Compare Guitar Center Store Event Deals

Looking for something to do this weekend, but strapped for cash? Then check out our roundup of upcoming free in-store offers for gratis do-it-yourself activities and instructional classes. And as a reward for all that productivity, you can end your weekend with a free order of piping hot onion rings!

Can't escape going to a store today? Before you go, check out our Black Friday coupon roundup to save up to 60% off on in-store purchases from Barnes & Noble to Paul Frank.

Below we've rounded up several official Black Friday Ads, posted as online documents. Most deals will only be available in-store, although some may be online. The ads:

• Radio Shack (pictured ... classic!): good from 11/26 to 11/27 from 5:30 am
• Ace Hardware: good from 11/26 to 11/28 from 7 am
• Michaels: good 11/26 at 5 am, 11/27 at 6 am, and 11/28 from 8 am
• Menards: good from 11/26 at 6 am to 11 am, or until 11/28
• Guitar Center: good from 11/26 to 11/28
• Hastings: good from 11/26 to 11/27 from 8 am

Guitar Center takes 20% off one item (up to a $500 discount) of $199 or more via coupon code "BESTEVR". That's the best single-item discount we've seen from Guitar Center this year. Guitar Center sells guitars, keyboards, drums, lighting, books, videos, and more. Sales tax is added where applicable. Many brands are excluded such as Gibson, Shure, and Korg. Deal ends June 17.

In-store shoppers can yield the same discount on orders of $299 or more via this printable coupon.

We've rounded up printable coupons from several merchants, as listed below. Each coupon expires January 31. The deals:

• Bath & Body Works: 20% off sitewide
• Guitar Center: 15% off purchases of $299 or more
• CVS: $4 off purchases of $20 or more made with ExtraCare Card