Thursday Oct. 10

Women’s EXPO

Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach presents its annual Women’s EXPO from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A showcase and a marketplace for Long Island women entrepreneurs, the indoor event will feature over 80 exhibitors who create or distribute a variety of products, including jewelry, pottery, soaps, food and more. The indoor event is a great opportunity to support local women entrepreneurs while shopping for holiday gift giving. Free admission. 631-585-9393, www.womensexpoli.org. 

Vanderbilt Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road Centerport continues its lecture series with a presentation titled In Levittown’s Shadow: Poverty in America’s Wealthiest Postwar Suburb at 7 p.m. Historian Tim Keogh will  take a nuanced look at the history of suburban development and its connection to impoverished living conditions on Long Island. Tickets are $10 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Candidates Debate

League of Women Voters of Huntington hosts a Candidates Debate at Half Hollow Hills Public Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills from 7 to 9 p.m. Hear from candidates for the New York State District 2 race Mario Mattera and Craig Herskowitz. 631-257-7001

Friday Oct. 11

Long Island Fall Festival

Time to celebrate the season! The Long Island Fall Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington for Columbus Day weekend  today from 5 to 10 p.m., Oct. 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Huntington. Free admission. 631-423-6100

Grounds & Sounds Concert

Grounds and Sounds Cafe at UUFSB, 380 Nicolls Rd, East Setauket presents a jazz concert by Dr. Dan’s Medicine Show at 8:15 p.m. Long Island jazz wizard Steve Salerno commands the guitar; August Sheehy is on bass; and Dan Weymouth is on piano and vocals. This is a show you will not want to miss! Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at www.groundsandsounds.org or call 631-751-0297.  

Saturday Oct. 12

Long Island Fall Festival

See Oct. 11 listing.

All Souls Poetry Reading

The Second Saturdays poetry series returns to historic All Souls Church  via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Former Suffolk County Poet Laureate Gladys Henderson 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/

Open Farm Days

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket will be open for farm visits today and Oct. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Take a walk around the farm, visit with the farm animals, take a ride on the Big Swing and enjoy some old fashioned family fun. Admission is $10 adults, $8 children and seniors, 631-689-8172

Haunted Hayrides

They’re baaaaack! Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket will offer Haunted Hayrides tonight and Oct. 13 starting at 6 p.m. Get ready for a thrilling ride through the haunted woods where friendly frights and magical moments await! Hop aboard a tractor as you embark on a whimsical journey through a realm of ghosts, enchanted pumpkins, and creatures lurking in the shadows. Perfect for thrill-seekers, this adventure is designed to be just spooky enough to send shivers down your spine! *The first hour of each night will be kid friendly hayrides. Tickets are $12 per person. To register, visit www.bennersfarm.com. 631-689-8172

Halloween Spooktacular 

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents its popular Halloween Spooktacular from 6 to 9 p.m. All ghoulies, ghosties, and other Halloween creepies are invited for an evening of fun and excitement. Enjoy eerie animal presentations, a ghostly graveyard, creepy games, scary music, vendors and spooky night trails. Best for ghouls ages 7 and up. Rain date is Oct. 13. $20 per person. www.sweetbriarnc.org

Saturdays at Six Concert

Tonight’s Saturdays at Six Concert at All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook will feature Tom Manuel & Gospel Road. The group — Tom Manuel(vocals/cornet), Laura Landor (vocals/flute), Ellis Holmes III (drums), Steve Salerno (guitar), Keenan Zach(bass), and Matt Godfrey(organ) —  brings together a wonderful mix of some of the most impressive performers from the scenes of jazz, bluegrass, country, gospel, and western traditions. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Free. 631-655-7798 for more information.

Sunday Oct. 13

Long Island Fall Festival

See Oct. 11 listing.

Open Farm Days

See Oct. 12 listing.

Haunted Hayrides

See Oct. 12 listing.

Riverhead Country Fair

Celebrate the agricultural heritage of Riverhead at the 47th annual Riverhead Country Fair in historic Downtown Riverhead from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take time to enjoy the works of original artists, agricultural and homemaking displays and competitions, entertainers, local merchants, food, amusement rides, petting zoo, business expositions and displays, vendors and more. 631-727-1215, www.riverheadcountryfair.com

Farmingville Fall Fest

Local Church, 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville hosts a Fall Fest from noon to 3 p.m. with food trucks, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, raffels, a fall-themed craft and more! Admission and activities are free. 631-265-7532

Coming Out Day

Join the Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road, Yaphank for Coming Out Day from 3 to 5 p.m. Enjoy wagon rides, crafts, pumpkin picking, dance party, karaoke, snacks and so much more. Free admission. 631-852-4600

Author Talk

Celebrate St. James continues its Living History series by welcoming award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky to the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second Street, St. James at 3 p.m. True crimes have captivated people for centuries, and Long Island has its own chilling history. Brosky will present Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from the 1600s to the 1950s. Tickets are $35, $30 members at www.celebratestjames.org or call 631-984-0201.

Monday Oct. 14

Long Island Fall Festival

See Oct. 11 listing.

‘Fall for All’ house tour fundraiser

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) will host a house tour of the historic Thompson House (c. 1709), 91 North Country Road, Setauket at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Guests will delve into the life of patriot, farmer, and doctor Samuel Thompson and discover the rich history of those who lived and worked in the Thompson House. A special exhibit, “Pharmacy through Time,” created by the WMHO Youth Corps, will showcase the evolution of medicinal remedies. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 children,. To register for these events, please call WMHO at 631-751-2244.

Candidate Forum in Sound Beach

Sound Beach Civic Association will host a candidate forum at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7 p.m. Invited candidates are John Avlon and Nick LaLota, running in the  First U.S. Congressional District,  and Sarah Anker and Anthony Palumbo, running in NYS District 1. The League of Women Voters of Brookhaven will moderate. Questions will be solicited on cards distributed in advance. To be considered, questions must be submitted by 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 631-744-6952

Movie Trivia Night at the CAC

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Try to answer 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Hosted by Dan French. Tickets are $11 per person, $7 members at cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610.

Tuesday Oct. 15

NSJC Social Club Event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a special concert featuring singer and guitarist Johnny Whimple in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Listen and dance to some of the great pop music songs. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Ghastly Ghosts in the Garden

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook presents Ghastly Ghosts in Garden today, Oct. 16, 17, 18 and 19 from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Join them, if you dare, for a frightfully good time in their Inside/Out Garden. This event includes audiovisual lighting effects, low visibility, and fog. You should not enter if you are easily frightened or sensitive to loud noise or crowds. Free. 631-588-5024

George Takei at the CAC

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a special evening with legendary actor, author and activist George Takei at 7 p.m. Tickets include a screening of the acclaimed documentary, To Be Takei, his new NY Times bestselling children’s book, My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story, and gala book signing reception with live music by Mike Soloway. Tickets are $75, $60 per person. All proceeds benefit the CAC. www.cinemaartscentre.org

A Band Called Honalee in Concert

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with A Band Called Honalee at 8 p.m. A modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary,  their shows allow audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again. Enjoy “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Blowing in the Wind,” and of course “Puff The Magic Dragon.” Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday Oct. 16

Ghastly Ghosts in the Garden

See Oct. 15 listing.

St. Charles Hospital Lecture

St. Charles Hospital’s Wisdom Conference  Center, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson will host a free community lecture titled “Understanding and Managing Back Pain: Strategies for Relief and Prevention” from 6 to 7 p.m. with speakers Dr. Sathish Subbaiah and Dr. Morgan Chen. Free. Light food and refreshments will be served. To register, please call, 631- 474-6797.

Ghost Stories at Hallockville

Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky and medium/paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto will present tales of their ghostly adventures at Hallockville Museum Farm’s Naugles Barn, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join them as they discuss the research and investigations behind the making of Flanagan Brosky’s latest book, Haunted Long Island Mysteries. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Free but registration is required by visiting www.hallockville.org.

Scott Cook & Pamela Mae in Concert

Scott Cook, an award-winning Canadian prairie roots balladeer, and Pamela Mae, will be the featured artist during the monthly Hard Luck Café concert series at the Cinema Arts Centre’s Sky Room, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8 p.m. He will be joined by Pamela Mae on upright bass and backing vocals. An open mic, for which sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m., precedes the concert. Co-presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington. Tickets are $25, $20 members and may be purchased online at cinemaartscentre.org or at the box office through the evening of the show.

Thursday Oct. 17

Ghastly Ghosts in the Garden

See Oct. 15 listing.

History of PJS, Terryville Lecture

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station presents ‘What’s In a Name? History of Port Jefferson Station and Terryville” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join Jack Smith to explore 150 years of local history in the areas of Cumsewogue, Terryville, Echo, and Port Jefferson Station with photos, maps, and more. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

Theater

‘Matilda The Musical’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 54th season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20. Matilda is a courageous little girl with astonishing wit, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable show is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl on an extraordinary journey! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12, $25 Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit  www.theatrethree.com.

‘Clue’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out…who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a hilarious, crazy fairy-tale extravaganza, on Oct. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil’s Grandmother. General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163.

‘Night of the Living Dead’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead from Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.

‘She Kills Monsters’

Minstrel Players presents Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Oct. 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232

‘Mostly True Things’

(mostly) TRUE THINGS, a game wrapped in a storytelling show that features true stories and a game celebrates 10 years of performances at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. with stories on the themes Anniversary or 10! Featured performers include Jessica Piscatelli Robinson, Adam Grundfest, Sean Brown, Rita Rigano and Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door (cash only).

Film

‘Invisible Nation’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Invisible Nation at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Followed by a Q&A. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

‘Checkpoint Zoo’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Checkpoint Zoo at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. In the early days of the Ukraine-Russian war, the Feldman Ecopark, a beloved animal refuge in Ukraine’s second largest city, found itself caught in the crossfire. With the invading Russian army on one side and the Ukrainian front line on the other, thousands of animals were left trapped with little food and water. Against all odds, a courageous team of zookeepers and volunteers risked their lives to embark on a seemingly impossible mission: bringing these innocent creatures to safety. Followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com. 

Class Reunions

— Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]. 

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

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Ongoing

Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Four Harbors Audubon Society invites the community to join them for their 8th annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket every evening through Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. until dusk. The group will be tallying migrating Common Nighthawks to better understand nighthawk population trends. Join them at the Stone Bridge to witness nighthawks as they pass over during their migratory journey to their wintering grounds in Brazil and Argentina. Bring binoculars. Visit www.4has.org for further details.

Paint Port Pink

Attend events throughout Port Jefferson in October hosted by John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and its community partners as part of a month-long outreach program by the Fortunato Breast Health Center with the mission of raising awareness about breast cancer, sharing information and education and fostering solidarity in the community. www.matherhospital.org/pink

Thursday Oct. 3

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 2 p.m. Those 65+, blind, and/or disabled can get assistance enrolling in selected Medicaid programs. First come, first served. Questions? Contact the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-656-9783 (option 2).

