Thursday Feb. 27

SBU Presidential Lecture

Best-selling author, influential political commentator and esteemed professor Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. will headline Stony Brook University’s upcoming Presidential Lecture called “A Conversation with Eddie S. Glaude, PhD” at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater, 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. The event will include a Q&A, book signing, and reception to follow. Free. For more information, call 631-632-6310.

Game Night at the LIM

As a companion program to its Voices and Votes exhibition, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents an American Experiments Game Night from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring a series of games developed by the Smithsonian Institution. Drop in to view the exhibition and participate in meaningful discussions about ideas that are critical to our democracy, all in a fun and engaging format. Adults and children are welcome to stop by and play! Free admission. 631-751-0066

An Evening of Comedy

The Long Island Comedy Festival heads to The Mill House Inn, 284 Mill Road, Yaphank for dinner and a show from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a three-course meal followed by a comedy show with Paul Anthony, Maria Walsh and John Zeigler. $100 per person, cash only. Reservations required by calling 631-345-0361.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Medication 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. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Friday Feb. 28 

Next Chapter Book Talk

Award-winning author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky heads to  the Next Chapter book store, 204 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Brosky will discuss her latest book, Padre Pio Daily Reflections, followed by a book signing. Books must be purchased at The Next Chapter in order to have them signed at the event. Questions? Call 631-482-5008.

WinterTide Concert 

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents award-winning guitarist and entertainer Toby Walker in concert from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of its WinterTide series.  Free will donation. Sponsored by St. Charles Hospital and Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. 631-473-5220

Saturday March 1

Long Island Pet Expo

Suffolk County Community College, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood presents the Long Island Pet Expo today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with fur flying entertainment, dog sporting competitions and educational programs designed for the whole family. The 100+ special exhibits will feature some of the hottest new products coming out often before they hit the retail shelves. Pets on leashes are always welcome, and several area rescue groups with adoptable pets will be on hand. Admission is $20 adults, $6 children ages 4-11, children ages 3 and under are free. For discount tickets and additional information, visit www.familypetshows.com.

Garden Club Workshop

The Shoreham-Wading River Garden Club invites the public to a free program at  Wading River Congregational Church, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 10:30 a.m.  Join art photographer Anthony Graziano for “Floral Focus: Easy Phone Photography for Garden Lovers.” Learn how to go beyond basic snapshots and unlock the artistic potential of your phone camera. Admission is free and all are welcome. 

Maple Sugaring Day

It’s back! Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket hosts its annual Maple Sugaring Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the maple sugaring process. Then stay for pancakes and hot cocoa (additional fee) and purchase some maple products to take home. Fee is $15 adults, $12 children and seniors. No registration required. For more information, call 631-689-8172.

Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 15th annual Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at noon featuring  numerous bagpipe bands, floats and hundreds of marching community organizations. Led by Grand Marshal Susan Benjes, the parade steps off at the corner of Lou Avenue and Pulaski Road, continues down Main Street, turns onto Church Street, and ends down Old Dock Road at the William T. Rogers Middle School.

Atelier Art Show Reception

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suites 6 & 9, St. James invites the community to the opening reception to its 4th annual Student Artists juried show from noon to 2 p.m.  The exhibit, which runs through March 27, features the work of Middle and High School student artists in all visual arts except photography and video. 631-250-9009

LIM Lecture

Enjoy an illuminating lecture titled “Marching Forward, Looking Back: New York and the Continued Fight for Equal Rights” by Ashley Hopkins-Benton, Senior Historian and Curator at the New York State Museum at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook at 1 p.m.  Discover how New York has been an epicenter for movements like women’s suffrage, abolition, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental activism, moving us toward the nation’s founding promise of equality for all. Afterward, explore our two newest exhibitions about democracy in America and on Long Island: Voices and Votes and Building the Ballot Box. The lecture is ncluded with museum admission. www.longislandmuseum.org.

Sunday March 2

Long Island Pet Expo

See March 1 listing.

Caumsett Hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington  for a 5-mile hike through the center section of the park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This moderately paced walk affords walkers the opportunity to relax, socialize, and enjoy the park’s beauty. $4 per person. Preregistration required by calling 631-423-1770.

Maple Sugaring Demonstration

Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road, Yaphank hosts a Maple Sugaring tapping demonstrations at 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Learn about the process of making syrup by helping drill and tap maple trees and hanging buckets to collect the sap. Enjoy a wagon ride on the  “Syrup Express” to visit the farm animals.  $15 per person ages 3 and up. To register, visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/maplesugaring25. 631-852-4600

Maple Sugaring at Hoyt Farm

The annual, educational Maple Sugaring classes return to Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, 200 New Highway, Commack today and March 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event covers the history of maple sugaring, from its discovery by Native Americans to modern-day technique and includes a special interactive portion for younger participants to learn about tree anatomy, chlorophyll’s role in sap production, and photosynthesis in maple syrup creation. Tickets are $5 per person (cash only). Due to high demand, it is recommended that guests arrive by 1 p.m. to register. 631-543-7804.

