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IN MEMORY OF A LEGEND Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington will pay tribute to director David Lynch with screenings of many of his films beginning with ‘Eraserhead’ on Feb. 3. Photo courtesy of CAC
Thursday Jan. 30

Trivia On Ice

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for Trivia on Ice, a winter-themed trivia in film, music, nature, history, geography, and more with a whale or two added in, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate — spiked or plain — and appetizers from Grasso’s Restaurant. Prizes and bragging rights for winners! Team-style; minimum of 2, max of 5 per team. Fee is ​$30, $25 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Friday Jan. 31

Comedy Coffee House

Celebrate St. James presents Comedy Coffee House featuring Stevie G.B.  at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd St., St. James at 7 p.m. Join them for a night of laughter and great vibes while enjoying specialty coffees, teas and sweet treats. Tickets are $20 in advance at www.celebratestjames.org, $30 at the door. 631-984-0201

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. 1

SWR Garden Club Meeting

The Shoreham-Wading River Garden Club will host a program, “Transforming Suburban Landscape into Natural Oasis,” at Wading River Congregational Church, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 10:30 a.m. Bill Schiavo, retired educator and North Shore Public Library Board President, will present his dramatic garden transformation. Admission is free.

LIMEHOF Award Presentation

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEOHF), 97 Main St. Stony Brook will honor Rocky Point Elementary Music Teacher and Department Chairperson Craig Knapp as its 2024 ‘Educator of Note’ winner at a special presentation ceremony at 2 p.m. The event will feature a performance and visual presentation. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $29.50 per person at www.limusichalloffame.org and at the door. 631-689-5888.

Saturdays at Six Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its free Saturdays at Six concert series with the Island Chamber Brass performing “Brass Quintet Through the Centuries.” The group features Peter Auricchio (trumpet), Dan Jones (trumpet), Alejandro Salaverry (horn), Shaun Cagney (trombone) and Taylor Peterson (bass trombone).  The musical selections start with pieces written in 1500 and conclude with pieces from 2000+. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. 631-655-7798

Bourbon in the Barn

Join the Huntington Historical Society for Bourbon in the Barn with Sommelier Louis Victor Kuhn in the Conklin Barn, 2 High St.. Huntington from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a history of bourbon, and sample of a few types of whiskey paired with chocolates from Bon Bons Chocolatier. $85 per person, $75 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

An Evening of Music and Comedy

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes all for a evening of music and family-friendly comedy with Les Degen at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 (cash or check only). To RSVP, call 31-421-5835 x200

Meat Loaf Tribute Concert 

Calling all Meat Loaf fans! The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Meat Loaf tribute band, All Revved Up, in concert at 8 p.m. Performing all of your favorite Meat Loaf songs while putting on a fantastic stage show with choreography, props, stage design and costume changes to take you on an epic Rock and Roll journey. All seats are $35. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Staller Center Gala

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook continues its season with two-time Tony® Award-winner Sutton Foster live in concert on the Main Stage at 8 p.m.  This performance is part of the Center’s annual gala celebration. Tickets range from $58 to $196. For VIP seats, and various celebrations including a gala dinner, the show, and a post-show dessert reception, please visit stallercenter.com/gala. 631-632-2787

Sunday Feb. 2

Frost Fest

Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invites families to come warm up from the cold and take part in their wintry celebration, Frost Fest, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Discover survival tricks of polar sea creatures, see a tusk from a walrus and narwhal, create snow-tastic crafts, get your face painted, meet the character Elsa and of course enjoy ice cream. Tickets in advance are $20 child (2-17 years), $8 adults, $6 seniors at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Tickets at the door are $25 child (2-17 years), $8 adults, $6 seniors 631-367-3418 

Sundays at the Society

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport continues its Sundays at the Society series with Living on Common Ground: A New Look at Northport’s Black History at 1 p.m. This free lecture explores pivotal periods in Northport’s history from the perspective of African American members of the community. Hear the stories of Black families who lived in Northport and Long Island for more than four generations. Register at www.northporthistorical.org.

Toby Tobias in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Toby Tobias. “Songs & Stories For a New World” from 3 to 4 p.m. Singer/songwriter Jen Grace will open the concert.  The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Monday Feb. 3

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.

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. 631-423-7610.

Tuesday Feb. 4

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Wednesday Feb. 5

No events listed on this day.

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 adult, $25 senior, $20 student, $15 child. For tickets, visit www.thejazzloft.org.

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.

Film

‘The Jazz Singer’

Join award winning author & journalist Richard Bernstein for a special screening and discussion of the groundbreaking film, The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.  Bernstein is the author of the newly published biography “Only in America: Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer.” $18 tickets include film screening, interview with audience Q&A, and book signing; copy of book and film screening is $32. 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 Eraserhead on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m., 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.

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. See review on page B4.

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.

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(Mostly) True Things Storytelling show kicks off Valentine’s Day month with an all-comedy line-up of storytellers sharing true tales on the theme Bad Romance at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Featuring Ivy Eisenberg, Bryan Berlin, Brian Grossi, Sean Brown, Tracey Segarra  and host Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 online at www.mostlytruethings.com, $25 at the door (cash only).

‘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

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.

