Get Out: Rock Climbing, Whale Watching and Baja Bugs

It’s Thursday, and ifyou’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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. BAJA BUGS

Where/When: The Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room. Music starts around 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.

Why Go: All you need is love – and maybe a grilled steak and martini. Get your steak on with a side of tots, then head into the Turquoise Room for some 21 and over drinks and music from the Baja Bugs, a Beatles cover band.

Pricing: The entertainment is free, food and drinks are up to you.

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Where/When: Local author Caitlin Rother will sign her new book "Dead Reckoning" at the Grossmont Center Barnes and Noble, 7 p.m., Feb. 3.

Why Go: Rother will chill you to the bone with tales of a former child actor who resorted to murder, and when cornered, wanted to kill again.

Pricing: Free

3. WHALE WATCHING

Where/When: Flagship-San Diego Harbor Excursions, 9:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 5-6.

Why Go: Gray whales! Baby gray whales! Lots of other marine life, too. Excursions are led by a naturalist from the Birch Aquarium, which offers a $5 off coupon.

Pricing: $15-$35. Snacks and drinks for purchase aboard the boat.

4. ROCK CLIMBING

Where/When: The Kroc Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.

Why Go: Thirty feet of sheer climbing fun! Instruction for beginners is offered.

Pricing: $3 to $5 single visit, $25 to $45 10-visit pass.

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Where/When: , 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3.

Why Go: It’s local and it’s live. Musicians sign up for 15-minute sets; sign-ups begin at 5:45 p.m.

Pricing: Free. But buy coffee and tip the musicians!

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly refreshed every Wednesday.