Bryan Gallo in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Bryan Gallo from 3 to 4 p.m. The Long Island based singer-songwriter is inspired by both the sounds of alternative country-rock and wistful pop music The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Academy Awards Night Fundraiser

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for its annual Academy Awards Night celebration at 5:30 p.m. Share a lovely evening featuring raffles, Oscar Bingo, and good company, all to support the Cinema Arts Centre. Dinner will be catered by Butera’s Restaurant, followed by dessert provided by Buttercooky Bakery along with a Red Carpet for selfies, a ballot prediction contest and raffle prizes. Tickets are $100 per person, $75 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Avalon Astronomy Night

The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve, 60 Shep Jones Lane, Stony Brook will be hosting a live observing session (weather permitting) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Using their telescopes, they will be providing both digital and visual views of interesting wintertime deep space objects along with the planets Venus, Jupiter and Mars. The event is free. Pre-registration is not required. **Access is only available from 25A / North Country due to the Harbor Road closure. 631-689-0619

Monday March 3

SHS Spring Lecture

Smithtown Historical Society kicks off their Spring Lecture series in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown with “The Battle of Long Island and the British Occupation” at 7 p.m. This lecture, given by historian Bill Bleyer, delves into the pivotal Battle of Long Island — the largest engagement of the American Revolution — where a significant defeat nearly led to the collapse of the Continental Army in 1776. No registration necessary. Free, donations appreciated. 631-265-6768

Bruce Vilanch heads to the CAC

As an exclusive post-Academy Awards treat, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes the one and only Bruce Vilanch — the two-time Emmy Award winning Comedy Writer for 25 Academy Award spectacles — at 7:30 p.m. After a screening of the hilarious and touching documentary about his life and career, Get Bruce!, Vilanch will help dissect the Oscar show of the night before and discuss his new, insider memoir, It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time. Tickets are $28 per person, $22 for members and includes the screening, interview with audience Q&A, and book signing. www.cinemaartscentre.org

CAC Movie Trivia Night

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 March 4

NSJC Social Club event

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

Wednesday March 5

Classic Film Lecture

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for a Classic Film Lecture on The Wizard of Oz from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Discover how this classic movie was filmed and enjoy movie highlights, along with a memorabilia and book display. Hear about the “tricks of the trade” used by the filmmakers and learn how the movie was cast. Presented by Film Historian Lawrence Wolff. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Reserve your spot at emmaclark.org/programs.

LRHS Book Talk

Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society, 328 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma welcomes Michael R. Ebert author of “The Lake of Legends,” for a book talk at 7 p.m. Coffee and cake will be served. Free. No registration necessary. For more information, call 631-467-3152.

Thursday March 6

Thankful Thursdays

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Litte Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series with a free family-friendly planetarium show at 7 p.m. After the show, they will open the observatory to the public and 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.

Film

‘Bike Vessel’ 

The Indie Lens Pop-Up series kicks off with a screening of Bike Vessel by Eric D. Seals at the First United Methodist Church 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. In this portrait of familial love, father Donnie Seals Sr. undergoes a transformation after several medical crises and, at age 70, embarks on a long-distance cycling trip with his son. A panel discussing the health, social and infrastructure issues raised by the film with a cardiologist, a representative from a safe transportation organization and a librarian from Port Jefferson Free Library will follow. Free but registration is required by visiting www.gpjac.org.

David Lynch Tribute

In memory of legendary director David Lynch, who passed away on Jan. 15 at the age of 78, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will be screening a selection of his most iconic films including Lost Highway on March 1 at 7 p.m, and A Straight Story on March 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way’

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook and the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council present a screening of ‘Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way’ at the museum on March 4 at 7 p.m. Enjoy an inspiring film about Geraldine Ferraro’s historic Vice-Presidential nomination, and the first full profile of the trailblazing woman who helped change the face of American politics forever, followed by a talk from Donna Zaccaro, the daughter of Ferraro and the film’s director and producer. Admission is free; preregistration is preferred. Register Here

‘Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series kicks off its spring season at First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson with Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter on March 6 at 7 p.m.  The film explores the story of the eponymous woman who was witness to and involved in some of the most historically significant moments of the 20th century, as among her many roles, she was the first female executive assistant to a vice president for Lyndon B. Johnson and then press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson. A conversation with director Abby Ginzberg will follow. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘American Graffiti’

As part of its Reel 1970s series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen American Graffiti on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. An enduring classic, American Graffiti celebrates an America of the early 1960s, where teenagers cruise the streets in hot rods and rock and roll tops the music charts. A story of coming-of-age, it remains one of the most successful films in history.  Hosted by film historian Glenn Andreiev. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org

Theater

‘(mostly) True Things’

The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents a (mostly) True Things Storytelling Show on March 1 at 7 p.m. Join them for a compelling evening of true stories – with a twist. Four creative people from the Long Island community will tell true, funny, heartfelt stories about an experience from their own life on the theme Lost and Found. But there is a game in the show as well. Some of the stories include subtle little lies. The audience gets to question the storytellers, then votes for the person they think told it completely straight. Featuring stories by Arthur Frischman, Liz Gannon Graydon, Cathy Salit, Pete Lotus Arevelo, and Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 at www.eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only).

‘Heartbreak Hotel’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Heartbreak Hotel from Jan. 16 to March 2. The tribute to Elvis takes a closer look at the musical icon whose impact shaped the history of rock and roll as well as popular culture following him from his early days to his rise to become “The King of Rock and Roll.” Featuring over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs.  To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Festival of One Act Plays

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 26th annual Festival of One-Act Plays at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre on the Second Stage from March 8 to April 5. Featuring the world premieres of 7 one act plays. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Menopause the Musical’

It’s back! Menopause the Musical returns to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from March 14 to April 6. A hilarious celebration of women and The Change, this musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what more than 15 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years. Tickets are $61.50, $56.50 seniors. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Ring of Fire’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show from March 1 to March 30. From the heart of the songs of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash  comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. Ring of Fire captures America’s legendary Man in Black in an exhilarating, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration. His life story is told through the songs he composed, recorded, and shared with the world. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Waitress The Musical’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, Waitress 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 visit www.engemantheater.com.

