Get Out, Farmingdale: Weekend Planner

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go for adults and kids, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

This weekend, we're suggesting a run/walk for women, a live band at The Crazy Donkey, two Music Under the Stars programs through Town of Oyster Bay, a motorcycle charity ride and Village Pops on the Village Green.

Music Under the Stars:  Doo Wop Extravaganza at John Burns Town Park

Where: , Merrick Road, Massapequa
When: July 15, 8 p.m.
What: See various live bands perform your favorite Doo Wop music:  The Capris - "There's A Moon Out Tonight," Danny and the Juniors - "At the Hop" " Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay," The Crests, Featuring Tommy Maria the Pavarotti of Pop - "16 Candles" "Step by Step" "The Angels Listened In," Charlie Thomas' Drifters - "There Goes My Baby" "Under the Boardwalk" "Save the Last Dance for Me" "Up on the Roof."
Pricing:  Free

Runner's Edge 28th Annual Long Island 5 Kilometer Women's Run/Walk

Where: , 150 Lincoln St, Farmingdale
When: July 16, 9 a.m.
Why Go: This is LI's only 5K run for women only, and every runner gets a shirt, refreshments, a merchandise giveaway and free massages.  Proceeds of the run helps LI Oceans with GYN cancers.  Before the 5K run is the Little Women's 1/4 Miles Fun run for future Olympians under age 12, and everyone who crosses the finish line gets a medal.

Senses Fail at The Crazy Donkey

Where: , 1058 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: July 16, 5:30 p.m.
Why Go:  See a live band.
Pricing:  Admission $16.50 advance/$20 day of show.

Music Under the Stars:  Dave Mason and The Dave Mason Band at John Burns Town Park

Where: , Merrick Rd., Massapequa
When: July 16, 8 p.m.
Why Go:  See this rock legend sing "We Just Disagree" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow."
Pricing:  Free

Sticky Finger Twilight Run '11 to Head Out on the Highway to Benefit Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital

Where: , 261 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale
When: July 17, 3 p.m.
Why Go:  Motorcyclists from across Long Island do this 30-mile charity ride for the annual Sticky Fingers Twilight Run in support of the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital, which is presented by WBAB and the Great South Bay Music Festival, and begins at Dave & Buster’s and ends at the Great South Bay Music Festival site in Patchogue. Raffle prizes include packages from Clare Rose/Budweiser, Harley Davidson of Nassau County and WBAB.
Pricing: There is a $20 entry fee for riders and a $20 fee for each passenger. Registration includes a commemorative patch; five raffle chances for all pre-registrants/one raffle chance for those who register onsite, admission for the rider/passenger to the Great South Bay Music Festival with 45 artists on three stages, including headliner 38 Special.

Village Pops Concert on the Village Green

Where: , 361 Main St., Farmingdale
When: July 17 (also on July 20 & 27, August 3 & 10), 7:30pm
Why Go:  Hear some live music.
Pricing:  Free