Get Out Weekend Planner, Feb. 24-26: Mardi Gras Concert, Beer Tasting,Resolution Run and More...

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

Sammamish Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work, outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share the goodness in our comment box below.

• Where/When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 at .

• Why Go: Join the Sammamish Symphony as they perform a Mardi Gras concert this Sunday at Eastlake High School. The program will feature Dvořák, Beethoven, Kimberly Russ, Kachaturian and Grofé. Curious about what you’ll see, check out this Youtube clip of the Sammamish Symphony in action. Enjoy the show!
• Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults and $11 for seniors/students.

• Where/When: 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at in Redmond.
• Why Go: The Washington Beer Commission invites you to visit some of our state’s many innovative, esteemed, and friendly craft brewers this Saturday. Black Raven Brewing Co's Open House will feature special beers on tap, brewery tours, food and snacks and opportunities to meet the brewers. For more information on the 2012 Washington Beer Open House and a full list a participating breweries visit the Washington Beer Commision website.
• Cost: Free.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the .
• Why Go: Join Serious About Fitness this Sunday for a 5K Fun Run/Walk. Participants will run or walk two 1.5 mile loops on the Sammamish River Trail, separated by a fitness challenge. A long sleeve t-shirt, post event Chili feed and beverages are all included in the registration.
• Cost: Registration is $45. All proceeds benefit Hopelink.

Seminars at Molbak’s

• Where/When: 10-11 a.m. and 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at in Woodinville.
• Why Go: There are two seminars going on at Molbak’s this Saturday. Welcoming Roses into your Garden starts at 10 a.m. and goes over how to successfully incorporate a variety of roses into your mixed beds and landscape. Grow your own Fruit starts at 12 p.m. and discusses how to select the right fruit tree and for the right location and the importance of cross-pollination with a special emphasis on fruit tree favorites: apple, pear, plum and cherry.
• Cost: Both seminars are free.

• Where/When: 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at in Bellevue.
• Why Go: Looking for live music this weekend? Visit Cypress this Friday night, they’ll have the Blackberry Bush String Band rocking the house with their high-energy Bluegrass-inspired sound. Not sure what to expect? Check out this Youtube clip of the band in action.
• Cost: No cover.