Renton Patch Weekend Planner: April 1-3

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Renton 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 new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat, April 2 at Lakeside Bistro
  
• Why Go: This might be the best "date night" around for you and that special someone. Enjoy a lovely evening filled with great food and great music. Phil Westbrook is one of those rare entertainers/musicians that can make your night out a special and memorable occasion. 
• Pricing: No cover, but reservation are recommended. 

• Where/When: 3 p.m. Sat, April 2 at .
• Why Go: March Madness is almost over and Mick Kelly's might be your best bet to catch the games locally. They'll have both games up on the big screen, so all you need to do is grab some friends and get some food, drinks and enjoy the games!
  
• Pricing: No cover.

• Where/When: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri, April 1 at  in Bellevue.
  
• Why Go: Start your weekend off by checking out the brand new art exhibit at Hallway Gallery. Renowned artist, Eileen P. Goldenberg will be on site to answer questions about her stunning collection and to present a demonstration beginning at 7 p.m. If you're not already stoked for this event, this youtube clip of Goldenberg in action should do the trick.
• Pricing: Admission is free. Enjoy complimentary wine and refreshments all evening.

• Where/When: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri, April 1 at .
• Why Go: If you're a fan of unicorns, jackalope’s, fairies, gnomes, trolls and narwhals you'll feel right at home during this art show. Happy Delusions will be displaying these mystical themed artworks in their windows for the entire month of April. So come out to the store this Friday and meet the artists and be the first of your friends to check out this unique collection of art.
• Pricing: Admission is free.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sat, April 2 at the Othello Event Center in Seattle.
• Why Go: Be the first of your friends to check out this brand new public market in Seattle. The market will represent cultures from all around the world, think of it as an "International Pike Place." Looking for hard to find foreign spices? The Othello Public Market is probably your best bet.
• Pricing: Admission is free.

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly  refreshed every Wednesday.