Thursday May 1

Strictly Sinatra at The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft Big Band, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents Strictly Sinatra! with vocalist Pete Caldera today and May 2 at 7 p.m. and May 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $40 admission with senior, student and child discounts. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895

Long Island Guitar Festival

The 33rd annual Long Island Guitar Festival continues tonight at The Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket with a concert featuring Hao Yang from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and runs through May 4. For a schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit www.ligfest.net.

Friday May 2

Strictly Sinatra at The Jazz Loft

See May 1 listing.

Long Island Guitar Festival

See May 1 listing.

Dress for Success Spring Sale

Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville presents a Dress for Success Spring Sale and Mother’s Day raffles from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Take part in an excess inventory sale with great deals on new and gently loved clothes, shoes, handbags and jewelry. Call 631-451-TOWN for more info.

Stevie GB & The Retirement Village People in concert

Join Celebrate St. James for a concert at the St. James Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. James at 8 p.m. Get ready to laugh, sing, and groove as Stevie GB & The Retirement Village People take the stage for a fun musical event like no other! Enjoy hilarious original song parodies blended with classic rock, pop, and show tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s — it’s the ultimate throwback party! Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door and includes refreshments. Call 631-984-0201 for more information.

Saturday May 3

Strictly Sinatra at The Jazz Loft

See May 1 listing.

Long Island Guitar Festival

See May 1 listing.

Antiques & Garden Weekend

Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson hosts the Port Jefferson Historical Society’s 17th annual Antiques and Garden Weekend at the Port Jefferson Village Center today and May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring over 20 quality antique dealers offering estate and antique jewelry, artwork, memorabilia, antiques, retro items, collectibles, vintage garden items and a Suwassett Garden Club Plant Boutique. Admission is $6. www.portjeffhistorical.org

Arbor Day at Avalon Park

Join the Village of Head of the Harbor, along with its Tree Committee, for their annual Arbor in The Harbor event at Avalon Nature Preserve’s Barn, 60 Shep Jones Lane, St. James from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a demonstration on how to plant and care for trees and protect them from deer, take part in a native species identification tour and receive a free sapling tree to take home and plant (while supplies last). Rain date is May 4.

Earth Day Celebration

Town of Huntington hosts a family-friendly Earth Day celebration at Manor Farm Park, 210 Manor Road, Huntington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can enjoy arts & crafts, Touch a Truck, live music, a marine touch tank, beekeeping demonstrations, storytime, giveaways and much more. Free. 631-351-3175

Community Shred Day

Time for some spring cleaning! Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will hold a Community Shred Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shredding truck from A Shred Away, Inc. will be in the library’s parking lot for on-site shredding of personal documents. There is a limit of 5 boxes or bags. Please no plastic, carbon paper, hanging files, red well folders, cardboard, newspapers, or magazines. Clips and staples are fine. No registration required. Open to both residents and nonresidents. Questions? Email [email protected].

I Love My Park Day

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station seeks volunteers to participate in an outdoor spring clean up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of a state-wide initiative to maintain parks. Activities will include raking, weeding, pruning, planting and clean up. Please bring your own tools. Free lunch, t-shirt and volunteer certification will be provided. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

Spring Craft Fair

Integrity Church, 1 Old Dock Road, Yaphank presents its annual outdoor Spring Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for Mother’s Day gifts from over 90 vendors. Rain date is May 10. 631-840-7823

Long Island Game Farm ribbon cutting

Join the Long Island Game Farm, 254 Chapman Blvd., Manorville in celebrating their 55th anniversary year with day long festivities  at 10 a.m. Led by Master of Ceremonies Doug Geed, the day will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony of the Woodland Trail, a universal access trail suitable for wheelchairs. The ribbon cutting will open Woodland Trail for the start of the Trail Trot & Animal Antics, a non-competitive run/walk through the trail followed by animal inspired challenges for the children. In addition, the day will include an Open House where guests will meet the Game Farm Team, Camp Counselors, and partners to learn about what’s new at the Game Farm this year; kids craft activities by Macaroni Kid; performances by local songwriters and the Eastport South Manor Junior High Orchestra; Game Farm Director Greg Drossel will lead groups on a Woodland Trail Walk; artist Tonito Valderrama will invite attendees to participate in the creation of The Great Nest of Life Installation Project; Boy Scout Sam Zvolensky will show his Eagle Award Project, a sensory garden at the Game Farm;  Scouts Adalia Haas and Summer Realander will talk about her Gold Award projects they are each working on, and of course visit with the many unique animals that call the Game Farm home. Discounted admission for the day is $15 per person,  children under age 2 are free. Registration for the Trail Trot for youth, 3-12yrs is in advance and includes admission to the Game Farm and a commemorative t-shirt. For more information, call 631-878-6644 or visit www.longislandgamefarm.com.

Civil War Encampment

Farmingville Historical Society hosts a Civil War Encampment at the Bald Hill School House, 507 Horseblock Road, Farmingville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the 30th Virginia Infantry, Co. B and the 67th New York, Co. K. Featuring period food demonstrations, Civil War music, musket firing, drills, and tours of the one room schoolhouse. Free. www.farmingvillehistoricalsociety.org

Craft Fair at The Shoppes

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River kicks off their Craft Fair Weekends today and May 4 form 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop from local craft vendors as well as all The Shoppes have to offer. Bring the kids for fun activities including a bounce house and carousel. 631-846-2372

Basket Auction

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham invites the community to a Basket Auction fundraiser at 4 p.m. $20 entrance fee includes a sheet of 20 tickets, coffee, tea and cake.  Proceeds will benefit Hope Children’s Fund. For more information, call 631-744-7730.

Artist Reception

The Brick Clay Studio & Gallery, 2 Flowerfield, Suites 57 & 60, St. James invites the community to an artist’s reception for  the new works of Ana Sanchez, multi-media artist, naturalist, painter and ceramicist from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Sanchez’s work will be on view through June 1.  833-The-Brick

Saturdays at Six Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with Serenade Duo featuring flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter who will share music of the world with their warm stage presence and engaging performances of culturally diverse repertoire. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Free. 631-655-7798

Night at the Races

Join the Selden Fire Department, 44 Woodmere Place, Selden for a Night at the Races from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. $10 ticket purchase includes door prizes, complimentary beer, soda, wine and food, and one free bet. 631-732-1041.

CFVO Dinner Dance

The Coalition of Fraternal and Veteran Organizations (CFVO) will hold their 11th annual Dinner Dance at the Moose Lodge,  37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mount Sinai from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. $50 per person includes a buffet dinner, limited open bar and entertainment. For more information, call 631-473-9774 or 631-928-4490.

