EDITOR'S PICKS: 5 Things To Do in Framingham on Saturday, November 7

The following are my picks of things to do today, Nov. 7 in Framingham:

1. EAT PANCAKES: The Framingham Rotary Club will hold its 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast at the East Side Cafe inside Keefe Technical High School from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Menu is pancakes, of course, plus sausages, juice, coffee and milk. Cost is $5 per person. Under age 5 is free. Proceeds will be used to purchase air conditioners for seniors in public housing.

2. VIEW $5 MILLION IN RARE DIAMONDS: Barmakian Jewelers this weekend is showcasing a selection of more than $5 million rare pink and red diamonds at all three of its stores this weekend, with the exhibit at the Framingham store today.

Argyle Pink Diamonds are extremely rare miracles of nature and have fetched more than $1.5 million at public auctions. These collectable pink diamonds originate in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia, and offer a spectrum and intensity of color that is unrivaled by any other pink diamond.

3. PIZMON PERFORMANCE: Pizmon, a Jewish a cappella group, is performing a concert Saturday night in Framingham at Temple Beth Am at 7:30. Tickets are still available for the concert and dessert reception.

The group includes former Framingham High graduate Michael Berkson. Pizmon, is hosting several singing and intergenerational workshops this weekend. Click here for more details.

4. ROADHOUSE ROOTS MUSIC: The Squeezebox Stompers will take the stage at Amazing Things Arts Center tonight at 8. They play “Roadhouse Roots” music - a unique mix of Cajun, Zydeco, Celtic, Country, blues, and jazz featuring accordion, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, saxophone bass and drums on two-steps, Cajun waltzes, Delta blues, hoe-downs, swamp ballads, and original tunes. Tickets are $18, with discounts for seniors, students and members. Children under 12 $9.

5. SUPPORT FRAMINGHAM STUDENTS: Resiliency for Life will hold its 2nd Annual Benefit - Reach, Learn & Grow tonight at Plymouth Church. Tickets can still be reserved for the event with a silent and live auction. Resiliency for Life is private non-profit that partners with Framingham Public Schools to provide additional support for students, who are at high-risk of academic failure.