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Fun things to do for the days ahead.

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

Well, 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 during these next few days.

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1. The Stagecrafters presents: “Private Lives.”

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Where/When: The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave. Friday Feb. 4 through Sunday Feb. 6. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Why Go: The Stagecrafters offers top-notch performances for a local stage venue.

Pricing: $16 in advance, $20 at the door. There’s also a two-for-$25 special both in advance and at the door.

 

2. Screening of hard-hitting education documentary “Race to Nowhere.”

Where/When: Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue. Friday Feb. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Why Go: Should be interesting to learn about the culture in our schools that one filmmaker believes has created stressed-out youth.

Pricing: $10 to $15

 

3. Chestnut Hill Academy’s 20th Annual Camp & Summer Program Fair

Where/When: Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 W. Willow Grove Ave. Saturday Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why Go: You’ll learn about a wide variety of summer camps and programs to chose from, not just in the area, but across the region, country and world.

Pricing: This event is free and open to all families.

 

4. Open Guided Tour of Morris Arboretum

Where/When: Saturday Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

Why Go: Because you’ll learn about a little gem situated right here in Chestnut Hill.

Pricing: Free and open to the entire family.

 

5. “Lynnette Shelley and her Curious Creatures” Art exhibit, opening reception

Where/When: Nichols Berg Gallery, 8611 Germantown Ave., Friday Feb. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Why Go: The artist supposedly does some interesting work that combines her love of animals, fairytales and world mythology. Already got our attention ...

Pricing: Free.

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