Get Out: Talk Oscars with Producers, Learn to Graft Fruit Trees

It’s Thursday, and you have only a vague idea of what to do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities and hangouts in San Juan Capistrano.

Where/When:  Kickoff will take place from 4-7 p.m. at the District Promenade in Tustin. The pre-fixe menus will be served at participating restaurants Sunday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 6.
Why go: This is a chance to help gain some hometown foodie bragging rights. San Juan Capistrano-based restaurants  and  are participating, along with 98 other top O.C. eateries.
Pricing: $10 to $20 for lunch, $20 to $40 for dinner

Where/When: , 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano; 1 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Be informed for the upcoming growing season and learn to graft and prune.
Pricing: $20

Where/When: , 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano; 7 p.m. Friday
Why go: Enter to win a gift certificate to by casting your votes on this year's nominees.
Pricing: $10

Where/When: , 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Why go: In this satire on life in rural America, two actors portray the town of Tuna's inhabitants from men to women to animals.
Pricing: $15 to $20

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