Get Out: Music, Live Animals and Dead Doctors

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). Care For The Wildlife Clinic Event

Where/When: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Roxborough, Saturday March 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why Go: Because the event will include food, activities for the entire family, and … wait for it … LIVE animals.

Pricing: $10 suggested donation.

2). Visual Elegance: An Open House For Design Specialists

Where/When: Soft Illusions Fine Art Gallery, 4203 Main St., Manayunk, Friday March 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Because it will showcase unique designs for residential and commercial clients.

Pricing: Not specified.

3). E.J. Simpson of the Woods Performance

Where/When: Crossroads Coffee House, 6156 Ridge Avenue, Roxborough, Saturday March 26 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Because these guys play at Crossroads all the time, meaning they must be doing something right.

Pricing: Not specified.

4). Rail Performs in Manayunk

Where/When: Grape Room, 105 Grape St., Manayunk, Friday March 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Because the venue’s Web site describes the band’s performance this way: “It’s like seeing Queen, Guns-n-Roses and Led Zeppelin at Wembley Stadium at the same time.”

Pricing: $7

5). The Cure For What Ails You: A History of Medical Men and Women In Philadelphia

Where/When: Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, East Falls, Saturday March 26 at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Because you’ll get to hear the tale of those important men and women in medical history who are buried right here in this nationally recognized historic cemetery, which offers quality monthly programming.

Pricing: $15/general; $12/members; $10/students and seniors.