 

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INTO THE WILD Meet lemurs at the Long Island Game Farm's children's program on Jan 25. Lori and Steve Biegler, Lsb Photography

PROGRAMS

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Animal Tracks and Trails: Wild Behaviors

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to join The Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability for Animal Tracks and Trails: Wild Behaviors at the Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to observe a variety of animals including, wallabies, lemurs, deer and tortoises, each with its own unique behaviors and adaptations. $40 per child. To register, visit www.longislandgamefarm.com. 631-878-6644

Icy Creations: Make Your Own Icicle Art

Celebrate the beauty of winter through art and imagination at the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson during the Port Jefferson Ice Festival on Jan. 25 and 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Craft shimmering icicles that sparkle like those hanging from rooftops and tree branches. Add a frosty touch with glitter and unique designs to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Admission fee is $8 adults, $6 children. 631-331-3277

Year of the Snake Craft

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on Jan. 29 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Free snake craft for kids with admission while supplies last. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768, www.cshfishhatchery.org 

Perler Palooza

Save the date! Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket invites children in Grades K to 6 (with parent/caregiver) to stop by on Jan. 31 between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for Perler Palooza! Kids can grab a template or let their imaginations run wild to create a fuse bead project of their choice.  No registration required. Open to all. Bring a friend! Questions? Email [email protected]

THEATER

‘Frozen Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Jan. 18 to Feb. 23. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Tickets are $25 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Hansel and Gretel’

Theatre Three, 423 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with Hansel and Gretel from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8 with a sensory friendly performance on Jan. 26. Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother-and-sister team, Hansel and Gretel. A feeble father, a wicked stepmother, and a well-meaning if misguided witch add up to hilarious hijinx. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Frozen Jr’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off the new year with a production of Frozen Jr. from Jan. 25 to March 2. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Beetlejuice Jr.’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Beetlejuice Jr. on Feb. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. The talented Winter Class students bring the ghost-with-the-most to life. A wickedly fun musical adventure that promises laughter and mayhem. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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ICE FESTIVAL FUN The 6th Port Jefferson Ice Festival returns this weekend after being canceled last week due to the weather. Photo by Julianne Mosher
Thursday Jan. 23

Reduce Your Energy Bill

PSEG’s Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP) program is free for income-eligible customers. Drop by Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station today or Jan. 30 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m to speak with a PSEG representative and learn how REAP can help you save energy and reduce your electric bills. No registration required. 631-928-1212

Envision Plum Island Preserved

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport presents a lecture titled “Envision Plum Island Preserved” at 7 p.m. Plum Island, a federally-owned part of the Town of Southold only a mile and a half off the North Fork, is of national significance for its natural areas, wildlife and plant life, and history and cultural heritage. Louise Harrison, Long Island Project Manager and Senior Science Advisor at Save the Sound, will present a photographic tour of the island, the argument for preservation, and an update on the latest status of the campaign to preserve Plum Island in perpetuity once the Plum Island Animal Disease Center moves to its new quarters in Kansas. To register, call 631-261-6930.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts Native American Drumming Meditation workshop 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.

The Parlor of Mystery

Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents an evening of magic and wonder with The Parlor of Mystery at 8 p.m. This captivating show promises an unparalleled experience that combines mind-bending illusions, jaw-dropping magic, and side-splitting comedy. Featuring Bob Baker, Carl Mercurio and host Mike Maione. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Friday Jan. 24

American Heritage Night

The Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum, 101 Church St., Kings Park invites the community to enjoy a night of American-style swing and jazz music at 7 p.m. Come experience the upbeat Big Band-style jazz sound popularized in the decade following Prohibition, as interpreted by Long Island’s Gold Coast Jazz Band. Then hear an awe-inspiring performance by up-and-coming young singer, musician and actor, Robert Levey II. The Museum will be open at 6 p.m. if you’d like to explore the Kings Park Heritage Museum exhibits early. All ages are welcome! Admission is free. Donations are gladly accepted.

Saturday Jan. 25

Walt Whitman Trail Walk

Adirondack Mount Club Long Island will host a Walt Whitman Trail Walk at 8 a.m. Explore the landscapes that inspired one of America’s greatest poets on the Walt Whitman Trail, a scenic 9.5-mile journey through the hills of the glacial Ronkonkoma Moraine. Starting at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 240 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, this trail offers a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the iconic naturalist and poet, whose works celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit. Along the way, you’ll traverse diverse terrain, with panoramic views of Long Island’s natural beauty, including woodlands, meadows, and the highest point on the island—Jayne’s Hill. Registration required. Contact [email protected]

Geology Walk

Town of Brookhaven continues its winter nature programs with a Gee-Golly Geology Walk at West Meadow Beach Pavilion, Trustees Road, Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and the Cedar Beach Nature Center, 244 Harbor Road, Mount Sinai at 2 pm. Come explore and observe the unique geology that provides a foundation for the distinct ecosystems and habitats of the beach and salt marsh. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].

Local Author Fair

Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will welcome more than 75 authors during its Bagels and Books: A Local Author Fair from 10 a.m, to 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to visit and meet these talented writers who reside on Long Island. Several different genres will be represented in categories of adult, young adult and children. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books and get their books signed. No registration required. For more information, please call 631-585-9393 x296.

