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Get Out: Catch a Movie, Learn Something New or Check Out Some Local Music
Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.
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: Brecksville Community Center, 1 Community Dr., Brecksville; Friday at dusk
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Why Go: Enjoy the family-friendly Despicable Me. Concession items like candy, water and popcorn will be available for a small charge.
Price: Free
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Where/When: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence; from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Why Go: Courses include budgeting, credit and debt management, insurance and retirement planning.
Price: Free
3. KIDZIBITS FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER
Where/When: History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
Why Go: In celebration of the grand opening of the recent expansion of the Kidzibits Family Education Center, the Western Reserve Historical Society is offering free admission to children 9 and under to the History Center.
Price: Admission is $8 adults, $7.50 seniors and $5 for children 10 and up.
Where/When: Eastgate Lanes, 2544 Wedgewood Dr., Akron; from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday
Why Go: The Akron bowling alley is hosting its first annual Battle of the Bands. Six area bands will compete for a $200 prize over six weeks. Tonight's band is Chil.
Price: $10
Where/When: Corner of Everett and Revere roads (across from Revere High School), Bath; at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Why Go: This year's show will likely have more than 400 events, 100 riders and more than 70 competition classes.
Price: Admission is $5 individual, $15 family.