Regional Weekend Planner: Def Leppard, City of Squares and Kix Brooks

Friday

 is playing at 6 p.m. at Showcase Live in Patriot Place. Best known as one-half of legendary country music superstars Brooks & Dunn, Kix Brooks has embarked on an exciting new solo career that's sure to thrill both long-time fans of the duo, and make new fans that are just learning of the influence and reach of his long, distinguished career.

 in Mansfield is hosting their  all day today.

Nick Rossi is playing at the Tavern in Wrentham at 7 p.m. to close. Join the Tavern as he plays covers of all kinds, simulating every instrument, from drums to sax, violen to sitar and more.

There will be  at in Norton at 6:45pm.

 in Mansfield is presenting the Teter Todders at 7 p.m.

Saturday

The is on tap to provide entertainment and fun for the entire family at the Cracker Barrel Fairgrounds in Wrentham with its 21st Annual Car Show on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Central AutoGroup, Norfolk Power Equipment and Sacchetti Insurance.  Two local bands, Fat Cat Blue and The Throwdown Band will provide continuous entertainment with FM 101 Cruisn' Bruce Palmer providing the D.J. duties during breaks. 

 in Mansfield is presenting DJ Rob from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by the local band Classic Vibe.

KinderCare in Mansfield is hosting an  from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Every activity and lesson in our classrooms is created to help your child explore, share and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, see how we prepare your child for success in school and beyond. 

The Comcast Center is presenting Def Leppard, 7 p.m.

Sunday

 in Norton is hosting  from Karl Bock at 8 p.m. Come down and belt out your favorite tunes!

 in Mansfield is presenting Eddie Lasco acoustic stylings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

, presented by Patch.com, will be presenting  City of Squares  from  4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The music of piano-based rock quartet City of Squares (formerly The Briar Rose) combines the ferocity of powerhouses such as Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson with the sophisticated sensibility of poets like Sarah McLachlan and Damien Rice. 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.