Get Out: Weekend Planner, Nov. 25-27

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Mercer Island Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work, get-me-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.

• Where/When: 6-9 p.m. Sat, Nov. 26 at .
• Why Go: Spend your Saturday relaxing with a glass of your favorite wine and the live music from some of the local area's best talents. Expect to hear everything from jazz to rock, classical to folk during these Saturday night musical performances at The Olde Wine Store. 
• Cost: Admission is free. All tips go to the performers.

• Where/When: 5-10 p.m. daily through Thur, Dec. 1 at . 
• Why Go: Visit the Bellevue Botanical Garden this weekend for their super popular Garden d’Lights Festival. The festival will feature over half a million lights that transforms the garden into a blossoming winter wonderland.  
• Pricing: Tickets are $5 each, children 10 and under are free.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the in Bellevue.
• Why Go: Come and see this traditional retelling of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, performed Bellevue Youth Theatre. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is unwillingly taken through his past, present and potential future.This ultimately uplifting tale with music and dance will leave you ready for the holiday season.
• Pricing: Tickets are $12.

• Where/When: 2-3 p.m. on Sun, Nov. 27 at in Bellevue.
• Why Go: Come learn the skills to master the french press! While the french press is conceptually very simple, you’lll explore the variables that can make the difference between gritty, dirty tasting coffee, and a full bodied, smooth cup.
• Pricing: $20. Includes 12oz Bag of Whole Stumptown Beans. RSVP at Info@­cafecesura.­com if you plan to attend.

• Where/When: 7-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at in Kirkland.
• Why Go: Get your live music fix this Friday and Saturday at Two Twelve. Friday night features the fantastic singer, songwriter Megan McConnel. Saturday night features the super talented guitarist, Chris Hyde.
• Pricing: No cover.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sun, Nov. 27 at North Mercerdale Hillside Park.
• Why Go: Help keep the North Mercerdale Hillside Park looking beautiful by volunteering your time this Sunday. Join other volunteers as they help with mulching, cutting blackberry regrowth, weeding and the planting of over 30 new native plants. The work party with take place rain or shine, only high winds will cancel the event. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, pruners and shovels if you have them.
• Cost: Free.
  

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly refreshed every Wednesday.