The Best Bets for the Weekend

The Little Dog Laughed
Where/When: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.; Bergen County Players, 298 Kinderkamack Road Oradell
Why Go: Nominated for Best Play of 2007, Douglas Carter Beane offers a sharp satire on our celebrity-fixated society.
Pricing: $19 per ticket

Comedian Dom Irrera
Where/When: Saturday 7:30 pm and 10:15 pm; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights
Why Go: Simply one of the greatest comics in the area. You've seen him on his HBO specials, Showtime's Full Frontal Comedy, and The Tonight Show, but nothing beats seeing him live!
Pricing: $25. 

Adult Hands-On Baking Class: Bread Workshop
Where/When: Saturday 10:30 am; Chef Central, 240 North Route 17 (Paramus Town Square) Paramus
Why Go: Nothing beats the taste of homemade bread.  The pastry chef will teach you to become an accomplished bread baker.
Pricing: $75 

Coffee House and Open Mic
Where/When: Saturday 7:00 pm; St. Mark's Church, Carroll Hall, 118 Chadwick Road Teaneck
Why Go: Share your talent! Musicians, poets, comedians, dancers, and other performance artists are invited to perform. Refreshments will be served.
Pricing: Free to enter 

Bowl Your Head Off
Where/When: Monday 9 pm to 2 am; Bowler City Lanes 85 Midtown Bridge Approach, Hackensack
Why Go: A $2 special! Enjoy a couple games of bowling at one of the best bowling alley’s around for just $2 per person per game.  While you’re there, order a small soda with a soft pretzel for $2 or a 12 oz. draft beer for $2.
Pricing: $2 per person per game