U2 Tribute Concert

The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents 2U: The U2 Tribute in concert at 8 p.m. 2U faithfully recreates a U2 live show in every way. Their hit songs are performed to utter perfection, identical to the way you remember hearing them on your radio. Tickets are $42. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Paul Taylor Dance heads to SBU

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook closes its Spring season with a performance by the Paul Taylor Dance Company on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Under the artistic direction of Michael Novak, this acclaimed modern dance company presents timeless classics, exciting new works, and historical masterpieces. Tickets range from $47 to $66. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com. 

Sunday May 4

Long Island Guitar Festival

See May 1 listing.

Antiques & Garden Weekend

See May 3 listing.

Craft Fair at The Shoppes

See May 3 listing.

Community Blood Drive

VFW Post 4927, 34 Lamport Ave. Port Jefferson Station will host a New York Blood Center Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment, call  1-800-933-2566. 

Spring Vendor & Craft Fair

Polish American Independent Ladies of Port Jefferson Auxiliary will hold their annual Spring Vendor & Craft Fair at the Polish Hall, 35 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The indoor/outdoor event will feature many craft vendors, cash bar and food. Free admission. 516-383-3456

Mt. Sinai Barn Sale

Temple Beth Emeth, 52 Mt. Sinai Ave., Mt. Sinai will hold ts first Thrift Barn Sale of the year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for clothing, household items, jewelry, books, toys and more. 631-928-4103

Sheep to Shawl Festival

Huntington Historical Society invites the community to its annual Sheep to Shawl Festival at the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., Huntington from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy live sheep sheering demonstrations, old fashioned games, historic crafting demonstrations, traditional music, house tours, refreshments and more! Free admission.  631-427-7045

Muster Day at the Arsenal

After the Sheep to Shawl Festival, head across the street for Muster Day at the Arsenal, 425 Park Ave., Huntington from noon to 4 p.m. Featuring tours of the 18th century building, military drills, firing of a cannon, vendors, crafting demonstrations and more. Free admission, www.huntingtonmilitia.com.

Sundays at the Society

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport welcomes author Thomas Maier to its Sundays at the Society event at 1 p.m. Maier will discuss his new book, The Invisible Spy: Churchill’s Rockefeller Center Spy Ring followed by a book signing. Tickets are $15, $12 members. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.

Silver Chords Concert

Join the Silver Chords for a free choral concert at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn at 2 p.m. Titled Look at the World, the program includes  songs by Joni Mitchell and John Rutter featuring “What a Wonderful World,” “Smile,” and highlights from Wicked along with raffle baskets and refreshments. 631-235-3593

Spring Rummage Sale

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington will hold a Spring Rummage Sale today from 2 pm. to 5 p.m. and May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (bag day). Shop for clothing, jewelry, small household goods, tools, toys, art, CDs and DVDs. 631-680-6824

Karen Bella in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by the Karen Bella from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Monday May 5

Spring Rummage Sale

See May 4 listing.

Municipal Clerks’ Week Open House

Huntington Town Clerk and Records Management Officer Andrew Raia invites everyone to get a history of Huntington as the town celebrates Municipal Clerks’ Week with an open house at Town Hall, 100 Main St., Huntington from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. today through May 8. Visitors can view the town’s old records chest, old maps, the statue of American Hero Nathan Hale, the town’s ID dating 1666, Native American deeds, and other interesting documents. Tours are free. 631-351-3035

Tuesday May 6

Municipal Clerks’ Week Open House

See May 5 listing.

Farmingdale College Plant Sale 

Farmingdale State College, 2350 Route 110, Farmingdale will hold its annual Plant Sale today through May 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature a wide assortment of flowering plants, vegetables, herbs, perennials, tropical plants, houseplants, and succulents in parking lot #2 adjacent to the Teaching Gardens and University Police. Please bring your own cart or wagon. 

Strictly Business Trade Show

The 17th annual Strictly Business trade show will take place at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees have the opportunity to enter a raffle for the chance to win a $250 gift card. Admission is free and there is ample free parking. For more information, call 631-585-9393 x216.

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a concert by singer and guitarist Scotto at 11 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Board  ‘Walk’  Your Way to Wellness

Health professionals from St. Catherine of Siena Hospital will be available at Sunken Meadow State Park’s boardwalk in Kings Park tonight, May 13, 20 and 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss heart health, healthy eating, weight management, breast health, stroke prevention, skin cancer and Lyme disease prevention tips. Free blood pressure screenings and free giveaways. To learn more, call 631-870-3444.

Whale of a Mom online lecture

Being a whale mom is no easy task! Join the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum for a virtual talk at 7 p.m. to explore what makes these creatures not only the biggest, but some of the best mothers in the ocean. Free. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Wednesday May 7

Municipal Clerks’ Week Open House

See May 5 listing.

Farmingdale College Plant Sale

See May 6 listing.

Suffolk County Job Fair

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook hosts a Community Job Fair from 10 a.m. to noon. Co-sponsored by the Suffolk County One Stop Employment Center, the event will feature representatives from over 20 companies including Ideal Home Care, Swan Lake Rehabilitation, American Regent, Stony Brook University Hospital, Family Service League, Allegiant Home Care, Stony Brook University, NYSP, Jefferson’s Ferry, Arrow Security, SCO Family of Services, Urban League of Westchester County, Inc., East/West Industries, 311 Call Center, Aides At Home, Long Island Community Hospital, A Gentle Touch Senior Home Care, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, YAI, Suffolk County HR, SeniorCare Companions Home Companion Services of New York, Inc, Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, Transitional Services of Long Island and Haven House/Bridges. Bring your resume and dress for success. No registration required. For more information, call the 631-853-6600.

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show tonight and every Wednesday through October from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500

Caregiver Conference

Cona Elder Law will host its 9th annual Caregiver Conference, “Rewiring & Retiring Well on Long Island: The Secret Ingredients No One Talks About” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Long Island. 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville. This conference offers a unique opportunity for older adults and caregivers to connect with industry professionals, explore valuable resources, and gain insights into various aspects of elder care. Moderated by Jennifer B. Cona, Esq., the event will feature a presentations, panel discussions, an Exhibitor Expo with over 30 elder care industry sponsors and exhibitors and more. Food and beverages will be served and admission is free. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com.

ArtTalk at the Atelier

Join the Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 9, St. James for an ArtTalk and reception with Dino Rinaldi from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The artist will discuss his latest artwork on display in his solo exhibition, Inside and Outside the Box. Also available on Zoom. To register, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org. 631-250-9009

HHS Gardening Workshop

Huntington Historical Society presents a gardening workshop at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Grab your favorite inspirational magazines and Pinterest boards ad have some fun preparing your garden for Spring/summer 2025! Join Jess Seilheimer from Dahlias and Dreams for a 90-minute workshop on planning (and planting) your dream garden. Whether you have sun or shade or are a beginner or intermediate gardener, these easy-to-implement 6 tips will go the distance with you, year after year! The workshop will include a 45-minute presentation + 45 minutes of inspirational vision boarding for your dream garden! All supplies are included. $40 per person, $35 members. Register at www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Thursday May 8

Municipal Clerks’ Week Open House

See May 5 listing.

