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Get Out: Opera Classics, Sounds of the Future

Check out a musical festival, an enviromental rock show, or popular opera classics this weekend.

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.

"SIGNAL FLOW" MUSICAL FESTIVAL

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Where/When: Mills College in Oakland; Thursday through Sunday

Why Go: This annual spring festival showcases new student works in music and sound art. Take a peek at what the future has in store in the fields of electronic, experimental and visionary music.

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Where/When: 1155 ; Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Tri-Cities Employment Training Academy in Newark will offer the workshop "Accessing Higher Education" for youths ages 17 to 24.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Newark Library; Friday at 3 p.m.

Why Go: This rock musical play is put on by Newark students to raise awareness for recycling.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: MacGregor School Auditorium in Newark; Sunday at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Experience the sounds of George Komsky, protégé of famous vocal coach Seth Riggs and a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent.

Pricing: Suggested donations of $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $2 for children

CITY OF  DUBLIN 2011 ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

Where/When: Dublin Civic Center; Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy Irish drink and food, shop for authentic Irish wares and crafts, learn the Irish jig or how to play a pennywhistle, kiss the Blarney Stone, and more!

Pricing: No admission fee

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