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Ongoing

Circus Vazquez Comes to Town

Circus Vazquez brings a thrilling new 2024 production to the Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road,  Huntington Station from Nov. 1 to 11. Blending the modern with the traditional, and featuring a brand new cast of extraordinary circus superstars, Circus Vazquez presents unforgettable entertainment that is fun for all ages. After the show, the audiences is invited to meet some of the circus stars. Weekday performances are set for 7 p.m. while Saturday and Sunday performances are scheduled for 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www.CircusVazquez.com.

Thursday Nov. 7

Energize Long Island Conference

PSEG Long Island will hold its annual Energize Long Island conference at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature more than a dozen educational workshops to help attendees reduce their carbon footprint, maximize efficient energy usage and cultivate renewable energy resources. along with a vendor showcase. Keynote speaker will be New York Mets’ Ron Darling. Registration is free for PSEG Long Island customers at www.energizelongisland.com.

Atelier Art Reception

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, St. James invites the community to the opening reception for its 5th Annual Atelier Invitation, a juried show for guest artists, in Atelier Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The show runs through Dec. 12. For more information, call 631-250-9009.

Kristallnacht at the Chai Center – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills will present Kristallnacht commemoritve program at 7 p.m. This year’s commemorative event is featuring special guest, Rene Zuroff, who hid in potato fields with her family while being hunted by the Nazis. Come hear her story. No charge for this event, donations appreciated. To RSVP, visit www.thechaicenter.com.

Friday Nov. 8

Ray Lambiase in Concert

Grounds and Sounds Cafe at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Rd, East Setauket welcomes veteran singer-songwriter Ray Lambiase to the stage on Friday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. Open mic starts at 7:30pm followed by the featured artist at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 at www.groundsandsounds.org or call 631-751-0297.  Tickets are are also available at the door on the evening of the event.  Snacks and soft drinks available for purchase; please bring your own wine for uncorking at the snack bar.

An Evening of Opera

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport presents Opera Night Long Island in concert at 7:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the fellowship lounge. $10 donation, students free. 631-261-8808

Saturday Nov. 9

Holiday Market

The popular Holiday Market returns to Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with over 20 vendors, delicious baked goods, crafts, holiday decorations, raffles and amazing basket auctions. The Red Barn Thrift Store next door will be open for shopping as well. Free admission. Call 631-473-1582 for additional information.

Christmas Craft Fair

St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James hosts a Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with over 40 vendors, bake sale, quilt raffle, food and more. 631-584-5212

Hauppauge Craft & Gift Fair

Time to shop! Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge will host its annual Craft & Gift Fair today and Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 100 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items — the perfect opportunity to spend a day shopping with Christmas just around the corner. Free admission. 631-846-1459

Second Saturdays Poetry Reading

The Second Saturdays poetry series returns to All Souls Church in Stony Brook via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Featured poet will be Kris Janvier followed by an open reading. All are welcome to read one of their own poems. For more information, call 631-655-7798.  Participants can access the program through the All Souls website.

Historical Society Lecture

Huntington Historical Society presents a lecture titled My Weeping Friends Remember Me with Karen Martin & Barbara La Monica in the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about funeral custom traditions of the past, view a selection of funerary items from the museum’s collections, and sample traditional mourning refreshments. Tickets are $30, $25 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Post-Halloween Party Fundraiser

North Shore Beach Property Owners Association invites the community to a post-Halloween Party fundraiser at the at 7 p.m. at the North Shore Beach Clubhouse, 55 Clubhouse Drive, Rocky Point at 7 p.m. Costumes are welcomed for those still feeling the spooky season. Proceeds will help repair the local storm-damaged roads. Tickets are $40 online at northshorebeach.org or at the door.

Night at the Races

Join the Selden Fire Department, 44 Woodmere Blvd., Selden for its semi-annual Night at the Races fundraiser at 6 p.m. $10 donation includes entry into the event as well as complimentary beer, wine, soda and hot dogs. Coffee, tea and cake will be served for dessert. 631-732-1234

Pasta Dinner & Basket Auction

Friends of Troop 272 are hosting a Holiday Pasta Dinner and Basket Auction fundraising event at Carew Hall at St. Joseph’s Church, 45 Church St., Ronkonkoma from 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. $15 admission includes pasta, meatballs, bread, salad, water and dessert with amazing baskets and 50/50 raffle to bid on. To purchase tickets in advance, email [email protected]. 

Cirque Kalabanté heads to SBU

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque on the Main Stage at 7 p.m. This vibrant African cultural performance features gravity-defying acrobatic stunts accompanied by live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora. Tickets range from $48 to $71. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Sunday Nov. 10

Hauppauge Craft & Gift Fair

See Nov. 9 listing.