Farmingdale College Plant Sale

See May 6 listing.

Bald Hill Fair

The Bald Hill Fair returns to the Catholic Health Amphitheater, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville tonight through May 18. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. , Saturdays from noon to 11 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. Featuring the Victoria Circus, World of Wonders Oddity Show, a Big Bee transforming robot, lots of carnival rides with fireworks by Grucci on May 10 and May 17 at dusk. For ticket information, visit www.baldhillfair.com.

Crafts & Cocktails

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor continues its Crafts & Cocktails series at 6:30 p.m. Discover the history of wet and dry felting as you learn how to sculpt with wool in this needle felting workshop. Explore whalebone tools made by whalers for their loved ones. Sip on a Tipsy Turtle cocktail or mocktail while you transform wool fibers into an adorable sea turtle. $35 per person, $25 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

SCCC Spring Concert

The Music Department of Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents a Spring Concert featuring orchestra, guitar ensemble, the Suffolk Singers and College Choir at the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, at 7 p.m. Free and open to all. No tickets required. 631-451-4163

Vanderbilt Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series with A Vanishing New York: Ruins Across the Empire State from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Photographer and author John Lazzaro will explore abandoned sites in  New York and puts their individual stories in the larger context of New York’s historical legacy. Tickets are $10, free for members. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Film

Long Island Jewish Film Festival

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents the 3rd annual The Long Island Jewish Film Festival from May 1 to May 6. The festival will feature films that include innovative documentaries, riveting dramas, and hilarious comedy, all curated by David Schwartz, Curator at large at the Museum of the Moving Image, who will also host filmmaker interviews and audience discussions after many of the festival’s screenings. Tickets are $16 per film, $10 members. For a full schedule, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’

In celebration of it 50th anniversary, Monty Python and the Holy Grail will return to select theaters nationwide on Sunday, May 4 and May 7, courtesy of Fathom Entertainment. This cult classic comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur, along with his squire and his Knights of the Round Table, as they embark on a fearless quest in search of the elusive Holy Grail. For participating theaters, visit www.fathomevents.com. 

‘We Want the Funk’

In partnership with Independent Lens, the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council will host an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of the documentary We Want the Funk by Stanley Nelson at Middle Country Public Library, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden on May 4 at 2 p.m. The film is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond and will be followed by a short live funk music band performance and discussion on how the genre is still influential today. Free but registration is required by visiting www.gpjac.org.

Theater

‘Wait Until Dark’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Wait Until Dark from April 18 to May 11. Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic sets the action in 1944 Greenwich Village. Susan, a woman who recently lost her vision, is imperiled by con men searching for a mysterious doll. Trapped in her apartment, Susan draws on new depths of resourcefulness as the story builds to its extraordinary, breath-taking conclusion. Contains adult situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘South Pacific’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Main Stage season with South Pacific from May 15 to June 29. This beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. With songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Younger Than Spring-time,” and “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” South Pacific’s lush score contains some of the best songs ever written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. For more information and to order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

Class Reunions

— Ward Melville High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50 year reunion at St George Golf & Country Club in East Setauket on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $126.00 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, Prime Rib buffet dinner and open bar. Contact Cary Fichtner-Vu  at 703-861-8259 or [email protected] for tickets by June 2. No walk-ins.

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Thursday April 24

Winds & Whales lecture

Join the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor for an online lecture, Winds & Whales, at 6 p.m. Rhianna Bozzi from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will speak about recent progress in offshore wind and to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to the effects this development has on local whale populations. Free. $10 donation appreciated. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 p.m. 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. 631-655-7798

Vanderbilt Book Talk 

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series with Dr. John T. Tanacredi, Ph.D., Professor of   Earth and Environmental Sciences and Former Director of CERCOM (Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring), at Molloy University, who will give a talk on his latest book, The Redesigned Earth: A Brief Review of Ecology for Engineers, as if the Earth Really Mattered, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. To RSVP, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Next Chapter book signing

Join The Next Chapter Bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington welcomes former New York Mets and author Art Shamsky from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shamsky will be speaking and signing copies of his book, Mets Stories I Only Tell My Friends. Free admission. www.thenextchapterli.com

Walt Whitman Birthplace lecture

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents a lecture titled How Leaves of Grass Influenced Modern Day Self-Healing at 7 p.m. Museum curator Margaret Guardi and Curator Assistant Derry Schafer will discuss how Whitman’s fan and close friend Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke and his magnum opus Cosmic Consciousness. Tickets are $10. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

An Evening of Comedy

The Comedy Club returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. with another outrageous night of live stand-up featuring Paul Anthony, John Larocchia and Joe DeVito. Come early and enjoy a beverage from Griswold’s Bar. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Friday April 25

Community Blood Drive

Brookhaven Town Hall 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville will hold a blood drive in the Second Floor auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome. 631-451-6647.

Earthstock Festival at SBU

The signature Earthstock Festival returns to Stony Brook University’s West campus, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with vendors, live music, a duck race, lots of activities and performances. Free and open to all. Visit www.stonybrook.edu/earthstock for more info.

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

In celebration of Arbor Day, the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch and compost give away in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The tree seedlings available for pick-up are Red Pine; American Hazelnut; Bear Oak; Hybrid Poplar; Wetland Rose; Bristly Locust; Sand Cherry and Prairie Willow. Free mulch and compost will also be available in bulk — residents must bring shovels and containers to load it into their vehicles. All items will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. For more info, call 631-451-TOWN.

Vaudeville in St. James

Join Celebrate St. James, 176 Second St., St. James for a presentation by Christina Hurtado-Pierson titled Vaudeville in St. James at 7 p.m. Through stories, archival materials and historical insight, learn the role of St. James in the story of vaudeville’s rise and legacy. Refreshments will be served, Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 631-984-0201 to purchase.

Hawaiian Heritage Night

The Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum, RJO School, 101 Church St., Kings Park presents a Hawaiian/Polynesian Heritage Night at 7 p.m. Join them for a magical night of music and dancing. The museum will be open at 6 p.m. to browse the collection. Free. kpheritagemuseum.net

Friday Night Face Off

Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, Friday Night Face Off, returns to Theatre Three’s Second Stage, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 10:30 p.m. Using audience suggestions, FNFO pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an all-out championship! Recommended for ages 16 and up, due to adult content. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash only. 631-928-9100

Saturday April 26

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair

Time to shop! Comsewogue High School, 565 North Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station hosts a Spring Craft & Vendor Fair with over 50 vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 631-474-8179

Antiques in April

Huntington Historical Society’s annual outdoor Antiques in April sale returns to the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., Huntington today and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring close to 20 antique dealers on the lawn; books, antiques and furniture from the Society’s Barn, and specials from the Antique & Collectibles Shop. Free admission. Held rain or shine. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 401 for more info.

