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Get Out: Musical Concerts, a Journalist's Tale and a Health Fair

This weekend, go on a 5K run and learn about healthy living, learn more about how it is being a foreign correspondent in the Middle East and enjoy a jazz concert.

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: Ohlone Community College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont; Friday at 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Watch a live performance of a show full of comedy that's known as a classic Italian comedy with a modern twist.
  • Pricing: $10-$15

  • Where/When: Lake Elizabeth, 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Why Go: A two-in-one treat, the Tri-City Health Center event features both a 5K run/walk fundraiser and a health fair with healthy living activities and booths for all ages.
  • Pricing: Free to attend; visit the Tri-City Health Center website for race information.

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  • Where/When: , 8200 Gateway Blvd., Newark; Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Why Go: Breast cancer survivors and recently diagnosed breast cancer patients can enjoy spa treatments and learn more about services available to them during this day full of relaxation at W Hotel.
  • Pricing: RSVP required. Click here for details.

  • Where/When: , 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark; Saturday at 1 p.m.
  • Why Go: Talk with award-winning Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa who will talk about coming from James Logan High School and becoming a foreign correspondent in Iraq and Afghanistan after September 11. Registration is required, so visit the library's Information Desk or call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20 or e-mail btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
  • Pricing: Free.

  • Where/When: MacGregor Alternative Education Center, 35753 Cedar Blvd, Newark; Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.
  • Why Go: Watch this band as you tap your feet to the beat during this concert that is part of the League of Volunteers and Newark Arts Council's 23rd season of concerts
  • Pricing: Free


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