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 a list of new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.
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Where/When: Plum Restaurant in Bayside. Friday at 4 p.m.
Why Go: Plum's happy hour will include cocktails and dancing. A D.J. will take over in the evening and spin top 40, house, hip hop and R&B music.
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Pricing: Drink specials vary.
Where/When: The Attic in Douglaston. Friday at 10 p.m.
Why Go: Drop by The Attic to hear this local jazz band play.
Pricing: Free to attend. Drink specials vary.
3. Douglaston House and Walking Tours
Where/When: The walking tour will be at 1 p.m. on Oct. 13, while the house tour will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 14.
Why Go: The Douglaston Little Neck Historical Society will host a house and walking tour of the community to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the community's historic designation.
Pricing: $20 for the walking tour. Historical society members will pay $90 for the house tour, while non-members will pay $100.
4. Multi-Family Community Yard Sale
Where/When: 10 Campbell Street, in New Hyde Park. On Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Not only can you go as a customer, but you can set up your own table for selling if you contact the organizer.
Pricing: Free to attend.
5. Tony Orlando and Elayne Boosler
Where/When: Queensborough Community College. On Sunday at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Pop music legend Orlando will sing his hits, including "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," while Boosler will provide political humor.
Pricing: $40
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