Friday Oct. 4

Sweetbriar Garage Sale

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown hosts an Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around the double garage in the parking lot. Household items and fun treasures! Money goes back into the wildlife center. 631-979-6344

Saturday Oct. 5

Stony Brook Train Station Cleanup

Join the Three Village Community Trust for their annual Fall Cleanup of the Stony Brook Train Station from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come help pick up litter, weed landscaped beds, trim bushes and trees and more. Bring gloves and yard tools. 631-942-4558

Library Book Sale

Miller Place Academy Free Library, 162 North Country Road, Miller Place will hold a Book Sale today and Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature a Sunday read-aloud with Krista Legge at 11 a.m., a raffle basket, white elephant sale, teacher discount, free books, and the historical society’s country fair. Cash only please. Rain dates are Oct. 12 and 13.

Fish Hatchery Fall Festival

Rescheduled from Sept. 28. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with environmental exhibitors, kid’s fishing, music, games, live animal encounters, food and more. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children. Rain date is Oct. 5. 516-692-6768

Miller Place Country Fair

The Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society will host its annual Country Fair on the grounds of the William Miller House, 75 North Country Road Miller Place today and Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will historic re-enactments, guest speakers under the pavilion, live music, historic walking tour, children’s games and cornucopia contest, raffles and more. $5 donation includes a tour of the historic William Miller House (c. 1720). Call 631-476-5742 or visit www.mpmshistoricalsociety.org.

Community Shred Day

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Saturday hosts a Community Shred Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shredding truck from A Shred Away, Inc. will be in the library parking lot for on-site shredding of personal documents. There is a limit of 5 boxes or bags. All paper collected will be recycled at a certified paper mill. Open to all. 631-941-4080

Christmas in October Craft Fair

The 5th annual Christmas in October Village Craft Fair will be held on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring handmade items by local and tri-state artisans including artwork, photography, handcrafted jewelry, home decor, organic body & bath products, wood crafts, gourmet foods and more. Free admission. 631-846-1459

Fall Artisan Market

St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown presents a Fall Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a curated craft fair with over 75 vendors, crafts, farmers market goodies, food trucks, pet parade and costume contest, live music, face painting, classic car show, and pumpkin patch. Free admission. 631-265-4520

AMVETS Riders Motorcycle Show

AMVETS Post 48, 660 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma hosts a motorcycle show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with food, raffles, 50/50, vendors and refreshments. Rain date Oct. 6. 631-236-2643

Fall Harvest Festival 

Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach will hold its annual Fall Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy vendors, food trucks, music, basket auction, country line dancing and so much more! Fun for the whole family. Free admission. 631-774-1556, hobbsfarm.info

Fall Harvest Festival 

Join the Church on the Sound, 335 Oxhead Road, Stony Brook for its annual Fall Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lots of activities for the whole family! Free. Call 631-941-4100.

Musician in the Gallery 

Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents a Musician in the Gallery event at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy live music by guitarist Howard Emerson performs in the Musical Masterworks gallery on his Monteleone LaCorsa #310. Come explore the beautiful instruments on view while listening to sweet melodies performed by Emerson. This is not a sit-down performance and is intended to accompany your visit to the gallery. Included with museum admission. No registration required. www.longislandmuseum.org

Old Burying Ground Tour

Huntington Historical Society hosts a tour of the Old Burying Ground at 4 p.m. Visit Huntington’s earliest public burying ground established in the 17th century, soon after the town’s founding in 1653.  Enjoy stunning folk art, beautiful epitaphs and learn about Huntington’s rich heritage, including the fascinating story behind Fort Golgotha. Meet outside the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main Street Huntington. Fee is $15 adults, $10 members, $5 children. Masks are required. Rain date is Oct. 6. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Sunday Oct. 6

Library Book Sale

See Oct. 5 listing.

Miller Place Country Fair

See Oct. 5 listing.

Soles for All Souls Race 

Ready, get set, go! All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook hosts its 16th annual Soles for All Souls 5K Run/2K Walk starting at 9 a.m. Come race or walk through the beautiful tree lined streets of Stony Brook Village. All proceeds from the race will be dedicated to making the church handicapped accessible. Award ceremony with medal presentations and prizes immediately following race. To register, visit active.com or register on the day of the race at the Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook at 7:30 a.m. 631-655-7798

Thunderbird & Ford Car Show

The Long Island Thunderbird Club and Thunderbird Owners of New York present the 18th annual Thunderbird & All Ford Car Show at the Key Food Shopping Center, 58 Indian Head Rd., Kings Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 13. Free for spectators. 631-724-3756

Fall into Fun Festival

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai celebrates the season with a Fall into Fun Festival and Fundraiser on Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors, outdoor games, kids scavenger hunt, pumpkin patch, face painting, balloon artist, apple pie contest and more. Free admission with a suggested donation of $20 per family. 631-403-4846. 

Art in the Park

Northport Arts Coalition presents its annual Art in the Park event at Northport Village Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring music, dance, poetry, children’s art workshop plus forty artists displaying and selling their original work, this free event in Northport Park is a fun day for the entire family. www.northportarts.org.

Commack Day

Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack hosts Commack Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy bounce houses, rock wall, axe-throwing, petting zoo, face painting, more than 110 vendors, live entertainment and more. Held rain or shine. Admission is $10 adults in advance at eventbrite.com, $15 at the door, free for children 10 and under. www.commackday.com

Jaguar Car Show

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host a car show by Jaguar Drivers of Long Island on the Great Lawn from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 13. Visitors pay only museum admission of $10 adults, $9 students and seniors, $7 children 12 and under, which includes estate-grounds access.  www.vanderbiltmuseum.org

St. James Day 

St. James Chamber of Commerce presents St. James Day, a street fair along Lake Avenue in St. James (between Woodlawn and Railroad Avenues) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy festival food, music, live entertainment, children’s activities and over 200 vendors. 631-584-8510

Huntington Village Art Walk

The Huntington Village Art Walk, a self-guided tour of the new exhibits at the museums and galleries, in the Village of Huntington, returns today from  noon to 5 p.m. This year’s Art Walk will feature the Huntington Art Center, The Calling Bell, D. Velez Art Gallery,  Huntington Arts Council, Heckscher Museum of Art, digho at Lens Mark Photography, fotofoto gallery, b.j. spoke gallery, The Paramount, Huntington Public Library, and the Huntington Historical Society. Free admission. No registration required. 631-380-3230, www.heckscher.org.

Northport Walking Tour

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will present a walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street at 1 p.m. Join Huntington Town Historian Robert Hughes for a walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street, highlighting places, people, and stories captured in the paintings of nineteenth-century artist Edward Lange. A reception will follow the tour at the Northport Historical Society.  Tickets are $25 per person at www.northporthistorical.org.

Sunday Street Concert

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 26A, Stony Brook presents a Sunday Street Concert featuring Willie Nile in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room at 5 p.m. Expect songs and stories from all stages of his rich career, songs from a forthcoming album, along with a couple of well-chosen covers (Dylan, The Clash, maybe even the Ramones). Presented by the LIM, The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, and WUSB-FM. Advance tickets are $ 31 at www.sundaystreet.org through Oct. 4, and $35 at the door (cash only). 631-751-0066

Monday Oct. 7

Meet the Candidates Night

Three Village Civic Association invites the community to a Meet the Candidates night and Speakers for Proposition 1 and 2 at the Setauket Fire House, 190 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Hear from Anthony Palumbo, Edward Flood, John Avlon, Sarah Anker and Rebecca Kassay. Refreshments will be served. Please park in the lower lot located off Old Town Road. Also available on Zoom.  www.3vcivic.org

Tuesday Oct. 8

CAC welcomes Barry Sonnenfeld

Legendary Director Barry Sonnenfeld (Get Shorty, The Addams Family, Men in Black Trilogy) returns to the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 7:30 p.m. for a screening of Men in Black followed by a discussion, audience Q&A, and a book signing reception for his new book, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time with live musical entertainment. Tickets are $60, $50 members and include a copy of the book. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

NYC3 in Concert

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with NYC3 at 8 p.m. The baby boomers had the Beatles, groups like ABBA took the 70s by storm, but now it’s time for today’s music to take center stage. Starring three of New York City’s hottest male vocalists, this high-energy concert event delivers phenomenal performances of today’s top hits from artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, Usher, and more. Great songs like Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” and Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance” will get your audience up on their feet. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday Oct. 9

Cruise Night Car Show

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

Thursday Oct. 10

Women’s EXPO

Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach presents its annual Women’s EXPO from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A showcase and a marketplace for Long Island women entrepreneurs, the indoor event will feature over 80 exhibitors who create or distribute a variety of products, including jewelry, pottery, soaps, food and more. The indoor event is a great opportunity to support local women entrepreneurs while shopping for holiday gift giving. Free admission. 631-585-9393, www.womensexpoli.org. See more on page B11.

Vanderbilt Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road Centerport continues its lecture series with a presentation titled In Levittown’s Shadow: Poverty in America’s Wealthiest Postwar Suburb at 7 p.m. Historian Tim Keogh will  take a nuanced look at the history of suburban development and its connection to impoverished living conditions on Long Island. Tickets are $10 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Theater

‘Matilda The Musical’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 54th season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20. Matilda is a courageous little girl with astonishing wit, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl on an extraordinary journey! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12, $25 Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit  www.theatrethree.com.

‘Clue’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out…who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a hilarious, crazy fairy-tale extravaganza, on Oct. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil’s Grandmother. General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163

‘Night of the Living Dead’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead from Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.

‘She Kills Monsters’

Minstrel Players presents Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Oct. 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232

‘Mostly True Things’

(mostly) TRUE THINGS, a game wrapped in a storytelling show that features true stories and a game celebrates 10 years of performances at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. with stories on the themes Anniversary or 10! Featured performers include Jessica Piscatelli Robinson, Adam Grundfest, Sean Brown, Rita Rigano and Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door (cash only).

Film

‘Tower to the People’ 

Presented with the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, the Cinema Arts Centre, 412 Park Ave., Huntington presents a special screening of Tower to the People, the tragic, yet ultimately inspirational story about Nikola Tesla’ most ambitious experiment for humanity, on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. With post-film Q&A with filmmaker Joe Sikorski in conversation with Jane Alcorn, Board Member at the Tesla Science Center. $25, $20 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’

Rescheduled from July. As part of its Political Film Festival, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Frank Capra’s iconic film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. With post-film discussion with former congressmen Steve Israel and Peter King.$16 per person, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Invisible Nation’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Invisible Nation at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Followed by a Q&A. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com. 

Class Reunions

— Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]. 

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

Ongoing

Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Four Harbors Audubon Society invites the community to join them for their 8th annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket every evening through Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. until dusk. The group will be tallying migrating Common Nighthawks to better understand nighthawk population trends. Join them at the Stone Bridge to witness nighthawks as they pass over during their migratory journey to their wintering grounds in Brazil and Argentina. Bring binoculars. Visit www.4has.org for further details.

