Get Out: Theater Productions and the Symphony

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. A NIGHTMARE OF CRIME: A HOLOCAUST STORY

Where/When: Old Town Hall, 49 Public Square, Brecksville; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: This is the last weekend for  Brecksville Theater on the Square's production of    This serious show takes a look at World War II and the Holocaust.

Pricing: Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors, children and students.

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Where/When: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: This year's Orchid Mania show runs through March 27. Other  orchid-related events include photography and art displays.

Pricing: Tickets are $8.50 for adults and $3 for children 3 to 12 years old.

3. A STROLL DOWN BROADWAY

Where/When: , 2 Community Dr., Brecksville;  8 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: presents this tribute to Broadway in the Gathering Room of the Human Services Center. The night includes food and refreshments, a door prize and a raffle. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Call for reservations.

Pricing: $10 donation per person

4. AKRON SYMPHONY: ALL RACHMANINOFF

Where/When:  EJ Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; 8 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: The show is conducted by Christopher Wilkins, and it features Martina Filjak, Cleveland International Piano Competition Winner, 2009.

Pricing: $25.75 to $33.75

Editor's note: The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has cancelled all trips for March 5 and 6, according to a press release sent on Friday. If you wanted to try our fifth "Get Out" suggestion, you'll have to wait until next week!

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Where/When: Brecksville Station, 13512 Station Rd., Brecksville; 10:15 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Why Go:  Tour Cuyahoga Valley National Park via railway. Sit back and relax for the two-and-a-half hour round trip, or hop off and explore the shops and galleries of Peninsula during an hour-and-a-half layover. There's a concession car with fresh sandwiches, snacks and beverages. Rides will be offered only if flooding in the park has receded by the weekend. Call 1-800-468-4070 for more information.

Pricing: $10

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