Get Out: Weekend Planner, July 29-31

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

Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-get-me-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.

Meet the Author: Misha Berson, "Something's Coming, Something Good: West Side Story and the American Imagination.

• Where/When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 29 at the Den,
  
• Why Go: In her second book, Berson, the theater critic for the Seattle Times, examines one of Broadway's classic musicals from its beginnings to its cinematic success to its ongoing popularity on stages around the world and place among the Great American Musicals. Berson will read from her work and sign copies afterward.
• Information: 206-366-3333
• Cost: Free

Live Music at Darrell's Tavern: Intense Alt Rock

• Where/When: 9 p.m. Friday, July 29, Darrell's Tavern, 18041 Aurora Avenue N., Shoreline.
  
• Why Go: Visit Darrell's for a drink and prepare for an alternative rock band fiesta as I Die Every Day, Black Nite Crash, Spanish for 100 and The Capillaries crank up the amps.
• Information: 206-542-6688
• Cost: $6 cover.

Low-Tide Beach Walks at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

• Where/When: , 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 30.
  
• Why Go: Explore and investigate the fascinating world of marine beaches at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park during low tides and observe seastars, crabs and other sealife who live in Puget Sound. The weather should be warm and dry. Waterproof footwear is recommended.
• Cost: Free.

Groupo Amoroso

• Where/When: Stage, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30.
  
• Why Go: This Seattle area band plays classic bossa nova, Brazilian pop and jazz. Their songs feature vocals backed with piano, guitar, bass and drum arrangements.
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: , 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, July 31.
• Why Go: This Seafair Sanctioned Community Event, features up to 300 classic and vintage cars. More than 50 trophies will be awarded in categories including, "Best Ford," "Best Chevy," "Best Motorcycle," and "Best Foreign Car." Live music from rock/blues group The Fabulous Hammers is featured along with legendary clown J.P. Patches.
• Cost: Free. Park at Aurora Church of the Nazarene or Shoreline Children's Center. 

Young Adult Summer Books Extravaganza

• Where/When: Third Place Commons Stage, Sunday, July 31, 4-5 p.m.
• Why go: An exciting, unique event with six excellent local young adult authors talking about their new novels: Kimberly Derting, Lisa Schroeder, Mandy Hubbard, Suzanne Young, Eileen Cook, and Cat Patrick. Treats and prizes, too!
• Cost: Free.