GET OUT: St. Paddy's Day Fundraiser, Opera and Wildflowers

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Thursday, already? How can that be?

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 in and around West County this weekend.

1. What:

Where/When: March 12, 2011, 8 pm. Maritime Academy 200 Maritime Academy Dr., Vallejo

Why Go: Experience Motown right here in Vallejo, and the show benefits American Association of University Women.

Pricing: $25

2. What:

Where/When: March 12, 7–10 p.m., 150 E St., Martinez

Why Go: Enjoy an opera, locally.

Pricing: $47-$65

3. What:  

Where/When: March 12, 2011, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., , 109 Civic Dr., Hercules

Why Go: Expand your mind with this free lecture from a San Francisco State professor, who studies racial inequality and violence.

Pricing: Free

4. What:

Where/When: March 12, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez

Why Go: This is an easy walk and the view is even better.

Pricing: Free!

5. What:

Where/When: March 12, 7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., , 2500 Charles St., Pinole

Why Go: Proceeds benefit the Pinole Senior Center and DVC Music

Pricing: $10