West Islip Weekend Planner

After a week of frigid weather, the cold temps will carry us into the weekend. If you're trying to keep warm and stay entertained, we've got a few suggestions for you.

Lindenhurst native Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo will perform a benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy victims Friday night in Westbury. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

The West Babylon Fire Department Rescue Unit will host a Chinese Auction on Friday at the Fire Department Headquarters at 126 Arnold Ave. in West Babylon. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 and includes coffee, tea and cake. Items up for bid include a 32" flat screen TV, gift cards and more.

Catch a showing of Tim Burton's "Frankweenie" at the Deer Park Library on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the community room. All ages are welcome.

Take a trip back in time and tour the historic Nathaniel Conklin House in Babylon. The house is open to the public on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Need a good laugh? The Sons of Italy lodge in Deer Park is hosting a Comedy Show on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the show cost $45 per person.

The Boxcar Lilies and Grand Folk Railroad are joining forces to put on a sepcial show at BACCA Performing Arts Center in Lindenhurst Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

At the West Islip Public Library, The Vic Vincent Group will perform rock & roll, doo wop and pop favorites. The show starts at 2 p.m. Sunday.