Spring Festival at the Hatchery – This event has been postponed to May 3.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents a Spring Festival fundraiser  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with kid’s fishing, food, music, games, environmental exhibitors and live animal encounters. Rain date is May 3. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Arbor Day Walk

Town of Brookhaven will host an Arbor Day Walk at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and at Cedar Beach Nature Center in Mount Sinai at 2 p.m. Join them for a closer look at the trees that shape the landscape and support the ecosystem on these beautiful north shore peninsulas. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].

SBU Spring Vendor Fair

Shop local for your Mother’s Day gifts or get something just for you at a Spring Vendor Fair at the Student Activities Center Plaza at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Rain date is April 27. 631-632-9912

Model Train Show

Drop by the Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown for a Model Train Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring an HO Scale operating layout from Long Island HOTracks. Proceeds go to the Smithtown Historical Society’s maintenance of farm buildings and animal care. Tickets are $5 adults. $3 kids ages 3 to 12 at the door.  631-265-6768

Superheroes of the Sky – This event has been canceled

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Sweetbriar from 11 a.m. to noon for Superheroes of the Sky, a walking tour of the Center’s birds of prey to learn about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about bald eagles, turkey vultures, owls, hawks and many more. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Earth Day Celebration – This event has been postponed to May 17.

West Hills County Park, Sweet Hollow Road, Melville and Suffolk County Leg. Rebecca Sanin will host an Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a DDR horse show, live poetry readings and music, lawn games, farmers market, food vendors, environmental information booths and free giveaways. No registration required. 631-854-5100

Northport Walking Tour

Join Dan Sheehan of the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a Historic Main Street Walking Tour at 1:30 p.m. 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. $15 per person, $12 members. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.

Artist in the Gallery

Visitors to the Building the Ballot Box exhibition at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will have the unique opportunity to meet David Bunn Martine, an artist featured in the show, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. His painting, “Shinnecock Ceremony, 18th Century,” is on view in the exhibit. Included with museum admission. 631-751-0066

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James invites the community to a Spaghetti Dinner  and Dollar Auction from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $15 adults and children ages 13 and up, $6 children ages 4 to 12, children ages three and under are free. To reserve your spot, call or text 631-921-0680 or 631-513-7497.

Pop Girlie Party

Attention Swifties and Livies! The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents a Pop Girlie Party featuring the music of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and others with American Idol Golden Ticket winner Julia Jewel at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $46.50 to $56.50. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Sunday April 27

Antiques in April

See April 26 listing.

SWR Earth Day Cleanup

The Wading River Shoreham Chamber of Commerce invites the community to  participate in an Earth Day Clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River for a day of environmental stewardship. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring you own. Community service credits available. Held rain or shine. Register at www.wadingrivershorehamchamber.com.

Fabulous 50s, 60s Car Show

The Fabulous 50s & 60s Nostalgia Car Club presents its annual judged car show at The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring classic and muscle cars, hot ruds, customs and more with vendors and music. $20 per vehicle, $5 for spectators. Rain dates is May 3. 631-463-4983 

Spring Appreciation Day

Rescheduled from April 26. Spring Appreciation Day returns to the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment and experiences during this free event, including Steppin’ Out Ponies & Petting Zoo; Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island Car Show; live music by Brenda & Burke; a scavenger hunt with the Ward Melville Heritage Organization Youth Corps; and a Stony Brook Fire Department Open House. For more information, visit stonybrookvillage.com.

Community and Music Festival

Rescheduled from April 26. Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce presents its 4th annual Community and Music Festival at Elk’s Lodge and McNaughton Park, 41 Horseblock Road, Centereach from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by Foreign Journey, Chris Devine Acoustic and The Band Easy Street; food trucks; craft vendors; beer garden; kids activities and much more. Free admission. 631-681-8708

Motorcycle Show 

Rescheduled from April 26. In conjunction with their current exhibit, Getting There, the Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook presents a Motorcycle Show in their parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curated by Nelson Medina, the event will feature custom, classic and unique motorcycles that are sure to impress. Free refreshments and posters will be offered.  631-751-0077

Cherry Blossom Festival

Stony Brook University’s Charles B Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook hosts its 25th annual Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring taiko drum performances, koto plays, Japanese traditional dances, martial arts demonstrations, bonsai workshops, calligraphy workshops, ikebana flower arrangement, tea workshops, manga drawing, origami paper folding, kimono dress-ups, and cosplay for all ages. Admission is $30 adults, $20 seniors/students, $10 children ages 6 to 12. 631-698-2467

Earth Day at Sweetbriar

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown invites the community to an Earth Day is Every Day celebration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Children will meet resident animals, make a craft and go on a scavenger hunt to find out some of the things they can do to help the natural world. Best for families with children over 4 years old. $15 per child, $5 per adults. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Karen Bella in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by the Karen Bella from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Comedy Night Fundraiser

Farmingville Residents Association hosts a Comedy Night & Chinese Auction fundraiser at Gambino Catering Hall, 2005 Route 112, Medford at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. Auction drawing winners will be selected at the show’s conclusion — must be present to win. Tickets are $25 per person. Contains adult content. To order, visit www.farmingvilleresidents.org. For more information, call 631-260-7411. 

Monday April 28

College and Career Fair

Hauppauge High School, 200 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge hosts a College and Career Fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all students and parents. College representatives will be on hand to answer questions and offer information. Presented by WSCA. To register ahead of time (optional), visit gotocollegefairs.com.

Nutrition Workshop

Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai is hosting Integrative Nutritionist Iman Marghoob for a discussion/demonstration class at 6:30 p.m. in Voorhees Hall. Ms. Marghoob will address Endocrine Disruptors and Supplements.  $20 per person. To register, call 631-473-1582 or email [email protected].  

Tuesday April 29

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to talk by Shari Kopelman about Israel’s emergency medical organization Magen David Adom at 11 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

SBU 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 Dukas “La Peri” fanfare for brass, Chadwick’s “Jubilee” from Symphonic Sketches, Lovreglio “Fantasia da Concerto on themes from La Traviata” and Holst’s The Planets featuring movements Mars, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter. The featured soloist is clarinetist Maximo Flores. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit  www.stallercenter.com.

Wednesday April 30

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show tonight and every Wednesday through October from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500

Goat & Alpaca Yoga

The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a 45 minute session of yoga with friendly, interactive goats and alpaca from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m courtesy of  by Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. Tickets are $35 per person via Eventbrite.com. Please bring a mat & towel. For more information, call 631-265-6768.