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 to the end of April. 631-802-2160

Vendors Wanted

◆ Sound Beach Civic Association seeks vendors for its “Out of This World” Kids Day on June 1, from 11 a.m.  to 3 p.m. on New York Avenue in Sound Beach—a free event celebrating children and their uniqueness. Craft/retail vendors, vendors providing only information or kids activities, food trucks, and non-profits should call 631-744-6952 or email [email protected].

◆ Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket seeks vendors for its popular  Easter Egg Hunts on April 19 and April 20. Fee is $55 for one day, $90 for two days for a 10’ by 10’ spot. For more information, call 631-689-8172 or email [email protected]

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.

Thursday Feb. 20

Reduce Your Energy Bill

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts a Reduce Your Energy Bill event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PSEG’s Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP) program is free for income-eligible customers. Drop in and speak with a PSEG representative to learn how REAP can help you save energy and reduce your electric bills. No registration required. 631-928-1212.

HHS Lunch and Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues their Lunch and Learn series with a lecture on Black Whalers by Nomi Dayan at Red Restaurant, 417 New York Ave., Huntington from noon to 2 p.m. Join this fascinating presentation spotlighting the roles African American mariners played in our whaling history. Explore their triumphs, challenges, perseverance, and connections to sea-including ties to the Underground Railroad. ​Tickets are $55, $45 members and includes a two-course gourmet meal and dessert. Cash bar available. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Gallery North Art Reception

Join Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket for an opening reception for Contours & Currents: Recent Works by Edward Acosta from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition, which features a selection of large and medium-scale acrylic paintings inspired by views of sunrises and sunsets on Long Island, runs through March 30. 631-751-2676

An Evening of Jazz

Richie Iacona’s Bad Little Big Band heads to the Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook at 7 p.m. The concert, titled “Our Kind of Broadway!”, features singer Madeline Kole. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 children, $15 children ages 6 and older. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895

SBU Faculty Recital

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook hosts a joint Faculty Recital featuring Gina Cuffari, Christina Dahl and Nina Bernat in the Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. The trio will present an eclectic program of virtuosic masterworks reimagined and new works exploring the creative possibilities of the bassoon, bass, and piano. Program will include works by Roussel, Prokofiev, Harberg, August and Vivaldi. Free admission. 631-632-2787

Friday Feb. 21 

Unsung Heroes Lecture

In honor of Black History Month Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will present a lecture titled Unsung Heroes: African-American Medical Pioneers from 11 a.m. to noon. Discover the history of Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Corps, Staten Island’s Black Angels, and more with educator Howard Rosenberg. Call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org to register.

‘Iconography’ art reception

Huntington Arts Council invites the community to an artist reception for its current exhibit, Iconography, at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Juried by Alexandra “Sasha” Giordano, the exhibit explores how traditional symbols and imagery can be reimagined through contemporary practices. The show runs through March 16. For more information, call 631-271-8423.

‘Figure and Form’ art reception

The Reboli Center for Art & History, 604 Main St., Stony Brook hosts an opening reception for “Figure & Form” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be among the first to experience this captivating exhibition, featuring dynamic interpretations of figure and form by Joseph Reboli, Stefano Curti, Frances Campani, Ahmad Kasher, Steven Forster, and more. The show runs through April 13. Light refreshments will be served. 631-751-7707

WinterTide Concert 

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents Gail Storm in concert from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of its WinterTide series. With her barrelhouse piano style and winning smile, this is a perfect way to warm up a winter evening. Free will donation. Sponsored by St. Charles Hospital and Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. 631-473-5220

Avalon Astronomy Night – just added!

The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve will be hosting a live observing session (weather permitting), The Classics of the Winter Sky, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Their telescopes will be providing both digital and visual views of popular wintertime deep space objects and the planets Jupiter and Mars. Free. Pre-registration is not required. Parking is at the barn at 60 Shep Jones Lane in Stony Brook. Please note: Access is only available from 25A / North Country due to the Harbor Road closure. For more information, call 631-689-0619.

New Orleans Songbook with Jazz

Get ready to celebrate all-things Mardi Gras! Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents the New Orleans Songbook with Jazz at Lincoln Center in the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Enjoy a celebration of the city’s rich jazz heritage, from Jelly Roll Morton to Louis Armstrong! Tickets range from $53 to $76. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.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 Feb. 22

Long Island Spring Home Show

Suffolk County Community College,  1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood hosts the annual Long Island Spring Home Show today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring a wide selection of home improvement, remodeling and landscaping professionals in a fun, interactive environment. Free passes at www.LIHomeShows-sc.com, $10 at the door. 

‘More Cowbell!’

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook welcomes LIMEHOF inductee Albert Bouchard, the former Blue Öyster Cult drummer on the recording “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” at 3 p.m. to speak about the song, the famous SNL skit and how the expression “I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell” remains iconic! The first 50 attendees will receive a free one of a kind red LIMEHOF mini cowbell. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase to the Hall of Fame and will feature a Q&A with Bouchard and select video clips. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Poetry & Mocktail Night

Rescheduled from Feb. 8 and Feb. 15. Join Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station for Love in Verse: Poetry & Mocktail Night, a special Valentine’s Day Open Poetry Mic Night filled with heartfelt expressions, delicious mocktails, and the timeless beauty of poetry at 7 p.m. $15 admission, $10 members. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

February Funny Fest

Long Island Comedy Festival’s 8th annual February Funny Fest heads to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Hosted by Maria Walsh, the comedic line-up includes “Banjo” Les Bayer, Paul Taro, Rob Falcone and John Santo. Tickets are $55. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Sunday Feb. 23

Long Island Spring Home Show

See Feb. 22 listing.

