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Get Out Weekend Planner: Enjoy a Night of Comedy on Saturday with Jim Giovanni from the LA Comedy Store

Get free Starbucks coffee, take in a classic movie or experience an Inner Peace Festival this 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 this weekend.

FREE COFFEE DAY

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Where/When: Starbucks locations; Friday all day

Why Go: In an effort to encourage everyone to switch from paper cups to reusable travel mugs on Earth Day, bring in your own travel mug and get free freshly brewed coffee at any Starbucks!

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Pricing: Free

CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT

Where/When: Paramount Theatre in Oakland; Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: Experience the classic film “His Girl Friday” (1940) at one of America’s finest Art Deco movie palaces.

Pricing: $5

3RD ANNUAL INNER PEACE FESTIVAL  

Where/When: The Pergola at Lake Merritt in Oakland; Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Don't miss out on your chance to contemplate the words of peace leaders, enjoy a walk in the labyrinth, meditate on the lakeside deck, enjoy a free bakery treat, contribute your prayers for peace or have your face painted!

Pricing: Free

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: YOGA CLASSES

Where/When: Yoga in the Middle; Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Visit Alameda County's first green yoga studio to celebrate Earth Day! Classes are held on the hour for fifty minutes.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Castro Valley Moose Hall; Saturday at 6 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a night of comedy starring Jim Giovanni from the LA Comedy Store and Sam Meeker with Michael Booker from the Rio in Las Vegas as emcee. Proceeds will go toward building a veterans memorial in Community Center Park.

Pricing: $15.00 advanced; $20.00 at the door; plus purchase of two drinks or food items at show

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