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.

Doing something not on this list? Add your plans to the comments section.

Live Music/Dance Party at The Nutty Irishman

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When: Jan. 27, 11:30 p.m; Jan 28, 9:30 p.m.
Why Go: Hear live music at this Main Street hot spot.
Pricing: Varies

High School Basketball

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When: Jan. 27, 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Watch the Dalers boys basketball team take on Hempstead.
Pricing: Free

Saltzman East Memorial Young Man/Special Lady Dance

Where: Saltzman East Memorial
When: Jan. 27, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Fun event for SEM students.
Pricing: Free

Lego Club

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When: Jan. 28, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Bring your kids to the library for lego fun and to check out some books or movies.
Pricing: Free

Relay for Life Kick-Off Event

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When: Jan. 29, 2 p.m.
Why Go: At the event, there will be an opportunity for teams to register for the 2012 Relay for Life all-night event at Farmingdale State College from June 15-16.  For $20, participants will get unlimited bowling, pizza and soda in addition to raffles and a bake sale at the kick-off
Pricing: $20

Nancy Loesch Performance

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When: Jan. 29, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Seating is first come, first served for this event part of the Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Artist Series. Her Quando Swing program will consist of great jazz favorites from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and more.  All are welcome.
Pricing: Free

Fifth Annual Coldest Day of the Year Ride & Chili Cook-off

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When: Jan. 29, 9 a.m.
Why Go: Calling all chili cooks, judges and cold weather riders: Adventure Cycles & Sports is hosting its fifth annual “Coldest Day of the Year Ride & Chili Cook-off,” which includes a 10-ish mile, casual pace, escorted bicycle ride on the roads of Farmingdale and South Farmingdale, a decorate your helmet contest (helmets mandatory for the ride), raffles and more. Post-ride there's a chili competition back at the store. Those interested in judging pay $10 for an official judges ballot, cold water and soda, chips and salsa, raffles and more. If you think your chili is up to the test, then enter as one of this year’s contestants. Watch last year's event
Pricing: $10.