Get Out Weekend Planner—Phantoms and the Opera

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.

VOICES FROM THE PAST

Where/When: Friday at Meek Mansion and Saturday at McConaghy House in Hayward from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Why Go: Each evening includes a presentation by the American Paranormal Research Association on recent findings at the houses and participation in an investigation inside one of the houses.

Pricing: $75 per night or $100 for both nights; reservations required

BUON TEMPO CLUB 5TH ANNUAL OPERA NIGHT

Where/When: Castro Valley Moose Lodge; Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a 5-course Italian dinner and entertainment by Trio Amore, performing great operatic arias and Italian songs. 

Pricing: $30

SAVE THE BAY DAY OF SERVICE

Where/When: Eden Landing Ecological Reserve in Hayward; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon

Why Go: Make a positive difference and volunteer with Save The Bay, an organization working to restore more than 600 acres of tidal wetlands at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in Hayward.

Pricing: Free

URBAN AGRICULTURAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BICYCLE TOUR

Where/When: West Oakland Bart Station; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon

Why Go: This 10-mile urban ride will wind its way to several affordable housing developments with creative food-growing gardens, from individual garden plots to community greenhouses.

Pricing: Free, but bring your own bike

MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Where/When: San Leandro Main Library; Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Why Go: This musical extravaganza will celebrate and highlight jazz, big band, R&B, pop, and even a little classical music! Proceeds benefit the Arts Council of San Leandro.

Pricing: $10

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