Get Out: Music, Wildlife and Comedy

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). The Violent Tone performance

Where/When: The Grape Room, 105 Grape Street, Manayunk, Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Because the venue that was previously called the Grape Street Pub offers some quality musical performances.

Pricing: $7

2). Victoria Spaeth Hosts Women’s Night

Where/When: Crossroads Coffee House, 6156 Ridge Avenue, Roxborough, Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: Because us men feel women deserve to have a nice night out.

Pricing: Free

3). Day Camp Program: Wildlife Tracker

Where/When: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Roxborough, Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Because it’s good for kids ages 5 to 12 to spend a little time outdoors.

Pricing: $40/members; $50/nonmembers.

4). Don’t Forget The Ladies: Finding and Identifying the Women in Your Past

Where/When: Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, East Falls, Saturday at noon.

Why Go: Because the nationally recognized historic cemetery in nearby East Falls offers some quality programming.

Pricing: $25/members; $30/nonmembers.

5). Comedian Gilbert Gottfried performance

Where/When: Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom Street, Center City, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Why Go: Because the comedian, who is famous for his squeaky voice and squinty eyes, is sure to make you chuckle.

Pricing: $20+