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Globe West: Best Bets

    July 12, 2012

This is our pick of the best of the burbs.

EVENTS Lincoln: The Codman Estate Antique Auto Show, which draws more than 200 classic and antique autos, trucks, and motorcycles from all over New England and includes entertainment by the New Liberty Jazz Band, museum tours, a raffle, family activities, and food concessions, takes place rain or shine Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Codman Estate, 34 Codman Road. $5; under age 12 admitted free. 781-259-8098, www.historicnewengland.org.

Newton: In “Financial Reform and the Economy,” US Representative Barney Frank (above right) will offer insights on how to reduce the budget deficit without reducing the quality of life in America, 7 p.m. Monday at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Seating is limited; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. 617-796-1360, www.newtonfreelibrary.net.

Watertown: The Boston Swing Dance Network will host its monthly dance, starting with lessons for beginners from 8 to 9 p.m. (included in the price of admission), followed by dancing till midnight to the big-band sound of the Swing Legacy, Saturday at St. James Hall, 465 Mt Auburn St. $15, $10 students. 617-484-0500, www.bostonswingdance.com.

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