Get Out: Things to Do Aug. 18-21

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 new bars, restaurants, and shops to explore.

Are we missing any other great weekend events you know about? Tell us in the comments.

Evangelina w/ Alyssa Regan at MilkBoy

• When/Where: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 at in Bryn Mawr
• Why Go: These two women may be young, but they have a lot of talent. Enjoy the folksy, soulsy, acoustic jams of Evangelina and Alyssa Regan on Friday, and head to the opening night of Sarah's Key right down the hall at Bryn Mawr Film afterwards (4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. showings, $10 general admission). 
• Cost: Free

Family Camp Out at Riverbend

• When/Where: 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 to 9 a.m. on Saturday at Riverbend Environmental Education Center
• Why Go: If you missed out on camping this summer, here's your chance: Riverbend is hosting another family camp out this weekend. All you need is a tent and sleeping bag; Riverbend provides the food, fire and staff, so camping isn't as stressful as it could be.
• Cost: $80/family for non-members and $70/family for members. Pre-registration required. Contact Stacy at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

African Healing Dance Performance

• When/Where: 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 in the performance room of the Ardmore Library Processing Center, 104 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore
• Why Go: The Ardmore Library will host Angela Watson, the choreographer of KuluMele African American Dance Ensemble, for an African healing dance performance. Watson is a choreographer and storyteller who specializes in African dance. Refreshments will be provided.
• Cost: Free

Vegan Spirituality Retreat

• When/Where: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Saunders Woods, 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
• Why Go: Public Eye: Artists for Animals presents its 2nd annual retreat on Vegan Spirituality, which explores veganism as a spiritual practice. The event features discussions, meditation, a vegan lunch, yoga and a nature walk along the creek at Saunders Woods.
• Cost: $30 adults (some scholarships available), $20 adult students/seniors, $15 youth (12-17), $10 children (6-11), free for children younger than 6. Cash and check will be accepted at the door. Advanced registration is by check only. To register, contact Lisa Levinson at lisa@publiceyephilly.org or at 215-620-2130.

• When/Where: 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 at  Radnor Hunt Club
• Why Go: Up for a challenge? The Radnor Red Steeplechase 5K features hurdles, water pits and cross country trails. The run also includes a free fun run for kids ages 13 and under, beginning at 10 a.m. 
• Cost: $30 for 5K; kids fun run is free