Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

The weekend is here again and with it comes brand new opportunities for adventure. This time, you can stretch your mind with architecture lectures,  interesting art and mindbending films. Maybe you can try your first Red Velvet Whoopie Pie. Anything is possible.

Where/When: 8 p.m. this Friday at the

Why Go: Enjoy live music by Gary Lewis and the Playboys and the former lead singers of bands like Climax, The Buckinghams and The Archies.

Pricing: $47-$71

When/Where: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. this Thursday through Saturday at participating

Why Go: Starbucks is giving away a free petite dessert with any drink purchase to celebrate 40 years of coffee goodness. Treats range from Red Velvet Whoopie Pies to Birthday Cake Pops to Salted Caramel Sweet Squares.

Pricing: Free with drink purchase

Where/When: This Saturday; is 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Phone Booth Gallery; at the Art Theatre of Long Beach

Why Go: This night kicks off a month-long David Lynch tribute. Enjoy art inspired by Lynch and watch perhaps one of the strangest movies ever made.

Pricing: $10 for movie tickets, $8 for Long Beach Cinematheque Members

Where/When: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. this Saturday beginning at the International Tower

Why Go: Enjoy multiple architecture lectures, remarkable home tours, lively discussions and good food.

Pricing: $25-$30

Where/When: Doors open at 7 p.m, concert begins at 8p.m. this Saturday at the Terrace Theater

Why Go: The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra will be joined by Russian violinist Ilya Kaler in a program featuring masters like Tchaikovsky and more.

Pricing: $31-$87

If you are still hunting fun events to check out, take a look at our for some family-friendly ideas.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share your best ideas and tips for next weekend in our comment box below.