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This Weekend's Best Nightlife

A look at the best in Jersey Shore nightlife for the weekend of April 15-17

After a long week, we're sure you can't wait to get out and have some fun.

Each week we'll be bringing you a round up of the best in Jersey Shore nightlife. If you'd like your favorite bar or band to be included in this listing, send any information about an upcoming event to Local Editor Tom Dunphy at tom.dunphy@patch.com.

Bars and Bands Calendar: April 15-17

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, Lake Como — If you live at the Shore then chances are you already know about Bar A’s incredible drink specials and wild parties.  Friday night is host to the club’s “giant award-winning happy hour” from 4 to 9 p.m., which includes $2.25 pints and free admission. Live entertainment includes local rockers, Holme, plus DJ Billy Reybert and DJ Mike. 

, Belmar — A staple spot at the Jersey Shore, Connolly Station is the ideal place to grab a beer and enjoy your weekend with a few good friends. Luckily, this tavern has drink specials all weekend. Friday you can enjoy live music by Paul Cilinski and get $3 Coors Light and Blue Moon. Saturday they’ve got $3 Miller Light drafts and bottles & $4 16 oz. aluminum pints, and Sunday is $2 mug club beginning at 9 p.m. (ask the bartender how to join). 

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, Spring Lake Heights — This enchanting authentic Irish pub is known for bringing a taste of Ireland to the Jersey Shore. You can find meals such as Boxty Potato Cakes, Limerick Lollipop Chops, and The Shannon at this establishment. Every weekend they’ve got live music — usually bands that incorporate Irish rock into their sets. Friday night you can catch Three of a Kind and Saturday night is The Snakes. Stop in on Sunday for an afternoon Guinness and a few catchy tunes by The Bantry Boys

, Manasquan — This “beach house” is simple and laid back. Whether you’re looking for dinner, cocktails or an all-night party, you won’t have a problem finding it here. Friday night has some great specials including Fantastic Five Happy Hour with $5 Menu $5 Pitchers $5 Martinis, $2.50 lites, MGD 64 & High Life, and $3 Bacardi drinks all night. Live entertainment changes weekly and begins at 6 p.m. You can catch local bands as well late night starting at 10 p.m.

, Manasquan — Leggett’s is a party palace year-round with swarms of crowds in the summer months. If you’re looking for an upbeat place to spend a Sunday afternoon at the Jersey Shore, hit up this beach oasis for these specials: $2 Bud & Bud Lights until close, $3 Mimosias, and Bloody Marys until 4 p.m.

D’Arcy’s Tavern, Bradley Beach — D’Arcy’s is that always-friendly neighborhood pub where soccer fanatics, locals and party-goers meet. Serving daily food and happy hour specials, you’re bound to find a deal here. This Friday you can catch live music by one of the Shore’s most popular musicians, Quincy Mumford.  Playing beach-inspired, feel-good music,  Mumford delivers a great performance and entertaining performance.

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