Get Out: Aug. 11

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 and shops to explore.

1. Jesse Kinch Performs Where/When? K.J. Farrell's; Friday, 9 p.m. Why Go? The 17 year-old guitar master explodes on-stage this Friday in his bid to return Rock-and-Roll to it's glory days! Experience true rock power in one of Bellmore's most popular hangouts- K.J. Farrell's. Pricing: Open to all.
2. Boater Safety Course by NYS/USCG Aux Certified Instructors Where/When? Bellmore Memorial Library; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Why Go? Learn the ins and out of how to safely handle a jet ski. Especially a good idea in the hot Summer season when many local residents like to head out to the waves. Pricing: Open to All, Registration required.
3. Saturday Night at Mulcahy's Where/When? Mulcahy's of Wantagh Pub and Concert Hall; Saturday, 8 p.m. Why Go? Head out for a fun-filled night at Wantagh's famous Mulcahy's Pub. DJ Breakthrough will be playing all the biggest hits all night long. Drink specials include $3.50 Bud Light bottles and mixed rail drinks all night. Pricing: No cover charge until 11 p.m.
4. Nassau County Museum of Art presents "Richard Avedon: Photographer of Influence" Where/When? 1 Museum Dr, Roslyn, NY; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Why Go? A showcase of more than 50 photographs taken by the legendary Richard Avedon awaits your eyes in this celebration of one of the great artists of our time. Pricing: $10, $8, $4 (members free).
5. Sunday Night Funnies Where/When? Brokerage Comedy Club; Sunday, 8 p.m. Why Go? It's Sunday night ... and you know that means two things: One, you're stuck back in your 9-to-5 grind come tomorrow. Two, you'll be laughing your head off the night before as some of the best local comics make you forget your troubles...well, for a few hours, anyway. Pricing: $22, plus a 2-drink minimum.

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner.