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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Feb. 18 - 20

Check out these events in and around town.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Kensington Patch is coming to the rescue with suggestions for weekend fun.

1.
Where:
When: Saturday, Feb. 19. 12 - 3 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the Isaac Riley plantation where Reverend Josiah Henson was a slave.
Pricing: Free

2.
Where:
When: Sunday, Feb. 20. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Why Go: Ever wonder how maple syrup is made? During this festival you can watch as sap drips from the trees, see how it gets collected and boiled down to maple syrup.
Pricing: Contact Brookside Gardens for more information

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3.
Where:
Why Go: Ranging from concerts to workshops and lectures, the Strathmore has events for everyone. This week check out two Artist-in-Residence performances or learn how to make a clay-mation movie.
Pricing: Ticket prices vary.

4.
When: Thuesday, Feb. 17 through Tuesday, Feb. 22
Why Go: The kids aren't in school. You're off of work for the weekend. Get out of the house and enjoy some family fun. This week's suggestions includes ice skating and several musical opportunities.
Pricing: View the for prices.

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5.
Where:
When: Friday, Feb. 19. 8 p.m.
Why Go: Support the arts by enjoying dance performances of modern, flamenco, ballroom, hip-hop and more.The 7th annual concert will include dance companies ClancyWorks Dance Company, Lesole's Dance Project and Furia Flamenco.
Pricing: $15 for adults; $8 for children 12 and younger

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