Get Out: Valentine-themed Events and Conversations with Former FBI Agents

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 bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1.

Where/When: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's Brecksville Station from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 

Why Go:  In honor of Valentine's Day, the railroad offers its Moonlight Express tour, "That's Amor!" It is part of its series of "Grape Escape" wine-tasting excursions.

Pricing: Tickets range from $55 to $90.

2. AFTER HOURS AT THE LIBRARY

Where/When: Brecksville branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 7 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Meet former FBI Agent Noah Boyd and author of The Bricklayer at this special after-hours talk and book signing.

Pricing: Free

3. MICHAEL CAVANAUGH IN CONCERT

Where/When: EJ Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron; 8 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Grammy and Tony award winner Michael Cavanaugh will perform The Hits of Billy Joel and More for this special Valentine's weekend concert with the Akron Symphony.

Pricing: $25.75 to $46.75

4. WINTER SERIES DANCE SHOWCASE

Where/When: Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main St., Akron; 8 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Two ballet groups, Verb Ballets and NEOS Dance Theatre, showcase their talents.

Pricing: $25 reserved seating; $10 general seating

5.

Where/When: The Old Town Hall; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: To see its production of Inherit the Wind.

Pricing: $10

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