Get Out Weekend Planner: Feb. 25

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.

SCHUG CANEROS MUSHROOMS FORAY David Campbell leads a hunt for mushrooms at Atwood Ranch, Saturday, Feb. 26. Following the hunt, Schug Winery hosts a mushroom-cooking demonstration and tasting, followed by a catered lunch with Schug wines. Meet at the winery, 602 Bonneau Road at 9 a.m. Fee: $70 for wine club members; $85 for others. Call 939-9363 x 206 for reservations. If you love mushrooms, this one's for you.

EIGHTH STREET WINERIES  Ten wineries on Eighth Street East hold  open house offering “current and library” wine releases. Outstanding local chefs provide food to “pair” with the wines. Souvenir wine glass included in the $30 price. Visit all ten wineries to be included in a special drawing. Saturday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 21481 Eighth Street East. 996-4480

Jazz guitarist Randy Vincent plays at Saturday afternoon, Feb. 26,  from 1 – 4 p.m., 101 Adobe Canyon Road, 833-0226 for more details. No charge.

CHEESE CONTEST PLUS BEER AND WINE TASTINGS The EighthAnnual Sonoma Cheese Conference starts Sunday, Feb.27 with a cheese, beer and wine tasting at . The conference, which promises to have a lot of surprises and fun events, kicks off with a at 1:30 p.m. Fee for the Cheese, Beer and Wine Tasting, which includes the Cheese Rolling Contest is $25 per person regardless of age.

A NIGHT AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS  l plays host to “The Oscars,”  Sunday, Feb.27, at the . The awards ceremony will be shown on three large screens. Special cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a “sumptuous buffet” with “unforgettable desserts” comprise the menu. Price: $125. Call for time and reservations. 933-2600.