GET OUT: Wine, Wildlife and Song This Valentine's Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’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.

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Where/When: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Martinez Arts Association

Why Go: Warm up for Valentine’s Day by strolling and wine sampling at local businesses.

Pricing: Tickets $15 each in advance
$25 at the event 
Includes a tasting glass, wine glass charm, 
I (heart) downtown Martinez button
, wine tasting tickets,
 and a map of participating businesses.

2.

Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Benicia

Why Go: This concert is a benefit for St. Paul’s Community Meal.

Pricing: $10

3.

Where/When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Feb. 12, Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Why Go: Learn about outstanding owls, do wildlife crafts and find out which animal can find her baby by its scent.

Pricing: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 65+, $5 for children 2 -17, and free for members and children under 2 years old

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Where/When: 9:30 a.m.-Noon Feb. 11, The Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek

Why Go: Because even in the dead of winter, there are materials out there to create beautiful bouquets.

Pricing: $55-$60, $15 materials fee (4 classes)

5.

Where/When: 3 p.m., Feb. 13, Armando’s, Martinez

Why Go: Because local band the Hopeful Romantics have a new album, and you have just got to hear it.

Pricing: $10