GET OUT: Red Hot Jazz and Hard-Hitting Doc

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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. What:

Where/When: 7 p.m., Mar. 3-6, Oracle Arena

Why Go: If you can’t make Disneyland this year, take the kids to Disney on Ice to see all their favorite characters, including the princesses, Toy Story and the villains!

Pricing: $22-$45

2. What:

Where/When: March 5, 2011, 7:00pm, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, Ca

Why Go: Gear up for St. Paddy’s Day with some Irish dance.

Pricing: $14

3. What:

Where/When: March 6, 2011 at Armando’s, Martinez

Why Go: Check out the famous jazz queen in this rare club show.

Pricing: $15

4. What:

Where/When: March 5, 2011 / March 6, 2011, 3:00pm, Benicia High School

Why Go: See why this documentary about education won the Academy Award.

Pricing: $10 advance/$15 at the door

5. What:

Where/When: March 4-6, Bedford gallery, Walnut Creek

Why Go: Catch this art exhibit before it ends this month.

Pricing: $3-$5