Ongoing
Huntington Summer Arts Festival
The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423
Thursday Aug. 15
Summer Thursday at the LIM
The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its after hours Summer Thursdays series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a family-friendly performance from the School of Rock Band outside the Carriage Museum, playing family friendly tunes while Art Across Ages offers music-themed crafts. The Carriage Museum will be open for self-guided tours. Free. 631-751-0066
St. Joseph’s Family Festival
St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St., Kings Park hosts a Family Festival tonight from 6 to 10 p.m., Aug. 16 and 17 from 6 to 11 and Aug. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. with carnival rides, games and food. Fireworks on Aug. 16. Free admission. Pay-one-price rides. 631-499-6824
Dennis Cannataro Concert Series
The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with Don’t Stop (Journey tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. Bring seating. 631-360-2480 ext. 150
Friday Aug. 16
St. Joseph’s Family Festival
See Aug. 15 listing.
Third Friday at the Reboli
Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Third Friday series with a talk and book signing with ceramist and feature Artisan of the Month Jonathan Zamet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Copies of the Zamet’s book, “Magic and Mystery: A Potter and His Pots” will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. Free. No reservations required. 631-751-7707
Musical Moments
Musical Moments in Kings Park return to Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with a performance by Stagecoach (country music and dancing), courtesy of the Kings Park Civic Association. Weather permitting. 516-509-7231
Concert in the Park
Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a free concert with BonJourney paying tribute to rock icons Bon Jovi and Journey at 7 p.m. Presented by Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon and the North Shore Youth Council. 631-403-4846
Happenings on Main Street
Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tonight’s performance will feature Valerie Rose. Bring seating. 631-261-1872
Woodstockmania
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its summer concert series with Woodstockmania tonight and Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Come hear the iconic music of Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, the Who, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, the Jefferson Airplane, Country Joe and the Fish, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the Band, Santana, Sweetwater, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joan Baez, Joe co*cker and more. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See story on page B11.
Saturday Aug. 17
St. Joseph’s Family Festival
See Aug. 15 listing.
Woodstockmania
See Aug. 16 listing.
Greenway Trail Clean-up
Three Village Community Trust’s Friends of the Greenway will host its monthly cleanup of the Greenway Trail starting at a new time of 8:30 a.m. in the Port Jefferson Station trailhead parking lot off Route 112 next to Port Jeff Bowl. The group will check out the trail for litter and any branches that may have fallen with the past week’s storm. Come help keep our community gem clean for the summer. Questions? Email [emailprotected].
Salt Marsh Special
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host a 5 mile walk through fields and forest to study salt marsh life from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes or boots. Adults only. $4 per person. Call 631-423-1770 for reservations.
Pet Palooza
Join Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington for its annual Pet-A-Palooza celebration today and Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. which will feature a huge Chinese auction, games for kids, face painting, BBQ, and many animals for adoption. Free admission. 631-368-8770, www.littleshelter.org
Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold an Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale fundraiser in its parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for household items and fun treasures! Money goes back into the wildlife center. 631-901-5911
Polish Town Street Fair & Festival
Polish Town Civic Association will hold a Polish Town Street Fair & Festival along Pulaski Street in Riverhead today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. followed by dancing “under the tent” from 6 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring over 200 vendors, Polish food, Polish music and plenty of Polish culture! 631-369-1616
Port Jefferson Hill Climb
The Port Jefferson Conservancy will host a re-enactment of the 1910 Hill Climb from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come cheer on antique cars as they retrace the original Hill Climb course from the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson to the top of East Broadway followed by a car parade through the village. 631-238-2290, www.portjeff.com
Chicken Hill BBQ Fundraiser
Three Village Community Trust hosts its 9th annual Chicken Hill BBQ, a genuine old-fashioned country picnic to be held at the Bruce House, 148 Main St., Setauket on at 4 p.m. Titled Celebrating a Special Time and Place in Our Past, the event will feature delicious food, live music by the Rum Dogs, house tours, basket raffles, chicken races and more with special guests Hub and Nellie Edwards. Tickets are $30 adults in advance ($40 at the door); children ages 5 to 12 $10; children under the age of 5 are free. Rain date is Aug. 18. Proceeds benefit the Trust’s ongoing restoration projects. To order tickets, visit threevillagecommunitytrust.org. 631-689-0225
Sunday Aug. 18
St. Joseph’s Family Festival
See Aug. 15 listing.
Pet Palooza
See Aug. 17 listing.
Polish Town Street Fair & Festival
See Aug. 17 listing.
Car Show and Swap Meet
Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners. Admission is $10, under 12 years free. Rain date is Aug. 25. 631-567-5898, www.longislandcars.com
Rocket Rally Car Show
The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville hosts the 19th annual Rocket Rally, an East End Olds Car Club car show, with music, DJ, and awards from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 spectators. Rain date Aug. 25. 631-680-9399
Art in the Park
Join the Northport Arts Coalition for an Art in the Park festival at Northport Village Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring music, dance, poetry readings and other performances plus more than forty artists displaying and selling their original work, this free event is a fun day for the entire family. Held rain or shine. www.northportarts.org
Lake Grove Summer Festival
The Village of Lake Grove will host its annual Summer Festival at the Gazebo and Memorial Park, 980 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Featuring vendors, kids activities, live music by Miles to Dayton, Amber Ferrari Band and Wonderous Stories, classic car show, carnival games, food, raffles and more. 631-873-0961
Northport Walking Tour
Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport presents a Historic Main Street Walking Tour at 1:30 p.m. Join local historian Dan Sheehan as he weaves the tale of Northport’s Historic Business District during this lively walking tour of Main Street. Travel back in time as you hear the stories of the people and landmarks that helped shape Northport, including Jack Kerouac, the Northport Oyster Barons, Rum Runners and the Trolley. All ages welcome. $7 per person. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.
