Today's 5: Entertaining Options This Weekend

Three area theatre groups will present musical diversions for all tastes this weekend.

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This weekend:

1. The 's Patio Players present the final weekend of Saturday at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. The Stephen Sondheim classic contains a host of memorable characters portrayed by lots of Plainview's stage veterans. $18 in advance; $22 at the door.

2.The offers another weekend series of performances of the Tony-Award winning musical Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $20.

3. Can't get enough regional theatre? You could take a short drive to Nassau Community College for their production of The dark, R-rated musical is the same provocative coming-of-age piece

4. Want to spend some time at the ocean for a good cause? Volunteer to plant on Saturday. Click the link for details.

5. is always looking for with fresh ideas and subject matter. Interested in a regular blog? Contact Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com.