Long Island Guitar Festival

The 33rd annual Long Island Guitar Festival kicks off tonight at The Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket with a concert from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and runs through May 4. Scheduled performers include Raphaella Smits, Hao Yang, Jérémy Jouve, Kithara Duo, Mela Guitar Quartet, Harris Becker & Friends, Nathan Park and more plus master classes and workshops. For a schedule of events, visit www.ligfest.net.

Thursday May 1

Long Island Guitar Festival

See April 30 listing.

Thankful Thursdays at the Vanderbilt

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series with a free family-friendly planetarium show titled Earth, Moon and Sun at 7 p.m. After the show, an astronomy educator will invite you to look through a telescope at the night sky (weather permitting). Recommended for ages 8 and up. For complimentary tickets, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

Strictly Sinatra at The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft Big Band, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents Strictly Sinatra! with vocalist Pete Caldera tonight, May 2 and May 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $40 admission with senior, student and child discounts. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895

Film

‘Front Row’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series closes its spring season with Front Row at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson on April 24 at 7 p.m. The film showcases the Ukrainian National Ballet’s poignant company tour as it performs far from the frontlines and invites a soldier who lost his legs to partake in a singular performance. Followed by a conversation with Stony Brook Professor Juliette Passer, journalist Nataliia Tuiahina and SBU grad student Tetiana Fedotova. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii’

A screening of Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio, will be held at  the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 7 p.m. Set in the haunting ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, it showcases Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. The film includes stunning visuals, behind-the-scenes moments, and unforgettable tracks like “Echoes” and “One of These Days” along with additional Abbey Road Studios documentary segments covering the recording of 1973’s The Dark Side of the Moon. Tickets are $18, $12 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org

‘Gotta Dance’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson in collaboration with the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council presents a special screening of the documentary Gotta Dance on April 27 at 7 p.m. The film inspired the musical Half Time, the incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a major basketball team with three things in common — they love to dance, they have something to prove, and they are all over 60 years old. Followed by Jeffrey Sanzel in conversation with director Dori Berinstein (Dirty Dancing). Tickets are $10. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Wicked’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to watch Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey on April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

Theater

‘Waitress The Musical’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, it tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. To order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

‘The Minutes’

North Shore United Methodist Church, 260 Rte. 25A, Wading River presents three performances of The Minutes on April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and April 27 at 3 p.m. A comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tracy Letts, the play is written as a city council meeting happening in real time, with a motley crew of community members vying for control and influence.  Presented by Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre, directed by Huck Hirsch. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students $15 in advance by calling 631-929-6075 or at the door. 

‘Wait Until Dark’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Wait Until Dark from April 18 to May 11. Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic sets the action in 1944 Greenwich Village. Susan, a woman who recently lost her vision, is imperiled by con men searching for a mysterious doll. Trapped in her apartment, Susan draws on new depths of resourcefulness as the story builds to its extraordinary, breath-taking conclusion. Contains adult situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert — The Musical in the Shea Theater in the Islip Arts Building April 17 to 19 and April 23 to 26 at 7:30 p.m. and  April 27 at 2 p.m. Based on the smash-hit movie, the play is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. Featuring hits like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love The Nightlife.” General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163. S

(mostly) TRUE THINGS 

The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents a (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show on April 26 at 7 p.m. Join them for a compelling evening of true stories – with a twist on the theme GAME ON! Hosted by Jude Treder-Wolff, the show will feature Marc Abbott, Aaron Foss, Cyndi Zaweski, and Jezrie-Mercano-Courtney. Tickets are $20 online at www.mostlytruethings.com, $25 cash at the door.

‘South Pacific’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Main Stage season with South Pacific from May 15 to June 29. This beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. With songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Younger Than Spring-time,” and “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” South Pacific’s lush score contains some of the best songs ever written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. For more information and to order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

Class Reunions

— Ward Melville High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50 year reunion at St George Golf & Country Club in East Setauket on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $126.00 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, Prime Rib buffet dinner and open bar. Contact Cary Fichtner-Vu  at 703-861-8259 or [email protected] for tickets by June 2. No walk-ins.

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station hosts the Long Island Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Jan. 5 through April 27. 631-470-9620

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Jan. 12 through April 27. 631-802-2160

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*Please note: Earth Day events will be posted separately.

Thursday April 17

Huntington Walking Tour

Huntington Historical Society presents a Masonic temple tour with Ron Seifried, Chairman, Jephtha Masonic Lodge and Town Historian Robert Hughes at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn about their history, practices, mission, and historic significance, and will be able to enjoy a drink from the lodge bar. This tour will begin at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, located at 228 Main Street in Huntington Village. $25 per person, $20 members. Register at www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Friday April 18

Third Friday at the Reboli Center

The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook invites the community to an opening reception of Getting There, an exhibition that delves into the artistic exploration of various modes of transportation and featuring the work of Joseph Reboli, Nelson Medina, Peter Nettesheim, Doug Reina, Marshall Buck, Chris Kelsch and more; and Built by Hand: The Shipbuilding Legacy of Nehemiah Hand  curated by the Three Village Historical Society and Museum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 631-751-7707

An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents the Harry Allen Quartet in concert at 7 p.m. Harry Allen, 2024 inductee into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame, joins with the great pianist Rossano Sportiello to lead a quartet with Mike Karn on bass and Aaron Kimmel on drums. This swinging quartet will perform selections from the Great American Songbook, the great jazz composers and original compositions. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children ages 6 and up. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Open Mic Night

Drop by the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station for an Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Whether you’re a poet, musician, singer or comedian, this is your time to shine. All acts welcome. Refreshments will be served. $10 admission. Register at www.waltwhitman.org.

Saturday April 19

Port Jefferson Easter Parade

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Easter Parade along Main Street in the Village of Port Jefferson at 12:45 p.m. Enjoy an old-fashioned “Easter Bonnet” walking parade from Theatre Three to the Port Jefferson Village Center (all are welcome to wear their Easter best and march) followed by an Easter Egg Hunt on Harborfront Park’s Great Lawn at 1 p.m. for children ages 2 to 8. 631-473-1414 

Yard Sale fundraiser

Farmingville Fire Department, 780 Horseblock Road Farmingville hosts a multi-family Yard Sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for toys, games, housewares, books, videos, clothing, outdoor items, costumes, small furniture and more. Proceeds benefit the Sachem Flaming Arrows Marching Band. 

Walking History Tour

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold a Walking History Tour from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Richard Wines and Paul Hoffman will lead a tour of the farm about the Polish migration to Long Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  $10 per person, free for members. www.hallockville.org

Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold an Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around the double garage in its parking lot. Shop for household items and fun treasures! Proceeds benefit the wildlife center. 631-979-6344

Easter Celebration at the Shoppes

Join the Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River for an Easter Celebration with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for last minute Easter gifts while the kids enjoy a bounce house and carousel (fee) and take a free photo with the Easter Bunny. Held rain or shine. 631-929-3500

Easter Celebration in Smithtown

Rescheduled from April 12. Hop over to the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown for an Easter Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy a day of farm fun with spring crafts, an Easter scavenger hunt for a special prize and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $10 per person, $7 members, children under the age of 3 in advance at www.eventbrite.com or at the door.

