Get Out: Buy Some Books, Check Out Local Comedy or Stop by a Flower Show

It’s Thursday, and you have 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.

Where/When: , 2 Community Dr., Brecksville; at noon today

Why Go: If you are 60 or over, come to the Human Services Center for lunch and a movie.

Price: Lunch is $5; the movie is free.

2. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Where/When: , 9089 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville; from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday (a preview for Friends members), from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Why Go: Browse and shop a great selection of bargain books.

Price: Free entry

Where/When: Eastgate Lanes, 2544 Wedgewood Dr., Akron; from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Area teen bands compete for a $200 prize. Contestants will be judged based on the quality of their performance and the number of family, friends and fans who come to listen and bowl.

Price: $10 (cost includes performance and three hours of bowling)

Where/When:, 1 Community Dr., Brecksville; from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday 

Why Go: This bicentennial flower show is presented by the Chippewa and Emerald Necklace Garden Clubs.

Price: Free

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Where/When: Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls; from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: This unscripted comedy is suitable for audiences ages 13 and up.

Price: $5 donation