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Get Out: Auction, Bowling and St. Patty's Day Fun

Coming up in the next week are plenty of events to get you out of your house to learn, support causes and have some fun.

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-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

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Where/When: Activities Center; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: A ticket in gets you a strolling dinner, two drinks, entertainment and a chance to bid on a number of excellent prizes like concert and event tickets, trips and household goods.

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Where/When: ; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Why Go: Prolong the St. Patty's Day fun with three games of nine-pin no-tap bowling, plus two mystery games, drink specials and prizes. Call 313-278-6800 to reserve a spot.

Pricing: $25

3. AN EVENING WITH JUDY NORSIGIAN

Where/When: ; Tuesday 6-9 p.m.

Why Go: Women in Learning and Leadership brings the co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves to Rm. 1072 of the College of Arts, Science and Letters building for a discussion on women's health

Pricing: Free

4. WOMEN OF ISLAM

Where/When: ; Tuesday 3-4:30 p.m.

Why Go: Students for Islamic Awareness are hosting this event with Sayyid Sulayman Hasan, who will speak on the role of women and their contribution to Islam. Held in Rm. 1030 of the College of Arts, Science and Letters building

Pricing: Free

5. ST. PATRICK'S DAY FUN

Where/When: Everywhere; Thursday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Why Go: Check out our Patch Picks for the low-down on where to go for drink deals, corned beef meals and green beer.

Pricing: Varies, but most places have no cover.

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