Car Show Fundraiser

Centurion Cruisers Car Club and American Legion Post 1244 will host The Al Statton Memorial Operation Enduring Car Benefit Car Show at Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station  from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 donation per vehicle, free for spectators. 516-650-9095

Veteran’s Day Panel Discussion

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main Street, Northport continues its Sunday at the Society series with Veterans — In the Trenches, a panel discussion with Jack Mclean and Joan Furey at 1 p.m. These esteemed veterans will reflect on their experiences in the trenches as well as their powerful journeys of recovery and advocacy in the years since. The program will be moderated by veteran Alan Vitters, Vice President of the Northport Historical Society Board of Trustees. Free admission. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.

Marc Black in Concert

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to Boppa Chua! A History of the 1950s and 60s Through Song, a trip through these memorable and colorful decades, joyfully woven together in song in a multi-media performance, with musician Marc Black  from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org to register.

Project 20 in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Project 20 from 3 to 4 p.m.  The well-seasoned five piece rock band with 3 guitars, bass & drums will play an eclectic mix of classic rock and original music. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org. 

Brooks Williams in Concert

WUSB’s Sunday Street Series continues at the Long Island Museum’s Gillespie Room, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook with a performance by  Brooks Williams at 5  p.m. A long-overdue return visit from this amazing bluesman’s musical vision spans continents and genres, blues, jazz, slide, finger-style, with funky chords, walking bass lines and fiery riffs played on acoustic, resonator and even cigar box guitars. Bob Westcott will open this show. Advance sale $26* at www.sundaystreet.org with tickets at the door for $30 (cash only).

Strings Under the Stars

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a live performance by the Long Island Chamber Music’s string quartet at 5 p.m. Relax and unwind as these talented musicians perform an immersive program of introspective classical music for string quartet paired with planetarium visuals of the cosmos projected onto a sixty-foot dome. Tickets are $30 in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org, $35 at the door. 

Monday Nov. 11

Sheep Shearing Demonstrations

Join Tabbethia Haubold-Magee of Long Island Yarn & Farm for a fleece to fiber and sheep shearing demonstration at Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road, Yaphank from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about the sheep on the farm and their wool, pet and feed a sheep, enjoy a craft and take a wagon ride. $20 per person, children ages 2 and under are free. Pre-registration required at www.eventbrite.com. 631-852-4600

Sound Beach Civic Meeting

Join the Sound Beach Civic Association for its final meeting of the year at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m. They will be collecting much-needed white tee shirts for the State Veterans Home in Stony Brook in sizes large to 3XL. All are welcome. For more information call 631-744-6952.

Tuesday Nov. 12

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a Zumba Gold session with Linda Morton in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Tim Matheson heads to the CAC

Join actor Tim Matheson at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of the iconic cult classic Animal House followed by a discussion of his career and new memoir, “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $52, $42 members and include the film screening, a copy of the book, Q&A and book signing reception with live musical entertainment. To order, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

University Orchestra Concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents the University Orchestra in concert on the Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Susan Deaver, the program will include Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony with featured soloist Michael Ho on piano. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors and students. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Wednesday Nov. 13

SCWA to Host WaterTalk

The Suffolk County Water Authority will host the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington at 6 p.m. This event provides an opportunity for customers to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water. A panel of experts will discuss important topics, such as the quality of drinking water, the ways in which SCWA is implementing new infrastructure to improve water service and quality, the importance of conservation and more. Residents who are interested in attending SCWA’s WaterTalk can register by emailing [email protected]. Residents who would prefer to attend virtually can do so at www.scwa.com.

TVCT Fall Gala

The Three Village Community Trust (TVCT) will host its 20th Annual Fall Gala Fundraiser at the Old Field Club, 86 West Meadow Road, East Setauket at 7 p.m. Honored guest will be Dr. Heather Lynch with music by  jazz guitarist Steve Salerno. Enjoy light bites, wine, spectacular raffle baskets and great company. Tickets to the event, which are $75 per person, can be purchased on the Trust’s website, www.threevillagecommunitytrust.org. For more information, call 631-942-4558.

Some Enchanted Evening at SBU

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents Some Enchanted Evening in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. The viral sensation Stella Katherine Cole pairs up with Postmodern Jukebox’s Benny Benack III and tap-dancing star Jabu Graybeal to perform Jazz-inspired selections of Broadway hits from the Golden Age to today. Tickets range from $39 to $66. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Thursday Nov. 14

Veterans Job Fair

In partnership with Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon, the Suffolk County Department of Labor  will host a special Veterans Job Fair at the Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai from 6 to 7 p.m. (early entry for veterans from 5 to 6 p.m.) Connect with a wide range of employers, including veteran-owned businesses, actively seeking skilled and experienced veterans. 