Paint Port Pink

Attend events throughout Port Jefferson in October hosted by John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and its community partners as part of a month-long outreach program by the Fortunato Breast Health Center with the mission of raising awareness about breast cancer, sharing information and education and fostering solidarity in the community. 631-476-2723, www.matherhospital.org/pink

Thursday Sept. 26

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m.  Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. 631-655-7798

Friday Sept. 27

Atelier Free Workshop

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, St. James hosts a free workshop, How to Properly Frame & Display Your Artwork, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to select frames, glass, when to use matting, as well as how to wire the finished piece for hanging. To register, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.

Fall Fair Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser

Setauket Presbyterian Church’s Open Door Exchange will host a Fall Fair Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser on the church lawn, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket today, Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. This festive event will showcase hundreds of whimsical, vibrantly colored glass pumpkins handmade by Gregory Tomb, a nationally acclaimed glass artist, and family fun activities each day. 631-941-4271

Paint & Sip

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St.,  Northport hosts a Paint & Sip event at 6:30 p.m. Join them to unwind while painting a historic fall scene of Northport harbor with curator Elizabeth Abrahams Riordan. Adult beverages will be served. Tickets are $65, $50 members and includes canvas, paint supplies and beverages. Ages 21 and up. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.

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 Sept. 28

Fall Fair Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser

See Sept. 27 listing.

Fall Community Health Fair

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, 50 Route 25A, Smithtown will hold its annual Fall Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet with health care professionals from over 50 specialties and programs. The outdoor event will also feature free health screenings, free flu vaccinations, Narcan training, pet therapy, prescription drug take back, teddy bear clinic for children, ambulance tours and free face and pumpkin painting. Held rain or shine. To register for a flu vaccination, call 631-870-3444.

Hallockville Country Fair

Come celebrate the rich folk arts and agricultural heritage in a true old-fashioned country fair atmosphere at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead today and Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features craft and artisan vendors, tractor pulls and hayrides, demonstrations, farm animals, historic house tours, steam and quilt exhibits, food trucks, farmers market, live music, children’s activities and much more. Admission is $15 adults, $10 children ages 4 to 12, under age 4 free, family pass (2 adults and 2 children) is $45. 631-298-5292, www.hallockville.org

Fish Hatchery Fall Festival – this event has been rescheduled to Oct. 5.

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

Fall Festival

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point invites the community to its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring a craft fair, delicious food and desserts, bake sale & special activities for children. 631-744-9355, thefishchurch.com

Stony Brook Fire Dept. Open House

Join the Stony Brook Fire Department, 147 Main St., Stony Brook for its annual Open House and Fire Prevention Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a truck display, fire prevention safety lessons, live fire/vehicle extrication demonstrations, free giveaways and more! 631-751-0460

E-Waste & Metal Recycling Event

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket hosts an E-Waste & Metal Recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arrow Scrap Metal and E-Waste Recycling will accept your used computers, cell phones, laptops, servers, wire and cable, scrap metal, circuit boards, batteries, printers, hard drives, storage devices, power tools, small appliances, small electronics, keyboards/mice, stereos, flat screen TVs and computer monitors, cameras, and more. Questions? Call 631-941-4080.

Homecoming Carnival

Port Jefferson High School, 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson hosts a pre-game Homecoming Carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with games, bounce house, obstacle course, face painting, dunk tank, food, pizza truck and more. Admission is $1 per ticket, $25 tickets for $20, 30 tickets for $25. Sponsored by the Girls PJ Lax Booster Club. 631-791-4400.

Oktoberfest Festival

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham will hold an Oktoberfest Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy traditional German food (sauerbraten dinner, bratwurst) plus pretzels and beer while enjoying traditional music. Dine in or take out. 631-744-7730

CommUniversity Day

Enjoy a festival of fun and discovery for all ages at Stony Brook University’s annual CommUniversity Day at the Academic Mall, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from noon to 4 p.m. with health screenings, fun crafts, food court, community art projects, giveaways and much more. Free admission. Held rain or shine. www.stonybrook.edu/

Pollinator Party

Starflower Experiences invites the community to a Pollinator Party at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Road, Huntington from noon to 4 p.m. Learn about pollinators and native plants with vendors, food and a costume contest. $5 per person. Rain date is Sept. 29. 631-213-1927

Architecture & Collections Tour

Join the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for an Architecture & Collections Tour from noon to 1 p.m. or from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Take an intriguing walking tour of the Vanderbilt Estate with knowledgeable Museum educators. Learn about the history of the Eagle’s Nest estate; Warren & Wetmore’s design and exterior architectural details of the 24-room Spanish Revival mansion and visit the marine, natural history, and cultural artifact collections. Tickets to the event, which include general admission, are $16 adults, $15 seniors and students, $14 for children under the age of 12. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Basket Raffle & Craft Fair

The Church of the Good Shepherd, 1370 Grundy Avenue, Holbrook will hold its annual Basket Raffle & Craft Fair today from noon to 6 p.m. and Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature holiday décor and crafts, food and home baked goods for sale. Over 200 baskets will be raffled off on Sunday at the close of the Fair. Rain dates are Oct. 5 and 6. 631-588-7689

Raffle Extravaganza! Fundraiser

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville hosts a Raffle Extravaganza! from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring over 100 raffle basket/gift card prizes, 50/50, cash bar, live music by Second Chance Band, food trucks, and much more. Proceeds to benefit the STAR (Save the Animals Rescue) Foundation helping Long Island’s injured wildlife. $20 donation. 631-736-8207 

Coram FD Oktoberfest

Coram Fire Department Truck Company’s headquarters, 303 Middle Country Road will host its 17th annual Oktoberfest at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy the best authentic German cuisine while you indulge in a fine selection of ice-cold German beer on tap or sip fine wine with good friends. Live music starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Call 631-732-5733.

John Pizzarelli in Concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents John Pizzarelli: Stage and Screen at 8 p.m. The Grammy-Winning crooner and guitarist delivers a jazzy spin on cinematic classics and beyond in his highly anticipated return to the Recital Hall. Tickets range from $53 to $76. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Sunday Sept. 29

Fall Fair Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser

See Sept. 27 listing.

Hallockville Country Fair

See Sept. 28 listing.

Basket Raffle & Craft Fair

See Sept. 28 listing.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Pass the maple syrup! The Setauket Fire Department Auxiliary Department will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast/Chinese Auction Fundraiser from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Setauket Fire Department’s Station #2, 9 Arrowhead Lane, East Setauket. Tickets at the door are $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children under age 10. Toddlers under 2 are free. [email protected]

Commack Car Show

Centurion Cruisers Car Club will host a car show fundraiser at Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, 80 Hauppauge Road, Commack from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with food, music, 50/50 raffle and trophies. $5 donation for spectators. 516-650-9095

Pink in the Park Fair

Town of Huntington invites the public to attend Pink in the Park, a special Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Fair at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Enjoy a range of health and wellness vendors, inspiring performances, children’s activities, and an opportunity to take action against breast cancer through screenings and education. The day kicks off with a Walk Around the Pond, symbolizing the community’s unity in the fight against breast cancer. 631-351-3173

Fall Festival at The Shoppes

Wading River Shoreham Chamber of Commerce hosts a Fall Festival at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River for a Craft Fair Weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music by SouthBound, line dancing, food trucks, craft and food vendors and children’s activities including a bounce house and crafts. Free admission. 631-846-2370

Taps & Talons Fundraiser

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents its annual Taps & Talons fundraiser from 2 to 6 p.m. With over 10 craft breweries, the event features beer tastings, live music by Tony Sidito, food, and wildlife demonstrations. This event is 21 and over; photo ID is required. Car pooling and ride share encouraged. Tickets are $50 per person, $25 for designated drivers, at sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Monday Sept. 30

No events listed for this day.

Tuesday Oct. 1

Linda Ronstadt Tribute

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with Still Within the Sound of my Voice: Linda Ronstadt at 8 p.m. Broadway Veteran Elizabeth Ward Lane  pays tribute to Linda Ronstadt tracing her life and career to songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers vast catalogue, including “You’re No Good,” “Blue Bayou,” and “Long, Long Time.” Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday Oct. 2

Cruise Night Car Show

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

Thursday Oct. 3

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 2 p.m. Those 65+, blind, and/or disabled can get assistance enrolling in selected Medicaid programs. First come, first served. Questions? Contact the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-656-9783 (option 2).

Theater

‘Matilda The Musical’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 54th season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20. Matilda is a courageous little girl with astonishing wit, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl on an extraordinary journey! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12, $25 Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit  www.theatrethree.com.

‘Clue’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out…who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Northport One-Act Play Festival

St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport hosts the 15th annual Northport One-Act Play Festival featuring 10 plays from Sept. 27 to 29. Program One (first 5 plays) will be performed on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Program Two (last 5 plays) will be performed on Sept. 28 at  7:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $25 to each of the four festival performances. To order, visit www.northportplays.com or call 631-223-8053.

‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a hilarious, crazy fairy-tale extravaganza, on Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil’s Grandmother. General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163

‘Night of the Living Dead’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead from Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.

Film

‘Harry & Snowman’

Join Celebrate St. James for a special screening of Harry & Snowman at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. James on Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. The documentary follows St. James’ own Harry deLeyer and his plow horse that made history by winning the National Horse Show in 1958. With Anna Marie deLeyer in person. Tickets are $30 per person, $25 members at www.celebratestjames.org. 

‘The Girl Who Wore Freedom’

The Stony Brook School. 1 Chapman Parkway, Stony Brook invites the community to a screening of the award-winning film called The Girl Who Wore Freedom by Christian Taylor on Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Carson Auditorium. Discover the untold stories of D-Day from the men, women, and children who lived through German occupation and Allied liberation of Normandy, France. Followed by a Q & A with the director. 631-751-1800

Class Reunions

— Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]. 

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

Ongoing

Dino Safari Festival

Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station will host its 5th annual LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival, featuring exhibits,animatronics with light art, an interactive recreation zone and more, now through Sept. 22. Featuring more than 70  life-size dinosaur displays, food, and an educational area with a safari dig and dino fossil hunt. The show runs Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. For tickets, visit www.luminocityfestival.com or purchase onsite.

Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Four Harbors Audubon Society invites the community to join them for their 8th annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket every evening through Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. until dusk. The group will be tallying migrating Common Nighthawks to better understand nighthawk population trends. Join them at the Stone Bridge to witness nighthawks as they pass over during their migratory journey to their wintering grounds in Brazil and Argentina. Bring binoculars. Visit www.4has.org for further details.