Port Jefferson Ice Festival

Reschuled from Jan. 18 and 19. Port Jefferson Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presents the 6th annual Port Jefferson Ice Festival today and Jan. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. featuring ice carving demonstrations by Guinness World Record Holder Richard Daly.  Fun, interactive ice displays, free tractor rides and new this year, Rolling Raoke’s Karaoke Bus! Inclement weather dates are Jan. 25 and 26. 631-473-1414

Sunday Jan. 26

Port Jefferson Ice Festival

See Jan. 25 listing.

Legacy String Quartet in Concert

Join the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport for a concert by the Legacy String Quartet at 2 p.m. Based in New York, this group of musicians is dedicated to reviving and sharing the timeless beauty of classical music. The quartet features Olga Turkina (Violin), Saki Uetsuhara (Violin), Drew Vella (Viola), and James Acampora (Cello) and brings masterpieces from the Classical and Romantic eras to life. To register, call 631-261-6930.

The Great Dubois at the Staller Center

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook kicks off its Spring Season line-up with a performance by The Great Dubois on the Main Stage at 3 p.m. Witness incredible juggling, gravity-defying hula hooping, death-defying aerial acts, and lively audience interaction all coming together in the most unique 2-person act around! Kids will be enchanted by the visuals, while adults will love the witty humor. Tickets start at just $26—don’t miss it! To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Laurie Anne Creus in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Laurie Anne Creus from 3 to 4 p.m.  Enjoy melodic and lyrical ballads with the driving beat of funk and R&B. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

Innauguration Ceremony

Rescheduled from Jan. 19. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host the inauguration ceremony for New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All are welcome to mark this new chapter for District 4 with special guest NYS Attorney General Letitia James. RSVP to this free event by emailing [email protected], or calling/texting 631-751-3094.

Monday Jan. 27

No events listed for this day.

Tuesday Jan. 28

No events listed for this day.

Wednesday Jan. 29

No events listed for this day.

Thursday Jan. 30

Reduce Your Energy Bill

See Jan. 23 listing.

Trivia On Ice

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for Trivia on Ice, a winter-themed trivia in film, music, nature, history, geography, and more with a whale or two added in, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate — spiked or plain — and appetizers from Grasso’s Restaurant. Prizes and bragging rights for winners! Team-style; minimum of 2, max of 5 per team. Fee is ​$30, $25 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Film

‘White Bird’

Join the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport for a screening of White Bird starring Helen Mirren on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of another student, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the compassionate and heroic story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during WWII. Rated PG-13. To register, call 631-261-2313.

Borderlands

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson invites the community to a screening of  Borderlands starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black on Jan. 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

‘The Jazz Singer’

Join award winning author & journalist Richard Bernstein for a special screening and discussion of the groundbreaking film, The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, at the Cinema Arts Centre,423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.  Bernstein is the author of the newly published biography “Only in America: Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer.” $18 tickets include film screening, interview with audience Q&A, and book signing; copy of book and film screening is $32. www.cinemaartscentre.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. See review on page B13.

‘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.” Tickets start at $80. 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.

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(Mostly) True Things Storytelling show kicks off Valentine’s Day month with an all-comedy line-up of storytellers sharing true tales on the theme Bad Romance at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Featuring Ivy Eisenberg, Bryan Berlin, Brian Grossi, Sean Brown, Tracey Segarra  and host Jude Treder-Wolff. 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 to the end of April. 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.

 

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E.T. PHONE HOME Catch a screening of 'E.T. The Extra-terrestrial' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Jan. 19.
PROGRAMS

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Jan. 17 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Lunar New Year Celebration

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on Jan. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. Learn about Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Vietnamese culture at this free family event for all ages with live dance performances at 12:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. and live martial arts demonstrations at 3:45 p.m. Free. 631-380-3230. www.heckscher.org

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Reptile Scavenger Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Fact vs. Fiction All About Reptiles scavenger hunt on Jan. 20. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to explore the hatchery and learn all about reptiles. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768, www.cshfishhatchery.org. 

Patterns in Nature

As part of its Pollywog Adventures series,  Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Patterns in Nature on Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 will enjoy an indoor activity, craft, story and then head outside (weather permitting) to feed trout. $20 fee includes admission for the day for one child and one adult. Pre-registration required at www.cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768

THEATER

‘Frozen Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Jan. 18 to Feb. 23. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Tickets are $25 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Hansel and Gretel’

Theatre Three, 423 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with Hansel and Gretel from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8 with a sensory friendly performance on Jan. 26. Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother-and-sister team, Hansel and Gretel. A feeble father, a wicked stepmother, and a well-meaning if misguided witch add up to hilarious hijinx. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Frozen Jr’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off the new year with a production of Frozen Jr. from Jan. 25 to March 2. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on Jan. 19 at noon. After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott who introduces “E.T.” to his brother and his little sister, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children. www.cinemaartscentre.or

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MUSIC FOR A NEW ERA The Confero Clarinet Trio — from left, Anita Balazs, Misuzu Tanaka and Maxim Shtrykov — present a concert at the Huntington Jewish Center on Jan. 19. Photo by Denis Gostev
Thursday Jan. 16

