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Get Out: 5 Things To Do This Weekend

Whether it is rooting for your favorite team or grabbing a bit to eat Patch knows where to go this weekend.

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:  , April 2, VCU/Butler game tips off @ 6:09 p.m., Kentucky/UCONN game tips off @ 8:49 p.m.

 Why go:  Just because it is April doesn’t mean that March Madness has to end.  Head over to Thompson’s Bar & Grill and root for your favorite team.

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Pricing: No admission charge

Where/when:  , Friday, April 1, 4-7 p.m.

Why go:  If you haven’t attended the fish fry yet then don’t miss out on this Lenten tradition.  You get a lot of food for you money.  Choices include baked tilapia, fried cod, cheesy potatoes, mac and cheese, vegetables, salad, drinks and dessert.

Pricing:  $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for kids under 5

Where/when: 199 W. Michigan Ave. Saturday, April 2, 9 a.m.

Why go: It may not feel like spring outside, but you can imagine that it is while picking up fresh fruits and veggies at the indoor farmer’s market.

Pricing: Admission is free!

Where/when: . Friday & Saturday after 11 p.m.

Why go:  Enjoy Bowling with cosmic lights and rockin’ music at a discounted rate after 11 p.m. on weekends.

Pricing: $14 an hour or $2.75 per game per person

Where/when:. All day Saturdays

Why go: The place to be on Saturdays is Milan Grill.  All day is happy hour!  Lunch special is $4 Georia Reuben.  Dinner is all-you-can-eat crab legs.

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