Get Out: Weekend Planner, April 22-24

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Mercer Island 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 and shops to explore.

• Where/When: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri, April 22 at .
  
• Why Go: The Classics on Film series is back at the Aljoya this Friday night. The film series continues its focus on the role food can play in film with a showing of Julie & Julia. The film stars Amy Adams and Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep. If you haven't seen the film, check out this trailer to see what you're in for.
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri, April 22 at .
  
• Why Go: Daniel Alpern is back at The Olde Wine Store to set the mood with his original rock style piano tunes. All you need to do is show up, sit down, and relax with your favorite wines. Daniel will take care of the rest. Here's a little more about Daniel Alpern.
  
• Cost: No cover.

• Where/When: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sat, April 23 at Munchbar in Bellevue.
  
• Why Go: If rubbing shoulders with celebrities is on your to do list, make Muchbar in Bellevue your destination this Saturday night. Munchbar will be throwing Carmen Electra a birthday celebration all night long. 
• Pricing: $10 cover (includes your 1st drink ticket) 21+ w/ID.

• Where/When: Today - Sunday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Seatac.
  
• Why Go: For any science fiction/fantasy fans out there, this event is HUGE. Enjoy over 500 hours of programming, professional panels, writer workshops, gaming, a dealers room, and much more. For a full list of activities available and everything else you'll need to know, visit the Norwescon 34 website.
  
• Cost: Full-weekend memberships are $60. Single day memberships: Thursday $30, Friday $40, Saturday $40, Sunday $30. 

• Where/When: 9 a.m. Sat, April 23 at Seward Park in Seattle.
  
• Why Go: Burn off as many calories you can at this 5K Run/Walk so you'll feel a little less guilty about your Easter feast on Sunday. You'll even be able to sleep a little more soundly knowing you participated in an event that will benefit education for children in developing countries.
• Pricing: Online Registration Fees: Adult $25.00, Youth $20.00, Family Walk $40.00 - Day of Registration Fees: Adult $30.00, Youth $25.00, Family Walk $45.00. Register online here.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. Sun, April 24 at Jet City Improv in Seattle.
  
• Why Go: Spend Easter laughing the night away for a great cause with this Improv Fundraiser for Japan. Absolutely all proceeds from the show will benefit the Mercy Corps, even the performers are waiving their fees to help support this great cause. 
• Pricing: Tickets for this event are $15 and available at the door and online here.

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