Lunch & Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues its Lunch & Learn series with A 1920’s “Evening at the Theatre” with Marsha Collock, curator at the Village of Babylon Historical Society at Red Restaurant, 417 New York Ave., Huntington from noon to 2 p.m. Attention all flappers and sheiks! Travel back in time to 1923 for a night out at the theatre in Huntington. Gentlemen, grab your fedora and ladies, straighten your seams for a little history, a little vaudeville, a few films and a grand afternoon out. It will be the cat’s meow! Tickets are $55, $45 members and includes  a gourmet two-course meal and dessert. Cash bar available. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

James Cagney Lecture

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport presents The Versatile James Cagney at 2 p.m.  James Cagney is best remembered as a tough guy and gangster in films such as The Public Enemy and Angels with Dirty Faces. Critics and audiences alike have considered his Academy Award-winning performance as George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy to be his best film. His career spanned from vaudeville, musicals, and revues on Broadway in the 1920s, to a forty-year career in films. Join lecturer Marc Courtade for a special remembrance of this unique and versatile performer. To register, call 631-261-6930.

Atelier Art Reception

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James invites the community to an opening reception for its limited Artist Studio Clean-Out Exhibition from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This show will include accessible artworks by the Atelier & students and instructors. All pieces on display will be priced under $500 and sized 18×24 or smaller. Coffee, cupcakes and cookies will be served. The show runs through Feb. 6. For more information, call 631-250-9009.

Audubon Society Lecture

Join the Four Harbors Audubon Society for its winter presentation, Birding to Change the World, via Zoom at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Trish O’Kane, author of Birding to Change the World: A Memoir, will share what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment. To register, visit www.4has.org.

Friday Jan. 17

HAC Art Reception

Rescheduled from Jan. 10. Huntington Arts Council invites the community to its Master’s Showcase artist reception at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 631-271-8423.

Third Friday at the Reboli

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 604 Main St., Stony Brook invites the community to the opening reception of “Being Human,” their latest exhibition by renowned Long Island-based artist Charles Wildbank,  from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy the breathtaking exhibition over light refreshments. This event is free to attend and open to the public, with no reservations required. 631-751-7707

Saturday Jan. 18

Defensive Driving Class
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station offers a Defensive Driving course from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35.00. For more information, and to reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

Maple Sugaring Workshop

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a Maple Sugaring workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This interactive program, geared for the average adult, will teach you how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home. You will also learn the culture, historical, economical, and scientific background of this uniquely American Craft. Very short walk. Not recommended for children. $4 per person, Call 423-1770 for reservations.

Model Train Show

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 Jan. 19 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. www.tmbmodeltrainclub.com

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 tells you 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. $10 per adult, $5 per child under age 12. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Port Jefferson Ice Festival – *This event has been postponed to Jan 25 and 26

Port Jefferson Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presents the 6th annual Port Jefferson Ice Festival today and Jan. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. featuring ice carving demonstrations by Guinness World Record Holder Richard Daly.  Fun, interactive ice displays, free tractor rides and new this year, Rolling Raoke’s Karaoke Bus! Inclement weather dates are Jan. 25 and 26. 631-473-1414

Sunday Jan. 19

Model Train Show

See Jan. 18 listing.

Port Jefferson Ice Festival – Postponed

See Jan. 18 listing.

LITMA Contradance – This event has been canceled.

Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown hosts a LITMA Contradance at 2 p.m. with basic instruction at 1:45 p.m. Caller will be Bob Isaacs and the band for the dance will be The LITMA Contra Band. Admission is $15, $10 LITMA members, $7.50 students. Children under 16 are free with a paid adult. Please bring a friend (or two) and snacks to share at the break. 631-369-7854

Janice Buckner in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Janice Buckner from 3 to 4 p.m.  The singer/songwriter is known for her original songs, puppetry, use of Sign Language, and movement. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org 

Ridotto Concert

Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington hosts a Ridotto Concert: Music for a New Era featuring The Confero Clarinet Trio at 4 p.m. Program will include works by Beethoven, Brahms and more. Margaretha Maimone will narrate. Ticket are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 members, $12 students. To order, call 631-385-0373 or email [email protected].

Monday Jan. 20

MLK Luncheon

Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Luncheon at the Bellport Golf Club, 20 South Country Road, Bellport from noon to 3 p.m. with guest speakers, scholarship award presentations, and an onsite community service project. Lunch will be provided. Suggested donation is $20 adults, $5 kids and youth. For more information, call 631-451-6963.

Tuesday Jan. 21

Estate Planning Seminar

Join Burner Law for  Estate Planning Tools for Family Caregivers at Port Jefferson Free Library’s Meeting Room, 100 Thompson Street, Port Jefferson at 1 p.m. Brittni Sullivan, Esq. will give an insightful discussion on the importance of estate planning, explain key tools such as health care proxies and the roles of agents, trustees, and executors, and help family caregivers recognize when estate planning documents may need to be updated. Free. To register, email [email protected]. 

Wednesday Jan. 22

Wool Felting Workshop

Join the Huntington Historical Society for a Penguin Needle Felted workshop at the Conklin Barn 2 High St., Huntington from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn the creative art of wool felting! Your instructor, Michele Miroff, will provide all materials and guide you through creating an adorable wool-felted penguin. Materials included, felting needle yours to keep. $40 per person, $35 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Thursday Jan. 23

Reduce Your Energy Bill
PSEG’s Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP) program is free for income-eligible
customers. Drop by Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts Native American Drumming Meditation workshop 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.

