Get Out: Kevin Nealon, Cowboy Ball, Doo Wop and More

If you're counting the seconds till Friday but don't have anything planned, Patch's top five Tri-Valley picks will help you transition from work week to weekend.

You don’t have to cross a bridge for your weekend entertainment. From a Kevin Nealon comedy show in Pleasanton to a musical trip down memory lane in Livermore, we've got you covered.

1.
Where/When: Friday and Saturday nights at Tommy T's in Pleasanton
Why Go: Catch famous funnyman Kevin Nealon this weekend as the actor and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member performs at Tommy T's. Nealon performs Friday night at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. and Saturday night at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Price: $25/$35 Click here for tickets.

2.
Where/When:  Friday at 6 p.m. at the Blackhawk Plaza in Danville
Why Go: Need an excuse to wear that cowboy hat? Dress up in your cowboy best for the Blackhawk Plaza's Cowboy Ball. Enjoy line dancing lessons and demonstrations. Don't forget your boots — the event also features a contest for the best cowboy (or cowgirl) boots.
Price: Free

3.
Where/When: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. at Las Positas College in Livermore
Why Go: Be one of the first to see Phantom of the Country Opera when it opens this weekend. Las Positas College presents this heart-warming country-western spoof of Phantom of the Opera.
Price: $15, $10 for seniors and students

4.
Where/When: Saturday at 8 p.m. the Bankhead Theater in Livermore
Why Go: Lots going on at Forest Home Farms this weekend: First comes starting at 10 a.m. And then you can tour the Glass House and Boone property. Don't miss the new exhibit
Price: Earth Day event is free. Guided Tours of Glass House and Forest Home Farms cost $5 each or $8 for both tours.

5.
Where/When: Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore
Why Go: Enter a musical time machine and tap your feet to hits such as The Lion Sleeps Tonight and I Only Have Eyes For You during "All the Best of Doo Wop." Relax as a comedy host takes you on a tour of the favorite hits from the '50s and '60s.
Price: Tickets $12 - $51. Click here to order.

Out of Town Picks: 

Celebrate the blooming cherry blossoms during the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival this weekend in San Francisco. More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the annual event on April 9-10 and April 16-17. You'll find food booths, cultural performances, martial arts, live bands, the annual Queen Program and more on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore streets. Get all the details at www.nccbf.org.

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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