Get Out: A Tribute to Veterans, NOH8 Photo Shoot

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.

• Where/When: Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Misison Blvd., Hayward; Friday at 7 p.m.
• Why Go: Attend a special program being held at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home and Cemetery in order to honor individuals who have served in the military.
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: , 8200 Gateway Blvd. in Newark
• Why Go: Participate in a photographic, silent protest that was launched as a response to the passing of Proposition 8, which eliminated the right for same-sex couples to marry. No reservations needed; it’s first come, first serve. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
• Pricing: $40 for solo portraits. $25 per person for group or couple portraits.

• Where/When: , 39375 Cedar Blvd, Newark; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Take a trip back to the ’50s and learn what “Summer Nights” in is all about in this Fall production of “Grease” performed by Newark Junior High School and Newark Memorial High School students.
• Pricing: $10-$15

• Where/When: Fremont Visitor's Center, 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont; Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Get active with a light stroll along the tidelands. Reservations are required, so call 510-792-0222 ext. 363.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton.; Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Check out all kinds of cars, including hot rod customs, classical cars, muscle cars and more. There will also be at least 100 vendors selling car-related products and a special Veteran’s Tribute on Saturday.
• Pricing: $17