Sunday April 20

Intro to Wilderness Survival

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington presents an Intro to Wilderness Survival program from 9:45 a.m. to noon.  Learn how to find food, start a fire and build a shelter. Adults only. $4 per person. Call 631-423-1770 to register.

Monday April 21

TVHS lecture

Three Village Historical Society  continues its lecture series via Zoom at 7 p.m. with a presentation by author Mark Torres titled Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics. Join them for a compelling and eye-opening discussion on the dark history of eugenics and its deep ties to Long Island. Advance registration required at www.tvhs.org.

Tuesday April 22

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to concert by singer and guitarist Johnny Whimple  at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

North Democratic Club Meeting

New location! The North Brookhaven Democratic Club monthly meeting tonight  from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. has been moved to the Small Activity Room at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. For more information contact [email protected].

Wednesday April 23

Northport Volunteer Fair

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will hold a Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to noon. Speak with representatives from over 20 local organizations that are actively seeking volunteers. No registration required. Questions Call 631-261-6930.

Arbor Day Celebration

Village of Port Jefferson invites the community to its 2nd annual Arbor Day Celebration in front of Village Hall on West Broadway from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a flag-raising ceremony designating the Village as a Tree City USA community, speeches from elected officials, the reading of a poem from a local school student, a tree planting in front of Village Hall and give-aways of native tree and shrub “whips.” Hosted by the PJV Tree Committee. All are welcome. Held rain or shine. 631-473-4724

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River kicks off a Cruise Night Car Show tonight and every Wednesday through October from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500

Homemaker’s Spring Auction

The Miller Place Homemakers will hold a  Spring Auction featuring handmade items and beautiful baskets at Miller Place High School, 15 Memorial Drive, Miller Place at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary coffee, tea and refreshments. $10 entrance fee plus a non-perishable food item includes a door prize ticket and 25 auction tickets. 

Trivia Night at Curry Club

Join the Curry Club @ SaGhar, 111 West Broadway, Port Jefferson for a Night of Trivia at 7 p.m.  Enjoy a fun evening of questions, answers, and mouthwatering masala! Prizes for the winning team, fun for everyone. Free to play with purchase. Hosted by Think Inc. Trivia. For reservations, call 631-751-4845.

Thursday April 24

Winds & Whales lecture

Join the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor for an online lecture, Winds & Whales, at 6 p.m. Rhianna Bozzi from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will speak about recent progress in offshore wind and to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to the effects this development has on local whale populations. Free. $10 donation appreciated. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 p.m. 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. 631-655-7798

Vanderbilt Book Talk 

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series with Dr. John T. Tanacredi, Ph.D., Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Former Director of CERCOM (Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring), at Molloy University, who will give a talk on his latest book, The Redesigned Earth: A Brief Review of Ecology for Engineers, as if the Earth Really Mattered, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. To RSVP, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Next Chapter book signing

Join The Next Chapter Bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington welcomes former New York Mets and author Art Shamsky from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shamsky will be speaking and signing copies of his book, Mets Stories I Only Tell My Friends. Free admission. www.thenextchapterli.com

Walt Whitman Birthplace lecture

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents a lecture titled How Leaves of Grass Influenced Modern Day Self-Healing at 7 p.m. Museum curator Margaret Guardi and Curator Assistant Derry Schafer will discuss how Whitman’s fan and close friend Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke and his magnum opus Cosmic Consciousness. Tickets are $!0. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

An Evening of Comedy

The Comedy Club returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. with another outrageous night of live stand-up featuring Paul Anthony, John Larocchia and Joe DeVito. Come early and enjoy a beverage from Griswold’s Bar. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Film

‘The Lady of the Lake’

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  kicks off its Local Filmmakers Series with a screening of The Lady of the Lake on April 19 at 1 p.m. Based on the Native American folklore of the Princess of Lake Ronkonkoma, the movie was filmed in the actual childhood home of the Ronkonkoma-raised filmmaker, Maria Capp. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

‘The Here Now Project’

In honor of Earth Day, The Nature Conservancy will screen The Here Now Project at the  Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Built out of thousands of hours of in-the-moment footage, the film transforms the ordinary act of shooting a cell phone video into the radical act of bearing witness, capturing both the simultaneous, global nature of climate change itself and the deeply human resilience, resourcefulness, and courage needed to confront it. Followed by a panel discussion. Free. To RSVP, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Front Row’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series closes its spring season with Front Row at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson on April 24 at 7 p.m. The film showcases the Ukrainian National Ballet’s poignant company tour as it performs far from the frontlines and invites a soldier who lost his legs to partake in a singular performance. Followed by a discussion about the film and Ukraine with Professor Juliette Passer of Stony Brook University. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii’

A screening of Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio, will be held at  the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 7 p.m. Set in the haunting ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, it showcases Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. The film includes stunning visuals, behind-the-scenes moments, and unforgettable tracks like “Echoes” and “One of These Days” along with additional Abbey Road Studios documentary segments covering the recording of 1973’s The Dark Side of the Moon. Tickets are $18, $12 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org

Theater

‘Waitress The Musical’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, it tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. To order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

‘The Minutes’

North Shore United Methodist Church, 260 Rte. 25A, Wading River presents three performances of The Minutes on April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and April 27 at 3 p.m. A comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tracy Letts, the play is written as a city council meeting happening in real time, with a motley crew of community members vying for control and influence. Presented by Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre, directed by Huck Hirsch. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students $15 in advance by calling 631-929-6075 or at the door. 

‘Wait Until Dark’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Wait Until Dark from April 18 to May 11. One of the American theatre’s greatest suspense plays, Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic sets the action in 1944 Greenwich Village. Susan, a woman who recently lost her vision, is imperiled by con men searching for a mysterious doll. Trapped in her apartment, Susan draws on new depths of resourcefulness as the story builds to its extraordinary, breath-taking conclusion. Contains adult situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert — The Musical in the Shea Theater in the Islip Arts Building April 17 to 19 and April 23 to 26 at 7:30 p.m. and  April 27 at 2 p.m. Based on the smash-hit movie, the play is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. Featuring hits like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love The Nightlife.” General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163.

(mostly) TRUE THINGS 

The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents a (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show on April 26 at 7 p.m. Join them for a compelling evening of true stories – with a twist on the theme GAME ON! Hosted by Jude Treder-Wolff, the show will feature Marc Abbott, Aaron Foss, Cyndi Zaweski, and Jezrie-Mercano-Courtney. Tickets are $20 online at www.mostlytruethings.com, $25 at the door (cash only).