Psychic & Holistic Wellness Expo

Empowered Path Expos presents a Pychic & Holistic Wellness Expo at Holiday Inn, 1730 North Ocean Ave., Holtsville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with psychic mediums, tarot readings, angel card readings, wellness vendors, raffles and more. Free admission. 

Bingo Fundraiser

Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society presents an afternoon of Bingo at Moloney’s Tribute Center, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma at noon. Enjoy prizes, raffles and light refreshments. $20 for 4 games. To reserve your spot, call 631-588-1515.

Slavery on the North Fork lecture

In recognition of Black History Month, Hallockville Museum Farm will host a presentation by the North Fork Project, Slavery on the North Fork, in the Community Room at the Visitors Center of Hallock State Park Preserve, 6062 Sound Ave., Riverhead from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are required by visiting www.hallockville.org.

Maple Sugaring Class

Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, 200 New Highway, Commack presents a Maple Sugaring class today from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the history of maple sugaring, from its discovery by Native Americans to modern-day techniques. Younger participants will learn about tree anatomy, chlorophyll’s role in sap production, and photosynthesis in maple syrup creation. Tickets are just $5 per person (cash only), with classes being open to the general public. Due to high demand, it is recommended that guests arrive by 1 p.m. to register. Questions? Call 631-543-7804. 

The Perfect Combination in concert

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport presents a concert titled Perfect Combination: Tribute to the Legends at 2 p.m. Join duo Donna Lee and Kenny Hendricks for this exciting, interactive musical show. The two vocalists will perform songs by artists including Donna Summer, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Billy Joel, and many more, all with keyboard accompaniment. To register, call 631-261-6930.

‘Unfinished’ opening reception

Join the Huntington Historical Society for the opening reception for “Unfinished” featuring incomplete creations from the Society’s collection at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run through September. Questions? Call 631-427-7045.

‘Kindred Spirits’ opening reception

The Firefly Artists, 90 Main St., Northport invites the community to an opening reception of its 5th annual “Kindred Spirits” exhibit, highlighting the unique relationships between teachers and students, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit, which runs through March 10, offers a chance to meet the artists, hear their stories, and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by incredible art. 631-651-5545

Annie Mark in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Annie Mark from 3 to 4 p.m.  The singer-songwriter will share her country-tinged Americana-roots music with a little torch and twang thrown in. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Monday Feb. 24

Free Health Screenings

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will provide free health screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  A Catholic Health registered nurse will be onsite to provide flu shots, screenings for blood pressure, BMI, blood cholesterol or glucose, and referrals. No insurance required. Open to all 18+. No registration required. 631-928-1212

Tuesday Feb. 25

SBU Family Orchestra Concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts will host the annual Family Orchestra Concert on the Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Susan Deaver, the University Orchestra will present “Orchestral Rhythms’ with soloist Alicja Paruch. Free admission. 631-632-2787

Bachelors of Broadway

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with a Bachelors of Broadway at 8 p.m. This brand-new three-man act features symphonic arrangements of songs from modern and classic musicals like Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, Miss Saigon, The Greatest Showman, Les Miserables and many more. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Wednesday Feb. 26

Community Blood Drive

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will hold a Community Blood Drive through New York Blood Center from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are welcome if space permits. www.donate.nybc.org

SBU Journalism Lecture

Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism presents its annual Marie Colvin Distinguished Lecture in the Wang Center Theater, 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook at 6 p.m. Rhona Tarrant, Executive Editor of CBS News Confirmed, will examine the rising prominence of open-source verification in conflict reporting and outline the critical tools required for the next generation of journalists. Preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 631-632-7403

Thursday Feb. 27

SBU Presidential Lecture

Stony Brook University presents a Presidential lecture, A Conversation with Eddie Glaude Jr., PhD, in the Wang Center Theater, 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook at 5 p.m. Join Executive Vice President and Provost Carl Lejuez for a special afternoon with The New York Times Best Sellers author and scholar. Glaude will examine the concept of anti-racism and discuss his latest book, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For. Followed by a Q&A, book signing and reception. Free and open to the public. Visit stony brook.edu/presidentiallecture for more information.

Game Night at the LIM

As a companion program to its Voices and Votes exhibition, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents an American Experiments Game Night from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring a series of games developed by the Smithsonian Institution. Drop in to view the exhibition and participate in meaningful discussions about ideas that are critical to our democracy, all in a fun and engaging format. Adults and children are welcome to stop by and play! Free admission. 631-751-0066

Native American Drumming

All Souls Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Medication 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. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Film

‘The Real Dirt on Farmer John’

As part of its Let’s Eat: Food on Film series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present the documentary The Real Dirt on Farmer John on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. A great American epic playing out in the tiny town of Caledonia, Illinois, The Real Dirt on Farmer John tells the story of John Peterson and his struggle to redefine his family farm into a revolutionary farming community. $16 per person, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

David Lynch Tribute

In memory of legendary director David Lynch, who passed away on Jan. 15 at the age of 78, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will be screening a selection of his most iconic films including Mulholland Drive on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Inland Empire on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m., Lost Highway on March 1 at 7 p.m, and A Straight Story on March 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to watch Beetlejuice  Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

‘Bike Vessel’

In partnership with Independent Lens, the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council will host an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of the documentary Bike Vessel at  First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. which chronicles a portrait of familial love following a long-distance cycling trip between father and son. Followed by a panel discussion. Free but registration is required by visiting www.gpjac.org.

