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GET OUT: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

Good food, brand new music and the state of our fair city spring to mind this weekend.

Friday is upon us and it’s time to make plans for those precious weekend hours. Entertainment abounds this weekend; check our picks for fun activities to hit and places to explore.

Where/When: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at

Why Go: This high-energy cover band plays favorites while you enjoy fine Italian food in style.

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Pricing: $13 Manicotti, $16 Fettuccini Michelangelo, $20 Vitello Marsala

Where/When: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 p.m.-close Sunday-Thursday at

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Why Go: Munch on free tostada chips and salsa while relaxing in this upbeat bar.

Pricing: $2 draft beers, $4.50 margaritas, $5 for 10 boneless buffalo wings

Where/When: 8p.m. Friday Feb. 25 at The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590

Why Go: This young band writes songs about real life. They celebrate the release of their new CD this weekend and CDs will be available for sale.

Pricing: $10-$15

Where/When: 7:30 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. presentation Friday, Feb. 25 at

 Why Go: Mayor Randon K. Lane presents on the state of our city. There is an optional VIP breakfast. See for more details.

Pricing: Free admission to presentation, $25 VIP breakfast

Where/When: Thursday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 26 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Show is 8 p.m. nightly with an additional 10 p.m. show on Friday and Saturday.

Why Go: Comedian Orny Adams performs live. Come have a laugh and maybe play a little blackjack as well.

Pricing: $22

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