Get Out: Weekend Planner

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: . On Thursday.

Why Go: Because it's too hot to do it yourself! Welcome the summer by enjoying yourself at the center's annual cookout.

Pricing:  Adults, $10; Kids, ages 3 to 10, $5; Kids under 3, free.

2.

Where/When: . On Friday, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Paintings by Mary Nagin will be on display at this free event.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: 249-11 Northern Boulevard. On Friday and Saturday, until 11:30 p.m.

Why Go: The wine and exquisite Italian cuisine. The seafood, pasta and fish perfectly compliment the assortment of wines.

Pricing:  Food and drink prices vary.

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Where/When:  147 Mineola Boulevard. On Friday or Saturday, until 10p.m.

Why Go: Vinoco offers an eclectic blend of fusion cuisine, including Spanish and Greek foods, among others.

Pricing:  Food and drink prices vary, averaging anywhere from $30 to $50 an entree.

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Where/When:  40-21 Bell Boulevard. On Friday or Saturday, until 11 p.m.

Why Go: The BBQ meat platters include pulled smoked pork, chopped brisket and/or sliced smoked brisket, to name a few. Rib platters are also available.

Pricing: Food and drink prices vary. BBQ meat platters range from $9.95 to $15.95, depending on the number of selections you make.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share the goodness in our comment box below.