Get Out

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/shops to explore.

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Where/When: The Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. in Waterbury – (203) 346-2000, Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Test your news knowledge at a live taping of National Public Radio's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! The show takes a fast-paced, irreverent look at the news of the world —and the weird. The show offers a modern and sometimes raucous twist on the old-time radio quiz show.
Price: $53 or$68 depending on section.Taking "20@12" With the New Britain Museum of American Art

Where/When: The New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. in New Britain – (860) 229-0257, Friday, March 26, from noon to 12:20 p.m.
Why Go: Looking for a quick escape? Join an museum docent for a 20-minute "smART experience" to discover something new about works in the permanent collections and special exhibitions.
Price: Free with admission. Admission $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students, free for children under 12.
Brass City Ballet Birthday Gala

Where/When: The Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. in Waterbury – (203) 346-2000, Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a gala evening of classic Brass City Ballet repertoire, including Brass City Ballet’s original production of Snow White, featuring an eclectic mix of pop, opera and rock music. Top it off with a silent auction and champagne reception during which audiences members are invited to meet the artists.
Price: $25, $35 an $55 depending on section.

American Masterpieces Tour


Where/When: The New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. in New Britain – (860) 229-0257, Sunday, March 28, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Why Go: The one-hour tour, a survey of three centuries of museum masterpieces, provides a lively overview of the permanent collection from the Colonial period through today.
Price: Free with admission. Admission $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students, free for children under 12.

Where/When: Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Lane in Southington - (860) 621-8805, weekend nights from 8 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Get a lesson in country-style and line dancing from a professional and hit the country scene for a night on the town.
Price: Varies depending on the activities you chose!

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