The Parlor of Mystery

Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents an evening of magic and wonder with The Parlor of Mystery at 8 p.m. This captivating show promises an unparalleled experience that combines mind-bending illusions, jaw-dropping magic, and side-splitting comedy. Featuring Bob Baker, Carl Mercurio and host Mike Maione. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Film

‘Twisters’
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to watch Twisters starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos on Jan. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

‘Dead Poet’s Society’

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station kicks off 2025 with a Movie Night featuring a screening of Dead Poet’s Society on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own blankets. Popcorn and hot cocoa will be served. Free admission, $10 suggested donation. To RSVP, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

‘The Sixth Sense’

“I see dead people!” Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of The Sixth Sense on Jan. 17 at 9:30 p.m. When Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a distinguished child psychologist, meets Cole Sear, a frightened, confused, eight-year-old, Dr. Crowe is completely unprepared to face the truth of what haunts Cole. Dr. Crowe soon discovers that Cole has incredible sixth, he is visited by ghosts. The breakout film from director M. Night Shyamalan earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.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.” Tickets start at $80. 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.

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(Mostly) True Things Storytelling show kicks off Valentine’s Day month with an all-comedy line-up of storytellers sharing true tales on the theme Bad Romance at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Featuring Ivy Eisenberg, Bryan Berlin, Brian Grossi, Sean Brown, Tracey Segarra and host Jude Treder-Wolff. 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 to the end of April. 631-802-216

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Catch a screening of the original 'Jumanji' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Jan. 12.
PROGRAMS

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Jan. 10 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Adaptations, Hibernation, and Migration

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to join The Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability for Adaptations, Hibernations and Migration, at the Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville on Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Participants will learn about the incredible adaptations animals use to find food, protect themselves, and endure seasonal changes while observing a variety of species like lemurs, zebras, capybaras, and playful goats. $40 per child. To register, visit www.longislandgamefarm.com. 631-878-6644

My Grown Up and Me

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington  & PJ Library present My Grown Up & Me, a program for ages 18 months to 4 years, on Jan. 12 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Children and a parent or caregiver will enjoy a craft, snacks and storytime. $20 per child. For more info or to RSVP, email: [email protected]. 631-425-5835

Storytime Under the Stars

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its  Storytime Under the Stars series on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. A live narrator at the front of the theater will bring selected picture books to life, with pages projected onto the Planetarium dome so families can enjoy the illustrations and follow along. Between stories, an astronomy educator will explore seasonal constellations visible from here on Long Island. All children are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. Admission is $8 per person, $6 members. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Amazing Amphibians

As part of its Pollywog Adventures series, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Amazing Amphibians on Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 will enjoy an indoor activity, craft, story and then head outside (weather permitting) to feed trout. $20 fee includes admission for the day for one child and one adult. Pre-registration required at www.cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768

Moon Myths

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Moon Myths, on Jan. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts with a parent/caregiver. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

THEATER

‘Frozen Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Jan. 18 to Feb. 23. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Tickets are $25 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Hansel and Gretel’

Theatre Three, 423 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with Hansel and Gretel from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8 with a sensory friendly performance on Jan. 26. Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother-and-sister team, Hansel and Gretel. A feeble father, a wicked stepmother, and a well-meaning if misguided witch add up to hilarious hijinx. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Frozen Jr’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off the new year with a production of Frozen Jr. from Jan. 25 to March 2. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘Jumanji’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Jumanji on Jan. 12 at noon. When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn’t realize its unimaginable powers, until he is magically transported before the startled eyes of his friend, Sarah, into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children. www.cinemaartscentre.org

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MUSIC FOR THE SOUL Internationally award-winning clarinetist Kathryn Vetter will present a free concert at All Souls Church in Stony Brook on Jan. 11.
Thursday Jan. 9

Crafts & Cocktails

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor continues its Crafts & Cocktails series with Tranquili-TEA at 6:30 p.m. ​Cozy up with us this winter to explore the thrilling history and surprising uses of tea! Discover how this drink changed the world and learn how drinking — or bathing — in tea may offer surprising benefits. Enjoy a Hot Toddy as you create your own tea-infused bath salts and body scrub to take home with you. $35 per person, $25 member. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Inside the CIA

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station presents Inside the CIA from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s not like the movies! Join former CIA officer Lester Paldy to learn about the Central Intelligence Agency’s mission, organization, and more. Open to all. To register, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Michael Serraino in concert

Northport Arts Coalition presents Michael Serraino in concert at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport at 7 p.m. The pianist and vocalist trained in jazz, pop, and blues stylings will present his musical interpretations of the Great American Songbook as well as pop artists and singer-songwriter greats like Billy Joel, Elton John, and Barry Manilow. To register, call 631-261-6930.

Friday Jan. 10

HAC Art Reception – This event has been rescheduled to Jan. 17. 

Huntington Arts Council invites the community to its Master’s Showcase artist reception at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 631-271-8423.

