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Five things to do around Boston, June 23-29

Wednesday In Step Dance like a diva with Free Salsa Lessons at the Great American Beer Hall in Medford. Come with a partner or meet someone on the dance floor to learn the basics. Food and drinks — including over 30 craft beers — will be available for purchase. For ages 21-plus; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reserve free tickets at Advertisement Wednesday Love Story Write your own happily ever after at So You Want to Write a Romance Novel. Author and literary agent Maggie Cooper will lead a romance-writing boot camp from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. Start by learning the basics, such as how to structure a love story. Then, overcome writer's block and connect with fellow romance lovers through group freewriting exercises. $40. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Thursday-Sunday The Next Act Discover New England's best new plays at the Boston New Works Festival. Seven plays and musicals by local playwrights will be showcased at the annual celebration. This year's stories include enemies-to-lovers romance, cutthroat reality competitions, tributes to LGBTQ activism, and more. Staged readings and mainstage productions take place between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Calderwood Pavilion and the Boston Center for the Arts. $25 per play. Advertisement Saturday Folk Tales Enjoy live folk, bluegrass, country, rock, and more at the annual New England Americana Festival. Watch 14 bands from across the Northeast as they perform on two outdoor stages at Medfield's Bellforge Arts Center. Plus, mingle with fellow fans at the event's food trucks and full bar. From 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Share your event news. Send information on Boston-area happenings at least three weeks in advance to week@ Adelaide Parker can be reached at