‘South Pacific’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Main Stage season with South Pacific from May 15 to June 29. This beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. With songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Younger Than Spring-time,” and “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” South Pacific’s lush score contains some of the best songs ever written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. For more information and to order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

Class Reunions

— Ward Melville High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50 year reunion at St George Golf & Country Club in East Setauket on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $126.00 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, Prime Rib buffet dinner and open bar. Contact Cary Fichtner-Vu  at 703-861-8259 or [email protected] for tickets by June 2. No walk-ins. 

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station hosts the Long Island Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Jan. 5 through April 27. 631-470-9620

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Jan. 12 through April 27. 631-802-216

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Ongoing

Flip Circus in Lake Grove

Flip Circus returns to the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove from April 4 to 15. Experience the magical moments under the red and white big top with trapeze artists, acrobats, jugglers and more! Show times are 7 p.m. on weekdays; and 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 for children and $50 for adults, with senior/military/handicap and family pack discounts available at www.flipcircus.com or at the  box office during each engagement.

Thursday April 10

TCAC art reception

Trinity Community Art Center, 130 Main St., Northport invites the community to an opening reception for “Reflections of Autism” by artist Erich Preis from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition runs through April 27. 631-637-2278

Atelier at Flowerfield reception

Join the Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suites 6 & 9, St. James for an opening reception for “Inside and Outside The Box,” a solo exhibition of Dino Rinaldi’s latest artwork, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through May 22. 631-250-9009

Crafts & Cocktails

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for Crafts & Cocktails: Beachy Botanicals from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Just in time for spring, enjoy the floral notes of a refreshing Botanical Bliss cocktail or mocktail while crafting a unique whelk shell planter. Discover the cultural history of the channel whelk, then be inspired by the swirling geometry of these shells as you decorate your planter complete with a plantlet to take home! For adults 21 and up. $35 per person. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Spring Wreath Making Workshop

Create a floral spring wreath with Diana Conklin of Diana Everlasting at the Reboli Center for the Arts, 64 Main St., Stony Brook from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A beautiful wreath in your decor is something special but a beautiful wreath made by you is even better! $45 per person includes all materials. For ages 12 and up. Call 631-751-7707 to register.

Thankful Thursdays

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series with a free family-friendly planetarium show at 7 p.m. After the show, an astronomy educator will invite you to look through a telescope at the night sky (weather permitting). Recommended for ages 8 and up. For complimentary tickets, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Comedy Night at the CAC

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Stand Up/Sit Down comedy series in the Sky Room Cafe with live stand up with Richie Byrne at 8 p.m. followed by a Q&A with host Steven Taub. Tickets are $35, $25 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Friday April 11

An evening of Opera

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport presents an concert by Opera Night Long Island at 7:30 p.m. featuring performances by Darlene Bennett, Michaela Larsen, Georgia Rehbock, Christina Russo, Rebecca Rutkovsky, Ariana Warren, Logan Dell’Acqua and Arthur Lai. $10 donation, students free. 631-261-8808

The 7 Fingers in Duel Reality

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents The 7 Fingers in Duel Reality on the Main Stage tonight and April 12 at 8 p.m. This otherworldly production showcases a unique blend of circus, theatre, illusion, music, and dance, creating a jaw-dropping performance for audiences of all ages. Set against the backdrop of a tale reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, two warring families clash in a series of thrilling challenges, each more daring than the last. Tickets range from $47 to $66. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Grounds and Sounds concert

Grounds and Sounds Cafe, UUFSB, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket hosts a concert featuring Annie Mark Ensemble at 8:15 p.m. The show begins with an Open Mic at 7:30 p.m. (signup at 7 p.m.); the main act goes on at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, available in advance at www.groundsandsounds.org or at the door. For more information, call 631-751-0297.

Saturday April 12

The 7 Fingers in Duel Reality

See April 11 listing.

Grateful Paw Yard Sale fundraiser

Come support Grateful Paw Cat Shelter, 3 Verleye Ave., East Northport at their Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse their selection of household items, jewelry, toys and more. 631-757-4517

Port Jeff Health & Wellness Fair

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presents their 16th Annual Health and Wellness Fest at The Meadow Club, 1147 Rte. 112, Port Jefferson Station from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring over 50 health and wellness vendor tables along with a food court, health screenings, plenty of giveaways and much more. Free.  631-473-1414, portjeffhealth.com

Shred-Recycle-Dispose event

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station and Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich host a Shred-Recycle-Dispose at the library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your paper documents for secure shredding, electronic devices for recycling, and old prescription drugs for safe disposal. No registration required. Questions? Call 631-928-1212.

Red Barn Thrift Shop reopens

Save the date! The Red Barn Thrift Shop at the Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North  Country Rd. Mt. Sinai will reopen for the season today and will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. through the fall. For more information, call 631-473-1582.

Volunteer Open House

Ever thought about volunteering at a museum? Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will hold a Volunteer Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn more about what their amazing volunteers do and the opportunities available. For more information, call 631-757-9859.

Model Train Show

Train Masters of Babylon Model Train Club at the Upper Room Church, 722 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills hosts a Model Train Show Open House on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see their new 6500 square foot Come check our progress and enjoy  multiple trains from prewar to the most modern O gauge trains running at all times. Fun for the whole family. Free admission. For more information, visit www.tmbmodeltrainclub.com

Second Saturdays Poetry

The Second Saturdays poetry series continues at All Souls Church in Stony Brook via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Former Suffolk County Poet Laureate Barbara Southard will be the featured poet 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 https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/

Easter and Spring Farm Festival – *This event has been postponed to April 19 due to the weather.

Hippity hop to the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown for an Easter and Spring Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy a day of farm fun with spring crafts, an Easter scavenger hunt for a special prize, live music, craft and food vendors, pony rides, face painting, farmhouse tours and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Rain date is April 13.  Tickets are $10 per person, $7 members, children under the age of 3 are free at the door or in advance at www.eventbrite.com.

Sunday April 13

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Selden Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary & Jr. Company will be hosting their annual breakfast with the Easter Bunny, at Engine #1, 44 Woodmere Place, Selden from 8 a.m. to noon with pancakes, raffles to win some Easter Basket goodies, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. $12 per person at the door. Children under the age of 3 are free. 631-732-1234

Pancakes with the Easter Bunny

Mt. Sinai Fire Department Company 1, 746 Mt. Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai hosts its 15th annual Pancakes with the Easter Bunny from 8 a.m. to noon. Come out and eat some pancakes, see the Easter Bunny and take a chance on a raffle. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, children under age 4 are free at the door. For more information, call 631-530-3820.

Pancake Breakfast w/Easter Bunny

The Polish American Independent Ladies Auxiliary presents a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Polish American Independent Club, 35 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station with seatings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, sausage and fruit served with orange juice, coffee and tea, free photo booth and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny! Tickets are $20 adults, $10 children ages 6 to 17, $2 ages 5 and under at the door. Call 516-383-3456 for more information.

