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Get Out Weekend Planner March 4-6

What's going on in the area this weekend.

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.

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