Get Out: Outdoor Cleanup, Music and Dr. Seuss' Birthday

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). Upper Roxborough Reservoir Work Day

Where/When: Upper Roxborough Reservoir, located off of Port Royal Avenue in Roxborough, Saturday Feb. 26 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Why Go: Because you can help make a difference in a picturesque spot that had been neglected for years.

Pricing: Free

2). Author Signing and Reading

Where/When: The Spiral Bookcase, 112 Cotton Street, Manayunk, Saturday Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Because the title of author Tom McAllister’s book, Bury Me In My Jersey: A Memoir of My Father, Football and Philly must conjure up some curiosity.

Pricing: Free, unless you want to buy a book, of course.

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

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

Why Go: Because their show is billed as “fiery, spontaneous and unforgettable.”

Pricing: Free

4). Mr. Greengenes Performance

Where/When: Mad River Bar & Grille, 4100 Main St., Manayunk, Friday Feb. 25 at 10 p.m.

Price: Cover charge may apply

5). Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Where/When: Grumblethorpe, 5267 Germantown Avenue, Germantown, Saturday Feb. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Because we need something for the kids to do this weekend.

Pricing: $5, or $12 for a family.