Thursday Sept. 19

Harbor Jazz Festival

The 9th annual Harbor Jazz Festival at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook continues today through Sept. 21. Each day brings a line-up of jazz greats, including some of the top internationally and nationally recognized talents. All events on Sept. 21 are free and take place on the front lawn of the Jazz Loft and on the Stony Brook Village Green. For a full schedule of events, visit www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895 

Vanderbilt Museum Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host a lecture by Ron Schaper on Vanderbilt’s Whale Shark and the Island Life of the Last East Coast Ocean Pound Trap Fishermen from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Schaper, whose uncles caught the 16,000-pound, 32-foot whale shark displayed in the Vanderbilt Museum’s Habitat, will speak about his family and the hundreds of others that made their living as fishermen, and the fascinating history of commercial fishing on Long Island. Tickets are $10, members free. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Music Under the Stars

The MCPL Music Under the Stars summer concert series will take its final bow when The Men of Soul take the stage tonight at 7:30 p.m., at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd. Centereach. The band will play renditions of classic hits from iconic soul bands of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. This outdoor concert is free and open to all. Bring seating. 631-585-9393.

Eric Roberts at the CAC

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes Eric Roberts for a book signing of his new memoir, Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far. The evening will start at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of the 1985 film Runaway Train followed by a discussion with the actor, audience Q&A, gala book signing and reception featuring food and live jazz music by New York Times-acclaimed guitarist Mike Soloway. Tickets are $52, $42 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Friday Sept. 20

Harbor Jazz Festival

See Sept. 19 listing.

Stony Brook Village Walking Tour

Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents Secrets of Stony Brook Village walking tours at 10:50 a.m. and again at 3:50 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through beautiful Stony Brook Village while hearing the quirky, real stories of the people who lived here and the landmarks that make it unique. Tickets are $12 per person. To reserve your spot, call 631-751-2244.

The 4 Seasons of John Monteleone

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents a special  i musical event, The Four Seasons of John Monteleone, in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room at 6:30 p.m.  Join them for an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry of luthier John Monteleone and his season-themed archtop guitars, on loan from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Acclaimed guitarists Anthony Wilson, Chico Pinheiro, Gregg Belisle-Chi, and Steve Cardenas will unite to perform Seasons: A Song Cycle for Guitar Quartet, with a special opening set by Mafalda Minnozzi with guitarist Paul Ricci. Tickets are $45, $40 members. To order, visit www.longislandmuseum.org. 

Third Friday at the Reboli

As part of their Third Friday series, the Reboli Center for Art and History,  64 Main Street, Stony Brook invites art lovers to the opening reception of The Way We See It!  from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with live jazz music by the P.D.P Trio, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Free and open to the public. No RSVP required. 631-751-7707

Irish Heritage Night

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will present a night of Irish Heritage at the Kings Park Heritage Museum, RJO Middle School, 99 Old Dock Road, Kings Park at 7 p.m. Performing for your entertainment will be Ed Ryan, guitarist and singer of Irish songs, comedian Stevie GB, and the Mulvihill Lynch School of Irish Dancers. Admission to this event is free. 631-269-3305

Saturday Sept. 21

Harbor Jazz Festival

See Sept. 19 listing.

Great Cow Harbor Weekend

Village of Northport’s annual Great Cow Harbor Weekend kicks off today at 8:30 a.m. with a 10K race followed by a concert and lighted boat display at Northport Village Park at 8 p.m. The festivities continue on Sept. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. with a parade at noon. Main Street is closed to cars as visitors enjoy carnival rides, games, food, music, arts and craft vendors, sidewalk sales, and a Crazy Boat Race at the harbor at 2 p.m. 631-261-7502, www.cowharborday.com

Port jefferson Beach Cleanup

Coastal Steward hosts a beach cleanup of MacAllister Park, Anchorage Road, Port Jefferson from 8 a.m. to 2 pm. as part of International Coastal Cleanup weekend. www.coastalsteward.org. 

Greenway Trail Cleanup

Three Village Community Trust’s Friends of the Greenway will host a September cleanup of the Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail, corner of Route 112 and Route 25A, starting at 9 a.m. [email protected]

Antiques, Flea Market & Craft Fair

The Manorville Historical Society will be holding its 34th annual Antiques, Craft Fair and Flea Market at the The Maples Bar & Grill, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antiques, flea market items, handmade crafts and raffle auction. 631-878-8358

Greenlawn Church Fair

First Presbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn will present its annual Church Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature craft vendors, raffles, indoor rummage sale, health fair, live music and a food court with door prizes. Something for everyone! 631-261-2150

CSHL Walking Tour

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host a guided walking tour of the campus from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place at the lab. Fee is $7.18 per person. To register, visit www.cshl.edu. 516-367-8844

Gallery North Outdoor Art Show

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket presents its 57th annual Outdoor Art Show & Music Festival today and Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring some of the finest art and craft from regional artists and artisans with live musical performances, kids activities, as well as delicious food vendors. Awards are granted for best in show for each category, including crafts, fiber art, glass art, jewelry, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, and more. Free admission. 631-751-2676,  www.gallerynorth.org

Walk with a Doc

Join the Long Island Health Collaborative, AARP Long Island, Stony Brook Medicine, the Suffolk County Office of Minority Health, and the Long Island Sound Study for a Walk with a Doc at Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Guest speakers will include Dr. Anupama Paranandi of Stony Brook Medicine, Adesuwa Watson, Director of Suffolk County DOH’s Office of Minority Health and Jimena Perez-Viscasillas, Long Island Sound Study Outreach Coordinator. Free. Register at www.eventbrite.com.

Brookhaven Country Fair

The Town of Brookhaven’s Country Fair returns to the historic Longwood Estate located on Longwood Road and Smith Road in Ridge today and Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy traditional crafts, vendors, colonial cooking, Revolutionary War and Civil War re-enactments, music by the Ed Travers Band, a medieval gathering, house tours, and children’s activities. Leashed dogs permitted. Held rain or shine. Admission is $5, children 12 and under free. 631-924-1820, brookhavenny.gov

Pickle Festival

Do you love pickles? Then head over to John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn for its 44th annual Pickle Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy specialty pickles, farmer’s market, craft vendors, baked goods, corn maze, hayrides and a ride on the restored Lollipop Farm train. Admission is $5, free for ages 11 and younger. 631-754-1180, www.greenlawncenterporthistorical.org

Superheroes of the Sky

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive,  Smithtown, for 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. Fee is $10 adults, $5 children under age 12. To register, visit www. sweetbriarnc.org.

San Gennaro Feast

Lenny Bruno Farms, 740 Wading River Road, Manorville presents its annual San Gennaro Feast today and Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The two day event will celebrate Italian-American culture, delicious cuisine, and the beauty of Long Island’s agricultural heritage. Enjoy a vendor market and food trucks showcasing vegetables straight from Lenny Bruno Farms, pick your own sunflowers, corn maze, farm animals, beer and wine tastings, jumbo garden games and more. $10 per person. www.lennybrunofarms.com/events

German Fall Festival

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown presents its 7th annual German Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring brats & beer, food trucks, music, baked goods, craft vendors, pickles, pretzels, hair braiding, children’s games, bounce houses and raffles. Rain date is Sept. 28. Call 265-2288 or visit  standrewsofsmithtown.org

Draw Out! Arts Festival

Join the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington for its annual Draw Out! Community Arts Festival, a day of creativity, art, music, and family fun for all ages, from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy watercolor painting in scenic Heckscher Park, create a collage and sketch from a live model, enjoy live music on the terrace by Dead Ahead, artist demonstrations with The Body Politic: Long Island Biennial 2024 exhibiting artists Jeremy Grand and Herold Patrick Alexis and take part in a docent-led tour of the museum’s latest exhibits. Free. No reservations required. 631-380-3230, heckscher.org

Blues on the Harbor Festival

The Port Jefferson Arts Council, Doc Blues, the Long Island Blues Society and WUSB 90.1 present the Cedar Beach Blues on the Harbor Festival at Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson today from noon to 6 p.m. and Sept. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring the best of NY Blues musicians. Free admission. www.gpjac.org

Renée Elise Goldsberry in Concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook welcomes Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry to the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Known for her Tony Award-winning role as Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway smash hit Hamilton, Goldsberry’s star power shines brightly from Broadway to the big screen. Fans of her earlier Broadway triumphs in Rent and The Color Purple know that Goldsberry brings unmatched energy and passion to every performance. Tickets range from $53 to $96. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Sunday Sept. 22

Great Cow Harbor Weekend

See Sept. 21 listing.

Gallery North Outdoor Art Show

See Sept. 21 listing.

Brookhaven Country Fair

See Sept. 21 listing.

San Gennaro Feast

See Sept. 21 listing.

Blues on the Harbor Festival

See Sept. 21 listing.

Antique Car Show & House Tour

Step back in time with the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society as they present an Antique Car Show and a tour of the Fitz-Greene Hallock Homestead, 2869 Pond Road, Lake Ronkonkoma from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a 50/50 raffle and basket auction. $5 donation. 631-588-7599

Over 50 Fair

Hilton Long Island, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville will host the 15th annual Over 50 Fair from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fair connects adults 50 and older with 25 classes, over 80 exhibitors, a singles lounge, hearing screenings, a live acoustic music showcase, and much more. Tickets are $5 in advance at www.Over50Fair.com, which includes all classes, exhibits, singles lounge, music performances, health screenings, and more. Those who purchase tickets online will receive a raffle ticket at the event for a special door prize raffle. Tickets are also available at the door for $7, free for veterans. 516-621-1446

Psychic Fair 

The Radisson Hotel, 110 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge hosts the Islandwide Psychic Fair, Gift and Craft Show on Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants include clairvoyants, medums, tarot card readers, angel card readers, palm readers, vendors and more. Free admission, fee for readings. 631-334-0802

Bead and Jewelry Festival

A paradise for wholesalers and crafters alike, the Long Island Bead and Jewelry Festival heads to IBEW Local 25 Banquet Center, 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From semi-precious stones to sterling silver, art glass to Venetian glass, pearls to Swarovski crystal, this event has it all and more. Nearly every style of bead and stone imaginable will be available for retail and wholesale purchase. Admission is $5.

Biking History Tour

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts  Biking History Tour from 1 to 3 p.m. Travel through the Preserve’s unique history on a guided biking tour. All participants must bring their own bike. Reservation taken on eventbrite.com. 631-423-1770

Antique Train Car Open House

Port Jefferson Station Terryville Chamber of Commerce will host an Antique Train Car Open House along with an Open Mic and Karaoke at the Train Car Park, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station at 2 p.m. Suffolk County Legislator Steven Englebright will discuss the train’s history at the event. Bands and singers welcome. 631-759-8850

Monday Sept. 23

No events listed for this day.

