Get Out: Cupcakes and Tom Petty, But Not in Any Particular Order

1.

Where/When: , 145E. D St., Benicia; Saturday, all day

Why Go: Sift Cupcakes & Dessert Bar owners Andrea Ballus and Corey Fanfa, Benicia women who won Cupcake Wars 2010 on the Food Network, will team with The Inn on a one-day only wine and cupcake/dessert tasting.

Pricing: $5, and only 200 tickets will be sold

2.

Where/When: , 150 E. L St., Saturday, noon

Why Go: This national traveling exhibit looks at the remarkable life and achievements of one of America’s most beloved personalities: diplomat, scientist, philosopher, philanthropist, humorist, entrepreneur.

Pricing: Free

3. 

Where/When: 0 Harbor Way, Vallejo; Sunday, 5 p.m.

Why Go: Spend one of the last weekends of summer weather enjoying live jazz with a good meal.

Pricing: Free admission

4. 

Where/When: , 150 E. L St., Benicia; Friday,  4 p.m.

Why Go: Bay Area author and Oakland's Teen Outreach Librarian, Amy Sonnie, ("Revolutionary Voices") will speak about her experience as the author of one of the most challenged books of 2010.

Pricing: Free

5.

Where/When: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill; Sunday, 6 p.m.

Why Go: Come down to Pleasant Hill to enjoy the nice summer weather and check out a free show from Petty Theft, a Tom Petty cover band.

Pricing: Free