Get Out: Ideas for the 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 best activities to hit, bars and restaurants to explore, and arts and entertainment choices.

1.)

Where/When: April 15, 16 and 17 at locations throughout downtown Bethesda

Why Go: Hear readings from a variety of top journalists, authors and poets right in your own backyard. Events for kids and adults are planned throughout the weekend.

Pricing: free

2.)

Where/When: Deals through Sunday at eleven of Bethesda Row’s top restaurants.

Why Go: Who doesn’t love a great deal on a great meal? Three-course lunches are $15 and three-course dinners are $30 at participating Bethesda Row restaurants during Bethesda Row Spring Restaurant Week.

Pricing: $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner, not including gratuity

3.)

Where/When: 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. and 4-6p.m. April 15; 10a.m. to 1p.m. April 16 at the Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union Bethesda branch, 4831 Cordell Ave.

Why Go:  Discard important documents safely and have some fun at the same time – appearances by radio personalities from 105.9 FM and 107.3 FM and a cameo by Red Hook Lobster Pound’s famous Lobster Truck are planned. The first 100 people to show up will receive a free lobster roll.

Pricing: free

4.)

Where/When: noon-6p.m. every day through April 17 at Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda

Why Go: Discover your inner fashionista with free private style consultations and wardrobe fittings with professional stylists trained by Stacy London of TLC's What Not to Wear. Free beauty makeovers, events and promotions are also planned.

Pricing: free

5.)

Where/When: 11a.m. to 3p.m. April 16 at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA

Why Go: Part of a national initiative by the YMCA to promote health and wellness for kids and families, the event will feature games and an obstacle course, pony rides, tennis, fingerprinting, cooking demos, gymnastics and martial arts demonstrations, a clown and face painting, youth nutrition info from Suburban Hospital, and more.
Pricing: free

6.)

Where/When: April 17 at Howard Avenue and Fawcett Street in Kensington

Why Go: Celebrate Old Town Kensington’s yearly event with family and friends. The street festival aimed to celebrate literature will feature live music, book readings, and activities for children and adults. Buy books and chat with local authors, publishers, literary groups and booksellers along Howard Avenue.

Pricing: free