​Crafts & Cocktails

It’s National Pickle Day! Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring harbor for Crafts & Cocktails: Pickles from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Get to know pickles and preservation in this informative workshop, along with other items on the menu on a whaleship. Taste pickle samplings, make your own pickles and sample pickle-flavored beer! For adults 21+ $35 participant; $25 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418​

Flecker Gallery Art Reception

The Flecker Gallery, located in the Southampton Building on the Ammerman Campus of Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden, invites the community to an opening reception and gallery talk for its latest exhibit, q*bicles, by Jeremiah Teipen from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This special event will showcase an immersive installation highlighting Teipen’s recent work, which explores the complex relationship between the digital and physical realms in our increasingly interconnected world. Light refreshments will be served. 631-451-4110

Firefly Artists Reception

Join the Firefly Artists, 90 Main St., Northport for a closing reception for Fearless Watercolors, a 10 year retrospective by Jan Guarino from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by Janice Bruckner. Guarino will be also signing copies of her new book, “Thinking  Your Way Through Watercolors.” 631-235-2739

Theater

‘Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters’

The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College present Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters by William Shakespeare in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, 533 College Road, Selden on Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m.  and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Featuring 11 of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits including scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado, Macbeth, Henry V and of course Taming of The Shrew!  You’ll witness some of the greatest broadsword, rapier and hand to hand stage combat the Great Bard put words to along with the sweetest words of love ever uttered by woman or man.  You will be thrilled and delighted by turns! Tickets are $15 adults, $10 veterans and students 16 years of age or younger,  Suffolk students with current ID get two free tickets. To order, call 631-451-4163.

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Step into a world of pure imagination this holiday season as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Nov. 14 to Dec. 29. Join young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket winners as they embark on an unforgettable journey through Willy Wonka’s magical candy factory. With beloved songs from the 1971 film, this production promises to be a treat for the entire family. For ticket information, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with the 40th annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 9 to Dec. 28. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Tickets are $25 through November; $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12 in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘9 to 5 The Musical’

Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road Commack presents 9 to 5 The Musical on Nov. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 adults, $25 seniors, students and members. Call 631-462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com to order.

‘Annie Warbucks’

Community Playhouse of Northport presents Annie Warbucks at the Brosnan Theater at 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on Nov. 15, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 (sensory friendly), 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, visit www.communityplayhousenorthport.org. 631-683-8444

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(mostly) TRUE THINGS returns to The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main Street, Port Jefferson on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. with stories that warm us up for upcoming holiday gatherings on the theme FRAMILY: Friends that feel like family, family that feels like friends. Featured performers include Calvin Cato, Jean Le Bec, Dennis DiMaggio, Dawn Borchers and host/creator Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 online at www.eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only). 

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents It’s A Wonderful Life from Dec. 7 to 29. Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. This mainstage performance is a family holiday treasure appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, and $25 students. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘A Christmas Carol’

The Minstrel Players present their annual production of A Christmas Carol at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232.

Film

‘Searching for Amani’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series closes out its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Searching for Amani at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. In the heart of Kenya, a tragedy shatters a young boy’s life. Simon Ali, 13, finds himself in a world of mystery when his father, a respected conservancy guide, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Armed with his video camera and an unwavering desire for truth, Simon and his best friend, Haron, embark on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets behind his father’s demise. In Swahili with English subtitles. Panel discussion to follow. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

It’s the Best of the Big Screen as the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a screening of A Streetcar Named Desire on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. With Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter and Marlon Brando. Adapted by Elia Kazan from the famed Tennessee Williams play,  the film was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, winning 4. Introduction by film historian Philip Harwood. Tickets are $16, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘The Terminator’

Night Owl Cinema continues at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington with a screening of The Terminator (1984) on Nov. 8 at 9:30 p.m. From a 2029 war-torn wasteland, two soldiers from opposing factions are sent back in time to 1984 Los Angeles in order to influence the outcome of a conflict that hasn’t yet taken place. With Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. Tickets are $16, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org. 

‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Part 1 & 3

Celebrate 40 years of Freddy with Retro Picture Show! Join them at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. for a 35mm double feature of A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Tickets are $25, $18 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Class Reunion

— Ward Melville High School Class of 2014 will hold its 10 year reunion at The Waterview, 44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson  on Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are  $100 — plus ones allowed. Includes open bar, passed appetizers, and dinner. Please email [email protected] for the link to purchase tickets.