It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’re doing 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 tax day rally, a vendor/craft fair, a book discussion and a Drug Free Massapequa event.
Jack Morelli Presents Live Jazz with Mark Marino at The Blue Parrot
Where: , 5460 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY
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When: April 15, 8 p.m.
Why Go: The club known for rock and blues will be a jazz venue and you can celebrate Mark's birthday.
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Pricing: Free
Vendor/Craft Fair at Massapequa Fire Department Hosted by The Southern New York Ladies Auxiliary
Where: 515 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa, NY
When: April 15, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Why Go: The Southern NewYork Ladies Auxiliary is hosting this vendor/craft fair. Free admission. The fair features handmade jewelry, chocolates, desserts, crocheted and knitted items, pocketbooks, sunglasses, cook ware, cosmetics, beauty items, wood flowers and more.
Pricing: Free admission.
National Library Week - Long Island Reads Book Discussion
Where: , 40 Harbor Ln, Massapequa Park, NY
When: April 16, 2011, 1 p.m.
Why Go: The Massapequa Public Library is participating in Long Island Reads in celebration of National Library Week (April 10th - 16th). During the month of April, public libraries in Nassau and Suffolk, including the Massapequa Public Library, will feature Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead, a novel about coming-of-age in the 80s. Benji Cooper is one of the few black students at an elite prep school in Manhattan. But every summer, Benji escapes to Sag Harbor, where a small community of African American professionals have built a world of their own.
Pricing: Free
Drug Free Massapequa - Advocacy Training at Marjorie Post Park
Where: , Unqua Rd & Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY
When: April 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go: The day will include raffling off an iPad, an event hosted by PUSH, a division of the Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence.
Pricing: Free. Purchase raffles.
Sheet Rock at Blue Parrot
Where: , 5460 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY
When: April 16, 9 p.m.
Why Go: The Blue Parrot goes back to classic rock as Sheet Rock performs.
Pricing: Free
Libby Richman & Company – Distinguished Artists Concert at Farmingdale Public Library
Where: , 116 Merritts Rd, Farmingdale, NY
When: April 17, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go: Part of the Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Artist Series. Saxophonist Libby Richman and her ensemble will provide a fascinating assortment of jazz. Libby's spphisticated melodic sound is the result of many influences including Classical, Latin and Pop Music. All are welcome.
Pricing: Free
Boomers' Brew Performance - Benefit for War Veterans
Where: , 5460 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY
When: April 17, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Boomers' Brew is going to be rocking the house at a benefit/fundraiser for recovering war veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, and are having trouble getting their medical needs covered by insurance. Help out our troops while having a great time enjoying live rock music and there is food.
Pricing: $5 at the door.
