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Get Out: Five Ideas For Your Weekend

From the Redlands Bowl to bowls of green ice cream to free, green concerts; this weekend has it all.

This weekend has something for everyone. Symphony lovers can attend the first, free concert of the season at the Redlands Bowl; tiny folks can decorate cupcakes and watch Pippi on stage; green-minded individuals will love the music-and-art-packed To Do Fest and ice cream aficionados can revisit an old favorite.

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When/Where: 8:15 p.m. Friday at the Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands

Why Go: The San Bernadino Symphony, conducted by Frank Paul Fetta, kicks off the Bowl season with a bang. Film, television, and recording star James Darren will lend his vocals to great American standards and pop hits. An '80s-themed Bowl benefit gala will also take place on Saturday in Smiley Park.

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Pricing: Free

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Sundays through July 10 at Yucaipa Little Theatre, 12135 California St., Yucaipa

Why Go: Kim Lungstrum directs this entertaining play based on the classic Astrid Lindgren tale.

Pricing: $10-$12, family and group discounts are available

When/Where: 11 a.m. this Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 27460 Lugonia Ave., Redlands

Why Go: This special storytime features games, prizes, stories, crafts and a "Cupcake Decorating Station" just for kids. Little decorators get a Cheesecake Factory cupcake, tons of decorations to make it sparkle and a bakery bag to doodle on too.

Pricing: $3 per cupcake or 2 for $5

When/Where: 4-10 p.m. Sunday at the Life Arts Center, 3485 University Ave., Riverside

Why Go: The Local Action Group of Riverside, a grassroots organization, hosts this fun, free festival as a way to raise awareness of green and sustainable living issues and solutions. Attendees can enjoy musical performances by bands such as the The Paper Crowns and Inner Prisms, tons of eco-vendors, free yoga, thought-provoking poetry, art from many talented artists, craft therapy sessions and more.

Pricing: Free, bur RSVP is needed for a head count, see our event listing for the link to RSVP

When/Where: Any time at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 1635 Industrial Park Ave., Redlands

Why Go: When was the last time you had a little dish of that classic pink, green and chocolate ice cream? The fact that its part of your meal makes the cool, creamy treat taste even better. to learn more about what this pasta powerhouse has to offer.

Pricing: Free with any "Complete Meal"

Farmer Boys is also hosting a three-day, Grand Re-Opening celebration this weekend with face painting, raffles, Taylor Swift ticket giveaways, a car show and more.

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