Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Early at St. Thomas the Apostle Church

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: , 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ 07003; Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, 6:30p.m.–10:30p.m.
• Why Go: Get your luck of the irish spirit started early with the help of bagpipers, irish sing-alongs, and some good old corned beef and cabbage.
• Pricing: $25, Must be 21 or older

2.

• Where/When: 509 Hazel St., Clifton, NJ 07011 (Mountainside Inn); Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011; Time: noon
• Why Go: For a good cause, you can indulge by attending this luncheon, watching a fashion show, and entering a raffle with a first prize of diamond earrings!
• Pricing: $27

3.

• Where/When: , 204 Grove Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009; Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, 2–5 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy some gentleman-prepared dishes for a fundraiser in support of Essex County’s Economic Development Corporation
• Pricing: $20

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• Where/When: Memorial Auditorium, Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043; Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, 8–11 p.m.
• Why Go: This experienced comedienne is an LGBT favorite and is full of entertaining gags. Proceeds will be given out to a Montclair State U student.
• Pricing: $35

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• Where/When: 240 Belleville Ave., Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (OAKESIDE BLOOMFIELD CULTURAL CENTER); Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Take the lazy out of your Sunday and do something you probably never do: go see a cabaret singer! Plus, this musical theatre performance is free!
• Pricing: Free