Get Out: Weekend Planner Aug. 26-28

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

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

• Where/When: 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at .
• Why Go: It's the last weekend to catch the SecondStory Repertory's production of Tartuffe. SecondStory always puts on a great show, and this production should be no different. Can't make it on Friday or Saturday? Try making it to the 2 p.m. matinee showing on Sunday.
• Pricing: Tickets are $25 for adults; $20 for seniors over 65, students, educators, and military (with ID); $10 for TPS members with membership card.

Seahawks Pre-Season Football

• Where/When: 6 p.m. Saturday at .
  
• Why Go: It's not a regular season game, but it'll be the best look at the Seahawk's new squad you've seen all year. Most of the starting players are expected to play a full three quarters if not more. Don't worry about getting there early to grab a good seat; Mahoney's has several big TV's scattered throughout the pub, so regardless of where you sit, you should have a decent view. Go Seahawks!
  
• Pricing: No cover.
  

• Where/When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at . Parking is available at the , just around the corner from 21 Acres.
• Why Go: Come see how 21 Acres is "Building the Future Beyond Green" at this Open House on Friday. You'll enjoy tours of the LEED building, special remarks by Graham Kerr, along with local food and refreshments provided by Trellis Restaurant's Executive Chef, Brian Scheehser. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and to dress for the weather; it's gonna be a hot one!
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: Noon on Saturday at .
• Why Go: Fire department benevolent funds from Woodinville, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Eastside and Mercer Island are hosting a Battle of the Bands at Redhook Brewery this Saturday. The competing bands include Eclectric Approach, Velcro Mindset, Bald Mountain Blue Grass, Austin Jenckes, The Maltby Crew and Three Trick Pony. 
• Pricing: $10 donation for entry; cash only. Proceeds benefit local charities including Muscle Dystrophy Association, Ryan's Solution, benevolent funds and the Bellevue Honor Guard.

• Where/When: 6 p.m. on Friday and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at .
• Why Go: It's a big weekend for music at Marymoor Park. Sublime with Rome and 311 play on Friday. Both bands could sell out Marymoor by themselves so this concert is an almost two-for-one deal. Haven't heard Sublime since the addition of Rome? Check out this YouTube clip to see Rome in action. Then on Saturday, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Ben Harper takes the stage with what's sure to be an unforgettable performance. Check out this YouTube clip of Ben Harper doing what he does best.
• Pricing: Tickets for Sublime and 311 are available through Ticket Master for $45 (pre-fee). Tickets for Ben Harper are available through Ticket Master for $39.50 (pre-fee). Get your tickets ASAP as both shows are likely to sell out.
  

• Where/When: 7 p.m. Saturday at .
• Why Go: Join Studio East for an evening of musical entertainment provided by the advanced students of Justin Beal, Sharon Buck,Nedra Gaskill and Laura Shepherd. After the performances, a Dessert Raffle will round out the evening. All proceeds benefit the Studio East Scholarship Fund.
• Pricing: $10
  

• Where/When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at .
• Why Go: Sculptures and garden art by 20 outstanding Northwest artists will grace the gardens, each in his or her own private space. From the serious and simplistic to the whimsical and elaborate, exhibits will include works in metal, wood, blown and fused glass, bronze and other outdoor-appropriate materials. Be sure to stop by on Saturday to catch an appearance by Ciscoe Morris, host of the popular "Gardening with Ciscoe" TV show. He'll be at the garden around 1:30 p.m.
• Pricing: Free.

UFC RIO

• Where/When: 6 p.m. Saturday at various locations, use the UFC Bar Finder to view a list of bars or restaurants showing the fights.
• Why Go: The World Middleweight Championship is on the line this Saturday as Anderson "Spider" Silva aims to avenge his last loss (disqualification in '06) against Yushin Okami. Also on the card this Saturday is the highly anticipated rematch of Forrest Griffin and Shogun Rua. Need a little more back story to get into these fights? This promo should do the trick.
  
• Pricing: Usually no cover.