Jersey Shore Diversions: The Best Weekend Events

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

Patch.com is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities:

 • THEATER, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 Where/When:  , NJ Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, Friday, April 29, 2 pm & 8 pm, Saturday April 30, 8 pm, Sunday, May 1, 2 pm

Why Go:   A World Premiere by John Biguenet about a wealthy banker headed back home in the dead of the night who finds himself unexpectedly sharing his first-class compartment with a dubious interloper with only a second-class ticket, a lot of questions, and a knack for conveniently forgetting the answers.

 Pricing:  $25 - $40

 • ART & ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD & DRINK

Where/When:  , Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, Friday, April 29, 8 pm, Saturday, April 30, 6 pm & 9:45 pm, Sunday, May 1, 7:15 pm

Why Go:  See "Jersey's Bad Boy" of Comedy!

Pricing:  $25 (plus $10 food minimum)  - $49.95

 • FAIRS & FESTIVALS, GOVERNMENT

 Where/When:   , See map distributed at  Tobacco Road - 690 E Bay Ave, Unshredded Nostalgia - 323 S Main St, Van Dyk Group - 500 Barnegat Blvd, and Adrianna's Boutique - 365 N Main St, Barnegat, Saturday, April 30, After 7:30 am

Why Go:   Pick up a map and look for the houses with the flags on their mailboxes to identify participating homes.

Pricing:   Town-wide bargains. 

 • CLASSES & LECTURES

Where/When:  , Berkeley Twp Recreation Center, 630 Atlantic City Blvd, Saturday, April 30, 8 am - 4 pm

Why Go:   Be ready to operate a boat or jet-ski this summer!

Pricing:  $55 covers materials and lunch

 • FAIRS & FESTIVALS, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

 Where/When:  , 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Twp, 07727, Saturday, April 30, 10 am - 4 pm

Why Go:   More than 75 crafters will sell handmade crafts in the Village.  Food & drink will be available.

Pricing:  Varied depending on purchases.

 • ORGANIZATIONS

Where/When:  , Whiting Fire House, 120 Lacey Rd, Whiting, Saturday, April 30, 12:30 - 3 pm

Why Go:  14 games plus a 50/50 raffle.

Pricing:  $50 For a packet that includes everything needed

 • CHARITABLE, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When:  , Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Rd, Howell, Saturday, April 30, 5 - 11 pm

Why Go:   Enjoy a fabulous dinner with a large dose of laughter and a wide selection of gift baskets and gift certificates.  Grand Prize - 4 Disney World Park Hopper Passes!

Pricing:  $30 Advanced Tickets/ $32 At the Door

 • ART & ENTERTAINMENT, CHARITABLE

 Where/When:  , Longshots Sports Bar, 535 Route 9, Waretown, Saturday, April 30, 6 pm

Why Go:  Come for a fun night and show your support for Ocean Gate Officer Jason Marles who lost his life in an automobile accident.  Performing are headliner Chris Monty & host Curt Carlson.

Pricing:  $25 plus two beverage minimum

 • MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When:  , Midtown Grand, 399 Dover Road, Toms River, Saturday, April 30, 7:30 - 10:30 pm

Why Go:   Spend the night dancing, singing, and laughing with Ruben, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist.

Pricing:  $20 Includes Dinner & Show

 • MUSIC, THEATER

 Where/When:  , Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main St, Manasquan, Sunday, May 1, 3 pm

Why Go:  Father Alphonse brings opera back to Algonquin Arts Theatre in this tale of a Geisha wronged by her American lover. Soaring melodies and glorious voices bring Puccini's classic to life.

Pricing:  Prime Seating $45; Adults & Seniors $40; Students $30