Adult Game Night

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

Grounds and Sounds Concert

Grounds and Sounds Cafe at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket welcomes singer-songwriter Sam Robbins in concert at 8:15 p.m. Sam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer-songwriter,” adding a modern, upbeat edge to the troubadour persona. Doors open at 7 p.m. with an open mic at 7:30 p.m.   Open mic starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person in advance at www.groundsandsounds.org, by calling 631-751-0297. Tickets are also available at the door on the evening of the event.  Snacks and soft drinks available for purchase; please bring your own wine for uncorking at the snack bar.

An Evening of Opera

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport hosts a concert by Opera Night Long Island at 7:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the Fireside Lounge. $10 donation, students free. 631-261-8808

Saturday Jan. 11

Winter Wonderland Walks

It doesn’t have to be summer to enjoy the beach! The Town of Brookhaven will hold a Winter Wonderland Walk at the West Meadow Beach Pavilion in Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and at the Cedar Beach Nature Center in Mount Sinai at 2 p.m. Participants will discuss and observe the stark beauty of the beach and salt marsh in the cold season, discuss wildlife adaptations, identify plants and observe active winter wetlands. Free but registration is required by emailing [email protected].

Second Saturdays Poetry Reading

The Second Saturdays poetry series returns to historic All Souls Church in Stony Brook via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon.  Jay Jii will be the featured poet followed by an open reading; 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 kicks off a 7-part 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.

Saturdays at Six Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with Stony Brook University doctorate alumnus Kathryn Vetter (clarinet/bass clarinet) at 6 p.m. The concert will feature works by living composers with a variety of musical styles, ranging from traditional classical music to contemporary classical works. Free. Please bring a can of food to donate if you want to help feed the hungry in our community. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Sunday Jan. 12

Homegrown String Band Concert

The Homegrown String Band will be celebrating their 28th anniversary performing as a family with a concert on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket at 2 p.m. Enjoy songs by the likes of the Carter Family, the Delmore Brothers, and Jimmie Rodgers, along with a tasty sprinkling of original material inspired by the rural American string band and folk traditions of the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please call 631-941-4080.

Hokis Pokis in concert

The magic’s in the music! Long Island recording artists Hokis Pokis hit the stage with their incredible live performances of doo-wop, disco, Motown, and soul at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station from 1:30 p.m to 3 p.m. Seating is limited. To register, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Take 2 in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Take 2 from 3 to 4 p.m.   Candice Baranello and James O’Malley present contemporary acoustic, originals and folk music. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org 

Astronomy Night at Avalon

Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook will host an Astronomy Night at its Skylab at Avalon Barn off Shep Jones Lane (Access is only available from 25A / North Country due to the Harbor Road closure) from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a live observing session (weather permitting) focusing on the Moon, Jupiter, Mars, and many wintertime nebulae . Free. No registration necessary. 631-689-0619

Monday Jan. 13

Book Launch Party

The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills will host a book launch event with author Yakov Saacks at 7 p.m. Join them for an insightful conversation with the author on his new book, Prescription for the Peace of Mind and enjoy a dessert bar. Autographed books will be available for sale. The event is free. RSVP requested here.

Tuesday Jan. 14

No events listed for this day.

Wednesday Jan. 15

Lonesome Traveler Musical

Lonesome Traveler, a narrative musical about legendary folk groups The Weavers and The Almanac Singers and featuring the songs of iconic folk singers Lee Hays, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger will be performed by Ira Perlman and Denise Romas during the monthly Hard Luck Café 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. Singer and guitarist Bill Lauter will open for the show.  An open mic, for which sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m., precedes the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $20, $15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members and may be purchased online at cinemaartscentre.org or at the box office.

Thursday Jan. 16

Lunch & Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues its Lunch & Learn series with A 1920’s “Evening at the Theatre” with Marsha Collock, curator at the Village of Babylon Historical Society at Red Restaurant, 417 New York Ave., Huntington from noon to 2 p.m. Attention all flappers and sheiks! Travel back in time to 1923 for a night out at the theatre in Huntington. Gentlemen, grab your fedora and ladies, straighten your seams for a little history, a little vaudeville, a few films and a grand afternoon out. It will be the cat’s meow! Tickets are $55, $45 members and includes  a gourmet two-course meal and dessert. Cash bar available. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

James Cagney Lecture

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport presents The Versatile James Cagney at 2 p.m.  James Cagney is best remembered as a tough guy and gangster in films such as The Public Enemy and Angels with Dirty Faces. Critics and audiences alike have considered his Academy Award-winning performance as George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy to be his best film. His career spanned from vaudeville, musicals, and revues on Broadway in the 1920s, to a forty-year career in films. Join lecturer Marc Courtade for a special remembrance of this unique and versatile performer. To register, call 631-261-6930.

Atelier Art Reception

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James invites the community to an opening reception for its limited Artist Studio Clean-Out Exhibition from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This show will include accessible artworks by the Atelier & students and instructors. All pieces on display will be priced under $500 and sized 18×24 or smaller. Coffee, cupcakes and cookies will be served. The show runs through Feb. 6. For more information, call 631-250-9009.

Audubon Society Lecture

Join the Four Harbors Audubon Society for its winter presentation, Birding to Change the World, via Zoom at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Trish O’Kane, author of Birding to Change the World: A Memoir, will share what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment. To register, visit www.4has.org.