Tuesday Sept. 24

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a presentation by Frank McCoy who will discuss the benefits of physical therapy for seniors in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Sponsored by M&T Bank. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Tap Into Soul Concert

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with Solomon Jaye’s Tap Into Soul at 8 p.m. From “I Feel Good” (James Brown) and “Let’s Stay Together” (Al Green) through “Superstition” (Stevie Wonder) and “September” (Earth, Wind & Fire) to “Shape of You” (Ed Sheeran) and “Uptown Funk” (Bruno Mars), the incredible music featured in this high-energy show (accompanied by Jaye’s frenzy of fast footwork and even some surprise instrumental solos) transports listeners from the 1950s to today in the blink of an eye! Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday Sept. 25

Calligraffiti Workshop

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents a Calligraffiti Workshop with Helen Murdock-Prep at 10 a.m. Learn the art of  beautiful handwriting. Using a brush marker, have fun expressing yourself with this cursive lettering form that adds bold graffiti elements to make your words pop. Fee is $50, $40 members. Includes all supplies. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

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

Thursday Sept. 26

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m.  Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. 631-655-7798 

Theater

‘Matilda The Musical’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 54th season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20. Matilda is a courageous little girl with astonishing wit, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl on an extraordinary journey! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12, $25 Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit  theatrethree.com. See review on page B12.

‘Clue’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out…who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

‘(Mostly) True Things

(Mostly) True Things, a game wrapped in a storytelling show that features true stories and a game celebrates 10 years of performances at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. with stories on the theme Trips — stories about experiences of being “tripped up” by life, tripping and falling, road trips and traveling. Featured performers include Marc L Abbott,  Jean Candiotte, Nina Lesiga, Dawn Borchers and Jude Treder-Wolff, host and creator of the show. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door (cash only). 

Northport One-Act Play Festival

St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport hosts the 15th annual Northport One-Act Play Festival featuring 10 plays from Sept. 27 to 29. Program One (first 5 plays) will be performed on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Program Two (last 5 plays) will be performed on Sept. 28 at  7:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $25 to each of the four festival performances. To order, visit www.northportplays.com or call 631-223-8053.

‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a hilarious, crazy fairy-tale extravaganza, on Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil’s Grandmother. General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163

‘Night of the Living Dead’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead from Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.

Film

‘That’s Entertainment’

Cinema Arts Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a special screening of That’s Entertainment (1974) on Sept. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Presented by AARP Long Island, join hosts Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Jimmy Stewart, Liza Minnelli, Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald O’Connor, Peter Lawford and Debbie Reynolds in a joyous celebration of MGM musicals! This iconic collection of song, dance, outtakes, and interviews starts with The Broadway Melody of 1929, and takes us up to 1958’s Academy Award-winning Gigi. Featuring scenes from such American musical classics as Singin’ In the Rain, Show Boat and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and a parade of stars, including stars Ginger Rogers, Esther Williams, and Clark Gable. Tickets are $16, 10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org. 

‘Join or Die’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Join or Die at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.  Directors Pete and Rebecca Davis follow the half-century story of the unraveling of America’s social fabric through the journey of legendary Harvard social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research has illuminated the powerful connection between ordinary community bonds and our health, happiness, economy, and politics. In the spirit of the film’s theme, the Port Jefferson Doc Series will host various local volunteer & civic groups to join in conversation about our community. Please consider bringing a small dessert to share. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

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Class Reunions

— The 50s classes of Port Jefferson High School will hold a gathering at Detmer Farm, Ridgeway Ave., Setauket on Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. BYOB. To RSVP, call 631-924-4817 or 631-941-4186. 

— Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]. 

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

Ongoing

Dino Safari Festival

Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station will host its 5th annual LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival, featuring exhibits,animatronics with light art, an interactive recreation zone and more, now through Sept. 22. Featuring more than 70  life-size dinosaur displays, food, and an educational area with a safari dig and dino fossil hunt. The show runs Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. For tickets, visit www.luminocityfestival.com or purchase onsite.

Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Four Harbors Audubon Society invites the community to join them for their 8th annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket every evening through Oct. 6, from 5:30 p.m. until dusk. The group will be tallying migrating Common Nighthawks to better understand nighthawk population trends. Join them at the Stone Bridge to witness nighthawks as they pass over during their migratory journey to their wintering grounds in Brazil and Argentina. Bring binoculars. Visit www.4has.org for further details.

Thursday Sept. 12

Thankful Thursday at the Vanderbilt

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport  will present a Thankful Thursday event starting at 7 p.m. The evening will include a free planetarium show and night-sky viewing in the Observatory presented by BAE Systems.  After the show, they will open the observatory – weather permitting – to the public and an astronomy educator will invite you to look through a telescope at the night sky. Recommended for ages 7+. No registration required. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org

Goat & Alpaca Yoga

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

Summer Thursdays at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Summer Thursdays series at 5:30 p.m. with a free talk and performance by musicians Erik McIntyre and Jonathan Stout about the century-long history and acoustic aspects of the archtop guitar, like the ones crafted by John Monteleone in the LIM’s Musical Masterworks exhibition. Learn about the guitar’s importance in jazz, blues, and rockabilly. Includes free admission to the Musical Masterworks exhibition. 631-751-0066, wwwlongislandmuseum.org

Friday Sept. 13

Greenlawn Greek Festival

St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church, 1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn invites the community to its annual Greek Festival today  from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 15 from noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, rides and games. 631-261-7272, www.stparaskevi.org

An Evening of Opera

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Browns Road, Huntington will host a night of opera starting at 7:30 p.m. Program will feature excerpts from many popular operas such as Verdi’s “Aida”, Puccini’s “La Boheme”,” Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette”, Bizet’s “Carmen”, Jules Massenet’s “Manon” and Wagner’s “Tannhauser.” The highlighted musical theater selections include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” and more. $10 donation, free for students. www.operanight.org

Grounds & Sounds Concert

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket hosts a Grounds and Sounds Cafe concert featuring Marci Geller at 8:15 p.m. preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person in advance at www.groundsandsounds.org or at the door. 631-751-0297

Avalon Astronomy Night

The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve will be hosting a live observing session (weather permitting) at Avalon Barn at 60 Shep Jones Lane in Stony Brook from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Using their telescopes, they will be providing both digital and visual views of the moon, Saturn, and a variety of deep space targets, including the famous Andromeda Galaxy.  Free. No registration required. 631-689-0619

Saturday Sept. 14

Greenlawn Greek Festival

See Sept. 13 listing.

Dragon Boat Race Festival

The 10th annual Dragon Boat Race Festival heads to Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the event will showcase dragon boat races throughout the day with Asian-themed food, cultural crafts, traditional lion dance, vendors, children activities and much more. Held rain or shine. Free admission. 631-473-1414, www.portjeffdragonboatracefest.com

Lake Ronkonkoma Car Show

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church, 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma presents its annual car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with trophies, prizes and raffles. Spectators free. Rain date is Sept. 21. 631-484-2807

Fall Yard Sale

Join the Yaphank Historical Society for its annual Fall Yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Hawkins House, 4 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank. Featuring a large variety of crafts, collectibles, and household items. Rain date is Sept. 15. 631-924-4803, www.yaphankhistorical.org.

West Meadow Beach Cleanup

In partnership with International Coastal Cleanup week, the Town of Brookhaven will host a beach cleanup at West Meadow Beach, West Meadow Beach Road, East Setauket at 10 a.m. Supplies will be provided.  Meet at the pavillion. To register, email [email protected].

Wellness Walk/Art Installation

Town of Huntington Opioid & Addiction Task Force presents a Wellness Walk and unveiling of The Hope and Healing art installation at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with music, food and resources. 631-351-3175

Community Yard and Craft Sale

St Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church, 18 Magnolia Place, Selden will host an outdoor yard and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring antiques, basket raffles, clothing, crafts of all kinds, crystals, flea market items, gifts, Halloween decor, home decor, jewelry, leather goods, Mary Kay, Scentsy, yard sale items and more. Rain date is Sept. 28. 631-732-8773

Setauket Country Fair

Caroline Episcopal Church will host its annual  Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held on the Setauket Village Green and the Caroline Episcopal Church property (Main St & Dyke Rd, Setauket) and will feature over 70 arts, crafts and gifts vendors, a barn sale, food court, baked goods, basket raffle, and live music by Two for the Road. Free admission. Rain date Sept. 21. 631-941-4245

Treasures for Mission Sale 

Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket will host a Treasures for Mission Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside its Fellowship Hall behind the church. The event will feature gently used items for sale including toys, jewelry, household items and games along with a bake sale. 631-941-4271

All Souls Poetry Reading

The Second Saturdays poetry series will be returning to historic All Souls Church in Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays poetry series from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom.  Featured poet will be James Wagner followed by an open reading; all are welcome to read one of their own poems.   Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/ 631-655-7798. 

Victorian Tea 

Join the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society for a Victorian Tea at the Fitz-Greene Hallock Homestead (1888), 2869 Pond Road, Lake Ronkonkoma with two seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a full Victorian Tea lunch, self-guided tour of the house and grounds and door prizes. $30 per person. Reservations required. 631-588-7599

Albert Bouchard in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  will be hosting a special 90 minute performance by LIMHOF inductee Albert Bouchard (Founding and former member of Blue Öyster Cult) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, limusichalloffame.org.

Comedy Night Fundraiser

Get ready for a night of laughs and good times! Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a Comedy Night fundraiser from 7  to 9 p.m. Complimentary buffet of light fare, cash bar, live music by the Rich Adams Quartet, comedy by Richie Byrne and a special comedy roast of Sean King of King O’Rourke Auto Group of Smithtown. Tickets are $25 per person. All proceeds will support the restoration of the theater. www.smithtownpac.org

Sunday Sept. 15

Greenlawn Greek Festival

See Sept. 13 listing.

Cars, Customs & Street Rods Show

Long Island Corvette Owners Association, Centurion Cruisers NCRS and Eastport American Legion present the 17th annual Cars, Customs & Street Rods show at the Northport VA, 79 Middleville Road, Northport from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 22. 631-816-3942

Studebaker and Orphan Car Show

The Studebaker Driver’s Club, Long Island Chapter, presents a Studebaker & Orphan Car Show at Centerport Beach, 236 Little Neck Road, Centerport from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free for spectators. 631-834-6785

Lions Club Car Show

The Port Jefferson Lions Club invites the community to its annual judged Car Show at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Judged by The Fabulous 50s & 60s Nostalgia Car Club, the event will feature food trucks, music, raffles and vendors. Proceeds will sponsor a guide dog for the blind. $5 donation. Rain date is Sept. 22. 631-680-7212

Caumsett Hike

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a serpentine hike from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.  The 6 mile, hilly, moderately paced walk will allow hikers to relax, socialize, and observe the park’s beauty. Bring water. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Adults only. $4 per person. Call for 631- 423-1770 for reservations.

