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

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

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. 

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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

2. 

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

3. 

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

4. 

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

5. 

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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