Get Out: Hike East Rock, Book Sale, Taste of Durham

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Where/When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Orange and Cold Spring streets in New Haven

Why Go: Admit it ... you've gained 5 pounds this winter as you've watched every form of frozen precipitation landlock you in your house. Get out and breathe the hearty winter air with this 4-mile, calorie-slaying hike sponsored by the New Haven Hiking Club! Click the link for more info.

Pricing: Open to all

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Where/When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Children's Activity Room at the Russell Library, Broad Street, Middletown

Why Go: OK, so maybe you're not so into the exercise. Stop on by and pick up some slightly used brain food!

Pricing: Free, until you buy a book

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Where/When: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave.

Why Go: Hankerin' for some good eats? This is the place to be. The event is a fundraiser for the library.

Pricing: $30 per ticket (21 and over), which includes 3 bar tickets

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Where/When: Epoch Arts Center, East Hampton, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Girls 12 and under, bring your dad or a man of your choice and join in on the dancing, food and crafts on this Valentine-themed night.

Pricing: $15

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Where/When: 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the CFA Auditorium, 70 Wyllys Ave., on the Wesleyan University campus

Why Go: Mantsoe's performance will feature poetry and Iranian music played on traditional persian instruments.

Pricing: Admission is $21 for General Admission, $18 for seniors and Wesleyan staff/faculty, and $8 for Wesleyan students

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