Get Out, Farmingdale: Weekend Planner

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go for adults and kids, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

This weekend, we're suggesting lots of live music, a school concert, a library grand re-opening, library programs, a comedy show, a room make-over and an in-store clinic.

Faster Pussycat at the Crazy Donkey

Where: , 1058 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 13, 6 p.m.
Why Go:  See Them (The King Diamond Tribute) and Stiletto
Pricing:  Admission $15 advance, $20 day of show

Howitt Middle School Spring Concert

Where: , 70 Van Cott Ave., Farmingdale
When: May 13, 7 p.m.
Why Go:  See students perform.

Friday the 13th Party with Maniac and DropDeadSexy at The Nutty Irishman

Where: , 323 Main S.t, Farmingdale
When: May 13, 7 p.m.
Why Go:  See Maniac at 7 p.m. and DropDeadSexy at 11:30 p.m.

An Evening of Inspiration and Joy with Rick Recht at Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh

Where: Temple B'nai Torah of Wantagh, 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh
When: May 13, 8 p.m.
Why Go:  See Rick Recht, the acclaimed top-touring musician in Jewish music.  With a mix of traditional melodies and a collection of Rick’s original Shabbat melodies that have already become very popular with his fans from coast to coast, it promises to be an extraordinary evening.

NY Minute at Kodiak’s

Where: , 1815 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 13, 9:30 p.m.
Why Go:  See some live music.

Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Farmingdale Public Library

Where: , 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 14, 10 a.m.
Why Go:  Celebrate, have some refreshments and take a library tour.

The Magic of Jim McClenahan - Children's Program at Farmingdale Public Library

Where: , 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 14, 2 p.m.
Why Go:  Enjoy an afternoon of magic.

Release the Butterfly Talk by Author Richard Rose

Where: , 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 14, 3:30 p.m.
Why Go:  Meet award winning NY journalist and author Richard Rose as he talks about his debut novel Release the Butterfly.

Comedy Café at Borders

Where: , 231 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale
When:  May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go:  See stand-up comedians perform, hosted by Pat Gagliardi.

Saturday Night Dance Party with The Gyst and Crash Monday at The Nutty Irishman

Where: , 323 Main St., Farmingdale
When: May 14, 9 p.m.
Why Go:  See The Gyst at 9 p.m., Crash Monday at 11:30 p.m.

Bottoms Up at Kodiak’s

Where: , 1815 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 14, 10 p.m.
Why Go:  See some live music
Pricing:  Cover charge of $10 for all Saturday night events.

“Live” Room Make-Overs at Thomasville

Where: , 900 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Why Go:  Meet Interior Designer Natalie Weinstein at Thomasville Furniture.  See the magic of a make-over before your eyes.  Learn how to add personality and style to your home.  Save big with special discounts for attendees only this day.

Polar Heart Rate Monitor In-Store Clinic at Runner's Edge

Where: , 242 Main St., Farmingdale
When: May 15, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go:  Dave, the local Polar HRM rep will be on hand at Runner's Edge to help everyone learn how to program their current Polar units, assist with downloading, and discuss the current line of Polar Training Computers.

Salvatore Chiarelli at Farmingdale Public Library

Where: , 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 15, 2 p.m.
Why Go:  Enjoy songs from musical theater, Italian Opera, love ballads, movie soundtracks, and more with Tenor Salvatore Chiarelli and Soprano Elga Johannes.