Shindig! in concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook presents a concert by the classic rock band Shindig! from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org.
Wind Down Sundays
The popular summer concert series returns to Hap’s historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with a performance by Wayne Hart & Dirty Boots at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, www.frankmelvillepark.org
Celebrate St. James Concert Series
Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with the SouthBound Band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The series continues every Sunday through Aug. 18. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201
Village Green Summer Concert
Summer concerts return to the Stony Brook Village Center every Sunday at 7 p.m. in front of the Stony Brook Post Office, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook through Aug. 18. Tonight’s performance will feature The Rustlers. Bring seating. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org
Monday Aug. 19
Generational Ukulele Jam
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a Generational Ukelele Jam from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Learn and perform classic songs that appeal to all generations, fostering connections and musical collaboration. No experience necessary.g Open to all. To reserve your spot, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org
Tuesday Aug. 20
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station offers a first-time homebuyer assistance program from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Are you looking to buy your first home in Suffolk or Nassau? Drop by to speak with a representative from Community Housing Innovations who will provide you with information about how you can receive help with down payment, closing cost, and renovation assistance. For more information, call 631-928-1212.
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a special concert by singer/guitarist Al Nicci featuring favorite oldies and pop songs in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
zNational Night Out
Rescheduled from Aug. 6. The Centereach Pool Complex at 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach will host a National Night Out from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle, SCPD’s 6th Precinct and the Middle Country Public Library, the event will feature music, swimming, touch-a-truck, food trucks, vendors and more. 631-451-6647
Backtrack Vocals in Concert
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Event Series with a concert by Backtrack Vocals, a 5-person professional a cappella singing group that transforms familiar pop, funk, Motown, standards, and Broadway songs with all-new vocal (and beatbox) arrangements, at 8 p.m.. Featuring new arrangements of songs by Sia, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Michael Jackson, and Shawn Mendes. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Wednesday Aug. 21
Nature Walk at the Vanderbilt
Join CEED Wildlife Biologist, Ranger Eric Powers, for an interpretive nature walk on the grounds of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.This is an advanced hiking trail with many steep climbs and descents along a variety of mixed terrain with an elevation gain of nearly 300 feet. There will be two opportunities to cut your hike short and head back to the parking lot if you feel you or your party cannot finish the entire loop. The signs will show you the way out. Please bring water and wear sturdy footwear. Bring binoculars if you have them, and your sense of adventure! Tickets are $12. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Port Jefferson Sunset Concert
Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by Ray Lambiase & The Tin Kickers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220, www.gpjac.org
Summerfest Concert
The Northport Chamber of Commerce continues its Summerfest Concert series on Wednesday nights at the Robert Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park with Milagros from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring seating. 631-754-3905
Thursday Aug. 22
Family Fun Day
The Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville and the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability presents its first annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day’s events will include a celebration of the beloved capybaras with a “Happy Capy Day” theme, including games and challenges, a camel meet-and-greet, storytelling by Long Island authors, tortoise talk, a concert by Brady Rymer and TheLittle Band That Could, interactive sing-a- long with singer-songwriter Anne O’Rourke, face painting, scavenger hunt, family holiday photo station, and more. Tickets are $30 at the door. 631-878-6344
Historic Harbor Tours
The Northport Historical Society presents Historic Harbor Tours at 5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Get a new perspective on Northport when you spend a relaxing evening learning local history while cruising in the harbor on launches from Seymour’s Boatyard 63 Bayview Avenue, Northport. The 45-minute guided harbor tour will spotlight the rich waterfront history that has helped shape the community. Followed by drinks and light fare. Tickets are $75, $60 members. Rain date is Aug. 28. 631-757-9859, www.northporthistorical.org
Port Jefferson Greek Festival
Opa! Greek Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson presents its annual Greek Festival tonight from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 23 from 5 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from noon to 9 p.m. with vendors, authentic Greek delights, dancing, music, carnival rides, church tour and giant raffle. Fireworks on Aug. 23 and 24 at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting), raffle drawing on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. $2 per person, free for children under 12. 631-473-0894, www.portjeffgreekfest.com.
Holbrook Carnival
Join the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce for its annual Carnival & Festival on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook tonight and Aug. 23 from 6 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 2 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 2 to 9 p.m. Games, food, rides, craft vendors, entertainment. 631-471-2725
Native American Drumming Workshop
All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.
Harborside Concerts
Harborside concerts in the Village of Port Jefferson conclude with a special concert by The Movin’ Out Band on the Ferry Dock at 7 p.m. Bring seating. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com
Film
‘Barbie’
St. James Chamber of Commerce invites the community to Deepwells Farm County Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James for a screening of Barbie on Aug. 21 at dusk. Come early at 7 p.m. for a Best Barbie & Friends costume contest with prizes for kids and adults. Free. Bring seating. 631-584-8510
‘Mamma Mia’
Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai continues its Movies in the Moonlight series with a screening of Mamma Mia on Aug. 23 at dusk (8:30 p.m.) Bring seating. Presented by the North Shore Youth Council and Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon. 631-403-4846
Theater
‘Newsies’
Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit Newsies heads to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 13 to Aug. 18. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘Legally Blonde The Musical’
Extended! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Sept 1. Elle Woods appears to have it all until her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. An award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets range from $80 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘King Lear’
The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport closes their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with King Lear from Aug. 16 to Sept. 8. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
‘Guys and Dolls’
Celebrate St. James presents a production of the musical Guys and Dolls at St. James Episcopal Church (Mills Hall), 490 North Country Road, St. James on Aug. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana to the sewers of New York City as it demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Tickets, which include refreshments and dessert, are $35 adults, $30 seniors. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.
Class Reunion
Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [emailprotected]
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