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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

Rope tricks, ragtime and birthday cake rule this weekend.

It's Friday time and the weekend is calling. Check out our picks for fun activities to hit and places to explore.

Our goal is to make the Get Out planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute. We advise calling ahead just in case.

This weekend you can dine and dance for a good cause, wish Diamond Bar a Happy Birthday and meet a real life cowboy.

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When/Where: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. this Saturday at 

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Why Go: Ride fun carnival rides like a giant slide and enormous Ferris wheel, enjoy live entertainment, kids’ activities, food booths and more. In addition to the city fun, Diamond Bar Patch will be out at the business expo with a booth, so come by to signup for our newsletter and get your choice of a nifty alumninum water bottle or Patch tote! 

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. this Saturday at Best Dance Studio, 875 Fairway Drive, Walnut

Why Go: This evening features dinner, dancing, raffles and an auction, all for a good cause. Proceeds benefit those in Japan suffering in the wake of the recent tsunami.

Pricing: $25 per person

When/Where: 8 p.m. this Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. this Saturday and 2 p.m. this Sunday at

Why Go: The Citrus Fine and Performing Arts Department Music Theatre Workshop peforms this Tony-award-winning musical classic. Enjoy gorgeous costumes, powerful singing and the riveting story of three families in turn-of-the century America.

Pricing: $15-$17.50

When/Where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. this Saturday at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona

Why Go: The Association of Handcrafted Automobiles has been hosting this, the largest manufacturer’s, vendors and private participant car exhibition for 30 years with over 200 vehicles on display showing the very best in kit, replica and handcrafted customs from all over the world.

Pricing: Free admission, parking at standard rates

When/Where: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. this Saturday at the

Why Go: All ages will enjoy Cowboy Ken’s interactive songs, stories from our American heritage and dazzling, fancy rope tricks.

If you are still looking for entertainment this weekend, Life-sized pirate statues anyone?

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share your best ideas and tips for next weekend in our comment box below

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