Weekend Planner Feb. 11-13, 2011

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 a Valentine's dinner and show and some concerts in a variety of places including the mall, Blue Parrot and Big Daddy's Restaurant.

Valentine's Dinner and Show at Italian Restaurant

Where/When:  5422 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY.  Feb. 11, 2011, 6:30p.m.

Why Go:  It's a romanic atmosphere, and you can have some great food. Enjoy a 6:30p.m. dinner and an 8p.m. show.

 Pricing:  $35 per person (Includes glass of wine, soda, tip & tax).

Acoustic Concert in the Food Court at Sunrise Mall

Where/When: 1 Sunrise Mall, Massapequa, NY.  Feb. 11, 2011, 7:30p.m.

Why Go:  You can see two performers.  First there's 12-year-old  Charlie Dane. She's  is an accomplished singer and guitarist who first picked up the guitar at age five.  Charlie plays mostly pop and rock music.  Also, get a sneak preview of songs from the soon to be released album "Brief Intermission" of Kurt Damas.

Pricing: Free

Randy Jackson Acoustic at

Where/When:  5460 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY.  Feb. 11, 2011, 9p.m.

Why Go: See some live acoustic music from one of the Blue Parrot's most popular acts.

Pricing: Free

Souler Power at

Where/When:  5460 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY.  Feb. 12, 2011, 9p.m.

Why Go:  See some live music, while dining on cajun specialties in a unique atmosphere.

Pricing: Free

Jim Treutlein at Big Daddy’s Restaurant

Where/When: Restaurant, 1 Park Lane, Massapequa, NY. Feb. 11, 2011, 8:30pm

Why Go:  Hear the smooth sounds of jazz, soul, and R&B at one of Massapequa's top clubs.

Pricing:  No cover charge.

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly refreshed every Wednesday. 

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