Get Out

This article was written by Liliana De Jesus.

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. Happy Hour
Where and When: Uno Chicago Grill. On Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to closing.
Why Go: The drink and appetizer specials are hotter than this heat wave has been.
Price: Select snacks are $2.99, Select Drafts are $3.00, $4.99 Shaker Specials apply.

2. Happy Hour
Where and When: Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse. On Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Unwind and shake off the stresses of the week with great cocktails, food and friends.
Price: Buy one drink and get the next free. Clam and oysters are a dollar apiece at the bar.

3. Happy Hour
Where and When: Bourbon Street. On Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: Because you can’t have too many happy hour options for some cool drinks to start the weekend off right.
Price: Appetizers are 2 for 1, select drinks are $3.50 at the bar.

4. Fishbowl Cocktails
Where and When: Cue Bar. On Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Why Go: The summer cocktail specials include $25, 64 ounce Fishbowl Cocktails.
Price: Food and drink prices vary. Pool prices are based on amount of time and players.

5. Birding
Where and When: Alley Pond Park Adventure Center, near the entrance at Winchester Blvd under the Grand Central Parkway. On Sunday at 10 a.m.
Why Go: You’ll get to put your binoculars to use and see which birds are beating the heat in Alley Pond Park.
Price: Free