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Get Out: This Weekend, Celebrate Winterfest, Valentine’s Day and 'The Romantics'

Looking for things to do this Valentine's Day weekend? Patch has a list of things to get you, and keep you, in the mood.

Valentine’s Day weekend is here — a time for romance and love. If you’re looking for something special, we’ve got your ticket right here. 

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Where/When: , 1074 Main Rd, Aquebogue, NY 11931; Friday, February 11, 2011, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Why Go: Wine, chocolate and romance create the perfect match... smooth, rich, and full of surprises. You and your sweetheart can taste wines and exotic chocolates paired together to bring out the best in each other, just like your relationship.

Pricing: $30 per plate. For more information visit Paumanok.com.

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Where/When: , 539 1st St, Greenport, NY 11944; Friday, February 11, 2011, 7 p.m.

Why Go: The movie may have gotten horrible reviews and went straight to DVD in 3.2 minutes, but it was filmed in our own backyard and a bunch of your neighbors are featured. Plus, how often do you get to say that you went to movie premiere?

Pricing: Free. For more information contact Floyd Memorial Library at 631-477-0660.

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Where/When: , Homeport Bed & Breakfast, , Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13, 2011.

Why Go: For North Fork residents who can’t get away this weekend and out-of-towners looking for a romantic getaway, Vine Time has it all. For one low price, you get two nights at a local B&B, two dinners for two at your choice of some of the best North Fork eateries, and an all-day tour of some great Long Island Wineries, with transportation, lunch and tastings.

Pricing: $479-499 per person (based on double occupancy). For more information visit LongIslandVineTime.com or call (800) 551-0654 or 631 765-1234.

4. WINTERFEST

Where/When: Various local wineries, Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13.

Why Go: It’s the kickoff weekend of the on the Vine series which features 6 weekends of incredible jazz at wineries throughout the North Fork region. Plus, there is nothing more romantic than a little jazz and a glass of wine with your sweetie.

Pricing: Free.

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Where/When: Sparkling Pointe, 39750 Route 48, Southold, NY 11971; Saturday, February 12, 2011, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Ballroom dancing, coupled with bubbly, is sexy. Seriously.

Pricing: $25 gets you a tasting of all 4 of their sparkling wines, paired with personal sized gourmet chocolate bars.

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