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Get Out: See 'My Fair Lady,' Do Your Taxes

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 comes to the rescue.

We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. LEGO ROBOTICS

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Where/When:  at 351 Homer Ave. in Palo Alto, Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon.

Why Go: Build a robot using LEGOS and learn how to control it using a computer. Best Sunday activity for an 11-year old (or older), ever.

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Pricing: $35 members/ $45 nonmembers

2. DO YOUR TAXES

Where/When: Stanford Federal Credit Union at 694 Pampas Lane in Stanford, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (through April 15).

Why Go: Get free help for your taxes if you earn less than $55,000 per year or your household earns less than $70,000 a year.

Pricing: Free

3. MY FAIR LADY

Where/When: at 50 Embarcadero Rd. in Palo Alto, Friday through Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Check out the classic My Fair Lady from your local teen thespians.

Pricing: $12 adults, $10 students and seniors

4.

Where/When:  at 668 Ramona St. in Palo Alto, Friday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why Go: Join art lovers in the Main Gallery to discuss art and contemporary culture while indulging in a tasteful combination: chocolate and coffee.

Pricing: Free

5. MENLO FIT BOOT CAMP

Where/When: Arrillaga Gym at 600 Alma St. in Menlo Park, Saturday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Arrive at 7:15 a.m. to sign in and warm up. 

Why Go: Because it's free, and it'll get you movin' in the morning.

Pricing: Free

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner refreshed every Wednesday.

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