Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner for 2/11 to 2/13

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 around Fairfax County and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

If there's something we missed, add it in the comments below.

In Vienna:

          Where/When: , 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna. Friday, 10 p.m.
           Why Go: This Washington-based band will be performing live and
           celebrating the release of their newest album, "The Great Pretend." Two 
           other bands, Newcomers and The Poly- Opto, will also be performing
            Pricing: Advance tickets are $10 or $12 the day-of. 

         2. Artist Talk with James Prochnik
           Where/When: , Friday 8 p.m – 10 p.m.
           Why Go: From The Soundry: "Meet the artist, James Prochnik and hear
            him attempt to explain why Tom Wait’s song “What’s He Building In There?”
            is an uncanny description of his work process as seen from outside his
            apartment."

         3. Chocolate Fest: Chocolate and Wine
            Where/When: , Friday 5 to 7 p.m,
            Why Go: It's the first day of Whole Foods Vienna's Chocolate Fest. The wine
            department will pair samples of its favorite romantic wines, with high-end
            chocolate.
            Pricing: Free!

         4. Town Hall Meeting With Del. Mark Keam
            Where/When: 1952 Gallows Rd., 3rd Floor Conference Room, Saturday,
             10 to 11:30 a.m.
             Why Go: It's halfway through Virginia's legislative session -- go get updates
              about how bills that affect Vienna are faring on the house floor.
              Pricing: Free

Nearby:

1.

Where/When: Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Do your last-minute Valentine's Day shopping and check off your cultural activity for the week at the same time. Some 200 performers from 11 countries will be celebrating the lunar new year with songs, dances and various performances, including a kung fu demonstration.

Pricing: Free

2.

Where/When: , 11509 Waples Mill Rd., Oakton. Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why Go: Support the PTA and throw your hat in for a chance to win cash and prizes. A Baja Fresh mobile cart will be available on site for refreshments.

Pricing: Bingo cards are $1 or $10 for 12 cards. Raffle tickets are $1 or $10 for an "arms-length" of tickets.

3.

Where/When: , 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: What better way to get in the holiday spirit (or pick up a last-minute gift) than by attending this chocolate tasting at Whole Foods in Tysons Corner. Yum!

Pricing: Free!

4. 

Where/When: , 1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean. Friday through Monday, evenings.

Why Go: She tells you she doesn't need chocolate, or a card, or flowers, or expensive jewelry, or even a night out at a nice restaurant. De-coded, this means she'd actually love all of that. Make it easy on yourself and make a reservation. Evo Bistro will be serving it's regular menu plus a prix fixe special holiday menu.

Pricing: Prix fixe menu is $45-$55 per person. Regular menu items vary.

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