Get Out: Flowers, Meditation and Art

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/shops to explore.

1). The Little Apple Anniversary Celebration

Where/When: The Little Apple, 4353 Main Street, Manayunk, Saturday March 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Why Go: To show support for a cool local store with cool local stuff.

Pricing: Free, (unless you want to buy something, of course, which is highly encouraged).

2). Opening Reception for artist Mike Muir’s exhibit “Eclectic Inspirations”

Where/When: The Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center, 419 Green Lane, Roxborough, Saturday March 5 from noon to 3 p.m.

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Why Go: Because Mike’s oil paintings are a visual experience, one you surely won’t want to miss.

Pricing: Free

3). Jeffrey Mitchell & The Modern Hypocrites musical performance

Where/When: Crossroads Coffee House, 6156 Ridge Avenue, Roxborough, Saturday March 5 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Because watching live music at this local, acoustically blessed café is always enjoyable.

Pricing: Free.

4). The 2011 Philadelphia Flower Show

Where/When: The Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch streets, Center City, Sunday March 6 through Sunday March 13.

Why Go: Because, as the largest indoor flower show in the world, there’s got to be something of visual interest.

Pricing: Varies between $15 and $30.

5).  Oneness Blessing and Meditation With Kalyani

Where/When: Yoga on Main, 4363 Main St., Manayunk, Sunday March 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Because it’s always good to cleanse the soul and mind.

Pricing: Donations accepted.