Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

This weekend speaks to something primal. It holds the eternal beat of the drum, the urge to create art, the natural instinct to gather together, the spirit of rising above what is savage, and even a wild animal or two.

Our goal is to make the Get Out planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute. We advise calling ahead just in case.

When/Where: 3:30 p.m. this Friday at the

Why Go: Discover the universal rhythm of the drum with master percussionist Chazz. The whole family can work together in an interactive drum circle featuring African djembe drums.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: "Music Man" auditions are 6-8 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at CAST holiday play auditions are 10 a.m.-noon and 7 -9 p.m. at the

Why Go: Now is your chance to take the stage! Both A Reparatory Theatre and CAST are looking for a variety of talented folks for some exciting upcoming productions. See their individual calendar postings for audition details. Break a leg! 

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Albert Chatigny Community Center in Beaumont

Why Go: The Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa and Yucaipa Chambers of Commerce have all collaborated to present you with this great business great expo, designed to promote our superb local businesses. Over 75 businesses from Yucaipa, Calimesa, Beaumont, and Banning are expected to participate and all are welcome to come for a day of fun, games and

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 9:15 a.m. this Saturday at Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Rd., Palm Springs

Why Go: The Desert Film Society hosts this screening of this film based on a true story. It depicts a single dramatic day in the life of Anjelica Soto, aka “Rascal,” a 15-year old Latina gang leader in Watts, as she struggles to survive.  Surrounded by escalating violence and racial tensions, Rascal realizes her days in the gang are numbered. Encouraged by her English teacher to apply for a writing program in Iowa, Rascal hopes to use the material from her life to write her way out of Watts.

Pricing: Free to Desert Film Society members, $15 for non-members

When/Where: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday at the Palm Springs Leisure Center, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs

Why Go:  While you’re in Palm Springs, you might as well see a bunch of awesome cats. There will be more than 200 pedigreed and everyday cats and kittens to see at this show. Breeds include: Abyssinian, Somali, Burmese, Siamese, Cornish Rex, Persian, Ocicat, Maine Coon, Himalayan and many more. Vendors will be selling fun cat toys, treats and climbing gyms, too. 

Pricing: General admission $6; seniors, military and children (11-18) $5; children 10 and younger free; coupons available online

Did we miss anything? Please share your best ideas for this weekend in the comment box below