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 new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. This weekend, we're suggesting some live music, a Shabbat service, Mardi Gras events and a boat show.
2 Live Music Shows at Blue Parrot
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Where: , 5460 Merrick Rd, Massapequa
When: March 4 and March 5, 9 p.m.
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Why Go March 4: See Joyride perform at one of Massapequa's great rock clubs.
Why Go March 5: Boomers Brew will perform.the name says it all. They play music for the Baby Boom generation.
Pricing: Free
Congregation Beth-El of Massapequa - Shabbat Across America
Where: , 99 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa
When: March 4, 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Have dinner followed by services and then dessert. Serviced led by Rabbi Stephen Listfield.
Pricing: $18 for adults, $12 for children age 12 and under (Maximum $80 per family)
2 Nights of Mardi Gras Madness at Big Daddy’s
Where: , 1 Park Ln, Massapequa
When: March 4, 9 p.m.–12 a.m. and March 6, 6 p.m –9 p.m.
Why Go March 4: King Kake Night - Find the Baby and Win a Prize, 2 for 1 Oyster Shooters, Live music featuring Polly-O .
Why go March 6: Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell $1 each, 2 for 1 Oyster Shooters, Live music featuring Santo & Billy.
at Nassau Coliseum
Where: 1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY 11553
When: March 4, March 5 and March 6, Friday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Why Go: If you own a boat, or want to buy one, this is a great event to go to. More than 10,000 are expected to attend according to the event's organizers.
Pricing: Tickets - Adults $10 plus $1 tax, Seniors $8 plus $1 tax, Children 6-12 $3 plus $1 tax, Children 5 and under free. Tickets are available at the show gate.