St. Patrick’s Day and Easter will fill the calendar with parades and preparation, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be equally exciting days in-between. The groundhog said spring is coming early and we really hope it’s true because it’s time to shed the winter layers and have The Best Week!

Monday
Don’t make Monday worse by having to cook dinner—head to Best of LI 2016 winner Spiro’s Lounge & Restaurant of Rocky Point, for a meal that will win you over. Ponder existentialism and excess in Knight of Cups starring Christian Bale.

Tuesday
Huntington’s Alfred Van Loen Gallery is the place to meet art-appreciating friends and catch Lorena Salcedo-Watson’s exhibition Organic Networks. The anti-social can stay home and binge on Netflix, find out what to watch at lipulse.com.

Wednesday
Take a trip with artist Kenny Scharf, his work is on view at the Nassau Museum of Art. Afterwards, enjoy fresh Mediterranean cuisine and ambiance at Limani in Roslyn.

Thursday
Squeeze in a last minute ski getaway before April showers wash away Jay Peak’s snow topped mountains. Or travel just a few exits down the expressway for exotic tastes at Beijing House.

Friday
End the week with dinner and high-end beers at the rustic chic True North in Huntington for an American gastro pub experience. Follow up with a show at The Paramount around the corner.

Saturday
Grab a pint at Blue Point Brewing Company. Keep sipping down the road at BrickHouse Brewery with brewmaster Paul Komsic’s Carrickfergus Cream Ale. No driving, call Dynasty Limo for a car.

Sunday
Experience cutting-edge American cuisine by the rebelliously bearded Chef Scott Bradley at Snaps Bistro in Wantagh before taking an afternoon stroll through the Queens Museum, to see the new exhibitions.