Get Out: A Shaker Breakfast, an EcoGala and Malbec

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 the weekend’s hottest events.

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Where/When: Friday, 5 to 7 p.m.

Why Go: Learn what foods pair best with this red wine – and try some samples.

Pricing: $5

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Where/When: Heights Art Gallery, 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights; tonight, Friday and Saturday, 1:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: It’s the last weekend to catch the exhibit.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Shaker Historical Society, 16740 S. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Why Go: Get a taste of Shaker life during the Civil War, when they were known to open their doors to both Union and Confederate troops for a hot meal and a place to rest. At a very reasonable price, you’ll get pancakes, scrambled eggs, Shaker hominy cakes, teas and jams and more.

Pricing: $2 ages 18 and up, $1 ages 6 to 18 and free for children under 6

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Where/When: Progressive Insurance Headquarters, Wintergarden, 6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Heights; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Why Go: You’ll be supporting Beachwood High School’s Green Dream Expo, a pretty awesome, award-winning program run by high school seniors. Also, you get food from Melt, Fire, Moxie and other great local restaurants.

Pricing: $100 general admission, $175 for VIP

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Where/When: Beachwood Place Mall; Sunday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Why Go: Those brows could use some TLC, plus all the proceeds will go to Sierra Club Ohio to support Aveda’s Clean Water Campaign. Call 216-292-2777 to make an appointment.

Pricing: Minimum $10 donation requested

Editor’s Note: After the original version of this article posted we learned that Wonderful World of Desserts has been canceled – but we found a great wine tasting instead.