Ongoing
Huntington Summer Arts Festival
The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423
Thursday July 25
Terryville Carnival
Terryville Fire Department, 19 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station invites the community to its annual family carnival tonight to July 27 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and July 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy rides, games and carnival food. $25 entry fee includes all rides. Fireworks on July 26. 631-473-1224
Harborside Concerts
Harborside concerts continue at the Show Mobile at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson tonight at 7 p.m. with the Elo Tribute Band. Bring seating. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com
LIM Summer Thursday
Join the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook for a special after hours screening Melissa Levine’s Babygirl followed by a performance by Rosie Kelly at 5:30 p.m. Then head over to the Art Museum to view Fire Island: The Art of Liberation. Free admission. 631-751-0066
Native American Drumming
All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming Meditation workshop from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.
Dennis Cannataro Concert Series
The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with Boardwalk Nights (Jersey Shore tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. 631-360-2480 ext. 150
Community Band Concert
The Northport Community Band will host concerts at the Robert W. Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park tonight and Aug. 1 starting at 8:30 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Rain location is Northport High School. www.ncb59.org
Friday July 26
Terryville Carnival
See July 25 listing.
Island Idol
Join the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach for its 20th annual outdoor music competition, Island Idol, in the parking lot at 6 p.m. Talented Middle Country teens will perform for the audience and a panel of judges, and the library’s Teen Advisory Council will sell refreshments and offer crafts for all ages. Bring seating. 631-585-9393
Happenings on Main Street
Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tonight’s performance will feature Jasmine Goare. Bring seating. 631-261-1872
Eagles Tribute Concert
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its summer concert series with Eagles Tribute Band The Fast Lane at 8 p.m. From the incredible guitar lines of “Hotel California” to the beautiful vocal harmonies of “Lying Eyes” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” one listen to The Fast Lane will make everyone who sees them a huge fan! Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
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 July 27
Terryville Carnival
See July 25 listing.
Deuces Wild Car & Truck Show
The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville hosts the Deuces Wild Car & Truck Show & Sock Hop today and July 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music, vendors, bbq, contests, raffles and more. Proceeds benefit the NFCK Animal Rescue. $5 admission for spectators. www.northforkcountrykids.org
Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold an outdoor thrift garage sale in its parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Shop for household items and fun treasures! Money goes back into the wildlife center. 631-901-5911
Pollinator Garden Talk
Grab your favorite beach chair and come on down to scenic grounds of The Reboli Center, 64 Main St., Stony Brook a Magic Pollinator Garden Talk Cornell Master Gardener, Valerie Doyle from 10 a.m. to noon. Doyle, creator of The Reboli Center’s first ever pollinator sensory garden, will discuss how to build a pollinator garden. Activities will include a group reading, a garden watercolor painting demonstration, book signing and a garden stained glass exhibit. Free. Rain date is July 28. 631-751-7707
Architecture & Collections Tour
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents an Architecture & Collections Tour from noon to 1 p.m Take an intriguing walking tour of the Vanderbilt Estate with knowledgeable Museum educators. Learn about the history of the Eagle’s Nest estate; Warren & Wetmore’s design and exterior architectural details of the 24-room Spanish Revival mansion; the striking ironwork of Samuel Yellin; and visit the marine, natural history, and cultural artifact collections. Tickets, which include general admission, are available for purchase ONLY at the door: Adults $16; seniors/students $15; children under 12, $14. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, UCC, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai will host a Chicken BBQ from 3 to 6 p.m. Catered by Tuscany Market, the meal includes 1/2 chicken, corn salad, potato salad, and corn bread for $19.99. Popular, traditional, and some original music will provided by Eddie & Bob, Bluegrass Buddies, and Hunter Caiazzo along with vendors and raffles. Bring seating. For more information, call 631-331-2535.