Italian Car Show

Stony Brook University’s Center for Italian Studies hosts the 18th annual Robert D. Cess Concorso D’Eleganza, featuring Italian classic and vintage cars, at the West Campus, Parking Lot 1, Circle Road, Stony Brook (across from the Wang Center and Truman Hall) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 22. 631-632-7444

Heritage Country Fair 

The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will hold its annual Heritage Country Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Activities include demonstrations by the IHA Spirit of LI Mounted Drill Team, historical reenactors, antique car and truck show, petting zoo and pony rides, craft and food vendors, traditional music and dance spinning and weaving, hayrides, children’s activities and crafts. Rain date Sept. 22. Tickets are $7 (children under 3 free). Held rain or shine. 631-265-6768

LITMA Contradance

Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 215 Main St., Smithtown hosts a LITMA Contradance at 1 p.m. with basic instruction at 12:45 p.m. Ted Crane will call the dance with the LITMA Contraband. The event is part of the historical society’s Heritage Day which is $5 admission and includes the dance. 631-369-7854

Southbound in Concert

Celebrate St. James presents its final concert of the summer featuring Southbound (classic Rock, Country & Line Dancing) at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James at 4 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201

Monday Sept. 16

TVHS lecture

Three Village Historical Society continues its lecture series at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. with a presentation titled Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History​ with guest speaker Mike Virgintino. Located in New York City, Freedomland U.S.A. was celebrated as the “Disneyland of the East.” While it survived only five seasons (1960-1964), to this day the park generates fond memories among baby boomers who enjoyed its American history-themed attractions. Free to the public, pre-registration encouraged by visiting www.tvhs.org. 631-751-3730

Tuesday Sept. 17

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a presentation on wills, trusts, and estates in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Sponsored by M&T Bank. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Travel Presentation Club Meeting

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will host a meeting by the Travel Presentation Club at 7 p.m.  Thomas Wilson will make a presentation entitled “Travels and Travails in East Africa.” Free. All are welcome. [email protected]

Wednesday Sept. 18

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

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

Harbor Jazz Festival

Jazz lovers are invited to attend the 9th annual Harbor Jazz Festival at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook from Sept. 18 to 21. Each day brings a line-up of jazz greats, including some of the top internationally and nationally recognized talents. All events on Sept. 21 are free and take place on the front lawn of the Jazz Loft and on the Stony Brook Village Green. 631-751-1895, www.thejazzloft.org  

Light Up Main Street Fundraiser

Three Village Rotary will host a Light Up Main Street fundraiser at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening will feature live music, food, drinks and raffles. All proceeds will go towards funding lighting up Main Street in Setauket for the holidays. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a great time! Ticket includes one complimentary drink, food, coffee and dessert. To purchase, visit threevillagerotary.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 631-988-9564.

An Evening of Comedy

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its special event series with a Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Come have some laughs, enjoy some cocktails, and listen to some very funny comedians! Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Hard Luck Cafe Concert

Singer-songwrite Kirsten Maxwell returns to her hometown to kick-off the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s 2024-2025 season of Hard Luck Café Concerts in the Sky Room of the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington from 7 to 10 p.m. An open mic, for which signup begins at 6:30 p.m., precedes the 8 p.m. concert. Tickets are $25, $20 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members at www.cinemaartscentre.org or at the box office.

Thursday Sept. 19

Harbor Jazz Festival

See Sept. 18 listing.

Vanderbilt Museum Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host a lecture by Ron Schaper on Vanderbilt’s Whale Shark and the Island Life of the Last East Coast Ocean Pound Trap Fishermen from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Schaper, whose uncles caught the16,000-pound, 32-foot whale shark displayed in the Vanderbilt Museum’s Habitat, will speak about his family and the hundreds of others that made their living as fishermen, and the fascinating history of commercial fishing on Long Island. Tickets are $10, members free. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Music Under the Stars

The MCPL Music Under the Stars summer concert series will take its final bow when The Men of Soul take the stage tonight at 7:30 p.m., at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd. Centereach. The band will play renditions of classic hits from iconic soul bands of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. This outdoor concert is free and open to all. Bring seating. 631-585-9393.

Eric Roberts at the CAC

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes Eric Roberts for a book signing of his new memoir, Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far. The evening will start at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of the 1985 film Runaway Train followed by a discussion with the actor, audience Q&A, gala book signing and reception featuring food and live jazz music by New York Times-acclaimed guitarist Mike Soloway. Tickets are $52, $42 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘King Lear’

Extended! The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport closes their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with King Lear from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

‘Clue’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out…who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

‘Matilda’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 54th season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20. Matilda is a courageous little girl with astonishing wit, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl on an extraordinary journey! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12, $25 Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit  theatrethree.com.

‘(Mostly) True Things

(Mostly) True Things, a game wrapped in a storytelling show that features true stories and a game celebrates 10 years of performances at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. with stories on the theme Trips — stories about experiences of being “tripped up” by life, tripping and falling, road trips and traveling. Featured performers include Marc L Abbott,  Jean Candiotte, Nina Lesiga,  Dawn Borchers and Jude Treder-Wolff, host and creator of the show. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door (cash only). 

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a hilarious, crazy fairy-tale extravaganza, on Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil’s Grandmother. General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163

‘Night of the Living Dead’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead from Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.

‘She Kills Monsters’

The Minstrel Players, Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport returns in the fall with Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters on Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call or text 516-361-7232 or email [email protected].

Film

‘One Person, One Vote?’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its Fall 2024 season with a screening of One Person, One Vote? at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, the film unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. Followed by a panel discussion with director Maximina Juson and Nancy Marr from the League of Women Voters. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com. 

‘Invisible Threads’

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of Invisible Threads – From Wireless to War  on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Joseph Sikorski and Marc Alessi, Executive Director of the Tesla Science Center in Shoreham. Tickets are $25, $20 members at cinemaartscentre.org.

‘The Fall Guy’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a screening of  The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt on Sept. 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Open to all. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

Class Reunions

— The 50s classes of Port Jefferson High School will hold a gathering at Detmer Farm, Ridgeway Ave., Setauket on Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. BYOB. To RSVP, call 631-924-4817 or 631-941-4186. 

— Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]. 

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

Thursday Sept. 5

Volunteer Fair

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook hosts a Volunteer Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet with representatives from over 10 local organizations who are looking for assistance. 631-588-5024.

Purple Party

In recognition of the Town of Brookhaven going purple for National Recovery Month, the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce will host a Purple Party at the Train Car, 1 Rose Ave., Port Jefferson Station at 7 p.m. Come help light the train car purple with snacks, guest speakers, Narcan training and more. Free. 631-821-1313, PJSTChamber.com

Friday Sept. 6

East Northport Festival

East Northport Chamber of Commerce presents the 29th annual East Northport Festival at John J. Walsh Memorial Park, 190 Larkfield Road, East Northport tonight from 6 to 11 p.m., Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring rides, games, live music, international food truck festival, craft vendors (on Sept. 7 and 8), beer garden and more. Free admission. 631-261-3573, eastnorthport.com

Psychic Night Fundraiser

Centereach Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach will host a Psychic Night with the Psychic Sisters Linda West and Joline Paterson at 6 p.m. $45 includes light refreshments with basket raffles 50/50 and a door prize. For tickets, call 631-738-0722.

Saturday Sept. 7

East Northport Festival

See Sept. 6 listing.

Culper Spy Day

Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tours, in collaboration with local historical and cultural organizations, present the 10th annual Culper Spy Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Begin at the TVHS, 93 North Country Road, Setauket. Come learn about the Culper Spy Ring from costumed docents along with colonial cooking and invisible ink demonstrations, military encampment, historic house and church tours, and much more. Most activities free. 631-751-3730, tvhs.org 

Village Cup Regatta

The 15th annual Village Cup Regatta, a fundraising sailing competition between teams from the Village of Port Jefferson and Mather Hospital, kicks off with festivities at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 10 a.m. and a Memorial Parade of Boats at 11 a.m. portjeffersonyachtclub.com

Friends of MCPL Garage Sale

Time to shop! Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will host a Friends Garage Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the parking lot. Lots of bargains and treasures. Outdoor games for kids. Rain date is Sept. 14. 631-585-9393

Harbor Day 2024

The Village of Nissequogue and The Friends of Stony Brook Harbor will host  a Harbor Day event to raise awareness of Stony Brook Harbor from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Long Beach Boat Launch, 555 Long Beach in Nissequogue. The day will include presentations by environmental and marine science experts, carnival games, face painting, bounce house, a beach cleanup, boat building craft, food trucks, and music. Kayak rentals will also be available. Rain date is Sept. 8. Free admission. 631-862-7400

Saturdays at Six Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook will feature classical Colombian guitarist Francisco Roldán in a free concert at 6 p.m. Roldán has performed as a soloist and with chamber ensembles and orchestras in Portugal, Greece, Russia, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania, and Paraguay as well as throughout the U.S. Please bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry.  631-655-7798

An Evening of Comedy

The Comedy Club @ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson returns for another load of laughter tonight at 8 p.m. Comedic line-up includes Peter Bales, Scott Schendlinger and Matt Burke with special guest Chris Roacht. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com.

Sunday Sept. 8

East Northport Festival

See Sept. 6 listing.

Car Show and Swap Meet

Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars on from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display with vendors selling parts and accessories, food and entertainment. Admission is $10, under 12 years are free. 631-567-5898, LongIslandCars.com

Fall Craft Fair 

4 Corners Nursery, 284 Boyle Road, Port Jefferson Station will hold a Fall Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with fall decor, pumpkins and live country music by Casey Wayne from noon to 4 p.m. 631-331-2737

Dix Hills Car & Bike Show

Dix Hills Fire Department, 115 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills presents its 10th annual Car and Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with raffles, live music, food. Free for spectators. 516-521-9145

Fiddle and Folk Festival

Three stages, great music, dance, food and fun awaits you at the 12th annual Fiddle and Folk Festival at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring performances by The Roger Street Friedman Band, Claudia Jacobs, Toby Tobias, Brian Chabza, Bill Ayasse, Suzanne Ernst, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason along with Pick of the Crop contestants, fiddle workshops, open mic and more. Tickets in advance are $22 adults, $18 seniors and $10 for children; tickets at the door are $25 adults, $22 seniors and $12 for children. Bring seating. 631-689-8172, fiddleandfolk.com, 

James O’Malley in concert

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

Monday Sept. 9

Movie Trivia Night at the CAC

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Try to answer 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Hosted by Dan French. Tickets are $11 per person, $7 members at cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610.

Tuesday Sept. 10

NSJC Social Club event

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

Standard Flower Show

The Three Village Garden Club will hold a Standard Flower Show titled “Seasonal Wonders” at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket from 2 to 7 p.m. The juried show which will feature one of a kind  artistic designs of floral arrangements created by Garden Club members and will also include horticulture and botanical arts including photography. Free to the public. threevillagegardenclub.org

Stand-up Comedy at the CAC

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Stand-Up/Sit-Down live comedy series with an appearance by Eddie Brill, who among other things, was the warm up comedian for the Late Show with David Letterman for 17 years, at 8 p.m. Brill will “Sit-Down” with host Steven Taub to share stories about his career and time on Letterman after the show. Tickets are $35, $25 members at cinemaartscentre.org.

