Plant Sale at Bellevue Botanical Gardens, Leprechauns at Northwest Arts Center and More: Get Out!

It’s Friday, 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/shops to explore.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share the goodness in our comment box below.

• Where/When: 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at in Bellevue.
• Why Go: If you're a fan of classical music, you may want to check out Cafe Cesura this Friday night. Parnassus Project and Classical Revolution will present some choice French fare, followed by a more informal chamber music jam. Curious about what you’ll hear? Check out this YouTube clip of Classical Revolution in action.
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at .
• Why Go: The Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair is an annual science and engineering competition for 9th- through 12th-grade students in King and Snohomish counties. The general public is invited to view student projects and take part in science and engineering activities this Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in the gym, then stay for the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. View the full fair schedule and learn how to enter at www.bellevuecollege.edu/sciencefair.
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at in Bellevue.
• Why Go: Join the Northwest Arts Center this Saturday for art, games, music and all things green. This event is suitable for children between 2 and 5 years old. Don’t forget to wear something green!
• Cost: $22 for residents and $25 for non-residents.

• Where/When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at .
• Why Go: This unique sale kicks off the local plant sale season. The sale is known for its unique specialties, spring ephemerals and treasures not readily found elsewhere. For more information, visit www.n-p-a.org.
• Cost: Admission is free.

• Where/When: 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at in Kirkland.
• Why Go: Join Simplicity Decor this Friday to get a sneak peak at the arrival of new Simplicity spring treasures. Come sip and snack while 20 percent of the proceeds from your purchases will be donated toward uncompensated care. Plan to have happy hour,  dinner, or enjoy an art walk  in downtown Kirkland and then  swing by Simplicity to pick out a few gifts or spring  items for your home. The even benefits .
• Cost: Admission is free.

• Where/When: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 9-11, at the .
• Why Go: Join the Keith Highlanders and their special guest performers for a unique celebration of Celtic music and culture this weekend at the KPC. The show features world renowned and champion solo piper Jori Chisholm, who brings new energy and spectacular skill. Check out this YouTube clip of the Keith Highlanders Pipe Band performing live at the Skagit Valley Highland Games in 2011 to see if this show is for you.
• Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and youths.

• Where/When: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, at in Kirkland.
• Why Go: In the mood to laugh this weekend? Laughs in Kirkland has you covered. Comedic troublemaker Andy Kindler will have audiences laughing all night long with performances on Friday and Saturday night. Never heard of him? Check out this clip of Kindler’s stand-up routine.
• Cost: Tickets are $15.

• Where/When: 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, held on the Sammamish River Trail.
• Why Go: Join J.J. Mahoney’s this Saturday for their St. Patrick’s Day Run. It’s a 5k run/walk along the Sammamish River Trail. Various prizes will be awarded throughout the day, including a prize for best costume.
• Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for kids. Your entry fee gets you a shirt, drinks and a donation toward Multiple Sclerosis.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9; 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, at .
• Why Go: Join SecondStory Repertory this weekend for the opening of the newest production out of their Theater for Young Audiences Series, The Dancing Princess. The play is sure to be a hit for audiences of all ages.

• Cost: Single Tickets: $10 (all ages). Sunday Discount: $5 ages 1 to 3, and free for children under 1.

• Where/When: 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, at the .
• Why Go: Join Master Chorus Eastside this Sunday at the KPC for a sometimes touching, sometimes vigorous celebration of all things Celtic. The concert will feature performances by Loch Lomond, Londonderry Air, Star of the County Down and more.
• Cost: Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and youths.