GET OUT: Futuristic Sports, Hand-knit Caps, Works of Art

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: Hercules City Hall, starting Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.; 5 p.m. Artists’ Reception

Why Go: Celebrate Black History Month by appreciating local talent.

Pricing: Free

2.  

Where/When: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 12 at 1575 Mann Dr., Pinole

Why Go: It’s the wave of the future: Futsal.  (Indoor soccer to us North Americans.) Open to age 15 and up.

Pricing: $3 per person

3.

Where/When: 8 p.m. Feb. 11; 601 Tennent Ave., Pinole

Why Go: See what happens when six unemployed steel workers are inspired by the Chippendales' male striptease act.

Pricing: $17-20

4.

Where/When: Feb. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Richmond Art Center

Why Go: Take in this annual exhibition to learn about local artists of African descent.

Pricing: Free

5.

Where/When: 11 a.m. Feb. 11, behind REI Berkeley

Why Go: This may be all the inspiration you need to finally create something handmade for Valentine’s Day. Artisans will be selling jewelry, gourmet goodies, soap, vintage clothing, paper cards and flowers, fabric totes, photo art and more. 

Pricing: Free (unless you buy!)