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Get Out: Five Fun Things to do This Weekend

From a Lunar New Year celebration to a hip-hop dance party, here are our top picks for local activities to hit 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: Newark Pavilion; Friday at 6 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner prepared by the “hidden chefs” of the Tri-Cities, while supporting the Tri-Cities League of Volunteers' Arts in Schools and Community Arts Programs.

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Pricing: $75; reservations are limited

 

Where/When: Jackson Theatre, Smith Center at Ohlone College in Fremont; Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: If you missed it the first time, Edward Mast's adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi thriller The Time Machine, directed by Tom Blank, will have an encore performance.

Pricing: $15-$20

 

Where/When: Menconi's Lounge; Friday at 10 p.m.

Why Go: This Valentine's celebration includes DJ Johnny Afro mixing the hottest hip op, R&B and old-school club hits and performances by Lucas and Ya Yah.

Pricing: $5

Where/When: Mayflower Seafood Restaurant; Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Why Go: 10-course dinner and dessert, Lion Dance, silent auction, raffles and prizes. Plus, proceeds from this event will benefit Magnolia Women's Recovery Program, Centro de Servicios and the Rotary Club Foundation.

Pricing: $50 per person

 

Where/When: Jack London Square; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Shop from over 50 hand-picked antique and vintage collectors, and the event is indoors at the Jack London Square Pavilion, so weather is not an issue.

Pricing: Free admission  

 

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