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5 Things to Do This Weekend in Hollywood

Check out a mariachi festival, some family-friendly fun at the Hollywood Fringe Festival or head out for a club crawl among a variety of options in Hollywood.

Posted Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 6:06 pm PT|Updated Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 10:09 pm PT

Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Patch is here to help. Check out our pick-and-choose planner for Saturday and Sunday in Hollywood.

Where/When: , 6506 Hollywood Blvd., 6-10 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: This carnival-themed fundraiser, hosted by the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, will raise money for affordable housing for disabled and low-income families.
Admission: Tickets are $125.

Where/When: , 6633 Hollywood Blvd., 9 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Meet at the Geisha House and enjoy appetizers before heading out to some local nightclubs, including, Las Palmas, Ecco Ultra Lounge, Highlands Hollywood and Rolling Stone LA.
Admission: Tickets start at $15.

Where/When: , 2301 North Highland Ave., 6 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: The 34th annual Mariachi USA Festival will showcase five of the top mariachi groups from here in the United States as well as in Mexico.
Admission: Tickets start at $21.

Where/When: , 8001 Sunset Blvd., 11:59 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Comedians Nick Thune, Kevin Farley and Dwayne Perkins are scheduled to serve up laughs at this midnight show.
Admission: Tickets start at $15.

Where/When: Fringe Central Station, 6314 Santa Monica Blvd, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: Kids of all ages can enjoy magic shows, balloon art, face painting and more at this family-friendly event. Performers will also entertain them with African folktales, a music show and a puppet show.
Admission: Free

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