Get Out: Weekend Planner, July 8-10

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.

• Where/When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat, June 9 at the .
• Why Go: Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in this two hour tour. The tour includes an in depth tour of the garden's large plant collection as well as a detailed history of the Kruckeberg legacy.
  
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Fri, June 8 at .
• Why Go: If you're in the mood for laughs this Friday, you won't have to travel very far to get them. Alex Zerbe and his Global Comedy Show will be at performing at Third Place Commons. Watch as Alex harpoons vegetables launched from a giant slingshot. Listen as he performs to looping music, and laugh as he demonstrates games from around the world. Interested in what you'll see? Check out this clip of Alex in action.
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat, June 9 starting at .
• Why Go: This Habitat Tour is an opportunity to view six National Wildlife Federation Certified Backyard Habitats all in local Shoreline neighborhoods. During the tour you'll see how others welcome wildlife into their yards; exchange ideas, and learn how easily you too can make your yard welcoming to native plants, butterflies, birds, frogs, and other local wildlife.
• Cost: Admission is free.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. on Fri, June 8 at the Comcast Arena at Everett.
• Why Go: If you were a fan of the latest season of American Idol, you may want to check out this concert on Friday night. The show will feature the top eleven finalist including Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery, Thia Megia and local favorite Stefano Langone. Cant wait until Friday to get your Idol on? These clips should tide you over.
• Cost: Tickets range between $45 and $60.

• Where/When: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the in Edmonds.
• Why Go: Join the Driftwood Players this weekend for a fantastic line-up of playwright finalists who'll display their most innovative, hilarious, or profound pieces in just fifteen minutes of stage-time. Be sure to pick a favorite during this performance because you, the audience will choose the winner!
• Cost: All tickets are $12.