Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner

Still have no idea what to do this weekend? Don't panic. Mar Vista Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks:

Where/When: 12601 Mulholland Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (TreePeople), Sat June 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a day of fun, food and activities hosted by TreePeople and oenvironmental guru, Ed Begley, Jr. Learn how to make sustainable, healthy change in your life through free workshops and demonstration.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291, Sat. June 4,  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Why Go: Support the friends of Venice Library and pick up some great bargains All books are donated and prices start as low as $1 a piece. In addition to books of all genres for all ages, there will also be CDs, videos and DVDs on sale.

Pricing: Free entrance.

Where/When: , 3860 S. Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90066, Sat. June 4,  12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Why Go: Give a loving dog a much-needed home. There will also be a prize raffle. This week  strong Cruiser, sweet Susie, energetic Minnie and happy Lex are all looking for homes.

Pricing: Free entrance.

Where/When: , 3826 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, Sun. June 5,  11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Why Go: Hear Ellyn Maybe and her band perform poetry, before they head off to the  Glastonbury Festival in Scottland this summer.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When:  , 3826 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, Sun. June 5, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Why Go: Let your kids express their creativity in this craft workshop organized by reDiscover.

Pricing: Free.

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