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. Here are Patch’s top picks for events and places to hit this weekend.
Fish Fry Fryday
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Where/When: B.K. Sweeney's Uptown Grille April 1 at 5 p.m. (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.).
Why Go: Looking for a place to enjoy great fish during Lent, or just a place to head out on Friday evening? Stop by Uptown Grille and try out their delicious Fish Fry Fryday selection, guaranteed to leave you satisfied. Uptown does not take reservations, so try to get there early to beat the crowd. Enjoy!
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Pricing: Varies depending on meal selection. For more information click here.
Springtime Basket Making
Where/When: The Garden City Library April 2 at 12:30 p.m. for grades K-2 and at 2:15 p.m. for grades 3-5.
Why Go: Get your kids in the spring spirit despite this cold weather! Children are invited to make baskets with flowers and eggs using the art of paper marbleizing. A great decoration for your home!
Pricing: Free with library membership, register online!
GC For a Cure 5K
Where/When: Garden City High School April 2 at 9 a.m.
Why Go: Come cheer on Garden City residents who are raising money to support the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. There will be awards, raffles and events, so bring the whole family!
Pricing: Free! If you'd like to donate or sponsor the event, please contact race director Kerry Calvert at gcforacure@gmail.com.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Where/When: The Broadhollow Theatre Company, 700 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont April 1 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: If you enjoyed the 1988 film with Steve Martin and Michael Caine, you will love this stage adaptation! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels centers on two con men living on the French Riviera who decide the town isn't big enough for the both of them. Hilarity ensues as they try to con one another into leaving...find out what happens Friday!
Pricing: $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $18 for students and $14 for youth, available online. Tickets at the door ar $28.
New York Islanders vs. The Carolina Hurricanes
Where/When: Nassau Coliseum April 2 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: With just four more games left in the season, this may be your last chance to catch the Islanders until next fall! Head over to the Coliseum for some last minute hockey action.
Pricing: $34.75 - $162.60, depending on seating. Tickets available online!
Frankie Valli
Where/When: NYCB Theatre April 3 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Do the songs "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" take you back to your youth? Don't miss the legendary and incredibly talented Frankie Valli perform Sunday evening. At 77 years old, he's still got it!
Pricing: $76.25 to $86.25 depending on seating. Tickets available online!
And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner.
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