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.
1. What Women Auto Know Free Workshop
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Where/When: Great Bear Auto Repair and Auto Body at 164-16 Sanford Ave. On Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Because knowing the basics on car maitenance will ensure you have a way to Get Out every weekend. Men are also welcomed to attend.
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Pricing: Free
Where/When: Donovan's Grill & Tavern. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Why Go: Gear up for the St. Patrick's Day Parade with a Country Breakfast or Steak and Eggs. Plenty of traditional Irish foods will be served throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.
Pricing: Food and drink prices vary.
Where/When: Uno Chicago Grill. On Saturday.
Why Go: In preparation for the real deal, get a head start on St. Patrick's Day with Happy Hour, all day, with drink and snack specials throughout. Raffles and prizes are also an added bonus.
Pricing: $4.99 drink specials, $2.99 and up snack specials
4. St. Patrick's Day Lunch or Dinner
Where/When: Monahan & Fitzgerald. On Sunday.
Why Go: The St. Patrick's Day menu has everything from Traditional Prime Corned Beef and Cabbage and Traditional Irish Lamb Stew for adults to Mini Shepherd's Pie and Pasta with Butter for the kids.
Pricing: Entrees range from $16 to $24, while kids meals are $7.
5. Russian National Ballet: Giselle
Where/When: Queensborough Performing Arts Center. On Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: The Russian National Ballet Theatre will perform this time-honored classic.
Pricing: $42
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