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Get Out: Patch's Weekend Planner for Feb. 10-13

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.

Where/When: Palm Ballroom (Seafood Peddler) 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael; Saturday and Sunday 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Like a band that knows, really knows, how to jam? Look no further. Tie-dyed shirt required -- just kiddin'.

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Pricing: $25 general admission, $30 day of show

2. 2011 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS

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Where/When: Smith Rafael Film Center,  1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael; Feb. 11-17

Why Go: Live Action Shorts. Animated Shorts. Documentary Shorts. This is your chance to see them before the Academy Awards. See one or see them all. 

Pricing: $10.25 general admission

3. HOG ISLAND OYSTER COMPANY

Where/When: 20215 Hwy 1, Marshall; Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Oysters always taste better in the winter, don’t you think? Bring a blanket, your shucking knife, and all the rest of your picnic gear. Did you know you could even reserve a table?

Pricing: $8 per person on weekends, for a table to reserve: 415-663-9218 x 255

4.FUNNY VALENTINE

Where/When: 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley, Sunday 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Love songs from the great American songbook. Gershwin, Noel Coward, Rodgers and Hart. Swoon.

Pricing: $25 general admission, $35 reserved seating

5. 31st ANNUAL COUPLES RELAY

Where/When: Vintage Oaks Shopping Center,  208 Vintage Way, Novato, Sunday, 9 a.m.

Why Go: This four-mile race is split between you and your partner. Don’t have one? Come anyway; race officials are willing to play matchmaker. Prizes and fun follow after the race.

Pricing: $30 per couple 

We know you have your favorites and plans for this weekend that we missed. So share the goodies in our comment box below.


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