GET OUT: Opera in the Garden, Dog Day and Ben Franklin

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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

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Where/When: , 90 First St., Benicia; Saturday, 10 a.m.

Why Go: Come out for the dog disc competition, dog contest (ugliest dog, cutest dog and owner/dog look alike), doggie treats, demonstrations and more. Contest entry fee is $5 per dog and $1 per vote with a portion of proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of the North Bay.

Pricing: Free admission

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Where/When: 636 Ward St., Martinez; Friday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Still playing ... this “see to believe” production. The 1981 campy horror movie Evil Dead has been recalibrated as a musical, so come out to see what happens when the woods themselves come alive and don’t like visitors!

Pricing:  $25

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Where/When: , 145 E. D St., Benicia; Saturday, 6 p.m.

Why Go: A fine night of opera and good food co-sponsored by Vino Paladini and North Bay Opera, as a benefit for the opera company.

Pricing: $60

Where/When: 5030 Business Center Dr., Fairfield; Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: This is an evening of jazz standards and fine dining at the Sticky Rice Bistro & Bar as vocalist Marcella Hooks and the Dalt Williams Trio (Barry Robertson, piano; Dalt Williams, bass; Gary Maas, drums) entertain.

Pricing: No cover