It’s time to start planning for the weekend. There is a lot to do both in Plainview and in nearby towns. In Hicksville there’s the High School Play, “Midsummer’s Night Dream," or for something different you can go watch a double header of roller derby. There's the musical "6" playing in Plainview, and the Plainview Jewish Center presents its final weekend of "Fiorello."
Whatever you decide, remember this weekend the clocks are put forward one hour.
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1. A Midsummer’s Night Dream
When/Where: Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, 98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville NY 516-433-2900, http://holytrinityhs.echalk.com, Friday March 11 and Saturday March 12 7:30-9:30 p.m.
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Why Go: High School Production of Shakespeare comedy "A Midsummer's Night Dream" It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, and the Queen of the Amazons. It includes the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, who are manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set.
Price: $10 advance, $12 at door
2. Female Roller Derby Double Header
Where/When: 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage NY, 631-891-5887, http://longislandrollerrebels.com., Saturday March 12 @ 6 p.m.
Why Go: See the season opener for Long Island Roller rebels who are up against The Connecticut Roller Girls Stepford Sabotage which follows a tournament between the New York Shock Exchange Men's Derby League vs. The Connecticut Death Quads. Bring your own chairs.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $15 at door
3. 7 in Heaven Singles Comedy Dinner Show
Where/When: Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Rd., Plainview, 631-592-9804, http://7-in-heaven.com., Saturday March 12 @ 8 p.m.
Why Go: Mingle with singles while enjoying a comedy show, open to those from 35-65, cash only, pay at door.
Pricing: $35
4. "Fiorello" presented by the Plainview Jewish Center.
When/Where: Floral and Oak drives, Plainview, Saturday at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. 516-938-8296.
Why Go: This classic Broadway musical, with music by Harnick and Bock, ("Fiddler on the Roof") played to packed houses last weekend at the It's the musical story of Mayor, the reforming mayor of New York, his times and his loves. Lots of local talent make this a memorable evening.
Pricing: $22 at the door; $18 in advance.
5. 6: A New Musical
Where/When: Cultural Arts Playhouse, 625 Old Country Rd., Plainview NY, 516-694-3330, http://culturalartsplayhouse.com , Friday and Saturday March 11 and 12 @ 8 p.m. and Sunday March 13 @ 3 p.m.
Why Go: See 6: A New Musical by Zach Zadek where six New Yorkers who board a subway for their daily commute find their lives intersecting – six degrees of separation is among us all.
Pricing: $20.00
(Editor's Note: Plainview Patch Editor Joe Dowd is in the cast of "Fiorello."
