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Get Out: Great Music, Great Dancing, Great Savings

Our weekly list of the best places to go for weekend 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: Pearce’s at Fox Bend, Oswego; Thursday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Musicians, poets, vocalists perform open mic style. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Price: Free.

2. - Oswego Chapter Children’s Spring Clothing & Toy Resale Event & Bake Sale
Where/When: Gym, 163 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery; Saturday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Save a ton—buy resale.
Price: $1 admission at door

3. Andrea Dawn and Friends at the Roundhouse
Where/When: America’s Historic Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora; Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: A handful of local songwriters and musicians (Kevin Trudo, Jeremy Keen & others) will fill the quaint stage at the historic Roundhouse. It’s a must-see show. Seriously.
Price: Only $7 for real, live music

4. Right Plant for the Right Place
Where/When: Aurora Public Library, 1 E. Benton, Aurora; Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Why Go: Learn how to grow the right plant in the right place, save money and help the environment.
Price: Free. Registration required. Call 630-264-4100.

5. Fermilab Barn Dance
Where/When: Kuhn Village Barn, Sauk Blvd. & Che Che Pinqua, Batavia; Sunday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 630-840-2061
Why Go: All kinds of dancing: traditional square and contra dancing, international folk dancing, Scottish country dance and English country.
Price: $6 for adults, $3 for those over 65, free for children under 12.

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