Wednesday Sept. 11

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

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

Thursday Sept. 12

Goat & Alpaca Yoga

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

Summer Thursdays at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Summer Thursdays series at 5:30 p.m. with a free talk and performance by musicians Erik McIntyre and Jonathan Stout about the century-long history and acoustic aspects of the archtop guitar, like the ones crafted by John Monteleone in the LIM’s Musical Masterworks exhibition. Learn about the guitar’s importance in jazz, blues, and rockabilly. Includes free admission to the Musical Masterworks exhibition. 631-751-0066, longislandmuseum.org

Theater

‘King Lear’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport closes their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with King Lear from Aug. 16 to Sept. 8. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

‘Clue’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out…who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

‘Matilda’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 54th season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20. Matilda is a courageous little girl with astonishing wit, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl on an extraordinary journey! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12, $25 Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit  theatrethree.com.

‘(Mostly) True Things

(Mostly) True Things, a game wrapped in a storytelling show that features true stories and a game celebrates 10 years of performances at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. with stories on the theme Trips — stories about experiences of being “tripped up” by life, tripping and falling, road trips and traveling. Featured performers include Marc L Abbott,  Jean Candiotte, Nina Lesiga,  Dawn Borchers and Jude Treder-Wolff, host and creator of the show. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door (cash only). 

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a hilarious, crazy fairy-tale extravaganza, on Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil’s Grandmother. General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163

‘Night of the Living Dead’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead from Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.

Film

‘One Person, One Vote?’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its Fall 2024 season with a screening of One Person, One Vote? at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, the film unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. Followed by a panel discussion with director Maximina Juson and Nancy Marr from the League of Women Voters. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com. 

‘Invisible Threads’

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of Invisible Threads – From Wireless to War  on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Joseph Sikorski and Marc Alessi, Executive Director of the Tesla Science Center in Shoreham. Tickets are $25, $20 members at cinemaartscentre.org.

Class Reunions

— The 50s classes of Port Jefferson High School will hold a gathering at Detmer Farm, Ridgeway Ave., Setauket on Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. BYOB. To RSVP, call 631-924-4817 or 631-941-4186. 

— Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]. 

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

Vendors Wanted

◆ The Yaphank Historical Society seeks vendors for its annual Fall Yard Sale on Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Hawkins House,  4 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank.  (Rain date is Sept 15). Vendor fee only $10 per spot. Call 631-924-4803.

◆ Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East main St., Smithtown seeks vendors for its annual Heritage Country Fair on Sept. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Fee is $75 for a 10’ X 10’ site. For more information, call 631-265-6768.

◆ Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point welcomes craft vendors for its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 631-744-9355 or 631-521-5770 for more information.

◆ Town of Huntington Councilwoman Theresa Mari is looking for vendors (essential breast cancer care items, jewelry, clothing, or other products) to participate in the Pink in the Park Breast Cancer Prevention and Education Fair, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also looking for vendors who can contribute to creating a fun and engaging environment for families, with activities for children to enjoy. For a vendor application, call 631-351-3173.

◆ Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach is accepting vendors for its annual Fall Harvest Fair on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $60 donation for a 10’ X 10’ spot. Email [email protected] for more information or an application.

◆ Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road Dix, Hills seeks artists and craftspeople to show and sell their original fine art and/or fine crafts at the 59th Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair on Dec. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to apply is Oct. 1. For an application, visit artleagueli.org.

Ongoing

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423

Thursday August 22

Family Fun Day

The Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville and the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability presents its first annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day’s events will include a celebration of the beloved capybaras with a “Happy Capy Day” theme, including games and challenges, a camel meet-and-greet, storytelling by Long Island authors, tortoise talk,  a concert by Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could, interactive sing-a- long with singer-songwriter Anne O’Rourke, face painting, scavenger hunt, family holiday photo station, and more. Tickets are $30 at the door. 631-878-6344

Historic Harbor Tours

The Northport Historical Society presents Historic Harbor Tours at 5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Get a new perspective on Northport when you spend a relaxing evening learning local history while cruising in the harbor on launches from Seymour’s Boatyard 63 Bayview Avenue, Northport. The 45-minute guided harbor tour will spotlight the rich waterfront history that has helped shape the community. Followed by drinks and light fare. Tickets are $75, $60 members. Rain date is Aug. 28. 631-757-9859, northporthistorical.org

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

Opa! Greek Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson presents its annual Greek Festival tonight from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 23 from 5 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from noon to 9 p.m. with vendors, authentic Greek delights, dancing, music, carnival rides, church tour and giant raffle. Fireworks on Aug. 23 and 24 at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting), raffle drawing on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. $2 per person, free for children under 12. 631-473-0894, portjeffgreekfest.com.

Holbrook Carnival

Join the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce for its annual Carnival & Festival on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook tonight and Aug. 23 from 6 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 2 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 2 to 9 p.m. Games, food, rides, craft vendors, entertainment. 631-471-2725

Harborside Concerts

Harborside concerts in the Village of Port Jefferson conclude with a special concert by The Movin’ Out Band on the Ferry Dock at 7 p.m.  Bring seating. 631-473-4724, portjeff.com

Friday August 23

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Holbrook Carnival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Happenings on Main Street

Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tonight’s performance will feature the Dead Ahead Band. Bring seating. 631-261-1872

Long Island Comedy Festival

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson hosts the Long Island Comedy Festival tonight at 8 p.m. Titled Moms’ Night Out, the evening will feature comedians Marla Schultz, Kendra Cunningham, Meghan Hanley and Maria Walsh. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com. 

Friday Night Face Off – this event has been canceled

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 August 24

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Holbrook Carnival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Birding by the Beach

Town of Brookhaven presents a family program, Birding by the Beach, at West Meadow Beach in East Setauket at 10 a.m. and at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai at 2 p.m. With their varied marine environments of shoreline, coastal trees and shrubs, and salt marsh grasses, these peninsulas provide year-round homes, breeding opportunities and migratory habitat for a number of bird species. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes in a quest to observe many of our fine feathered friends. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].

ELIQG Quilt Show

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead hosts the Eastern Long Island Quilters’ Guild annual show, “Hopes and Dreams,” today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with quilt displays, vendors, exhibits, yard sale featuring fabrics and notions, and raffle baskets. $5 adults, free for children. 631-871-7261, eliqg.com

Art League Open House

Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills kicks off its latest Instructors Exhibit with an open house and artists’ reception in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will be treated to live demonstrations in specialized studios in a variety of mediums, which may include watercolor painting, oil painting, pottery, jewelry making, photography, and more. Free. 631-462-5400.

Farmingville Community Day

Join the Farmingville Residents Association for its annual Farmingville Community Day at Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive on Aug. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, activities for kids, petting zoo, a bounce house, and more. Held rain or shine. Free. 631-260-7411, farmingvilleresidents.org

LIMEHOF Induction Ceremony

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), 97 Main St., Stony Brook will induct legendary hip-hop artists Davy DMX (Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys), DJ Hurricane (The Beastie Boys) and DJ Jazzy Jay (Def Jam) at 7:30 p.m. The event will include a concert by all three inductees and DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy). Hip Hop Legend and LIMEHOF inductee Kurtis Blow will also be making a special appearance to induct Davy DMX. This event is free with advanced online registration only at limusichalloffame.org.

Long Island Comedy Festival

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes out the 18th annual Long Island Comedy Festival tonight at 8 p.m. with  comedians Jack Cloonan, Joseph Anthony, Kevin Bartini, Tim Krompier and a special surprise guest. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com.

Sunday August 25

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Holbrook Carnival

See Aug. 22 listing.

ELIQG Quilt Show

See Aug. 24 listing.

Lions Club Car Show

The Fabulous 50s & 60s Car Club presents the Northport Centerport Lions Club’s 59th annual Robert J. Bohaty Classic Car Show at Heckscher Park’s Ball Field, 11 Prime Ave., Huntington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 admission for spectators. 631-241-3096

Nesconset Day

Join the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce for Nesconset Day along Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset Plaza and the Nesconset Gazebo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The street fair will feature vendors, crafts, music, games, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, free giveaways and much more. 631-672-5197, nesconsetchamber.org.

CSHL Walking Tour

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host a guided walking tour of the campus from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place at the lab. Fee is $7.18 per person. To register, visit www.cshl.edu. 516-367-8844

Thai Fair

Vajiradhammapadip Temple, 110 Rustic Road, Centereach will host a Thai Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Thai music and dance show at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. For more information, call 631-471-8006.

Joe Piket & The Storm in concert

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

Wind Down Sundays

The popular summer concert series returns to Hap’s historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with a performance by One Step Ahead at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, frankmelvillepark.org

Hooch and the Bluesicians in Concert

Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with Hooch and the Bluesicians from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201

Monday August 26

DIVAS3 in Concert

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Event Series with a concert by DIVAS3 at 8 p.m. Three female singers with powerhouse voices sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. Spanning four decades of chart-topping hits, DIVAS3 covers the 1960s through the 1990s with music by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many more. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

Tuesday August 27

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to meet Rev Marie D’Andrea, the Budapest Psychic who will impress you with her knowledge of the spiritual and psychic fields, in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Discover these amazing worlds and how they connect with each other. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Nature Photography Workshop

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket concludes its free summer programs with a Nature Photography Workshop at 11 a.m. Do you like to take pictures of the many animals you see in the park and around Long Island? Expert photographer Joe Kelly will share his knowledge and some useful tips. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Bring seating. Free. No registration required. 631-689-6146

Concerts at The Gazebo 

Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset conclude tonight with Panic! (Dance Rock Tribute) at 7 p.m. Rain date is the next day. 631-672-5197, nesconsetchamber.org

Wednesday August 28

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

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

Port Jefferson Sunset Concert

Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220

Summerfest Concert

The Northport Chamber of Commerce continues its Summerfest Concert series on Wednesday nights at the Robert Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park with The 90s Band from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring seating. 631-754-3905

Thursday August 29

An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. The 17-piece orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, free for children ages 5 and under. thejazzloft.org

Film

All Night Horror Marathon

Retro Picture Show hosts the 2024 All Night Horror-thon at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Aug. 24 starting at 8 p.m. Line-up includes The Wraith, The Blob, Fright Night, Dolls, and Demons. Tickets are $60. To order in advance, visit cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’

Extended! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Sept 1. Elle Woods appears to have it all until her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. An award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets range from $80 to  $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com. 

‘King Lear’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport closes their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with King Lear from Aug. 16 to Sept. 8. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

‘Guys and Dolls’

Celebrate St. James presents a production of the musical Guys and Dolls at St. James Episcopal Church (Mills Hall), 490 North Country Road, St. James on Aug. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana to the sewers of New York City as it demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Tickets, which include refreshments and dessert, are $35 adults, $30 seniors. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.celebratestjames.org. 

