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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend
En garde, eat a short stack and meet a special beaver this weekend.
This could be a weekend of firsts for you. Have you ever seen fencing live? Tried the pancakes at Keedy’s? Watched a troubled soul unlock life lessons with a special beaver puppet? Let us know how it goes.
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When/Where: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. this Friday at the Pollack Theater at
Why Go: The COD Jazz Singers saved the best for last. This final concert of the year will feature both classic and contemporary pieces directed by Tim Bruneau.
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Pricing: Free
When/Where: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday at Shields Date Gardens, 80225 US Highway 111 right on the border of La Quinta and Indio
Why Go: Local growers generously donate produce for this sale. Past benefactors include Dillon’s Memorial Garden at Desert Christian Academy and the Indio Police Department K-9 Unit.
Pricing: If you spend $10, you get a free date shake compliments of Shields. Limit one per customer.
When/Where: Saber fencing begins at 9:30 a.m., foil begins at 10:30 a.m. and epee starts at 12:30 p.m. this Saturday at Wright Gymnasium at
Why Go: Fencing is crazy. In a good way. It is like watching two astronauts swash buckle. Now is your chance to see this elegant sport live as 60 fencers from the , Desert Fencing Academy, , La Quinta High School, Shadow Hills High School and will compete at this exciting fencing tournament.
Pricing: Free and open to the public
When/Where: Any time at
Why Go: The pancakes at Keedy’s are thin, buttery and something special. Sit at their original counter and have a plate.
Pricing: $3.85 plus tax
When/Where: 5 p.m. this Sunday at
Why Go: If you have not yet seen a trailer for “The Beaver,” I suggest you do so immediately. This Sunday, the audience gets to meet the screenwriter and enjoy a Q&A after the 5 p.m. screening.
Pricing: $7.25-$11
Still looking for interesting things to do this weekend? Maybe you should browse the projects at the big this Sunday or check out for culinary inspiration as well.
Did we miss anything? If so, please share your best weekend ideas in our comment box below
