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 our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

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Where/When: The Good Hurt, 12249 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 8pm Friday, March 4, 2011

Why Go: It’s Friday. So take off your work clothes and celebrate both your week of hard work and the weekend with live music from Tears of the Moochester, *Sex Beef*, Permanent Ability and DJ DutchSlice Tice.

Pricing: No cover

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Where/When: , 4135 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 11:00am–12:30pm, Weekly on Saturdays

Why Go: This is a new challenge to traditional yoga with cool water to dive into after breaking that morning sweat!

Pricing: Water Yoga Class $15 Stand Up Paddle Board Rental $39

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Where/When: Oxygen Tango, 12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 1:00pm–4:30pm Saturday, March 5, 2011

Why Go: It's always a good idea to learn or brush up on your Tango. It's better if it’s a crash course that fits into an afternoon.

Pricing: Sign up to find out more!

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Where/When: C.A.V.E. Gallery , 1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291; 12pm – 6pm Saturday, March 5, 2011

Why Go: This is the last day to see the exhibition and the new gallery location.

Pricing: Special Admission: $5.00

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Where/When: Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291; 1:00pm Sunday, March 6, 2011

Why Go: Get literature fresh out of the oven with 30 to 40 poets and writers reading their newest work. Plus, there are door prizes and book give-aways on a Sunday. Wow.

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