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Get Out: Weekend Planner, July 15-17

Check out our picks for activities to hit.

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

Gig Harbor Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-get-me-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

 

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

  • Where/When: Opens on Friday, July 15 at .
  • Why Go: For all the Harry Potter fans out there, you've probably been counting down the days for this premiere. So get to the Galaxy Theatre this weekend for this highly anticipated sequel to the final installment of the Harry Potter series. The film will be playing on three screens, and you'll get your choice of watching it in 3D or 2D. Buy your tickets in advance though, these showings may sell out, especially the 3D showings.
  • Cost: Tickets range between $7 and $10.

 

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  • Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 15 at .
  • Why Go: Legendary folk-rocker Peter Case is bringing an acoustic performance to Morso this Friday night that you won't want to miss. The performance is a part of the Americana Music Series produced by Michael ONeill and Morso. Check out this YouTube clip of Case in action to see what you're in for.
  • Pricing: Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Morso, 9014 Peacock Hill Ave., or by calling at 253-530-3463.

 

  • Where/When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday in downtown Gig Harbor.
  • Why Go: Join Peninsula Art League this weekend for the Annual Summer Art Festival. With more than 130 artists participating in this year's festival, you're sure to find something to interest you. There will be art exhibitions, craft booths, live music, food vendors, family geared activities and much more.
  • Cost: Admission is free. Parking at the festival may be hard to find, carpooling is encouraged. There's also a free shuttle service running both days between the festival site and the Medical Center parking lot on Kimball Drive (near Hwy. 16).

 

  • Where/When: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at .
  • Why Go: Swing by 7 Seas this Saturday and help the brewery celebrate two years of bringing delicious beer to Gig Harbor area. Hang out on the new out door patio and enjoy a little BBQ, music, sunshine and plenty of beer to go around.
  • Cost: No cover.

 

2011 Fifa Women's World Cup

  • Where/When: 11 a.m. Sunday, July 17 at the .
  • Why Go: The U.S. is on a roll and is now traveling to Frankfurt to take on Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals. The Blazing Onion will be showing the game and has several TV's scattered throughout the restaurant. So even if you don't get the best seat in the house, you're sure to have a decent view. And if you get hungry while watching the game, you can't go wrong by ordering one of their burgers. It has more than 25 varieties to choose from and was recently awarded by South Sound Magazine.
  • Cost: No cover.

 

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