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Get Out: Movies, Music & More

Welcome to our weekend planner, giving you the best weekend activities for Palo Alto and surrounding cities.

It’s Thursday, and if you have 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 out our picks for the best summer activities to hit.

1. SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT SERIES

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Where/When: , 201 S Rengstorff Ave , Mountain View, Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy the summer weather and this week's summer movie night series film, "Tangled." Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn & refreshments served!

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Where/When: Deborah's Palm, 555 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why go: If you're a teacher or facilitator, this woman's nonprofit can be a great place to network. The open house features demos, refreshments, live music, a complimentary coffee cart, door prizes and house tours.

Price: Free

3.

Where/When: , 873 Castro St., Mountain View, Friday, 7p.m. 

Why go: Join the Watson & Co. Trio for a night of the blues from Great Britain, from Bob Dylan to Van Morrison to traditional folk tunes. Morocco's serves 150-year-old recipes of delicious authentic Moroccan cuisine.

Price: Free

4. PENINSULA DEMOCRATIC COALITION ANNUAL PICNIC

Where/When: Shoup Park, 400 University Ave., Los Altos, Saturday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy an afternoon of free food, conversation and an auction at the annual Peninsula Democrats' picnic/potluck! Bring a yummy dish to share and expect a few "brief" speeches.

Price: $10 contribution, children are free

5. 

Where/When: , 535 Alma St, Palo Alto; Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.

Why Go: See the classic tale of Blanche DuBois, an aging Southern Belle trying to run away from her shameful past in Mississippi, as told by Dragon Theatre. This is the story that made Marlon Brando famous in his 1951 film performance; Streetcar also won Williams a Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Pricing: $16-$30

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