Theater

‘Heartbreak Hotel’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Heartbreak Hotel from Jan. 16 to March 2. The tribute to Elvis takes a closer look at the musical icon whose impact shaped the history of rock and roll as well as popular culture following him from his early days to his rise to become “The King of Rock and Roll.” Featuring over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs.  To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Ring of Fire’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show from March 1 to March 30. From the heart of the songs of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash  comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. RING OF FIRE captures America’s legendary Man in Black in an exhilarating, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration. His life story is told through the songs he composed, recorded, and shared with the world. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Festival of One Act Plays

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 26th annual Festival of One-Act Plays at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre on the Second Stage from March 8 to April 5. Featuring the world premieres of 7 one act plays. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Menopause the Musical’

It’s back! Menopause the Musical returns to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from March 14 to April 6. A hilarious celebration of women and The Change, this musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what more than 15 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years. Tickets are $61.50, $56.50 seniors. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Waitress The Musical’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, Waitress 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 visit www.engemantheater.com.

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 to the end of April. 631-802-216

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Thursday Feb. 13

Self Love Yoga Night

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents a Self-Love Yoga Class at 7 p.m. Join instructor Francesca Love for a night dedicated to self-affirmations and inner harmony.  $15 per person, $10 members. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

Friday Feb. 14 

Night Sky Love

Looking for an unusual date night with your Valentine? The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road Centerport will present a special Valentine’s Day show, “Night Sky Love,” at 2 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. This live presentation celebrates Valentine’s Day and all of its lovers in outer space. With its Valentine/love emphasis, this show will explore how civilizations told stories about the constellations that included tales of heroism and love, and how they are depicted in the night sky.  Tickets to the afternoon show are $20 adults, $18 students (with ID) and seniors (62-plus), $16 children 12 and under. Tickets to the evening show are $12 adults, $10 students (with ID) and seniors (62-plus), $8 children 12 and under. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Valentine’s Day Yappy Hour

And for the animal lover …. Save A Pet, 608 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station will hold a Valentine’s Day Yappy Hour fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join them for a special pregame treat. Enjoy wine, charcuterie, sweets, raffle baskets and a rose, all while supporting the animals at the shelter — and yes, adorable puppies will be in attendance to make your evening even more delightful! Your $25 ticket can be used toward an adoption fee. For reservations, visit www.saveapetusa.org.

Valentine’s Day Paint & Sip

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Northport Historical Society and Museum, 215 Main St., Northport with a fun, creative twist! Join curator Elizabeth Abrahams Riordan for a Paint and Sip event at 6 p.m. inspired by the iconic Still in Love graffiti on Northport’s Bayview Avenue. Participants will paint their own homage to this unique piece of local street art and enjoy adult beverages. For ages 21 and over. Tickets are $35 per person, $30 members. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org. 631-757-9859

An evening of jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook presents “Here’s to the Ladies!” a special Valentine’s Day concert featuring The Jazz Loft All Stars playing tunes honoring the women of Jazz at 7 p.m. The venue will supply the live jazz music, a glass of champagne and chocolate. You supply the romance. Tickets are $50. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org.

WinterTide concert 

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson hosts a special Valentine’s Day concert with musical storyteller Gerald Bair from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of its WinterTide series. Free. Sponsored by St. Charles Hospital and Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. Call 473-5220 or visit www.gpjac.org.

Valentine’s Day Tribute Concert

Join the Reboli Center for Art & History 604 Main St., Stony Brook for Pure Joy, a Valentine’s Day tribute to African American singers and composers with Paige Patterson and her band from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy music from Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, The Drifters, Corinne Bailey Rae and more. $45 per person includes champagne and refreshments. Call 631-751-7707 to reserve your seat.

Grounds and Sounds concert

Grounds and Sounds Cafe, UUFSB, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket hosts a concert featuring The Claudia Jacobs Band who will serve up tunes that will honor a wide range of feelings that are sure to touch hearts no matter where they might be residing at the moment. The show begins with an Open Mic at 7:30 (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.

Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center  for the Art, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents a Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra concert on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Conducted by Xian Zhang, the program will include Bellini’s Overture “I Capuleti e Montecchi”; Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with a piano solo by Owen Dodds; and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5. Join emeritus professor Peter Winkler in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. for a free pre-concert lecture. A Valentine’s Night dessert reception will follow in the lobby. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and $10 students (with SBU ID). To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Saturday Feb. 15

Toy Train Display

Middle Country Public LIbrary, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach presents a Toy Train Display by the Railroad Museum of Long Island today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 631-585-9393 for more information.

Superheroes of the Sky

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents Superheroes of the Sky from 11 a.m. to noon. Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds the Center’s birds of prey and learn about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing a bald eagle, turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more. Fee is $10 adults, $5 children. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 

Poetry & Mocktail Night

Rescheduled from Feb. 8. Join Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station for Love in Verse: Poetry & Mocktail Night, a special Valentine’s Day Open Poetry Mic Night filled with heartfelt expressions, delicious mocktails, and the timeless beauty of poetry at 7 p.m. $15 admission, $10 members. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

Amber Ferrari Band in Concert

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes the Amber Ferrari Band live at Griswold’s Cafe at 8 p.m. Amber’s Joplin’s Pearl Woodstock Show made its 2006 debut at Griswold’s, and the band returns to the intimate venue to perform their favorites of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Also featured in this celebration of song will be originals, highlights from The Great American Song Book, and more. Enjoy table seating and bar during the performance. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Voice and the Violin!’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents “Voice and the Violin!” with Grammy®-winning Joshua Bell and soprano Larisa Martinez on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. The husband and wife duo pair up to showcase repertoire from classical art songs and operas to musical theater and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers. Accompanied on piano by Peter Dugan. Tickets range from $53 to $86. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Lovers of Comedy Night

Join the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown for a Lovers of Comedy Night at 8 p.m. In partnership with Governer’s Comedy Clubs, the evening will headline comedian John Ziegler and feature Bryan McKenna, Debbie D’Amore and emcee Michele Fox. Tickets are $40 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Sunday Feb. 16

Toy Train Display

See Feb. 15 listing.

