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Get Out: 5 Things to do This Weekend

Music is in the air so listen, dance and enjoy.

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:  Saturday, April 9, 8-3:30 p.m.

Why go:  A   great place for anyone with a creative mind. Children can enjoy decorating cookies, arts and crafts, having a caricature done and getting a picture with Peter Cottontail.  Childcare is available for parents who want to look around without the kids in tow.

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Pricing:  $2. Kids under 5 are free!

Merengue Lesson

Where/whenPittsfield Township Community Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd., Ann Arbor,  Saturday, April 9, 7 – 10:30 p.m.

Why go:  After sitting on the couch watching “Dancing with the Stars” who doesn’t want to learn to move as gracefully as they do? Grab your significant other, or a friend, and dance the night away. 

Pricing: $6

Where/when: Saturday, April 9, 6:30 – 10 p.m.

Why go:  What is better than food, fun a music?  How about the opportunity to test drive the new 2012 Ford Focus and help a worthwhile organization in the process.

Pricing: Admission is free, but bring $ for food.

Where/when: , Sunday, April 10, 2-4 p.m.

Why go:  You get to samples of chocolate for free!  Do you really need another reason other than that?

Pricing: Free. Registration required

Where/when: Saturday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.

Why go: If you haven’t been to Lighthouse Coffee for their live music on Saturday nights you are missing out.  This week Seth Adam will be playing.  Check out his music at www.sethadam.com.

Pricing:  Admission is free

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