The weekend is almost upon us, and we’ve come up with suggestions on how to make it a good one.
A sign that spring is only days away is the 10 day flower and garden show at Hicks in Westbury, and to get you in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, head over to Huntington to see the 77th annual parade. For something different, there’s a double header of Roller Derby in Old Bethpage, or perhaps you want to see a concert - there’s one right at the library or one at the Tille’s Center. Whatever you decide to do, remember to put your clock ahead this weekend for that extra hour of daylight.
1. Flower and Garden Show
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Where/When: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Tpke, Westbury, 516-334-0066, http://hicksnurseries.com. Event through Sunday March 20, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 8 p.m.
Why Go: A ten day event that features something different every day including garden displays, gardening seminars, cooking demonstrations and children’s activities. Check website for each day’s activity.
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Pricing: Free.
2.
When/Where: Huntington, NY, 631-491-4158, http://huntingtonhibernians.com. Sunday March 13 @ 2 p.m. Starts along New York Ave., just north of the Huntington LIRR, before turning west onto Main Street / ends at St. Patrick’s Church.
Why Go: This parade will include the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe Band, along with 14 other pipe bands, antique cars, the Petri School of Irish Dancing step dancers and marching bands from Huntington and Walt Whitman High School.
Pricing: Free.
3. Female Roller Derby Double Header
Where/When: 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage NY, 631-891-5887, http://longislandrollerrebels.com., Saturday March 12 @ 6 p.m.
Why Go: See the season opener for Long Island Roller rebels who are up against The Connecticut Roller Girls Stepford Sabotage which follows a tournament between the New York Shock Exchange Men's Derby League vs. The Connecticut Death Quads. Bring your own chairs.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $15 at door
4.
Where/When: , 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset, 516-921-7161, March 12, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Join Mitch Kahn as he takes a musical voyage through the eyes of vintage songwriters Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Noel Coward as well as contemporary notables. Library doors open 30 minutes before performance.
Pricing: Free
5. Cabaret at Club T: Tyne Daly
Where/When: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W.Post Campus, Route 25A, Brookville, 516-299-3100, http://tillescenter.org. Saturday March 12 @ 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Why Go: See the Broadway and television actress vocalist in concert as she makes her Tilles Center debut.
Pricing $52 (7:30 show) $42 (9:30 show).