Golden Girls Gone Wild fundraiser

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents The Golden Girls Gone Wild: Dorothy’s Wedding fundraiser on the Second Stage at 11 a.m. The “girls” are back at it, but this time to get Dorothy hitched. It really was bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding because he gets knocked off before making it to the altar. Using clues, help solve the murder during this interactive brunch. Tickets are $125 and includes show and brunch. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Reboli Center art reception

Join the Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook for a closing reception for its Figure & Form exhibit from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and explore a stunning showcase of contemporary art. 631-751-7707

Emmett Hughes in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents singer-songwriter Emmett Hughes in concert at 3 p.m. The singer-songwriter writes and performs original songs featuring an eclectic mix of styles; rock, reggae, pop and singer songwriter, together with heartfelt lyrics. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Lucy Kaplansky in concert

WUSB’s Sunday Street Series continues at The Long Island Museum, Stony Brook with a concert by Lucy Kaplansky in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room at 5 p.m. Named the “troubadour laureate of modern folk,” Kaplansky will accompany herself on guitar, mandolin and on piano. Tickets in advance are $30 at www.sundaystreet.org. Any remaining tickets at the door are $38 (cash only).

Arriza Under the Stars

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents Arrizza Under the Stars, an exclusive planetarium live performance by local artist and musician Yannaki Arrizza, based on his recent 2022 album release Astronomia from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The music includes brilliant electronic soundscapes that combine digital and analog synthesizer sounds along with modern textures provided by the latest digital-audio technologies. Tickets in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org are $35, $40 at the door.

Monday April 14

Ukranian Egg Workshop

Huntington Historical Society presents an Ukranian Egg Papier Mache workshop with Oksana Danziger at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6 to 8 p.m. At this special Easter/Spring workshop, participants will be painting beautiful papier-mâché eggs, which are twice the size of real eggs—making them much easier to decorate with intricate designs! Perfect for all skill levels. $45 per person, $40 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Hip pain treatment lecture

St. Charles Hospital’s Wisdom Conference Center, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson will hold a free community lecture on “Modern Approaches to Conservative and Non-Conservative Treatment of Hip Pain” with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gregory Minutillo from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. To register, call 631-474-6797.

Country Line Dancing

Celebrate St. James presents Country Line Dance lessons with Natalie at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd St., St. James from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come learn the hottest dances! $15 per person at the door. Please RSVP at  www.celebratestjames.org.

Emerson Legacy Concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook present an Emerson Legacy Concert in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. Settle down for an intimate evening of classical music and cabaret, featuring Emerson String Quartet cellist Paul Watkins (on piano!) alongside Stony Brook University alumna and Metropolitan Opera star Christine Goerke. The pair will be joined by Emerson String Quartet members Eugene Drucker, violin, and Larry Dutton, viola, for an enthralling classical and cabaret program. Ticket prices range from $49 to $56. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Sound Beach Civic meeting

Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a meeting at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda is a senior scam seminar presented by the Suffolk County DA’s office and the Suffolk County police. All are welcome. For more information call 631-744-6952.

Movie Trivia Night at the CAC

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Try to answer 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Hosted by Dan French. Tickets are $11 per person, $7 members at cinemaartscentre.org.

Tuesday April 15

Travel Presentation Club meeting

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket hosts a meeting of the Travel Presentation Club at 7:30 p.m.  Patricia Paladines will make a presentation entitled “ A World of Birds: Photo Journal of Avian Encounters.” All are welcome. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Shades of Bublé

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with Shades of Bublé at 8 p.m. With three voices singing incredible songs like “Feeling Good,” “Moondance,” “Sway,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Home,” “Everything,” “Fever,” “Save the Last Dance for Me” and many more, the concert brings the swinging standards and pop hits of Michael Bublé to the stage in an unforgettable high-energy concert event. $45 per person. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday April 16

Fire Island Lighthouse lecture

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to explore the history of the iconic Fire Island Lighthouse from 1826 to the present with author Bill Bleyer at 7 p.m. Books will be available for sale and signing. To register, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

The Honey Badgers in concert

The Honey Badgers, a Newark, Delaware-based folk and Americana duo,  perform during the monthly Hard Luck Cafe concert series co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington and the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington in the Cinema’s Sky Room from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  An open mic, for which sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m, precedes the concert.  Tickets are $25 ($20 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) at www.cinemaartscentre.org or at the box office.

Thursday April 17

Huntington Walking Tour

Huntington Historical Society presents a Masonic temple tour with Ron Seifried, Chairman, Jephtha Masonic Lodge and Town Historian Robert Hughes at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn about their history, practices, mission, and historic significance, and will be able to enjoy a drink from the lodge bar. This tour will begin at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, located at 228 Main Street in Huntington Village. $25 per person, $20 members. Register at www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Film

‘Dust to Dust’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its spring season with Dust to Dust at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson on April 10 at 7 p.m. Director Kosai Sekine follows haute couture designer Yuima Nakazato as he discovers the grave impact of “fast fashion” on the environment and then challenges his team and his industry to act more sustainably. Resources on recycling and a upcycled fashion show to follow the screening. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘Free for All: The Public Library’

In partnership with Independent Lens, the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council will host an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of the documentary Free for All: The Public Library by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach on Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. The documentary tells the story of the U.S. public library system—a simple idea that shaped a nation and the quiet revolutionaries who made it happen. The event will be followed by a library fair where MCPL representatives across the library’s departments show all the ways libraries serve their communities. Free but registration is required by visiting www.gpjac.org.

Theater

‘Waitress The Musical’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, it tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. To order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

‘Wait Until Dark’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Wait Until Dark from April 18 to May 11. One of the American theatre’s greatest suspense plays, Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic sets the action in 1944 Greenwich Village. Susan, a woman who recently lost her vision, is imperiled by con men searching for a mysterious doll. Trapped in her apartment, Susan draws on new depths of resourcefulness as the story builds to its extraordinary, breath-taking conclusion. Contains adult situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – The Musical in the Shea Theater in the Islip Arts Building April 17 to 19 and April 23 to 26 at 7:30 p.m. and  April 27 at 2 p.m. Based on the smash-hit movie, the play is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. Featuring hits like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love The Nightlife.” General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163.

(mostly) TRUE THINGS 

The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents a (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show on April 26 at 7 p.m. Join them for a compelling evening of true stories – with a twist on the theme GAME ON! Hosted by Jude Treder-Wolff, the show will feature Marc Abbott, Aaron Foss, Cyndi Zaweski, and Jezrie-Mercano-Courtney. Tickets are $20 online at www.mostlytruethings.com, $25 at the door (cash only)

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station hosts the Long Island Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Jan. 5 through April 27. 631-470-9620

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Jan. 12 through April 27. 631-802-2160

CALENDAR DEADLINE  is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to [email protected]. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.