Get Out: Weekend Planner, March 9-11

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

Sammamish-Issaquah 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.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share the goodness in our comment box below.

• Where/When: 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, held on the Sammamish River Trail.
• Why Go: Join J.J. Mahoney’s this Saturday for their St. Patrick’s Day Run. It’s a 5k run/walk along the Sammamish River Trail. Various prizes will be awarded throughout the day, including a prize for best costume.
• Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for kids. Your entry fee gets you a shirt, drinks and a donation toward Multiple Sclerosis.

• Where/When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at the .
• Why Go: Visit the Redmond Senior Center this Saturday for an event in the spirit of "Antiques Roadshow." Professional appraisers will be on site to give verbal market evaluations in many areas, including general line antiques, books, silver, silver plate, brass, copper, porcelain, household evaluations, collectibles, equipment and machinery.
• Cost: $5 per item, limit 6 items person. Registration is strongly encouraged. Register in person at the Redmond Senior Center.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9; 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, at .
• Why Go: Join SecondStory Repertory this weekend for the opening of the newest production out of their Theater for Young Audiences Series, The Dancing Princess. The play is sure to be a hit for audiences of all ages.
• Cost: Single Tickets: $10 (all ages). Sunday Discount: $5 ages 1 to 3, and free for children under 1.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at .
• Why Go: If you haven’t caught the Redmond High School Theatre Arts production of Little Shop of Horrors yet, this Friday will be your last chance. The musical features the lyrics of Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, and is the comedic story of a man-eating plant named Audrey and her keeper, Seymour. Enjoy the show!
• Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children.

• Where/When: 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at  in Bellevue. 
• Why Go: If you're a fan of classical music, you may want to check out Cafe Cesura this Friday night. Parnassus Project and Classical Revolution will present some choice French fare, followed by a more informal chamber music jam. Curious about what you’ll hear? Check out this YouTube clip of Classical Revolution in action.
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at .
• Why Go: The Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair is an annual science and engineering competition for 9th- through 12th-grade students in King and Snohomish counties. The general public is invited to view student projects and take part in science and engineering activities this Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in the gym, then stay for the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. View the full fair schedule and learn how to enter at www.bellevuecollege.edu/sciencefair.
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at  in Bellevue.
• Why Go: Join the Northwest Arts Center this Saturday for art, games, music and all things green. This event is suitable for children between 2 and 5 years old. Don’t forget to wear something green!
• Cost: $22 for residents and $25 for non-residents.

• Where/When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at .
• Why Go: This unique sale kicks off the local plant sale season. The sale is known for its unique specialties, spring ephemerals and treasures not readily found elsewhere. For more information, visit www.n-p-a.org.
• Cost: Admission is free.