Class Reunion

Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]

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Ongoing

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423

Thursday Aug. 15

Summer Thursday at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its after hours Summer Thursdays series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a family-friendly performance from the School of Rock Band outside the Carriage Museum, playing family friendly tunes while Art Across Ages offers music-themed crafts. The Carriage Museum will be open for self-guided tours. Free. 631-751-0066

St. Joseph’s Family Festival

St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St., Kings Park hosts a Family Festival tonight from 6 to 10 p.m., Aug. 16 and 17 from 6 to 11 and Aug. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. with carnival rides, games and food. Fireworks on Aug. 16. Free admission. Pay-one-price rides. 631-499-6824

Dennis Cannataro Concert Series

The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with Don’t Stop (Journey tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. Bring seating. 631-360-2480 ext. 150

Friday Aug. 16

St. Joseph’s Family Festival

See Aug. 15 listing.

Third Friday at the Reboli

Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Third Friday series with a talk and book signing with ceramist and feature Artisan of the Month Jonathan Zamet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Copies of the Zamet’s book, “Magic and Mystery: A Potter and His Pots” will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. Free. No reservations required. 631-751-7707

Musical Moments

Musical Moments in Kings Park return to Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with a performance by Stagecoach (country music and dancing), courtesy of the Kings Park Civic Association. Weather permitting. 516-509-7231

Concert in the Park

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a free concert with BonJourney paying tribute to rock icons Bon Jovi and Journey at 7 p.m. Presented by Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon and the North Shore Youth Council. 631-403-4846

Happenings on Main Street

Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tonight’s performance will feature Valerie Rose. Bring seating. 631-261-1872

Woodstockmania

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its summer concert series with Woodstockmania tonight and Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Come hear the iconic music of Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, the Who, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, the Jefferson Airplane, Country Joe and the Fish, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the Band, Santana, Sweetwater, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joan Baez, Joe Cocker and more. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See story on page B11.

Saturday Aug. 17

St. Joseph’s Family Festival

See Aug. 15 listing.

Woodstockmania

See Aug. 16 listing.

Greenway Trail Clean-up

Three Village Community Trust’s Friends of the Greenway will host its monthly cleanup of the Greenway Trail starting at a new time of 8:30 a.m. in the Port Jefferson Station trailhead parking lot off Route 112 next to Port Jeff Bowl. The group will check out the trail for litter and any branches that may have fallen with the past week’s storm. Come help keep our community gem clean for the summer. Questions? Email [email protected].

Salt Marsh Special

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host a 5 mile walk through fields and forest to study salt marsh life from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes or boots. Adults only. $4 per person. Call 631-423-1770 for reservations.

Pet Palooza

Join Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington for its annual Pet-A-Palooza celebration today and Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. which will feature a huge Chinese auction, games for kids, face painting, BBQ, and many animals for adoption. Free admission. 631-368-8770, www.littleshelter.org

Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold an Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale fundraiser in its parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for household items and fun treasures! Money goes back into the wildlife center. 631-901-5911

Polish Town Street Fair & Festival

Polish Town Civic Association will hold a Polish Town Street Fair & Festival along Pulaski Street in Riverhead today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. followed by dancing “under the tent” from 6 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring over 200 vendors, Polish food, Polish music and plenty of Polish culture! 631-369-1616

Port Jefferson Hill Climb

The Port Jefferson Conservancy will host a re-enactment of the 1910 Hill Climb from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come cheer on antique cars as they  retrace the original Hill Climb course from the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson to the top of East Broadway followed by a car parade through the village. 631-238-2290, www.portjeff.com

Chicken Hill BBQ Fundraiser

Three Village Community Trust hosts its 9th annual Chicken Hill BBQ, a genuine old-fashioned country picnic to be held at the Bruce House, 148 Main St., Setauket on at 4 p.m. Titled Celebrating a Special Time and Place in Our Past, the event will feature delicious food, live music by the Rum Dogs, house tours, basket raffles, chicken races and more with special guests Hub and Nellie Edwards. Tickets are $30 adults in advance ($40 at the door); children ages 5 to 12 $10; children under the age of 5 are free. Rain date is Aug. 18. Proceeds benefit the Trust’s ongoing restoration projects. To order tickets, visit threevillagecommunitytrust.org. 631-689-0225

Sunday Aug. 18

St. Joseph’s Family Festival

See Aug. 15 listing.

Pet Palooza

See Aug. 17 listing.

Polish Town Street Fair & Festival

See Aug. 17 listing.

Car Show and Swap Meet

Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners. Admission is $10, under 12 years free. Rain date is Aug. 25. 631-567-5898, www.longislandcars.com

Rocket Rally Car Show

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville hosts the 19th annual Rocket Rally, an East End Olds Car Club car show, with music, DJ, and awards from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  $5 spectators. Rain date Aug. 25. 631-680-9399

Art in the Park

Join the Northport Arts Coalition for an Art in the Park festival at Northport Village Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring music, dance, poetry readings and other performances plus more than forty artists displaying and selling their original work, this free event is a fun day for the entire family. Held rain or shine. www.northportarts.org

Lake Grove Summer Festival

The Village of Lake Grove will host its annual Summer Festival at the Gazebo and Memorial Park, 980 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Featuring vendors, kids activities, live music by Miles to Dayton, Amber Ferrari Band and Wonderous Stories, classic car show, carnival games, food, raffles and more. 631-873-0961

Northport Walking Tour

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport presents a Historic Main Street Walking Tour at 1:30 p.m. Join local historian Dan Sheehan as he weaves the tale of Northport’s Historic Business District during this lively walking tour of Main Street. Travel back in time as you hear the stories of the people and landmarks that helped shape Northport, including Jack Kerouac, the Northport Oyster Barons, Rum Runners and the Trolley. All ages welcome. $7 per person. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.

Shindig! in concert

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

Wind Down Sundays

The popular summer concert series returns to Hap’s historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with a performance by Wayne Hart & Dirty Boots at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, www.frankmelvillepark.org

Celebrate St. James Concert Series

Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with the SouthBound Band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The series continues every Sunday through Aug. 18. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201

Village Green Summer Concert

Summer concerts return to the Stony Brook Village Center every Sunday at 7 p.m. in front of the Stony Brook Post Office, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook through Aug. 18. Tonight’s performance will feature The Rustlers. Bring seating. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org

Monday Aug. 19

Generational Ukulele Jam

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a Generational Ukelele Jam from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Learn and perform classic songs that appeal to all generations, fostering connections and musical collaboration. No experience necessary.g Open to all. To reserve your spot, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

Tuesday Aug. 20

First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station offers a first-time homebuyer assistance program from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Are you looking to buy your first home in Suffolk or Nassau? Drop by to speak with a representative from Community Housing Innovations who will provide you with information about how you can receive help with down payment, closing cost, and renovation assistance. For more information, call 631-928-1212.

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a special concert by singer/guitarist Al Nicci featuring favorite oldies and pop songs in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

zNational Night Out

Rescheduled from Aug. 6. The Centereach Pool Complex at 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach will host a National Night Out from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle, SCPD’s 6th Precinct and the Middle Country Public Library, the event will feature music, swimming, touch-a-truck, food trucks, vendors and more. 631-451-6647

Backtrack Vocals in Concert

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Event Series with a concert by Backtrack Vocals, a 5-person professional a cappella singing group that transforms familiar pop, funk, Motown, standards, and Broadway songs with all-new vocal (and beatbox)  arrangements, at 8 p.m.. Featuring new arrangements of songs by Sia, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Michael Jackson, and Shawn Mendes. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday Aug. 21

Nature Walk at the Vanderbilt

Join CEED Wildlife Biologist, Ranger Eric Powers, for an interpretive nature walk on the grounds of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is an advanced hiking trail with many steep climbs and descents along a variety of mixed terrain with an elevation gain of nearly 300 feet. There will be two opportunities to cut your hike short and head back to the parking lot if you feel you or your party cannot finish the entire loop. The signs will show you the way out. Please bring water and wear sturdy footwear. Bring binoculars if you have them, and your sense of adventure! Tickets are $12. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Port Jefferson Sunset Concert

Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by Ray Lambiase & The Tin Kickers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220, www.gpjac.org

Summerfest Concert

The Northport Chamber of Commerce continues its Summerfest Concert series on Wednesday nights at the Robert Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park with Milagros from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring seating. 631-754-3905

Thursday Aug. 22

Family Fun Day

The Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville and the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability presents its first annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day’s events will include a celebration of the beloved capybaras with a “Happy Capy Day” theme, including games and challenges, a camel meet-and-greet, storytelling by Long Island authors, tortoise talk,  a concert by Brady Rymer and TheLittle Band That Could, interactive sing-a- long with singer-songwriter Anne O’Rourke, face painting, scavenger hunt, family holiday photo station, and more. Tickets are $30 at the door. 631-878-6344

Historic Harbor Tours

The Northport Historical Society presents Historic Harbor Tours at 5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Get a new perspective on Northport when you spend a relaxing evening learning local history while cruising in the harbor on launches from Seymour’s Boatyard 63 Bayview Avenue, Northport. The 45-minute guided harbor tour will spotlight the rich waterfront history that has helped shape the community. Followed by drinks and light fare. Tickets are $75, $60 members. Rain date is Aug. 28. 631-757-9859, www.northporthistorical.org

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

Opa! Greek Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson presents its annual Greek Festival tonight from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 23 from 5 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from noon to 9 p.m. with vendors, authentic Greek delights, dancing, music, carnival rides, church tour and giant raffle. Fireworks on Aug. 23 and 24 at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting), raffle drawing on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. $2 per person, free for children under 12. 631-473-0894, www.portjeffgreekfest.com.

Holbrook Carnival

Join the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce for its annual Carnival & Festival on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook tonight and Aug. 23 from 6 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 2 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 2 to 9 p.m. Games, food, rides, craft vendors, entertainment. 631-471-2725

Native American Drumming Workshop

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Harborside Concerts

Harborside concerts in the Village of Port Jefferson conclude with a special concert by The Movin’ Out Band on the Ferry Dock at 7 p.m.  Bring seating. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com

Film

‘Barbie’

St. James Chamber of Commerce invites the community to Deepwells Farm County Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James for a screening of Barbie on Aug. 21 at dusk. Come early at 7 p.m. for a Best Barbie & Friends costume contest with prizes for kids and adults. Free. Bring seating.  631-584-8510

‘Mamma Mia’

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai continues its Movies in the Moonlight series with a screening of Mamma Mia on Aug. 23 at dusk (8:30 p.m.) Bring seating. Presented by the North Shore Youth Council and Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon. 631-403-4846

Theater

‘Newsies’

Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit Newsies heads to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 13 to Aug. 18. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org. 

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’

Extended! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Sept 1. Elle Woods appears to have it all until her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. An award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets range from $80 to  $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘King Lear’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport closes their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with King Lear from Aug. 16 to Sept. 8. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

‘Guys and Dolls’

Celebrate St. James presents a production of the musical Guys and Dolls at St. James Episcopal Church (Mills Hall), 490 North Country Road, St. James on Aug. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana to the sewers of New York City as it demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Tickets, which include refreshments and dessert, are $35 adults, $30 seniors. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

Class Reunion

Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [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.