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Get Out Weekend Planner: Poetry, Yard Sale and Self Defense

Here are our top picks for weekend fun.

Welcome to the new and improved Get Out Weekend Planner! We recently combined the Grab & Go Kids Planner with Get Out for a one-stop shop for fun weekend planning!

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 out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

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Where/When: , Thursday, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Why go?: The Poetry Cafe is open to all ages. Bring your own poetry or read your favorite to the cafe on the first Thursday of each month.

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Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Why Go: First time walkers will receive a pedometer and t-shirt. The walk will begin at the library and head around the perimeter of the parking lost at the library, community center and apartments. This program is sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association in partnership with AARP and Highmark PALS program.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: , Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

Why Go: Calling all knitters, crocheters and stitchers. Come together to share techniques, tips and resources with other creative people. 

Pricing: Free

4.

Where/When: , Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Why Go: All ages are welcome to participate in this program of brain fitness. This class will help participants socialize and build their memory, attention and thinking skills. There will be games, exercises and activities. Call to register.

Pricing: $7.50 per class or $20 for whole series

5.

Where/When: , Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go?: Stop by the church for a huge two day sale. There will be many estate items available.

6.

Where/When: , Saturday, 10 a.m.

Why Go?: Cine Brunch is a light brunch from Oakmont Bakery and a movie that begins at 11 a.m. This month's movie is An American in Paris.

Pricing: $12

7.

Where/When: , Saturday: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Why Go?: Participants will learn practical self-defense techniques for ages 14 and up, male and female. This is a four-week class taught by a certified instructor.

Pricing: $30

8.

Where/When:, Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Why Go?: Enjoy a night of music and drinks! The band "Into the Arena" will perform at Zanderz Sports Bar at Palmieri's Restaurant.  

9.

Where/When: , Sunday, 2 p.m.

Why Go?: Hallie Ephron will stop by with her new book, Come and Find Me. Meet the author and do some book shopping.

10. presented by Riverview Junior-Senior High School

Where/When: Tenth Street School, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Why Go?: The cast and crew of the show has worked tirelessly for months to bring to life a fantastical musical. Bring the whole family.

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