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Get Out: Wrestling Matches, Tide Pools And Chinese New Year's

This weekend, watch a 15-man battle with Big Time Wrestling, take photos of sea life and celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

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: , 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark; Friday at 7:30 pm.
  • Why Go: Join your fellow wrestling fans to watch this event that will feature a 15-man battle royal and a women’s triple threat match, hosted by Big Time Wrestling. Ringside tickets are sold out. Click here for more details on how to get tickets.
  • Pricing: $7-$15

  • Where/When: Newark Memorial High School, 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Click here for the full list of showtimes.
  • Why Go: Get swept away into the 1960s and watch Tracy Turnblad’s love for dance come alive in this rendition of “Hairspray.”
  • Pricing: $10-$20

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  • Where/When: 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Why Go: Congressman Pete Stark will host a town hall meeting. Stark represents the 13th Congressional District, which includes Newark, Union City, Fremont and San Lorenzo.
  • Pricing: Free.

  • Where/When: 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont; Saturday at 2 p.m.
  • Why Go: Explore tide pools and sea life and make your memories last with this free event led by photo instructors, Ralph Cooksey-Talbottsite and Jacline Deridder.
  • Pricing: Free

  • Where/When: NewPark Mall, 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark; Sunday from noon p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Why Go: Make red lanterns, take part in free dance classes, see a lion and celebrate the Year of the Dragon in this event that will celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
  • Pricing: Free.


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