Hallockville Barn Dance
Break out your dancing boots and head over to Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead for a Barn Dance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dance the night away as famed caller Chart Guthrie will lead the group through traditional country dancing in the historic Naugles Barn. $30 adults and teens, $10 ages 5 to 12, under age 5 free. To purchase tickets, visit www.hallockville.org. 631-298-5292
Concert on the Lawn
The North Shore Community Band continues its annual Summer Concert Series with an outdoor concert at St. Mark’s Church, 105 Randall Road, Shoreham at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of patriotic favorites. Bring seating. www.northshorecommunityband.org
Tribute to ABBA
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes ABBA tribute band Dancing Dream to the Main Stage at 8 p.m. The show will electrify audiences of all ages with top hits including “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance,” “Fernando,” and many more. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Avalon Astronomy Night
The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook will be hosting a live observing session (weather permitting) from 9 to 11 p.m. Using telescopes, they will be providing both digital and visual views of a variety of popular summertime targets. Meet at Avalon Barn off Shep Jones Lane. Free. No registration required. 631-689-0619
Sunday July 28
Terryville Carnival
See July 25 listing.
Deuces Wild Car & Truck Show
See July 27 listing.
Beatles on the Balcony Concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook will hold a free concert titled “Beatles on the Balcony” featuring The Liverpool Shuffle at 2 p.m. This is the first free concert from the LIMEHOF balcony and will be viewable from the parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For more information, call 631-689-5888 or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.
Fire Island Pines lecture
The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents a lecture titled The History of Fire Island Pines at 2 p.m. Join Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society President Bobby Bonanno for a unique and informative talk about the history of the Fire Island Pines and its place as a symbol of freedom of expression. Free with admission to the museum. 631-751-0066
Wind Down Sundays
The popular summer concert series returns to Hap’s historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with a performance by The Whiskey Crows at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, www.frankmelvillepark.org
Celebrate St. James Concert Series
Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with The Band Easy Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The series continues every Sunday through Aug. 18. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201, www.celebratestjames.org
Village Green Summer Concert
Summer concerts return to the Stony Brook Village Center every Sunday at 7 p.m. in front of the Stony Brook Post Office, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook through Aug. 18. Tonight’s performance will feature The Equity Brass Band. Bring seating. In the case of rain, the concerts will be cancelled. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org
Monday July 29
Outdoor Hula Hooping
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts an evening of outdoor hula hooping from 6 to 7 p.m. Get a great workout while you hoop it up with instructor Jeannie Pendergrass on the library lawn. Open to all. To reserve your spot, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org
Tuesday July 30
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a performance by the amazing Mulvihill Lynch Irish Dancers with a demonstration of classic Irish dancing in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
Owls in Our Yard
Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its free community summer programs with Owls in Our Yard with Patricia Paladines at Hap’s Red Barn at 11 a.m. Learn about the story of Alfie the Screech Owl. 631-689-6146
Summer Concert in the Courtyard
Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport continues its Summer Concerts in the Library Courtyard series with The Rustlers at 7 p.m. This talented country band takes the stage to deliver an unforgettable evening of the best classic and contemporary country music. Rain date is July 31. No registration required. 631-261-6930
Concerts at The Gazebo
Enjoy Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7 p.m. through Aug. 27. Tonight’s performance will feature Bon Journey. Rain date is July 31. 631-672-5197, www.nesconsetchamber.org
Create Your Resumé
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will present a Resumé Workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, style, and format a resumé, as well as how to email or upload your document in this hands-on class. Open to all. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.
Rocky Point Concert series
The North Shore Youth Council and Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon presents a summer concert featuring the Swingtime Big Band at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point at 7 p.m. Bring seating. 631-854-1600
Smithtown Community Band
The Smithtown Historical Society hosts the 38th annual Smithtown Community Band concert series, Starry Nights, on the grounds of the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7:30 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-265-6768
Wednesday July 31
Port Jefferson Sunset Concert
Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concerts at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by the Mick Hargreaves Band from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220, www.gpjac.org
Summer Sip and Paint
The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St. Stony Brook presents a Summer Sip and Paint Party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Join returning instructor Linda Davison Mathues in completing a painting in the style of Joseph Reboli. The subject matter for this event will be Reboli’s ‘Still Life with Beets.” $45 per person includes all materials. Refreshments will be served. To register, visit www.rebolicenter.org or call 631-751-7707.
