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Get Out: Markets, Night at the Races and Mamma Mia!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some Patchy ideas.

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 bars/restaurants/shops to explore.


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Where/When: Stow-Munroe Falls High School, 3227 Graham Rd., Stow; Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: Stow-Munroe Falls High School girls varsity softball team hosts Fairport Harding.

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Pricing: Free.

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Where/When: , 4157 Hudson Dr., Stow; Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Why Go: Help support the Stow Booster Club at the Night at the Races. Tickets includes buffet dinner, soft drink and coffee.

Pricing: $20 per person; $25 to buy a horse.

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Where/When: , 2315 Ira Rd., Bath Township; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Why Go: Come to Old Trail School and shop for your locally produced farm and food products at the Countryside Conservancy's Winter Farmers' Market.

Pricing: Entrance to the market is free.

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Where/When: 13512 Station Rd., Brecksville; Saturday at 9 a.m.

Why Go:  Travel the entire Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad line from Brecksville Station to Canton, the furthest south station, and back. A boxed lunch is included.

Pricing: $25.

5. MAMMA MIA!

Where/When: EJ Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron; Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Mamma Mia! comes to EJ Thomas Hall as part of the Broadway in Akron 2010 to 2011 Season. 

Pricing: General tickets range from $35 to $62.50. University of Akron student, faculty and staff discounts available with valid Zip Card. Student tickets are $15; staff and faculty tickets are $25.

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