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:

• ORGANIZATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, CHARITABLE

Where/When: , The White Sands Oceanfront Resort and Spa, 1205 Ocean Ave, Pt Pleasant Beach, Friday, April 15, 6:30 pm

Why Go:   See comedian Gary DeLena while dining from a buffet supplied by Spano's.  Proceeds go to scholarships awarded to Pt Pleasant Borough and Pt Pleasant Beach High School Graduates in June.

Pricing:  $50 advance purchase / $60 at the door

• MUSIC

Where/When:  , Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, Friday, April 15, 7:30 pm

Why Go:  Two Monuments, Spring Concert

Symphony #3 in E-flat major (Eroica) - Ludwig van Beethoven

Requiem Mass in D minor - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Pricing:  $30 / $22

• CHARITABLE, ART & ENTERTAINMENT, ORGANIZATIONS

Where/When:  , Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9, Toms River, Saturday, April 16, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Why Go:   Includes a 3 course luncheon at the Ramada Inn, $5 of auction tickets, and a fashion show by Coldwater Creek, plus door prizes and 50/50 raffles.  Must be 18 or older to attend.  All proceeds benefit CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties - a 24/7 non-profit crisis intervention and suicide prevention helpline.

Pricing:  $43

• THEATER, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When:  , Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main St, Manasquan, Saturday, April 16, 12 - 10 pm

Why Go:   The Diocese of Trenton is proud to present the 2nd Annual RE:IMAGE Film Festival, a showcase of short films celebrating the human spirit.

Pricing:  $8 Adults / $5 Students and Seniors 

• MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When:  , Howell Township Public Library, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell, Saturday, April 16, 2 pm

Why Go:   Inspired by Manhattan Transfer, Jersey Transit, an a capella ensemble, performs without instruments, using only voices and assorted other claps, grunts and Aboriginal clicking noises as are necessary to augment the pure interaction of complex and beautiful vocal harmonies.

Pricing:  Free

• MUSIC, CHARITABLE

Where/When:  , Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 N Main St, Forked River, Saturday, April 16, 6 - 9 pm

Why Go:  A 4 course dinner will be served with entertainment provided by the Marafanyi Drum, Dance and Song Group.  Proceeds benefit "Caleb's Kids" in Kampala, Uganda. 

Pricing:  $20 Adult / $12.50 Children 15 and under

• FOOD & DRINK, MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When: , LaBove Grande, 800 Route 70, Lakehurst, Saturday, April 16, 6:30 - 10:30 pm

Why Go:   Cocktail hour, Hors D'Oeuvres, Full Sit Down Dinner, and a 2 hour show with dancing, featuring Joe Leo & Billy Sagarese and their tribute to the sounds of the 50s, 6os & 70s - Marci LaDage and her tribute to Aretha Franklin, Etta James & the girl groups of the 50s & 60s - Billy Brown and his tribute to Motown and R&B - Frankie DeRosa and his tribute to Neil Diamond !

Pricing:  $50

• THEATER, ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When:  , Allaire State Park, Village Chapel, 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Twp, Saturday, April 16, 7:30 - 9 pm

Why Go:   Come to the candle-lit Allaire Village Chapel and see Neill Hartley bring Sherlock Holmes to life in "Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band" written by Arthur Conan Doyle.  Seating is limited, advance purchase is recommended.

Pricing:  $15

• FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIZATIONS

Where/When:  ,Pleasant Plains Vol Fire Dept, 40 Clayton Ave, Toms River, Sunday, April 17, 7 am - 12 pm

Why Go:  Eat in or take out, raffles, 50/50, items collected for food pantry.

Pricing:  $5 Adults / $4 Children

• THEATER, CHARITABLE, FOOD & DRINK

Where/When:  , Brick PAL, 60 Drum Point Road, Brick, Sunday, April 17, 4 - 7 pm

Why Go:   See "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," performed by The Guild Theatreworks of Brick and enjoy a buffet style dinner, dessert, coffee, and tea.  There will be a 50/50 drawing and door prizes.  *100% of proceeds benefit Brick PAL programs and the Jersey Shore Animal Center.

Pricing:  $45