Get Out: Sammamish Weekend Planner

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Sammamish 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 and shops to explore.

• Where/When: 6 - 8 p.m., Friday at .
• Why Go: Here's your chance to meet the artist behind the new exhibit, "The Art of Everyday Things" at the Sammamish Commons Gallery. Mingle, view the art and listen to piano music from Sondra Hopper and Carly Ann Worden.
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday at .
• Why Go: Will you and your family be ready in the event of a natural disaster? On Saturday, visit this fair to ensure you're prepared for the worst. There will be booths, demonstrations and exhibits about helping keep you safe when a disaster strikes.
• Pricing: Admission is free.

• Where/When: 9 p.m., Friday at the .
• Why Go: If free live music is what you're after this weekend, you won't need to travel too far to see it. The Crying Spell will be performing at the Yuppie Pawn in Totem Lake this Friday. This is a great opportunity to see a big name band in a very intimate venue. Never heard of them? Check out this Crying Spell music video to get an idea. 
• Pricing: No cover!

• Where/When: 10 p.m., Saturday at .
• Why Go: If you haven't been able catch this latest production from SecondStory you're in luck. The "adults only" show is this Saturday night. Be prepared for a night full of laughs and uncensored entertainment, as anything can happen at the "adults only" show (and usually does).
• Pricing: Tickets are $27.

• Where/When: 7:45 a.m., Sunday at Bellevue's .
  
• Why Go: The Bellevue 10k run is back and just in time to help you get in that swim suit shape you need for summer. If the 10K seems too extreme, try the 5k run/walk. There's also a half mile Kids' Dash available for kids 10 years old and younger. Not too stoked about getting your run on this Sunday? This 2011 Bellevue 10K promo might help you get motivated.
• Pricing: Pre-registration for 10k/5k: $30; Registration after April 15 & day of race: $35; Kids dash/10 and under: $10.

• Where/When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday at .
• Why Go: If you recently went through your annual spring cleaning marathon, this event might be just what you need to finally get the junk out the door of your house. Load up all the items that the trashman wouldn't haul away and bring it to the Eastlake High School for a safe and clean disposal.
• Pricing: Most items will be taken without any fee's. Please check out the event flyer for more details regarding fees and which items will, and won't be accepted.