.
Feedback

Get Out: Five Ideas For Your Weekend

"Get Him to the Greek," then get yourself some "Drunken Fries."

This weekend is all about things that are already good, made even better. Beer is good. Add free popcorn and a funny movie - better. Fries are good. Smother them in melted cheese and short ribs - better. Gym time is good. Gym time that doubles as babysitting - better. We love this pattern!

Our goal is to make the Get Out planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute. We advise calling ahead just in case.

Where/When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. this Friday at

Why Go: Let the fun-loving, energetic staff at  be your babysitters for a night. Kids will love the chance to play games, burn off energy and have a great time getting fit. Grown-ups will love having a romantic dinner and seeing a movie without any talking animals.  

Pricing: Members: $25 for first child, $15 for siblings, Non-Members: $35 for first child, $20 for siblings

When/Where: 8-9:30 p.m. this Saturday at the 

Why Go: Well, your break from the talking animals was short lived. But if you have to do it, free and outdoors is a great way to go. This family-friendly movie follows four captive zoo animals reintroduced into the wild and their attempts to fit into their new surroundings. 

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 8 p.m. this Sunday at 

Why Go: Schmidy's has started hosting free movie nights on Sundays. Enjoy a cold beer, free popcorn and some laughs with your friends. This week's movie is the Russell Brand flick, "Get Him to the Greek."

Pricing: No cover

When/Where: 2 p.m. this Sunday at the

Why Go: Court Graves sings American standards from the '20s to today, reimagined with Brazilian rhythms and jazz stylings. Steven Applegate accompanies on piano. This show is part of the Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series at

Pricing: $10, includes complimentary wine

When/Where: During Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight, Sunday-Thursday in the bar at the

Why Go: I'm going to be honest with you; you need to eat these immediately. "Drunken Fries" are the 3rd Corner fries, crispy and tender; but smothered in melted white cheddar, seasoned chorizo, crumbled short ribs and a touch of gravy. Yeah. They're that awesome. Salads are for losers!

Pricing: $8

There is also this Sunday. Hikes follow the Ernie Maxwell Trail. 

Did we miss anything? Please share your best ideas for this weekend in the comment box below.

Newsletter & Alerts

Get the best stories each day and important breaking news

Subscribe

Not from Palm Desert Patch? Find your Local Patch »

Loading comments ...
Note Article
Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
B.K. Holthaus May 16, 2013 at 06:05 pm
You';re welcome, Renee but I don't really expect thanks for my contributions to the classroom. IRead More wasn't going to stand by and see kids not have the basic things they needed to get through the class and most teachers are of the same mind :) Sadly, school budgets have never covered all the needs in classrooms.
Renee Schiavone (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 02:15 pm
@B.K.-- Thank you for your help with the community :) I have a great respect for all teachers!
B.K. Holthaus May 16, 2013 at 12:56 pm
I was a teacher for 30 years. There was not ONEschool year when I didn't personally pay for schoolRead More supplies for my students ($500-$1,500 a yr)
Eye on the Desert March 3, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Well said, Linda.
linda hanna March 3, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Dorothy you actually believe criminals can't get guns without a background check. Wow are youRead More naive. Just because YOU don't understand why some people want a particular weapon...does not mean you can impose your ownership standards on someone else. Suppose I suggest you don't need the particular car you drive or the particlar beverage you drink? I see you are opposed to hunting. How do you feel about abortion? Typical liberal double standard at play here??
linda hanna March 3, 2013 at 09:57 pm
Totally agree. This is just the beginning of a gun grab. All it will accomplish is furtherRead More restrictions on law abiding citizens. Chicago is a perfect example. Strictest gun control in the nation and highest gun crime and murder rate. Criminals do not comply with the law. Only legal citizens will lose their rights to own the weapon of their choice. Liberals are all about choice when it comes to killing an unborn, but when it comes to a lawful gunowner's choice it's a different story altogether.