GET OUT: Singles with Pets, Read On

1. 

Where/When: Contra Costa Civic Theater, El Cerrito; Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. 

Why Go: Life isn’t easy for the MaGrath sisters of Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Lenny’s horse is dead, Meg’s singing career is dead and Babe’s husband is near-dead (because she shot him!). But nothing—not meddling cousins, past and present lovers, a touch of mental illness—can keep these women down.

Pricing: About $20

2. 

Where/When: Fernandez Park, Pinole; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Why Go: This is the big one: the super egg hunt that will also have goodies for parents such as coffee, juice and snacks from Pinole Bear Claw, Starbucks and Grocery Outlet. The Easter Bunny will pay a visit and pose for pictures.

Pricing: Free

3. 

Where/When: 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond; Saturday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Why Go: Come and meet the artists of Richmond Art Center's spring exhibitions. 

Pricing: Free

4. 

Where/When: , 9951 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito; Saturday 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Why Go: Love your cat or dog?  Bring a picture of him or her to the singles group. Meet other singles who love their cats or dogs.  Don't bring your pet to this one—save that for your first date.

Pricing: $10  

5. 

Where/When: Mt. Wanda. Meet at the Park & Ride lot at Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez; Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.

Why Go: This popular weekend stroll up the mountain presents an opportunity to get back to nature and learn about local flora.

Pricing: $3 per person