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Get Out: Five Things to Do This Weekend

Here are a few ways to get out and have some fun.

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

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Where/When: , 3200 W. Shiawassee Dr.; Saturday, 3-7 p.m.

Why go: There will be carnival games, a pig roast and family activities.

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Price: Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 5 and under. A family of four can enter for $25, with each additional person for $4.

2.

Where/When: , 1545 N Leroy St, Fenton; Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Why go: Sing, listen or relax.

Price: Free

3. Rock the Boat: The Fleming Williams Story

Where/when: The New McCree Theatre, 5005 Cloverlawn, Flint; Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Why go: Featuring the life and times of Fleming Williams.

Price: $8 to $15 for adults. $5 to $10 for seniors and students.

4. Trapt

Where/when: Machine Shop 3539 Dort Highway, Flint; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Why go: Rock out with the catchy guitar riffs and hear the band's songs from a new album due out in October.

Price: $18 in advance.

5.

Where/when: , 3619 Avon St, Hartland; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Why go: See Cats and the Fiddler, an amazing bluegrass trio composed of three 14-year-olds, brings a unique sound to the The Kettle's 2010-2011 series.

Price: $12 at the door. Children 11 and younger are admitted to all three shows free of charge.

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