Get Out!

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this 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 places to explore.

1. Valentine’s Dinner Dance with the Phirehouse Philharmonics – Dixon’s own jazz band will present another performance at the fundraiser on Friday, February11. A social hour will start at 6 p.m. followed by a prime rib dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and includes soft drinks or coffee plus a dessert. Tickets are available from the Veteran’s Hall Coffee Shop during the week or by calling (707) 678-2839.

2. Sacramento Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet – Presenting the world’s most powerful and passionate love story Thursday, February 10 through Sunday, February 14 with seat prices from $15 to $63. Oh the pageantry, the glorious music, the luxurious costumes, and the magnificent dancing there will be. Performed at the Sacramento Convention Center in the Community Center Theater. Go to www.sacballet.org or call (916) 808-5181.

 3. Denio’s Farmer’s Market & Swap Meet – Roseville is just a short drive and this inexpensive fun place will keep you walking and finding bargains all day with a $3 parking fee. Market location is at 1551 Vineyard Road in Roseville and you can call (916) 782-2704 for more information. For directions, go to www.denios.org.

4. Chinese New Year Celebration – After many months of preparations, this event will take place at the California State University Campus in Sacramento in the CSUS Student Union, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.. There will be traditional lion dances, martial arts, kung fu, Tai Chi, music, cultural dance performances, Chinese painting and arts, singing contest, children’s games, and other fun cultural activities and exhibits. Adults $6; children 12 and under are $1. Free parking in Structure II. For more info, go to htt://cnyca.net/.

5. Women’s Heart to Heart Luncheon – Sponsored by NorthBay Healthcare in Fairfield, this free luncheon is for celebrating National Heart Month. Wear red and join the crowd for a delicious, vegetarian menu while Chef Marcella Friel demonstrates how you can prepare the heart-healthy fare at home. Guest speaker will be Diana Sullivan, Ph.D. on women and heart disease. Make reservations at (707) 646.3280 or go to www.northbay.org.