Arts & Entertainment

Get Out Weekend Planner

It's Thursday, and you have no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We have compiled the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

Where/When: Brick and Bottle, 55 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera Happy Hours 4-7 p.m.

Why Go: Because it’s Friday. Time to relax and catch up with friends.  How about about a Steelhead Extra Pale Ale or a N’Orleans gimlet?  Pair that up with a margherita pizza. Now you’re happy.

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Pricing: Happy Hour pizzas $6-7, gimlets $6, beers on tap $4

GET READY LARKSPUR

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Where/ When: Larkspur Recreation Center, 240 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, Saturday,10-noon.

Why Go: Because you keep saying you’re going to take this class.  Go on, it’s only two hours and could ease your mind. Disasters happen and Larkspur’s fine firefighters are here to help you prepare.

Where/When: Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, Saturday, 9-noon.

Why Go: Want your garden to be the envy of the neighborhood? Healthy soil’s a must. Learn backyard composting, sheet mulching basics, and other techniques at this workshop. Watch as your garden blooms.

Pricing: Free.  Register here.  For more information call 945-1512.

DAN HICKS AND HIS KOLLEGE OF KNOWLEDGE

Where/When: The Palm Ballroom, adjacent to the Seafood Peddler, 100 Yacht Dr., San Rafael, Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

Why Go: Dan Hicks' distinct humor and intelligence serves him (and us) well.  For one night only, he’ll pull out all stops to school us in the ABC’s of musical history. No note-taking required.

Pricing: Tuition is $25 GA, $30 Seats and $40 Reserved at Table (very limited)

THE GREAT BROADWAY SING-A-LONG

Where/When: Bernard OsherMarin JCC,.200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, Sunday, 5 p.m.

Why Go: Want to sing your heart out?  Memorized Broadway’s greatest hits?  How about the lyrics to “Mack the Knife” and “Spoonful of Sugar?”  If not, a cheat sheet will be supplied.

Pricing: $26 public/$22 members.  For tickets call 415-444-8000.     

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner.

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