning,” or collecting money in cans at Stop & Shop Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Money donated will go towards the golf program and its upcoming season.


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