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GET OUT: Ice Skates and Oil Paints

Your guide to weekend activities and events.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 

1. What:

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Where/When: 7 p.m., Mar. 3-6, Oracle Arena

Why Go: If you can’t make Disneyland this year, take the kids to Disney on Ice to see all their favorite characters, including the princesses, Toy Story and the villains!

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Pricing: $22-$45

 

2. What:

Where/When: March 4, 2011 / March 5, 2011, 8:00pm, Contra Costa College

Why Go: Support the local college drama students, and an original play written by a professor

Pricing: $5-$15

 

3. What:

 Where/When: March 5, 2011, 2:00pm, San Pablo Library 2300 San Pablo Dam Rd, San Pablo, CA

Why Go: A nationally famous children’s entertainer comes to San Pablo Library, bringing the world’s only guitar-playing dragon.

Pricing: Free

 

4. What:

Where/When: March 5, 8 p.m., Pinole

Why Go: Test your skills at improv comedy night, held once a month

Pricing: $8

 

5. What:

Where/When: March 6, 2011, 9:45am–4:00pm, 2221 Pear St, Pinole

Why Go: Beginners are welcome at this all-day learn to paint art class

Pricing: Check www.lorenasworld.com

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