Get Out: a Visit From a Local Author and a Baseball Game

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 bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1.

Where/When: , 9089 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville; from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight

Why Go: Larry Morrow will share favorite stories from his book This is Larry Morrow ... My Life On and Off the Air. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation.

Pricing: Free

2. NATURE EVENT: ROMANCING A WOODCOCK

Where/When: North Chagrin Nature Center, 3037 Som Center Rd., Willoughby Hills; from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Come see how the male woodcock courts the female. Be prepared for level, but muddy terrain.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: 13512 Station Rd., Brecksville; at 9 a.m. Saturday

Why Go:  Travel the entire Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad line from Brecksville Station to Canton, the furthest south station, and back. A boxed lunch is included.

Pricing: $25

4.

Where/When: Copley-Fairlawn High School, 3807 Ridgewood Rd., Copley; at 1 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Drive over to Copley and support the Bees as they go up against the Indians. 

Pricing: Free

5. MAMMA MIA!

Where/When: EJ Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron; at 3 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: Mamma Mia! comes to EJ Thomas Hall as part of the Broadway in Akron 2010 to 2011 Season. 

Pricing: General tickets range from $35 to $62.50. University of Akron student, faculty and staff discounts are available with valid Zip Card. Student tickets are $15; staff and faculty tickets are $25.