Le Petit Salon de Musique Concert

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket presents a Le Petit Salon de Musique concert, Hidden Threads: Love In All Its Keys,  featuring Eric Tsai on violin, and Calvin Hu on piano at 2 p.m. Tickets in advance and at the door are $20 adults, $15 students with valid I.D./$10 for ages 12 and under at www.lepetitsalon.org. Questions? Call 631-751-0297

LITMA Contradance 

Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown will host a LITMA Contradance at 2 p.m. with basic instruction at 1:45 p.m. Jim Gregory will call and the band will be Dance All Night. Bring a friend or two and a snack to share with the group. Fee is $15 general admission, $10 LITMA members, $7.50 students, children under 16 free with paid adult.  631-369-7854

Robert Bruey in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Robert Bruey from 3 to 4 p.m.  Known for his unique fingerstyle guitar playing and earthy soulful voice, Bruey paints with words, imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

‘Days to Remember’ reception

The Port Jefferson Conservancy invites the community to the opening reception of ‘Days to Remember’ at the Port Jefferson Village Center, Second Floor, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson from 3:30 p.m. to 6 pm. The photo exhibit  is curated by Port Jefferson Village historian Chris Ryon and will be on view through Feb. 28. For more information, call 631-802-2160.

Ridotto Concert

Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington presents a Ridotto concert, Mozart in Italy, at 4 pm. The Bayberry String Quartet returns with a celebration of the ensemble’s Early Mozart CD. Their program: two Mozart Milanese Quartets, Beethoven Quartet in C Minor Op.18 and more. Margaretha Maimone narrates. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 members, $12 students with ID. To order, call 631-385-0373 or email [email protected].

Monday Feb. 17

TVHS Lecture

Three Village Historical Society in Setauket continues their lecture series with “Sprang into Visibility”: Glenda Dickerson, Eel Catching in Setauket, and Oral History as Community Theatre via Zoom at 7 p.m.  Khalid Y. Long, Ph.D of Howard University will examine the life and theatrical works of Black feminist theatre artist Glenda Dickerson (1945-2012) with a special focus on her project, Eel Catching in Setauket: A Living Portrait of the Christian Avenue Community (1988). Free. Registration required by visiting www.tvhs.org.

Country Line Dancing w/Natalie

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.

Tuesday Feb. 18

Divas Of Soul

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with a Divas of Soul concert at 8 p.m.  ​Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve.  This celebration of fifty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more has wowed audiences worldwide. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Wednesday Feb. 19

Hard Luck Cafe Concert

Take 2 and Sandy & Steve Edwards, a pair of Long Island-based musical duos, will share the stage 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 $20, $15 for CAC/FMSH member and can be purchased online at cinemaartscentre.org or at the box office.

Thursday Feb. 20

Reduce Your Energy Bill

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts a Reduce Your Energy Bill event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PSEG’s Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP) program is free for income-eligible customers. Drop in and speak with a PSEG representative to learn how REAP can help you save energy and reduce your electric bills. No registration required. 631-928-1212.

HHS Lunch and Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues their Lunch and Learn series with a lecture on Black Whalers by Nomi Dayan at Red Restaurant, 417 New York Ave., Huntington from noon to 2 p.m. Did you know whaling was our nation’s first integrated industry, and that between one-quarter and one-third of crews were people of color? Join our fascinating presentation spotlighting the roles African American mariners played in our whaling history. Explore their triumphs, challenges, perseverance, and connections to sea-including ties to the Underground Railroad. ​Tickets are $55, $45 members and includes a two-course gourmet meal and dessert. Cash bar available. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Gallery North Art Reception

Join Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket for an opening reception for Contours & Currents: Recent Works by Edward Acosta from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition, which features a selection of large and medium-scale acrylic paintings inspired by views of sunrises and sunsets on Long Island, runs through March 30. 631-751-2676

SBU Faculty Recital

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook hosts a joint Faculty Recital featuring Gina Cuffari, Christina Dahl and Nina Bernat in the Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. The trio will present an eclectic program of virtuosic masterworks reimagined and new works exploring the creative possibilities of the bassoon, bass, and piano. Program will include works by Roussel, Prokofiev, Harberg, August and Vivaldi. Free admission.

