Jersey Shore Diversions

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:

 • EDUCATION AND THEATER

Where/When: Brick Public Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Brick, NJ 08723, Saturday Feb. 26, 2 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate Black History Month with a live portrayal of the life of African American Freedom Fighter, Isabella Baumfree (aka Sojourner Truth). Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) was a gifted speaker who fought for the rights of African Americans and women.

Pricing: Free

• ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Where/When: Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road,
Lincroft, NJ 07738, Everyday through Feb. 27, Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Why Go: The 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition features work in a variety of media and demonstrates the wealth of talent and creativity of artists from across the country.

Pricing: $7 per person - Free for Children under 2, Museum Members, and Brookdale Students and Staff

• THEATER AND ARTS

Where/When: Monmouth University - Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue - West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Feb. 24, 25, and 26, 8 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 27, 3 p.m.

Why Go: See "Godspell", presented by Monmouth University's Dept. of Music and Theatre Arts.

Pricing: $15, $12, $10

• THEATER AND ARTS

Where/When: Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, NJ  08701, Thursday Feb. 24 - Seniors Only, 4 p.m., Friday Feb. 25, 7  p.m., and Saturday Feb. 26, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Why Go: Les Miserables presented by Ocean County Performing Arts Academy

Pricing: $15 (plus service charge)

• THEATER AND ARTS

Where/When: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701, Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Spend an evening with Cesar Milan, "The Dog Whisperer"

Pricing: $55, $45, $35; Additional handling fees: $2 per ticket in person or mail orders; $7 per ticket phone orders; $9.50 per ticket online orders

• THEATER AND ARTS

Where/When:  Spring Lake Community House Theatre, 300 Madison Ave., Spring Lake, Saturday and Sunday Feb.  25 and 26,  8 p.m.

Why Go:   Blithe Spirit written by Noel Coward- the theater describes the show this way: "This urbane British comedy answers the question of what happens when a man who is happily married to his second wife is confronted by his first. The only problem is that his first wife is dead! Dinner party séances with a well-meaning (but dotty) physic medium make for a fun evening of marital punch lines!"

Pricing:  $20 to $28

• THEATER AND ARTS

Where/When: South Street Players at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 907 4th Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 25 and 26, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Performance of "Midnight and Magnolias" written by Ron Hutchinson.

Pricing: $22 Adults - $20 Seniors and Students

• THEATER AND ARTS

Where/When: Center Players, 35 South St, Freehold, NJ 07728, Friday and Saturday Feb. 25 and 26, 8 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 27, 2 p.m.

Why Go: "Barefoot in the Park" directed by Anthony Greco. The play follows two newlyweds through a whimsical storyline where everything that can go wrong does.

Pricing: $24 Adults - $22 Students & Seniors, includes refreshments.

• EDUCATION AND RECREATION

Where/When: Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, Saturday Feb. 26, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Why Go: During certain months of the year there are different species of seals visiting NJ. Find out everything you have ever wanted to know about these magnificent marine mammals in this program presented by Jenkinson's Aquarium and The Marine Mammal Stranding Center.  All ages.

Pricing: Included with general admission.

•EDUCATION AND RECREATION

Where/When: Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell 07731, Sunday and Monday Feb. 26 and 27, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Learn about whales and make a related craft at the Environmental Center.

Pricing: Free