Community Corner
Get Out Weekend Planner: Skate, Line Dance and Buy Books Cheap
Check out a benefit for a children's hospital, a skate competition, a charitable videogame tournament and more 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.
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Where/When: Fox Theater in Oakland; Friday at 8 p.m.
Why Go: A night of musicians and writers live on stage in an event benefiting Children's Hospital Oakland. Artists scheduled to appear include Michael Lewis, Beth Lisick, Megan Slankard, Kelly Corrigan and more.
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Pricing: $50-$1,000
Where/When: The Saddle Rack in Fremont; Friday from 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Get your line dancing on! The bar will have a dance instructor teaching line and couples' dance to the beat of good country music.
Pricing: $10
Where/When: Union City Skate Park; Saturday at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Whether you want to show off your own skateboarding skills or just watch others compete, this ultimate battle is sure to be fast-paced and exciting.
Pricing: $10 to register
Where/When: Union City Library; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Spend the morning or afternoon searching for great bargains on books and videos, while supporting the library's children's programs.
Pricing: Free to attend
Where/When: The Etrium (3101 Whipple Rd., Suite 23); Sunday at 1 p.m. (registration from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
Why Go: Do you love playing videogames? Well, put your skills to good use in a charity videogame competition for Japan Relief.
Pricing: $10-$15
You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.