Film

‘It Ends with Us’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a screening of  It Ends with Us starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Jenny Slate on Feb. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

‘Wicked’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport will screen Wicked on Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. Elphaba, a young woman who is misunderstood because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. Rated PG. 631-261-2313

‘Casablanca’ at the CAC

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington invites all lovebirds and lonelyhearts to spend Valentine’s Day with them revisiting a classic, Casablanca, on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, $15 members and includes complimentary sweets. To order tickets in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

David Lynch Tribute

In memory of legendary director David Lynch, who passed away on Jan. 15 at the age of 78, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will be screening a selection of his most iconic films including Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m., Wild at Heart on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Mulholland Drive on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Inland Empire on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m., Lost Highway on March 1 at 7 p.m, and A Straight Story on March 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a special screening of Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. with introduction by film historian Philip Harwood.In this captivating documentary, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese takes us on a personal journey through the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, the visionary British duo behind classics such as The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus. This program will be immediately followed by a screening of Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s The Red Shoes at 5  p.m. Tickets to  each screening are $16, $10 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Our Gang’ Shorts

Cinema Arts Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Anything But Silent series with Our Gang Shorts featuring Ernie Morrison with live score performed by Ben Model on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The “Our Gang” comedy shorts — better known today as “The Little Rascals” — began during the silent era in 1922. The series was originally conceived by Hal Roach to showcase child star Ernie Morrison. Although the films’ plots gradually broadened to include an ensemble of kids, the earliest entries in the series are centered more around Morrison, whose charm and comedy chops are evident in the 1922-1923 films on this program. Tickets are $18, $12 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org

Theater

‘Heartbreak Hotel’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Heartbreak Hotel from Jan. 16 to March 2. The tribute to Elvis takes a closer look at the musical icon whose impact shaped the history of rock and roll as well as popular culture following him from his early days to his rise to become “The King of Rock and Roll.” Featuring over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs.  To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Festival of One Act Plays

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 26th annual Festival of One-Act Plays at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre on the Second Stage from March 8 to April 5. Featuring the world premieres of 7 one act plays. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Menopause the Musical’

It’s back! Menopause the Musical returns to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from March 14 to April 6. A hilarious celebration of women and The Change, this musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what more than 15 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years. Tickets are $61.50, $56.50 seniors. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Ring of Fire’

Theatre Three, 412 Msin St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show from March 1 to March 30. From the heart of the songs of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash  comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. RING OF FIRE captures America’s legendary Man in Black in an exhilarating, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration. His life story is told through the songs he composed, recorded, and shared with the world. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Waitress The Musical’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, Waitress 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 visit www.engemantheater.com.

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 to the end of April. 631-802-216

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.

Thursday Feb. 6

An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents the Jazz Loft Big Band in concert at 7 p.m. The 17-piece big band directed by Tom Manuel; the band will be presenting a program of all Black composers to celebrate Black History Month. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children at www.thejazzloft.org.

WinterTide Concert

Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson kicks off its WinterTide concert series with a performance by guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Sponsored by St. Charles Hospital and the Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. 631-802-2160

Faithful Conversations

Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket continues its Faithful Conversations series with decorated veteran and New York Times bestselling author Elliot Ackerman at 7 p.m. Following a conversation with the Reverend Dr. Johanna McCune Wagner and audience Q&A, there will be an opportunity to meet Mr. Ackerman at a book signing. Free but registration is required by visiting setauketpresbyterian.org/speaker-series.

CAC Stand Up Comedy

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Stand-Up/Sit-Down live comedy series at 8 p.m. with a performance by comedian and magician John Ferrentino followed by an interview hosted by Steven Taub. Tickets are $35, $25 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Friday Feb. 7

Free Health Screenings

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, 50 Route 25A, Smithtown will have the Catholic Health Community Health and Outreach Mobile Bus in its main parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer free health screenings and flu vaccinations for adults 18 years and older.  For more information, please call 631-469-0989.

Still in Love exhibit opening

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St. Northport for the opening reception of its Still in Love exhibit, a captivating collection that explores enduring connections and the nature of affection, at 6 p.m. Curator Elizabeth Abrahams Riordan will guide attendees through the vision, significance, and themes of the exhibit, offering deeper insights into the works on display. 631-757-9859

Adult Game Night – This event has been canceled.

Celebrate St. James hosts a game night for adults at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. James from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy a fun night out with board games, card games, pizza, light refreshments and a hot chocolate bar. $15 donation. For tickets and more information, visit www.celebratestjames.org. 631-984-0201

Saturday Feb. 8

Be My Valentine Craft Fair

Time to shop! Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wag Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host Island Fair’s Be My Valentine Craft Fair today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 80 vendors offering jewelry, chocolate, candles, soaps, and more. Free admission and free parking. 631-885-1267

Model Train Show Open House

TMB Model Train Club at the Upper Room Church, 722 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills hosts a Model Train Show Open House today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 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. See story on page B28.

All Souls Saturdays Poetry

The Second Saturdays poetry series will be returns to All Souls Church in Stony Brook via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Bruce Johnson will be the featured poet. An open reading will follow; all are welcome to read one of their own poems.  For more information, please call 631-655-7798.  Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/

Wilderness Survival Workshop

The Vanderbilt Museum 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Wilderness Survival Series with Ranger Eric Powers and Mike Evans today at 2 p.m. and runs  once a month through July 12. Each workshop focuses on specific skills such as making cordage, shelter building, purifying water, and toolmaking. Perfect for those starting their survival skills journey or looking to deepen existing skills, these workshops offer a platform to learn, share experiences, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. $50 per person, $45 members. To reserve your spot, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Poetry & Mocktail Night – This event has been moved to Feb. 15 due to the weather forecast.

Join Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station for Love in Verse: Poetry & Mocktail Night, a special Valentine’s Day Open Poetry Mic Night filled with heartfelt expressions, delicious mocktails, and the timeless beauty of poetry at 7 p.m. $15 admission, $10 members. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

Sunday Feb. 9

Be My Valentine Craft Fair

See Feb. 8 listing.

Model Train Show Open House

See Feb. 8 listing.

