Get Out: Old Towne Books Holding Open Author Night, Final Weekend for Play

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

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

Will a free play get you out the door this weekend? Or swing dancing lessons? It's another fun weekend in the Oswego area.

Open Author Night
Where/When: Old Towne Books and Tea, Oswego; Saturday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: You write stuff that you’d like to share with other people who write stuff.
Pricing: Free.

Oswego Playhouse Presents “The Time of the Cuckoo”123 W Washington St, Oswego, (below Tap House Grill) Feb. 25 to Feb. to 27. On Feb. 25 and 26, the doors open at 6:30 p.m., while the show starts at 8 p.m. On Feb. 27, the doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m.
Why Go: The Oswego Playhouse is a talented group of local actors doing their best to entertain local crowds. Support local theater and get a good meal from the Tap House.
Pricing: $10

Comedy Under the Tap
Where/When: Tap House Grill, Oswego; Tuesday, March 1 at 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Funny, hip and cool, every Tuesday night.
Pricing: $3 cover.

Prom Plus More Fashion Show
Where/When: , 3-5 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: You'll get to see a variety of "upcycled" and restyled prom dresses, as well as local vendors with custom made art pieces.
Pricing: $2 (to benefit )

Swing Dance Night
Where/When: America’s Historic Roundhouse, Aurora; Sunday, Feb. 27 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Dance lessons start at 7 p.m. and you can be swinging to live music at 8 p.m.
Pricing: $10.

History of Horse Racing in Aurora
Where/When: Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora; Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Aurora Downs anyone? John Jaros, director of the Aurora Historical Society, is giving the talk. He knows his stuff.
Pricing: $3 members/$5 nonmembers.


Where/When: Perry Theater at Aurora University; Thurs. through Sat. at 7:30
Why Go: It’s an original play written by a Montgomery theater major. It has a female lead and sword-fighting.
Pricing: Free.