Get Out: Civil War, Ballroom Dancing And More

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 and shops to explore.

When/Where: Friday from 9 p.m. to midnight at .

Why Go: Get out for The Extremes. Legends will be rockin' all night long!

Pricing: Obviously, you won't get free food or drinks!

When/Where: Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at 

Why go: Gather at the Senior Center for the finest ballroom music you've ever heard! Mike Jacobs and the Highlighters will be performing.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at .

Why Go: Women of the area are invited to the Destiny Ministry Center. You can join other women for this special time of prayer and fellowship, all women are welcome.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday from 9-10 p.m. at Panini's on 6150 Som Center Rd, Solon, OH

Why go: Shock Wave is performing live at Panini's in Solon, enjoy the music!

Pricing: Free

Where/when: Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the .

Why go: Who was Billy Yank? Learn more about this famous Ohioan who served in the Union Army. Get a glimpse of life from 1861-65 as you learn the Yank story – how he left home for the Army, what camp life was like and how soldiers lived back then. Professional Civil War historian Mark Holbrook will embody the title character. Registration is a must – do so in person, over the phone or online with the link below in the "Buy Tickets" field.

Pricing: Buy Tickets