Get Out: Start Your Weekend Early with Chateau Elan's St. Patrick's Day Event

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

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 and shops to explore.

1.  St. Paddy’s Day Celebration

• When and where: Noon to 12:30 a.m. today at Chateau Elan 
• Why go: To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish food, drink and music 
• Pricing: Free admission — food and drink prices vary 

2.  Funny Friday featuring Sherri D. Sutton

• When and where: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Friday at the Aurora Theatre  in Lawrenceville
  
• Why go: To see acclaimed comic Sherri D. Sutton performing on her national Taking Out the White Trash Tour
• Pricing: $15

3.  Friday Jazz with Chris Crenshaw

• When and where: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at the High Museum of Art
• Why go: To hear fine jazz music and see fine art in the High’s galleries  
• Pricing: $18 for general admission, $5 for students and free for members

4.  Zumba Class

• When and where: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at in Winder
• Why go: To experience Zumba, the dance fitness program that is sweeping the nation
• Pricing: $7

5.  Envy Green Gallery Show

• When and where: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center in Auburn
• Why go: To continue your St. Patrick’s Day celebration by literally seeing green at a gallery show
• Pricing: Free

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

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share the goodness in our comment box below.