GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 15-17

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

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

Irish Fairy Tales

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, will present Irish Holiday Fairy Tales featuring Finn McCool, the Magic Leprechaun's Cat, during the Arts in the Park Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 from noon to 5 p.m.

Finn McCool's creator, Karen Lynch, will be on hand to sign copies of "Irish Holiday Fairy Tales." Donations will help cats and kittens rescued by Florida Cause for Paws.

Arts in the Park is an annual event celebrating the anniversary of the Carrollwood Cultural Center. The outdoor art festival original artwork, live entertainment, activities for children and the annual Sidewalk Book Sale.

Carrollwood Players Performance

The Carrollwood Players will present "Sex Please We're Sixty," surrounding the people at Mrs. Stancliffe's Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast, March 15-16 from 8 to 10 p.m. at 4331 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Tickets are $15.

Corbett Prep Presents 'Grease'

Corbett Preparatory School of IDS's middle school theater program will present the musical, "Grease," March 16-17 at 7 p.m. at the school, 12015 Orange Grove Dr. Tampa. Tickets are $5.

The Salvation Army Tampa Family Store, 13910 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, will host a Bridal and Prom Dress Sale Friday, March 15 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The sale will feature more than 300 dress, many with original tags, shoes, purses, jewelry, men's and kid's formal wear.

Tour de Village

The 10th annual Tour de Village 5K run and 1-mile fun walk will take place Saturday, March 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Carrollwood Village Millennium Garden, 4535 W. Village Dr. Tampa. The first 200 registered will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag.

Sampling at Just Grillin

Just Grillin, 11743 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will host a Big Green Egg event with samples of St. Patrick's Day dishes including cheddar-topped shepherd's pie and Irish coffee cake.

The Carrollwood Area Business Associatin will host its Putt, Roll, Spin & Win Saturday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at Ed Morse Cadillac, 101 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. The evening will include a putt-putt golf tournament, casino tables, food, raffle prizes, a silent auction and a cash bar.

Carmel Cafe Weekend Brunch

Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar, 14306 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Carrollwood, will weekend brunch Sunday, March 17 starting at 11:30 a.m. The Mod Med cuisine features flavors from Mediterranean countries like Italy, Spain, France, Greece and Morocco.