Get Out: A Women's Expo, Shopping in Avon and a Controversial Play

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to your rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit some new places.

Come out to the 2011 Women’s & Food Expo being held at Michaud’s Town & Country April 9 and 10. Over 125 vendors will be on display including Westfield SouthPark. Download a $1 off coupon here:  http://westfield.com/southpark/pdf/WomensFoodShowcoupon.pdf

While next weekend is packed full of fun stuff in Avon Lake (plays, pancakes and Easter Egg hunt), this weekend Avon is the place to find special deals in the French Creek District.  Shops in the French Creek District, including those in Olde Avon Village, will be having special Bunny Shop Hop deals and giveaway on April 9 and 10. The event is free to attend.

Saint Ignatius Circus Company kicks off National Library Week with a magic and juggling extravaganza for families and kids of all ages.  Join in this fun celebration April 11 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.  at the Avon Branch Library.  Call 440-934-4743 for information.

Grab a treasure hunt brochure from the information desk in the Cleveland Art Museum’s for a fun way to explore the museum and make the most of your visit. Enjoy finding your favorite works of arts or meeting new ones, in the galleries and mark them on personal maps you can take home as a souvenir of your visit. Try your skills on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The museum is located at 11150 East Blvd. in Cleveland.

Looking for a walk on the wild side? Come to the Beck Center Main Theatre and see what happens when Jerry and his show end up in Satan’s world in this wickedly funny musical that will leave you talking for a long time. WARNING: This production is not recommended for children and contains material that may offend some people. Tickets $17-$28. Show runs Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m.