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.
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Where/When: Paddy's Bar, 42-07 162nd Street. On Thursday, from 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
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Why Go: The live music of several bands, at no cover, and drinks of your choice.
Pricing: Free to enter. Drink prices vary.
2.
Where/When: The George Seuffert Bandshell, at Forest Park Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard. On Thursday, at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: You'll enjoy the sounds of the musical movement with others who love it just as much as you do!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street. On Friday, Saturday or Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Photo art can be viewed in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery.
Why Go: Along with the beauty that you can see by simply going into the garden, you'll see the same setting through the lens of local artist and garden employee, Shari Romar.
Pricing: Adults, $4; Students and kids, $2
4. Weekend BBQ
Where/When: , on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Why Go: Because you get a spread like no other. From ribs, chicken and steak, to corn, potato salad and green salad, you'll get your fill of BBQ, to say the least. You'll also get a glass of wine, or pint of beer, your choice.
Pricing: $18.95
5.
Where/When: On Bell Boulevard, Saturday, before midnight.
Why Go: Great food, entertainment and top-shelf liquor.
Pricing: Food and drink prices vary.
And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner, refreshed every Wednesday.
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