Film

All Night Horror Marathon

The CAC Screen Society presents a new all-night horror movie marathon at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 11 starting at 9:30 p.m. The marathon will feature screenings of 5 horror classics: The Toxic Avenger (1984), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), Society (1989), Phantasm (1979) & a bonus mystery film. Tickets are $50, $40 members. To order in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Dead Poet’s Society’

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station kicks off 2025 with a Movie Night featuring a screening of Dead Poet’s Society on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own blankets. Popcorn and hot cocoa will be served. Free admission, $10 suggested donation. To RSVP, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

‘The Sixth Sense’

“I see dead people!” Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of The Sixth Sense on Jan. 17 at 9:30 p.m. When Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a distinguished child psychologist, meets Cole Sear, a frightened, confused, eight-year-old, Dr. Crowe is completely unprepared to face the truth of what haunts Cole. Dr. Crowe soon discovers that Cole has incredible sixth, he is visited by ghosts. The breakout film from director M. Night Shyamalan earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘Forbidden Broadway’

Productions Over the Rainbow presents a mainstage production of Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits at Seneca Middle School, 850 Main At., Holbrook on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and includes coffee, tea and dessert during intermission. To order, visit https://potr.ludus.com.

‘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 — fresh, timeless, and heart-warming.  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.” Tickets start at $80. 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.

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(Mostly) True Things Storytelling show kicks off Valentine’s Day month with an all-comedy line-up of storytellers sharing true tales on the theme Bad Romance at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Featuring Ivy Eisenberg, Bryan Berlin, Brian Grossi, Sean Brown, and host Jude Treder-Wolff. 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 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.

 

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Create a festive lighthouse at the Whaling Museum on Jan. 2.
PROGRAMS

Holiday Break at the Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Holiday Break on Jan. 2. Take part in hatchery tour at 11 a.m., trout feeding demonstrations at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and a live animal encounter at 2 p.m. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Festive Lighthouses

Did you know lighthouses were once lit with whale oil? The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Festive Lighthouses drop-in workshop on Jan. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Design and decorate a unique lighthouse of your own — complete with battery-powered tea light and mini wreath — to light up your home this winter.  Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 member. ​No registration required. 631-367-3418

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Jan. 3 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Snow Globe Workshop

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St.. Cold Spring Harbor for a Snow Globe Workshop on Jan. 3 at noon or 2 p.m. Have you ever wondered how whales stay warm in freezing waters? Celebrate the wonder of whales and other arctic creatures and explore blubber and bones from our collection. Design and create a wintry whale scene inside of a shimmering snow globe-style craft to take home. Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 member. ​No registration required 631-367-3418

Trout Birthday Celebration

Join the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for a Trout Birthday Celebration on Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the hatchery’s baby trout and don’t forget to bring a birthday card! Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

THEATER

‘Frozen Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Jan. 18 to Feb. 23. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Tickets are $25 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Hansel and Gretel’

Theatre Three, 423 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with Hansel and Gretel from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8 with a sensory friendly performance on Jan. 26. Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother-and-sister team, Hansel and Gretel. A feeble father, a wicked stepmother, and a well-meaning if misguided witch add up to hilarious hijinx. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Frozen Jr’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off the new year with a production of Frozen Jr. from Jan. 25 to March 2. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘Spy Kids’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Spy Kids on Jan. 5 at noon. Nine years ago, top international spies Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez traded the excitement of espionage for the adventure of parenthood. But when they’re called out on a secret mission, the Cortezes are separated from their family and kidnapped by the evil Fegan Floop. Fortunately, there are two people who possess the skills and know-how to reunite the family: Carmen and Juni Cortez, their kids. Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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KEVIN! Catch a screening of ‘Home Alone’ at the Cinema Arts Centre on Dec. 29.
PROGRAMS

Vanderbilt Winter Recess Workshops

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport offers two workshops for winter recess — Bulb Botany & Winter Blooms on Dec. 26 from 10 a.m. to  noon and Solstice Lantern & Planetarium Show on Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. $20 per child, $18 members. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Holiday Break at the Fish Hatchery

Join Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for Holiday Break from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2. Click here for the full schedule. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Festive Lighthouses

Did you know lighthouses were lit with whale oil? The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Festive Lighthouses drop-in workshop on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Design and decorate a unique lighthouse of your own — complete with battery-powered tea light and mini wreath — to light up your home this winter.  Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 member. ​No registration required. 631-367-3418

Hanukkah Celebration

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Global Language Reads, 402 Main St., Port Jefferson with a special Hanukkah event on Dec. 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Kids will enjoy crafting menorahs, dreidels, and other holiday symbols, followed by a cozy book reading that shares the story and traditions of Hanukkah. $5 per child. glrbooks.com,  631-314-9080

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Dec. 27 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Magazine Strip Art for Kids 

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St.. Setauket welcomes children in grades K through 6 to a Magazine Strip Art workshop on Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Make a silhouette decoration out of recycled magazine strips at Emma Clark Library. No registration required. Open to all. Questions? Email [email protected]

Snow Globe Workshop

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St.. Cold Spring Harbor for a Snow Globe Workshop on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 at noon or 2 p.m. Have you ever wondered how whales stay warm in freezing waters? Celebrate the wonder of whales and other arctic creatures and explore blubber and bones from our collection. Design and create a wintry whale scene inside of a shimmering snow globe-style craft to take home. Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 member. ​No registration required 631-367-3418

