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Get Out! Weekend Planner

It's Thursday, and you have 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. Wined Down Piano Bar Sing-a-long

Where/When: 530 Main Street
Friday, March 11, 2011, 5 to 10 p.m.
www.silosnapa.com

Why Go:  A full band and backup singers await you at Silo's this weekend for a free piano bar experience. Music and lyrics provided; just come prepared to rock out! Plus, there's loads of wine, spirits, and beer on the menu to ease the nerves.

Pricing: Free (but for drinks, you’re on your own--Wine flights start at $10, and spirits $5.)

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2. "Gypsy," by Napa Valley College Conservatory Theater

Where/When: Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 11, 2011, 12 to 6 p.m.
www.napavalleytheater.org

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Ticket Info:  (707) 256-7500

Why Go: Gypsy's popular tunes "Let Me Entertain You," "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "You Gotta Get A Gimmick" and "Together Wherever We Go," transform Napa into Broadway.

Pricing: $20 general; $15 for students/seniors

3. Rutherford Grange Irish Breakfast

Where/When: , 8550 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford
Saturday, March 12, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Ticket Email: rutherfordgrange371@gmail.com

Why Go: Top of the mornin' to ya: The Grange is serving up potato pancakes, eggs, sausage, scones, fried tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, O.J., Irish tea and coffee. Open to the public.

Pricing: Adults, $5, Children $3, Family $15. Now, that's a cheap date!

4. The Big Gay Train!

Where/When: 1275 McKinstry St.
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
www.winetrain.com

Why Go: Eat a delicious dinner and sip wines from LBGTQ winemakers of the valley--Plus, for each ticket purchased for the Gay Train, Out in the Vineyard will donate a portion of the proceeds to CARE Network's HIV/AIDS services.

Pricing: $120-$125 per fabulous person.

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