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Get Out: Comedy Bingo, Doris Day, Kevin Eubanks and More

Here's your roundup of Patch's picks for weekend fun in the Tri-Valley.

It's already Thursday and you still don't have weekend plans?

Don't worry, here's Patch to the rescue with our top five Tri-Valley picks to help you transition from work week to weekend.

You don’t have to cross a bridge for your weekend entertainment. From a comedy bingo show in Pleasanton to a musical tribute to Doris Day in Livermore, we’ve got you covered.

1. 
Where/When: Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Why Go: You'll not only be entertained by comedy about two sisters "on the older side of 50" playing bingo, you'll get to play the game yourself. Grand prize is a frozen turkey! Click the link for details.
Price: $13 - $25 depending on age and seat selection

2.
Where/When: Karma Fusion Lounge in Dublin on Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m.
Why Go: Taste the wines of Tamayo Family Vineyards, dine on gourmet treats from local restaurants, dance to live music and feel good about supporting a good cause. Proceeds benefit "School of Happy Talkers," serving children with autism and developmental disabilities.
Price: $50 for all you can eat, drink and sample

3.
Where/When: San Ramon Library on Sunday at 1 p.m. 
Why Go: Get the dirt on dirt during a screening of the award-winning "Dirt! The Movie." Learn how to build healthy soil in your back yard and enjoy refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market and Peet's Coffee & Tea.
Price: Free

4.
Where/When: Village Theatre Art Gallery in Danville through Friday
Why Go: This is your last chance to catch the Telling Tales & Mixing Metaphors exhibit. See stories told through art by featured artists Tanya Wilkinson, Kirk Brooks, Tricia Grame, Priscilla Otani and Judy Shintani.
Price: Free

5.
Where/When: The Bankhead Theater in Livermore on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Go back in time to the days of Doris Day and hear popular hits such as "Sentimental Journey" and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Join the sing-along of "Que Sera, Sera" during this matinee musical celebration of one of America's favorite performers.
Price: $12 - $40 depending on age and seat selection

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Out of Town Picks:

Need a change of scenery? Hear jazz guitarist and composer Kevin Eubanks perform at Yoshi's jazz club in Oakland this weekend. The former "Tonight Show" band leader performs Saturday at 8 and 10 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Click here for details and tickets. In addition to hearing great jazz, you'll see the man PETA once voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian Man." Really.

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Still want more? Check out our family-friendly  every Wednesday. You also can browse Patch’s event calendar, which we’re constantly updating with community events ranging from family-friendly fairs to adult-only comedy nights.

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