Get Out and Hear Great Music, Warm Up by the Fire, and Of Course, Eat Chocolate

It's Thursday before Valentine's weekend and you haven't got a plan in place.  Patch is coming to the rescue:  We've collected a few nice and varied things for you to get out and enjoy with your loved ones over the next few days. Stay Warm and Feel the Love!

• JOYCE KATZBERG IN CONCERT: "SONGS IN THE KEY OF LOVE"
  Where/When: Warren's George Hail Library, on Friday, Feb. 11, at 7 pm.
  Why Go:  A much honored and enormously talented Rhode Island folk singer, Joyce Katzberg has been described by the legendary Pete Seeger as having "one of the best voices I have ever heard - an extraordinary person". This special show benefits the . If you ♥ the George Hail Library, and who doesn't, come with your heart on your sleeve (but please, no perfume - this is a fragrance free event.)
  Price: $10 donation requested
•  SAKONNET VINEYARDS VALENTINE'S WEEKEND 
  Where/When: Sakonnet Vineyards, 162 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI, 02837, Saturday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, Feb. 13, from Noon to 3:30 pm.
  Why Go: Go ahead, cross the bridge -- it's worth it for this simple and romantic Valentine's Weekend experience. Warm up by the fire with a glass of mulled wine as you sample famous Sakonnet Port Truffles, other  treats and cheeses - and of course, wine.  Barrel tastings with the winemaker.
• 4th ANNUAL MARDI GRAS BALL by the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter Where/When: Linden Place, 500 Hope St., Bristol, RI 02809, Saturday, Feb. 12, 6 - 10:30 pm. 
  Why Go:  It's a great local cause in a gem of a local venue, Linden Place.  Raffles, great auctions including skydiving, a hot air balloon ride, Disney trip,  and of course, food and music. Buy tickets at  located at 10 Minturn Farm Road in Bristol, or online at www.friendsofthebristolanimalshelter.org
  Price: $75 per person
•  TEA WITH GOVERNOR AMBROSE BURNSIDE
  Where/When: Old Bristol Statehouse, 240 High St., Bristol, Sunday, Feb. 13, 3:00 pm.
  Why Go:  This is a unique event for all ages. An Old Fashioned Tea hosted by "Governor Burnside" and the History Kids from the features the restored portraits of the early RI governors who lived in Bristol and Warren.  This is a one time only showing of these portraits. Peter Williams, a Master Conservator, will talk about the restoration.
  Price: Tickets will be $25 (children under 10 free)
• CHAMBER MUSIC AT ST. MICHAEL'S
  Where/when: , 399 Hope St., Bristol, RI  02809, Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3 pm.
  Why Go:  It's uplifting way to spend a Sunday afternoon with one of New England's preeminent chamber music groups.  They will be playing works from the Romantic period, including some with a tango beat from South America.
  Price: Ticket prices are $20, $15 (seniors), $10 (students). Available at Paper, Packaging and Panache, Hope Street.
• CHOCOLATE AND TWEETS 
  Where/When: Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, Saturday, Feb. 12, 7 pm - 8:30 pm.
  Why Go: Because everyone loves chocolate, but how much do we really know about it? Join Audubon for a chocolate adventure.  Presented by Jennifer Schouppe, executive pastry chef at Johnson and Wales University, this program will explain the unique history of chocolate and how it is made.  Jennifer will demonstrate basic truffle filling and finishing followed by the best part…sampling and enjoying! Limited to 25 adults, so please register early.  Call (401)949-5454 ext. 3041.
  Price: $18 memer; $24 non-member - adults only

We may have missed a few events, so feel free to share your ideas of what to do this weekend in our comment box below.