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THE WEEKEND: Jazz Music, Gems and Derby Dames

Sounds like a fun weekend in and around University Place, if you ask us.

The weekend's-a-coming, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do.

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.

This weekend in and around University Place, there's jazz music, roller derby and the Easter Bunny. Not all at the same time, mind you, but wouldn't that be awesome if they were?

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  • Where/When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, at .
  • Why Go: Enjoy an evening of jazz and exquisite drawings at UP for Arts first Spring Arts & Concerts series. The Eclectic Jazz Quartet will provide outstanding musical entertainment along with artist Susan Massey, whose work features detailed drawings using graphite and carbon dust.
  • Cost: Admission is $10 or free for UP for Arts members. Free parking is available behind the building underneath the library.

 

  • Where/When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at .
  • Why Go: The Dockyard Derby Dames kick off season 6 with a night of rivalries, rematches and retribution. The doubleheader starts off with the Marauding Mollys taking on the Trampires, followed by the Hellbound Homewreckers battling the Femme Fianna. Doors open at 5 p.m., bout starts at 6 p.m. Get there early to get a seat in the ultra-popular beer garden.
  • Cost: $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

 

  • Where/When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at .
  • Why Go: Visit Lakes High School for a night full of fun for mothers and sons!  Light dinner will be served and each son will receive a gift bag of goodies. Moms will go home with a 5x7 photo.
  • Cost: $35 per mother/son couple, $10 for each additional son.

 

  • Where/When: 12-6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 30-April 1, at the Tacoma Dome.
  • Why Go: Come out to the Tacoma Dome this weekend for all the gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils and minerals you can handle. You can watch demonstrations, sign up for a class or just browse the many vendors onsite. You’ll even have a chance to win one of the hourly door prizes!
  • Cost: $7 per person. Children under 12 get in free.

 

  • Where/When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at the DuPont Fire Bay.
  • Why Go: Grab the kids and come on down to Dupont to have brunch with the most famous bunny in town!
  • Cost: $10 per person. Children 2 and under get in free.


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