Jersey Shore Diversions

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:

• FOOD & DRINK

Where/When:  , Long Branch Elks Lodge, 150 Garfield Ave, Long Branch, Friday, April 1, 6 - 7:30 pm

Why Go:   Fish, chicken, or ribs served with homemade cole slaw, bread, butter, coffee, tea, and dessert.

Pricing:  $7 per person

• MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK

 Where/When: Lakewood Maennerchor German Entertainers Show,90 Lanes Mill Rd, Howell, Friday, April 1, 7:30 - 10 pm 

Why Go:  Hear German music.  Doors open at 5 pm; optional German dinner available at 6 pm.

Pricing:  $20

• THEATER, MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When: , 92 Lawrence Ave, Ocean Grove, Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2, 8 pm

Why Go:  True to the Shakespeare script, this hit rock musical is by the composer of HAIR. 

Pricing:  $20

• ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When: , 834 Beaver Dam Rd, Point Pleasant Boro, Saturday, April 2, 1 - 3 pm

Why Go:  Ocean County Library Friends of the Point Pleasant Borough Branch is sponsoring an artists' reception to honor Arthur Schindler and Rick Tucker on Saturday, April 2, from 1 pm to 3 pm.  Come meet the artists and view the exhibit of their art.

Pricing:  Free

• ART & ENTERTAINMENT,THEATER, CLASSES & LECTURES

Where/When: ,4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Twp, Sunday, April 3, 1 - 4 pm 

Why Go:  See how bread was made back in the 19th Century.  Learn about the importance of bread for survival, and the duties of the baker and his apprentices.

Pricing:  Free

• MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When: , Casino Auditorium, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, Sunday April 3, 2 pm

Why Go:  Enjoy an afternoon of music featuring Rodgers & Hammerstein, Frank Sinatra, John Williams and more in the Casino Auditorium.

Pricing:  $20 per person; $15 per MILL member or GCU student with ID; reservations required.