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Get Out Weekend Planner

Check out a Latin comedy explosion, a historic mansion, participate in an all-day scrapbooking event or get a free comic book 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.

 

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Where/When: California Conservatory Theatre in San Leandro; Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy all the Jerome Kern standards, including The Way You Look Tonight, Old Man River, Make Believe, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Pick Yourself Up, A Fine Romance, I’m Old Fashioned, The Song Is You, I Won’t Dance and All The Things You Are.

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Where/When: Bal Theatre in San Leandro; Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Check out funny man Dennis Gaxiola, who has gained notoriety from his appearances with Jamie Foxx on Comedy Central, The Latino Kings of Comedy Tour with Paul Rodriguez, BET's Comic View and more. Also featuring Big Al Gonzales, Rodger Lizaola, Fernando Soltero and Justin Harrison.

Pricing: $25-$50

Where/When: Meek Mansion in Hayward; Saturday at 10 a.m.

Why Go: In honor of Preservation Month, learn about different architectural styles and details of the Victorian and other eras, Victorian furnishings and décor.

Pricing: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students, free for Historical Society members 

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY EVENT

Where/When: ; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Why Go: The event includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as well as classes to make a page layout, mini album, technique demonstrations, prizes and a free goodie bag.

Pricing: $90

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Where/When: Crush Comics; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: Free comic books will be available to everyone! No purchase is necessary.

Pricing: Free

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