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Get Out: Candlelit Dinners, Rock offs and Bieber

Mentor Patch offers 5 different ways to enjoy your weekend

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. QUILTS 2011

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Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland, starts Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: View more than 200 quilts made by internationally acclaimed visiting artists and regional artists from Northeast Ohio and around the country.

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Pricing: Ages 12 to 59, $6; over 60, $5; ages 2 to 11, $4; children under 2 and Farmpark members, free.

2. JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER 3D MOVIE PREMIERE

Where/When: Diamond Center 16 and Great Lakes Stadium, various times.

Why Go: Thrill your daughter, but bring your earplugs. You’ll probably be able to hear the screams of the teen and tween girls outside the building!

Pricing: Varies.

3. TRI-C HIGH SCHOOL ROCK OFF FINALS

Where/When: House of Blues, Cleveland, Saturday at 4 p.m.

Why Go: It’s a little bit of a drive, but bands you hear today could be the big stars of tomorrow.

Pricing: $10 general admission

4. GREAT LADIES DAY EXPO

Where/When: Great Lakes Mall, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why Go: Get fashion tips, trends and more. Enjoy a fashion show and register for prizes.

Pricing: Free

5. VALENTINE’S CANDLELIGHT DINNER

Where/When: Molinari’s, 8900 Mentor Ave., 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Why Go: Technically, it’s not the weekend anymore, but a romantic candlelight dinner is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and keep those good weekend vibes going.

Pricing: $60 per person

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