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Get Out: M. Butterfly, Karaoke and Horses

Patch offers a sampling of weekend activities for people in search of something fun to do on their days off.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

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  • Where/When: Zion United Church of Christ in Essex at 8 p.m. on Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday
  • Why Go: Damn Yankees is the latest production by Infinity Theatrical Productions. The entire cast and crew are volunteers from across the county.
  • Pricing: Tickets will be $12 in advance and $14 at the door. A Dinner Theatre option is available on all three Saturdays and Sundays and will cost $22 for adults and $18 for children under 11.

  • Where/When: CCBC Essex on April 1, 2,4,5. The show is held in the theater in Building B.
  • Why Go: The CCBC Essex Academic Theatre presents M. Butterfly. Show times are: 8 p.m. on April 1-2; 10 a.m. on April 4, and 1 p.m. on April 5.
  • Pricing: General admission is $8. Seniors, students, CCBC faculty, staff and alumni pay $5.

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  • Where/When: 8001 N Boundary Rd. in Dundalk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday
  • Why Go: The American Cancer Society’s “Bark For Life”  (Relay for Life Dundalk-Essex) is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. The event will have vendors, contests for the dogs, dog massages, demonstrations, speakers and much more. Joy Freedman, dog trainer and behaviorist, will be the emcee for the event.
  • Pricing: Free

  • Where/When: Shawan Downs, 9800 York Road in Cockeysville
  • Why Go: Come out to Shawan Downs in Cockeysville for the 10th annual Green Spring Point-to-Point Races.  Proceeds from this event benefit the Green Spring Valley Hounds.
  • Pricing: $275 for a finish line box, $150 for Founders Hill parking, $50 for Subscriber parking (no additional admission is required for event).

  • Where/When: JAD’s Restaurant and Caddyshack Lounge in Essex at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
  • Why Go: Enjoy a great array of food and the chance to sing your favorite tunes with Joe C.
  • Pricing: Free admission.


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