Get Out: Chocolate, A Capella and Art

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Where/When: , Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Why Go: A weekly tasting of select beers, often of a certain variety. Call ahead to find out what’s on tap this week.

Pricing: Free

2.

Where/When: , Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Why Go: A storm-related cancellation means you get two artists on one night. Marc Mancuso, a sculptor behind the “” exhibit, joins Eric Myrvaagnes, a photographer whose work is on display in a collection called “Tar Gazing,” for a joint reception.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: Boston University’s Morse Auditorium, Saturday, 3-5 p.m.

Why Go: Last year, Brookline resident and post-polio survivor Mary McManus ran her first marathon alongside her husband, Tom. Now Tom is raising money for another marathon run for a young patient partner named Christos Couturier. This weekend’s benefit concert features BU’s Dear Abbeys, Boston-based touring group Ball in the House and others.

Pricing: $10 donation.

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Where/When: Vine Ripe Grill at the , Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Why go: This fair will feature a variety of hand-made gifts, keepsake boxes, jewelry, handmade soaps, silk and knitted items and contemporary folk art.

Pricing: $10 admission include food and drink.

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Where/When: , Sunday, 12 – 3 p.m.

Why Go: More than 20 vendors will have their all-you-can-eat chocolatey goods for you to enjoy. All proceeds will go to the Brookline Emergency Food Pantry, which is struggling to keep up with record demand among Brookline’s neediest.

Pricing: $10 - $15 when purchased on line.