Psychics Wellness Expo

Holiday Inn, 1730 North Ocean Ave., Holtsville hosts the Long Island Psychics Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring psychic mediums, tarot readings, wellness vendors and more. Free admission and giveaways. 516-444-1975

Gathering Time in Concert 

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport presents a concert by the folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time titled Great Love Songs of the ’60s & ’70s at 2 p.m. showcasing great love songs of that era by performers including The Beatles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, and many others. Open to all. To register, call 631-261-6930.

Camryn Quinlan in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Camryn Quinlan from 3 to 4 p.m. The 17-year-old singer/songwriter from Sayville is inspired by a wide range of artists including Taylor Swift, Kasey Musgraves and Chappell Roan The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Brenda Marie Turner in Concert

As part of celebrating Black History Month, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington presents a free concert , Sing Out: A Tour for Harmony featuring international vocalist Brenda Marie Turner at 3 p.m. Audiences are invited on a deeply personal and joyous musical journey through diverse genres, eras, and cultures showcasing classical arias, spirituals, jazz standards, musical theater, and gospel. No tickets required.

Yoga in the Planetarium

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents two sessions of yoga starting at 5:30 p.m. with Celestial Flow: A Vinyasa Yoga Experience in the Planetarium followed by Rest & Restore Yoga Experience in the Planetarium at 7 p.m. Dive into an unparalleled journey of relaxation set against the mesmerizing backdrop of a planetarium. Please bring a yoga mat. $37 per session. To register, visit www.popuppranayoga.com.

Monday Feb. 10

Country Line Dancing w/Natalie

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.

Sound Beach Civic Meeting

Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach will host a meeting of the Sound Beach Civic Association at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda will be a representative from Citizens Campaign for the Environment,  a nonpartisan environmental organization  that advocates for local, state, and federal environmental policy. All are welcome. For more information call 631-744-6952.

Tuesday Feb. 11

SBU Provost Lecture

Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host the university’s February Provost Lecture, featuring distinguished anthropologists Patricia Wright and Lawrence Martin at 3 p.m. who will each give a brief lecture about their work and its significance followed by a reception with light refreshments. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public. 

Narcan Training Workshop

Learn to save lives. St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will host a free Naloxone/Narcan training workshop at 7 p.m. Kits are provided at the training. Seating is limited. To RSVP, text 631-374-9281 or email [email protected].

Wednesday Feb. 12

Watercolor Valentine’s Workshop

Huntington Historical Society presents a Valentine’s Watercolor Workshop at the Conklin Barn, 2 High Street, Huntington from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Create a personal watercolor card to show someone special how much they mean to you using two popular watercolor techniques—wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry—to make your card truly unique. Instructor for the evening will be local artist Oksana Danziger. Fee is $35, $30 members. Register at www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Galentine’s Women’s Health Fair

The Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St., Riverhead hosts a Galentine’s Women’s Health Fair, aimed at empowering women in Suffolk County with valuable health resources and information, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy educational and wellness demonstrations, talks with health professions, sweet treats in honor of Valentine’s Day, raffles, cash bar and more. For ages 16 and up. Free but must RSVP by visiting www.suffolkcountymedical.com/event-list

Thursday Feb. 13

Self Love Yoga Night

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents a Self-Love Yoga Class at 7 p.m. Join instructor Francesca Love for a night dedicated to self-affirmations and inner harmony.  $15 per person, $10 members. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

Film

‘The Exorcist’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington kicks off its new Reel 1970s series with a screening of William Friedkin’s horror masterpiece The Exorcist (1973) on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by film historian Glenn Andreiev. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org 

David Lynch Tribute

In memory of legendary director David Lynch, who passed away on Jan. 15 at the age of 78, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will be screening a selection of his most iconic films including Blue Velvet on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m., Wild at Heart on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Mulholland Drive on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Inland Empire on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m., Lost Highway on March 1 at 7 p.m, and A Straight Story on March 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘It Ends with Us’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a screening of  It Ends with Us starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Jenny Slate on Feb. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

Theater

‘Crossing Delancey’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its 54th season with Susan Sandler’s Crossing Delancey from Jan. 18 to Feb. 9. Isabel is an independent young woman living alone and working in a book shop. When not pining after a handsome author, she visits her grandmother in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This spunky granny and her friend the matchmaker have found a “good catch” for Izzy, whose initial reluctance gives way to a blossoming romance when she finally meets Sam, the pickle vendor. A sincere, delightful, and loving comedy. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, and $25 for children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Heartbreak Hotel’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Heartbreak Hotel from Jan. 16 to March 2. The tribute to Elvis takes a closer look at the musical icon whose impact shaped the history of rock and roll as well as popular culture following him from his early days to his rise to become “The King of Rock and Roll.” Featuring over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs including “That’s All Right,” “All Shook Up,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Burning Love,” “Good Rockin’ Tonight,” “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Jail- house Rock,” “Are You Lonesome,” and “Blue Suede Shoes.” To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Festival of One Act Plays

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 26th annual Festival of One-Act Plays at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre on the Second Stage from March 8 to April 5. Featuring the world premieres of 7 one act plays. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Comedy of Errors’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook presents The Acting Company in Comedy of Errors on the Main Stage on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. Shakespeare’s ultimate farce of mistaken identities and wild reunions comes alive in a production that combines the Bard’s timeless humor with a modern twist. Tickets range from $47 to $66. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

‘Menopause the Musical’

It’s back! Menopause the Musical returns to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from March 14 to April 6. A hilarious celebration of women and The Change, this musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what more than 15 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years. Tickets are $61.50, $56.50 seniors. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org

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