Get Out Weekend Planner

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-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

• Where/When: 1pm - 4pm on Saturday, February 26th at .
• Why Go: Join the Olde Wine Store and taste the wines of Argentina from  Detour Import and Distribution.
• Pricing: Free.
  

• Where/When: 7:30pm on Friday, Feb. 25th at the .
  
• Why Go: Join the Mercer Island Arts Council in a tribute to Orson Welles with a special screening of Me and Orson Welles this Friday at the Aljoya Theater. Check out the offical trailer on YouTube.
• Pricing: Admission is free and complimentary parking is available in the
  Mercer Building parking lot, behind the Starbucks’ drive thru.

• Where/When: 6:30pm - 7:30pm on Friday, Feb. 25th at the .
  
• Why Go: Join artist John Cederquist as he explores the relationship between reality and illusion in his functional furniture pieces.
• Pricing: Free with admission.

• Where/When: Thusrday, Friday and Saturday, check the for specific times and locations.
  
• Why Go: The 520 toll is nearly here. Come to one of these info sessions and learn everything you'll need to know, including all of your non-drive alone commuting options.
  
• Pricing: Free.
  

2011 Seattle Food and Wine Experience

• Where/When: 1pm - 5pm on Sunday, Feb. 27th at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

• Why Go: The Seattle Food and Wine Experience is a premier showcase for food and wine in the Northwest. Come and experience this world tour of wine, beer and all things culinary.
• Pricing: $49

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