Community Corner
Get Out: Eat Wild Game, Get Homework Help, Or Do A 5K
Here's some ideas for a fun weekend, courtesy of Patch.
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.
Where/When: ; Thursday, 4-5 p.m.
Why Go: Get some A+ tutoring from honor students and Key Club members, as they help with your homework.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Nisen Sushi; Thursday, 5-11 p.m.
Why Go: Incredibly fresh fish, exceptionally cooked meats and deceptively good drinks, all soundtracked by a DJ and some huge speakers.
Pricing: Varies
Where/When: ; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: See Chestnut Hill Elementary School's staff go toe-to-toe with the Harlem Wizards in a basketball game. Be sure to stick around for the autograph session after the game.
Pricing: $8 for students and seniors in advance, $12 for general admission
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Where/When: ; Friday, 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Homework isn't going anywhere, so why not spend some time after school playing with friends?
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Casa Rustica; Friday
Why Go: Steak? Borrrringggg. Wild Fridays at Casa Rustica are your chance to delve into delicious wild game meats. Ostrich? Yak? Rocky Mountain Oysters? Only one way to find out.
Pricing: Varies
Where/When: ; Friday, 7-9 p.m.
Why Go: Kids ages 5-12 are invited to the Suffolk Y JCC to have a kids night. What's in store? Plenty of fun, dancing, and Legos.
Pricing: Call
Where/When: Deer Park Arches Outlets; Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Get an hour of exercise while your child probably takes a nap.
Pricing: $17 per stroll, $130 for a 10-stroll pass
Where/When: ; Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: Christopher O'Riley doesn't just play the classical piano, he uses it to interpret all types of contemporary musics, including Maurice Ravel and Radiohead.
Pricing: $34 per ticket
Where/When: ; Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: See Ann Harada, Burke Moses, Kendrick Jones, Erin Davie, and Wesley Taylor perform classic Broadway hits and share stores from their time on stage.
Pricing: $50 per ticket
Where/When: ; Sunday, 8-9:30 a.m.
Why Go: Honor the fallen from September 11, 2001 with this 5K run and walk.
Pricing: Call
