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Get Out Weekend Planner

Check out a traditional Irish dinner, the Oakland Symphony Chorus, or a musical festival this weekend.

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 this weekend.

"SIGNAL FLOW" MUSICAL FESTIVAL

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Where/When: Mills College in Oakland; Thursday through Sunday

Why Go: This annual spring festival showcases new student works in music and sound art. Take a peek at what the future has in store in the fields of electronic, experimental, and visionary music.

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Where/When: Historic Peralta House; Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Why Go: Raise funds for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, while enjoying cocktails, raffles, dinner and entertainment.

Pricing: $15

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER

Where/When: Marina Community Center

Why Go: Join the San Leandro Kiwanis Club at a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage, with live music from an Irish band and a silent auction.

Pricing: $30

OAKLAND SYMPHONY CHORUS

Where/When: Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland; Saturday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: Check out this choral and organ recital performing the work of Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass. 

Pricing: Free; donations accepted 

CITY OF  DUBLIN 2011 ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

Where/When: Dublin Civic Center; Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy Irish drink and food, shop for authentic Irish wares and crafts, learn the Irish jig or how to play a pennywhistle, kiss the Blarney Stone, and more!

Pricing: No admission fee

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