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.

1.  APRIL FOOLS DAY CONCERT
Where/When: Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, Friday 8 p.m - 1 .a.m.
Why Go: It’s the end of the week and your dancing shoes are ready and willing. Put a spit shine on them and head over for some rollicking Americana courtesy of Floating Records. Best part? The Seahorse has a free shuttle for parties of 6 and more. Call some friends.
Pricing: $5

2. BENISSIMO RESTAURANT AND BAR HAPPY HOUR
Where/When: 18 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, happy hour everyday between 4 -7 p.m.
Why Go: Happy hour everyday? Awesome. Plus their “piccolo piatti,” (small plates) aren’t the usual run-of-the-mill appetizers.  Choose from steamed mussels, a meatball panini, pizza and more.
Pricing: A Moretti draft will only set you back $3, a glass of vino, $5.  Want something more elaborate? Margaritas and Cosmos are $5.  Bites are between $5-$6.

3. FAIRFAX DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Where/When: The Fairfax Theatre, 9 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax, Friday-Sunday, times vary so be sure to check schedule.
Why Go:. If you love documentaries (I do) you’ll have a blast watching these captivating films.  The festival culminates with Sunday’s screening of the Fairfax Documentary Challenge shorts. Don’t forget about the Youth Film Festival at the Lark as well (highlighted in ).
Pricing: $10, 415-460-9760.

4. STACEY PRINTZ DANCE PROJECT
Where/When: The Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, Sunday 5 p.m.
Why Go: If you like modern dance, here’s your chance to see this highly acclaimed troupe in a rare Marin performance. Athletic and upbeat, these dancers fuse modern dance with elements of jazz, ballet and hip-hop.
Pricing: $22 public /$20 members / $11 students  415-444-8000 (no host cocktails begins at 4 p.m.)  

5. FUDDY MEERS
Where/When: Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave. Mill Valley, March 31-April 24, times vary.
Why Go: Because this fun-house world was created by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire and promises to be a wild ride. What if you woke up each morning with no memory? What?
Pricing: $32-$53.

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

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