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Get Out: Magicians, Airplanes and Martial Arts

Check out a magic show, go for an airplane ride or learn from one of Bruce Lee's students.

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 this weekend.

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  • Where/When: Mexico Lindo, 33306 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City; Saturday from 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
  • Why Go: Rally together for a cause and learn more about the Union City Relay for Life event on Aug. 27 and 28. Everyone who attends and has lunch or dinner at Mexico Lindo will contribute to a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
  • Pricing: Free to attend. Varies to eat.

  • Where/When: Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark; Saturday from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
  • Why Go: Meet and see the tricks of magician Uncle Al Skinner. Registration is not required
  • Pricing: Free

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  • Where/When: Dragons Den MMA, 2843 Whipple Rd., Union City; Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Train with one of Bruce Lee’s original students, Grand Master Richard Bustillo. The seminar will cover boxing/muy thai, Jeet Kune Do, jiu-jitsu and Eskrima. Click here for more details.
  • Pricing: $95 for both days, $60 for one day

  • Where/When: Hayward Airport, 20301 Skywest Dr., Hayward; Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Come see the Tuskegee Airmen and aircraft displays and let your kids enjoy an airplane ride.
  •  Pricing: Free

  • Where/When: Shirley Sisk Grove, NewPark Mall Road, Newark; Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Listen to live music and enjoy the outdoors during a free afternoon concert at the Grove. This week’s concert will feature the Cheeseballs
  • Pricing: Free


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