Already thinking about the weekend? You're not the only one—let Gilroy Patch be your guide!
1. Family night
Where/When: Mama Mia'sRestaurant, Thursday at 4 p.m.
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Why Go: A meal outside of the house is usually a good time, but it's especially good for your pocketbook when there are family-discounted entrees.
2. Ozzy Ozbourne
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Where/When: The HP Pavillion in San Jose at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Why Go: The performance features other legendary rockers like Slash from Guns and Roses and Todd Kerns.
Cost: Tickets are $35-$79. Purchase tickets at stubhub.com.
3.Cadent & Cylinder
Where/When: Friday at 9 Lives from 8 p.m.-midnight
Why Go: The live show is a safe, inexpensive form of entertainment. In 2010, the band received the "Editors Choice" award after competing in the "Your Music Magazine South Bay Band Olympicks."
Cost: $10 in advance; ticketfly.com, $12 at the door.
4. Farmers Market Stand
Where/When: Saturday morning, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Why go: Collective members of the Gilroy Demonstratin Garden will be at the farmers market stand selling hearty, organic winter vegetables.
Cost: The price of vegetables purchased
When: Friday and Saturday
Why go: Dixie Swim Club is a funny play performed by a live cast.
Cost: All tickets are $18