Music Under the Stars
Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach celebrates summer with its Music Under the Stars concert series in its parking lot featuring The Longhorns (Country) at 7 p.m. Bring seating. 631-585-9393
Summerfest Concert
The Northport Chamber of Commerce kicks off its Summerfest Concert series on Wednesday nights at the Robert Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park with the Liverpool Shuffle from 7:30 to 9 p.m.. Bring seating. 631-754-3905
Summer Concert Wednesdays
Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce continues its Summer Concert Wednesdays at the Train Car Park, 1 Rose Ave. (corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway), Port Jefferson Station with a performance School of Rock and a BMX Stunt Show from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring seating. 631-821-1313, www.pjstchamber.com
Thursday August 1
Community Band Concert
See July 25 listing.
Art of the Guitar Festival
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents the 4th annual Monteleone: Art of the Guitar Festival tonight to Aug. 3 with performances by Laurence Juber, Anthony Wilson Organ Trio, Frank Vignolo and Vinny Raniolo and Martin Taylor and Alison Burns; opening reception tonight at 6 p.m.; and a workshop with John Monteleone and Steve Salerno on Aug. 3 at noon. Visit www.thejazzloft.org/monteleone for more information. 631-751-1895
Dennis Cannataro Concert Series
The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with New York’s Finest (Police/Sting tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. 631-360-2480 ext. 150
Paranormal Cirque III
Paranormal Cirque III arrives at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove from August 1 to 4 featuring a brand new show for mature audiences. The circus will once again be under the big tent in the mall’s parking lot. According to the press release, the show is not for the faint of heart, featuring “Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a “normal” Circus but that of normal has very little,” all under a black and red Clown Castle tent. A few of the circus arts on display in this new production include the Wheel of Death, mystifying MAGIC, and more. Tickets range from $20 to $60 depending on availability. No one under age 13 will be admitted to the show. Guests aged 13 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult. This show has adult language and material. The box office opens on-site on Tuesday the week of the show. Box office hours on non-show days is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on show days, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. To order, click here or visit www.paranormalcirque.com.
Film
Stony Brook Film Festival
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook returns for its 29th year from July 18 to July 27. This year’s lineup boasts 36 full-length feature films and shorts from 19 countries. Tickets are $15 adults, $13.50 seniors. For more information, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.
‘Resistance: They Fought Back’
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Resistance – They Fought Back on Thursday, July 25 at 7:15 p.m. with filmmaker Paula S. Apsell in person followed by discussion with moderator Dr. Jud Newborn. Tickets are $18 at www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610 See more online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com
Theater
‘Newsies’
Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit Newsies heads to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 13 to Aug. 18. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport continue their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with The Merry Wives of Windsor from July 12 to Aug. 9. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
‘Legally Blonde The Musical’
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Aug. 25. An award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets range from $80 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘Boeing Boeing’
The Minstrel Players, Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport presents Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti on July 20 and 27 at 8 p.m. and July 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. Set in the 1960s, the play centers on bachelor Bernard, who has a flat in Paris and three airline stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. Bernard’s life gets bumpy, though, when his friend Robert comes to stay, and complications such as weather and a new, speedier Boeing jet disrupt his careful planning. Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors and adults. To order, call 516-361-7232
‘Guys and Dolls’
Celebrate St. James presents a production of the musical Guys and Dolls at St. James Episcopal Church (Mills Hall), 490 North Country Road, St. James on Aug. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana to the sewers of New York City as it demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Tickets, which include refreshments and dessert, are $35 adults, $30 seniors. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.
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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Pinocchio, an original musical of the puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy, from Aug. 2 to 10. In a joyous and hilarious retelling of the famous tale, Pinocchio discovers the challenges and rewards of being truly human. Along the way, he befriends a sassy cricket and a bumbling fairy and is challenged by a sly fox, a wily cat, and a sneaky rat who tempt him off the path! Come follow Pinocchio as he journeys down the road of misadventure and learns the importance of telling the truth! All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
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