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Hot Weekend Picks

Your Patch guide to happiness

Ah, another rain-drenched weekend. You, however, aren't the Wicked Witch of the West. You won't melt in the rain. There are plays to be attended, music to be heard, bellies to gyrate! (Yep, you read it right). We’ve got the best bets for you from Feb. 24-27 whether you want to stay close to La Jolla or take a drive to find even more to do. Check our picks for the places to see and things to do.

This week we feature a visit from a newly-elected senator and an opportunity to see some snow.

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BEST BETS, CLOSE TO HOME

  • Where/when: , La Jolla, Thursday and Friday.
  • Why Go: The university concludes a week of activities celebrating innovation in art, science, health and social justice. Poet and alum Kip Fulbeck performs Friday as part of a campus expo.
  • Price: Free.
  • Where/when: UC San Diego, La Jolla, Thursday through Saturday.
  • Why Go: Two student productions close this weekend: Hedda Gabler, Ibsen's classic tale of a conflicted heroine, and The Hot L Baltimore, lighter fare about a hotel slated for demolition. 
  • Price: $10-20.
  • Where/when: , La Jolla, 3 p.m., Saturday.
  • Why Go: To satisfy your political curiosity. Whether you're a fan or a foe, Tea Party darling Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky, has been riding high since his November election. He arrives to promote his first book.
  • Price: Must purchase book to meet Paul.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER AFIELD

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  • Where/when: The Turquoise, San Diego, 8 p.m., Sunday.
  • Why Go: If you've ever looked at Shakira and thought, how does she do that?, try a little bellydancing up close and personal. Maybe you'll pick up a few moves. The Middle-Earth Ensemble performs as well.
  • Price: Free.
  • Where/when: Mount Laguna, Julian or Pine Valley, Friday through Sunday.
  • Why Go: San Diego's rain last weekend meant lots of nice powdery snow for much of the back country. The weather might cooperate again this weekend. So dust off that sled or just put on a good pair of gloves for a nice snowfight. Keep an eye on Ramona Patch for updates on weather and road conditions.
  • Price: Free.


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