Get Out! Weekend Planner for March 16-22

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We have compiled the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

RECYCLE EVENT

What/Where: Fireman’s Fund Insurance, 777 San Marin Dr., Novato, Saturday, 8-4 p.m.; 707-585-0511 

Why Go: OK,  it may not be the most exciting way to start the weekend but think of it as an early spring cleaning.  Take that broken toaster and dead car battery out of the garage and say goodbye. They’ll take anything with a cord.  Now, doesn’t that feel good?

Pricing: Free

PHIL KANTNER’S 7oTH BIRTHDAY ALL STAR GALA

Where/When: 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, Saturday & Sunday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Wow. Two nights of rock and roll bliss.  The luminaries read like a who’s who of musical talent, including the Jefferson Airplane co-founder. Is this too much of a good thing?  I think not.  Happy Birthday, Mr. Kantner. Live long and prosper.

Pricing: $45,$75, $125 (18 and over)

PHIL OCHS: THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE

Where/ When: Smith Rafael Film Center,1118 4th St., San Rafael, Sunday 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (one week only, through March 24)

Why Go:  Because this documentary is a tribute to legendary folk singer Phil Ochs. Known for his “topical” songs, the film incorporates interviews with such admirers as  Pete Seeger, Sean Penn, Joan Baez as well as Ochs' beautiful melodies. Meegan Lee Ochs and director Kenneth Bowser appear at Sunday’s matinee and evening shows.

Pricing: $5.50 members, $10.25 general

16th ANNUAL FAIRFAX BREWFEST

Where/When: Fairfax Pavillion (next to Contratti Little League Field), Downtown Fairfax,  Saturday 1-5 p.m.

Why Go: Ales and lagers and stouts. Oh my. Eighteen regions of the finest brewers are included in this brewfest. Top it off with some traditional Irish music and all is good.

Pricing: $25 in advance, $30 cash at the door (remember to bring extra $ for pub style food)

ABBOTTS LAGOON

Where/When: Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead, Point Reyes Seashore, Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Why Go: It’s time to get out of the house and check out the bluffs and dunes. Take in the bounty of songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl.  Enjoy.

Pricing: Free (this walk is for adults only).
 
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