Candledipping Workshop

Lighten up! Ignite your creativity, roll up your sleeves, and create your own custom, hand-dipped candle with tinted waxes to take home with you at a drop-in Candledipping Workshop at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Design a colorful seashell candleholder for your candle to light up your home this winter! See whale blubber and oil from our collection, which were historically used for illumination. Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 member. ​No registration required 631-367-3418

Gesture Drawing Workshop

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport offers a Gesture Drawing Workshop with artist Wendy Klemperer on Dec. 30 from noon to 2 p.m. Participants will view drawings and sculptures in her exhibition Wrought Taxonomies, practice gestural drawing, and learn about the artistic process of creating sculpture that captures movement and form. For kids in grades 5 to 8 only. Tickets are $45, $40 members at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Nautical New Year

Did you know the New Year’s Eve ball is based on an old nautical timekeeping tradition? Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Dec. 31  at 11 a.m. for a countdown to 12 noon, and enjoy festive self-serve crafts all day during gallery hours. Free with museum admission. 631-367-3418

THEATER

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Celebrate the holidays with Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Frosty’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport celebrates the return of Frosty from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home and get Frosty to the North Pole. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Frozen Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Jan. 18 to Feb. 23. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Tickets are $25 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Frozen Jr’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off the new year with a production of Frozen Jr. from Jan. 25 to March 2. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘Home Alone’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of the holiday classic Home Alone on Dec. 29 at noon. When mischievous 8-year-old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house. Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children. www.cinemaartscentre.org

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A WINTER WONDERLAND The Longwood Estate in Ridge invites the community to a free holiday train display this week.
Ongoing

Holiday Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton is back for its 7th season on various days from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! For schedule and tickets, visit www.holidaylightshow.com.

Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 631-802-2160

Thursday Dec. 26

Holiday Train Display

Town of Brookhaven’s Longwood Estate, corner of Longwood Road and Smith Road, Ridge will host a Holiday Train Display today through Dec 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participate in an “I Spy” game and try to find all the hidden items in the display. Free event. 631-924-1820

Friday Dec. 27

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 26 listing.

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 Dec. 28

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 26 listing.

Caleb Smith Hike

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for Trails Less Traveled from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy some refreshing autumn air as you embark on some of the hilly, secluded trails of the park. $4 per person. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

Organ Concert

Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai will host  an Organ Concert by Michael Kearney at 4 p.m. Come hear beautiful organ music in the church sanctuary. There will be a free will donation, with proceeds used to repair the organ. For additional information, contact 631-473-1582.

Sunday Dec. 29

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 26 listing.

Lydia Von Hof in concert

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

Monday Dec. 30

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 26 listing.

Tuesday Dec. 31

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 26 listing.

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a club meeting in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Rabbi Aaron Benson will discuss the current situation in Israel. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

New Year’s Laughin’ Eve

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a New Year’s Laughin’ Eve at 6 p.m. (early bird show) or 8 p.m. with comedians Meghan Hanley, Chris Monty and Mick Thomas. Tickets are $70 for the early bird show, $80 for the prime time show. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents Tom Manuel’s New Year’s  Eve Extravaganza with shows at 7 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. Join The Jazz Loft All-Stars and accompanying vocalist on the dance floor. $75 per person includes open bar, beer and wine and champagne toast. www.thejazzloft.org.

New Year’s Eve Comedy Night

Ring in the New Year with laughs as the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown and Governor’s Comedy Clubs host a night of comedy at 10 p.m. Stand-ups include Kevin Downey Jr., Olga Namer, Debbie D’Amore and MC Jessica Collazo. $90 per person includes an open bar of beer and wine, a selection of hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Wednesday Jan. 1

First Day Hike at Sunken Meadow

Join the staff at Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park in kicking off the new year with a 2-mile hike to explore Sunken Meadow State Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Take in the breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound as you travel along the Sunken Meadow boardwalk and trails. Meet at Field 1, Park Office. Call 631-269-4333 for further details.

First Day Hike at Caumsett

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a 5-mile habitat hike through the fields and forest of Caumsett to enjoy the history and nature of the park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please remember to dress warm and for rain, bring water. For ages 8 and up. Meet at flagpole by office.  No registration necessary. Free. Call 631-423-1770 for further info.

New Year’s Day Hike

Join Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for a New Year’s Day Hike at 11 a.m. Come learn about Long Island winter habitats and end your visit with a guided 1/2 mile nature hike, Family friendly. Free with general admission fee of $7 adults $6 seniors, $5 children ages 5 to 12. Pre-registration is required by visiting cshfishhatchery.org or click here.

Thursday Jan. 2

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts a Medicaid Enrollment Assistance event for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Those 65+, blind, and/or disabled can enroll in selected Medicaid programs. First come, first served. No appointment necessary. For more information, contact the Nassau-Suffolk HospitalCouncil at 631-656-9783 (option 2) or visit: https://coverage4healthcare.org/

Film

‘Christmas Vacation’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Dec. 28 at 9:30 p.m. America’s favorite family; The Griswolds are back and ready to celebrate Christmas with their extended family the only way they could in a continuous chain of disastrous events! Rated PG-13. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.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 — fresh, timeless, and heart-warming.  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.” Tickets start at $80. 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.

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. 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.

 

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