Get Out: Weekend Planner

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

Redmond Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your work-done-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.

• Where/When: The Sounders game starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, and the final round of the Sweet Sixteen is all day Friday.
  
• Why Go: If you're looking to stay local and catch some sports on TV this weekend, is your best bet. Good luck on those brackets and go Sounders!
• Pricing: No cover.
  

• Where/When: 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday at the .
• Why Go: Take one part comedy act and two parts circus perfomance, mix them together and you'll get "Brothers From Different Mothers." The Brothers have performed all over the world, and now they're bringing their show to the SecondStory Repertory. Be sure to see them while they're here!
  
• Pricing: Tickets are $10.
  

Lake Sammamish Half Marathon

• Where/When: 9 a.m. Saturday at the Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah on to Marymoor Park in Redmonde.
  
• Why Go: A half marathon isn't for everyone, but if you're feeling like you want to test yourself, this race would be the perfect place to do it. I'll start praying for sunshine now.
  
• Cost: Registration is $60. There will be NO registration on race day. Visit the event website to register.
  

• Where/When: This Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Crossroads shopping center in Bellevue.
  
• Why Go: Treat your tastebuds to a world of exotic flavors during this festival of global food and entertainment. Be sure to check out Bellevue Patch's of the event; it has everything you need to know about all three days.
• Cost: Prices vary, and there is a coupon book available for purchase from the Crossroads customer service that will save you some cash.  Coupon books are being sold today and tomorrow only.

Carmina Burana

• Where/When: 2 p.m. Sunday at the Benaroya Hall in Seattle.
• Why Go: This concert is jam packed with Eastside talent. Carmina Burana will feature volcalists and musicians from the Kirkland Choral Society, the Cantaré Vocal Ensemble, the Bellevue Chamber Chorus and the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra. That's a 170-voice performance all taking place in in Seattle’s acclaimed Benaroya Hall.
• Cost: You can buy tickets in advance for $25 from KirklandChoralSociety.org or pay $30 at the door. Sell-out risk is high.

Looking for some kid-friendly activities? Check out our , which is updated every Wednesday.