Get Out Weekend Planner

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.

1. FASHION SHOW AND ARTIST BAZAAR

Where/When: Cotton Mill Studios in Oakland; Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: This is unlike any art show you have ever been to! Enjoy a fashion show, food and beverages, a whole building of open studios and presentations, vendor displays and music

Pricing: Free (plus free towncar shuttle service to and from Fruitvale BART)

2. 

Where/When: San Lorenzo Library; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go: Need some extra tips for SAT tests? Emily from Study Smarter will reveal test secrets you never knew and have you leaving with a personalized study plan. Not convinced to come yet? Participants will also be fed great snacks and entered into the weekly raffle for college apparel.

Pricing: Free

3. SPRING SWING CONCERT

Where/When: Oakland City Center; Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

Why Go: See Laurent Fourgo & His Ensemble of seasoned musicians for a toe-tapping swing concert.

Pricing: Free

4. STARS OF WRESTLING

Where/When: Alameda County Fairgrounds; Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Why Go: Are you a wrestling fanatic? Come out to see your favorite stars including: The Insane Boys, Jason Styles, Shane Kody, Super Diablo, Danny Garcia and more.

Pricing: Advance: ringside $20, general $12. At door: ringside $25, general $14. Parking $8.

5. 

Where/When: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center; Sunday from 1 pm. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Make a positive impact on the environment by working and learning the techniques of removing non-native plants that threaten Shoreline diversity. (For ages 12 and up)

Pricing: Free. Refreshments will be provided. 

You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.