The weekend is almost upon us and there are lots to do to keep busy.
If you want to see a play but don’t want to go to New York and spend a lot of money, Long Island has a lot of talented people that perform in the community theaters. You can see Fiorello! or 6 The New Musical in two of these theaters.
For things to do outdoors, there’s the Polar Bear Plunge (you can just go to support if you don't want to plunge) or see an early St. Patrick’s Day parade. Back indoors is the annual Band Festival, where once again, you get to see a lot of talented Long Islanders.
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When/Where: , 95 Floral Drive, Plainview NY 516-938-8296, http://mtishows.com., Friday and Saturday @ 8 p.m., Sunday @ 3 p.m.
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Why Go: Besides the talent, enjoy the Musical by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Jerome Weidmand and George Abbott, which is based on the life and career of former New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia, who served terms from 1934-45.
Pricing: $20.00 ($18.00 in advance)
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When/Where: 99 W. End Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Beach, and Waterfront, Sunday March 6th, 1 p.m.
Why Go: Support the polar bears as they plunge into the cold waters and help raise funds for United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau. Festivities start at 1pm and THE PLUNGE starts at 2pm.
3. 20th Annual Bethpage St. Patrick’s Parade
Where/When: Parade begins at St. Martin of Tours, Central Ave. Bethpage, Sunday March 6, @ 1 p.m.
Why Go: Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano is Grand Marshal and participants include Civil War re-enactors and K-9 brigade. Starts at St. Martin of Tours Church, goes down Stewart Ave. and up to Broadway, viewing stand on Broadway at Washington Street
Pricing: Free.
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When/Where: , 625 Old Country Rd., Plainview NY, 516-694-3330, http://culuralartsplayhouse.com Friday and Saturday @ 8 p.m. Sunday @ 3 p.m.
Why Go: Musical by Zach Zadek, six New Yorkers taking their daily commute find that their lives are intersecting (there’s just six degrees of separation among us).
Pricing: $20.00.
5. Seventh Annual C.W.Post Band Festival
When/Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University, Route 25A, Brookville NY 516-299-3100, http://tillescenter.org, Sunday March 6 @ 3 p.m.
Why Go: See performances by Baldwin High School Wind Symphony, East Meadow High School Ensemble, C.W.Post Wind Ensemble and Tilles Festival Band. Conductors James McRoy, Scott Dunn, Joel Levy and Philip Sparke.
Pricing: $10, $8.00 seniors and students.
