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Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend

Because It's No Fun To Stay Home All 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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

 1. 

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WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 8 p.m. at Connecticut College Palmer Auditorium in New London.

WHY GO: The performance is set to the music of Sly and the Family Stone. “Dance to the Music,” anyone?

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PRICING: $28, 24, 20; Seniors: $25, 21.50, 18; Students: $14, 12, 10

2. LIVE AT THE WOLF DEN

WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 7 p.m.

WHY GO: Well that’s a no-brainer! Wolf Den shows are free.

PRICING: Though you save on admission with their free shows, make room in your schedule to arrive early!

3. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Waterford Public Library.

WHY GO: You want to be absolutely sure you get your fill of everything snow-related before spring arrives.

PRICING: Free, unless you buy a copy of the book.

4. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 6 p.m. at Port & Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London.

WHY GO: It’s a great way to kick off Black History Month—which is February, if you haven’t guessed.

PRICING: Tickets for the evening are $50 each.

5. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 8 p.m. at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

WHY GO: Do you like that laugh? That’s why.

PRICING: Tickets range from $39.50 to $59.50.

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