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Get Out: A Comedy Show, High School Basketball and More

We're giving you our picks for events and activities to check out this weekend.

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

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

1.  Funny Friday featuring Big Kenny

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  • When and where: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Friday at the Aurora Theatre 
  • Why go: To see Big Kenny, who is a primary player in Atlanta’s BlackTop Circus improv comedy troupe
  • Pricing: $15

2.  Auburn community yard sale

  • When and where: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in downtown Auburn
  • Why go: To find a treasure among the antiques, clothing, household items and more for sale
  • Pricing: Free to attend

3.  Dirty Spokes Duathlon

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  • When and where: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at
  • Why go: To run, bike and run the trails of a beautiful state park 
  • Pricing: $45 per person and $65 per team until race day

4.  Foliage Fest

  • When and where: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at City Park in Jefferson
  • Why go: To see demonstrations of tree planting, pruning and mulching while listening to live acoustic and bluegrass music
  • Pricing: Free to attend

5.  Georgia High School Basketball Tournament

  • When and where: Games begin at 4 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Friday at the Gwinnett Arena 
  • Why go: To see the GHSA Class AAAA basketball semifinals and finals games 
  • Pricing: $10 

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner, refreshed every Wednesday.

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