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Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner

You don't need to go far to have fun.

Still have no idea what to do this weekend? Don't panic. Marina Del Rey Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks:

1) 

Where/When: , 4089 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 9pm Friday, March 18, 2011

Why Go: Forget the juke box or the club. This cover band performs a great list of rock, hip-hop and R&B hits.

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Pricing: No cover

2) 

Where/When: , 4047 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 1:00pm–4:00pm Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Why Go: Enjoy a free dose of caffeine to go with your dose of art.

Pricing: Free

3) 

Where/When: , 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 9:00pm–2:00am Saturday, March 19, 2011

Why Go: Fellas, sport your slickest jackets. Ladies, sexy corsets are in order. Get decked out  and ready to party. 

Pricing: $20 General Admission

4)

Where/When: , 4141 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 11:00am–3:00pm Sunday, March 20, 2011

Why Go: Enjoy chili and music and find out the cook-off contest winners. 

Pricing: Free

5) 

Where/When: Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291; 2:00pm Sunday, March 20, 2011

Why Go: Get to know the poetry community while you read your poetry. Work for those snaps!

Pricing: Free

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