Thursday January 25

Library Book Sale

Center Moriches Free Public Library, 235 Main St., Center Moriches will hold an Antique, Vintage, and Premium Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library today from 2 to 8 p.m., Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit Library. 631-438-6972

Beyond the Book Club

Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor continues its Beyond the Book Club series with The Soul of the Octopus at 6:30 p.m. Can an animal — not to mention an invertebrate — possess intelligence? Consciousness? A soul? These are some of the questions author Sy Montgomery tackles in her emotional and enlightening portrait of one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures — the octopus. Explore historical documents from the museum’s collection that reveal how 19th century whalers viewed whales and discover how these views have changed over time. $15 per participant. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host 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. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Friday January 26

Coffee House concert

Celebrate St. James continues its Coffee House series at the St. James Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James with John Zollo featuring the songs of Tony Bennett at 7 p.m. with special coffee beverages, tea and sweet treats. Tickets are $25, $20 members. For tickets, visit www.celebratestjames.org. 631-984-0201

American Heritage Night

Kings Park Heritage Museum, RJO Intermediate School auditorium, 101 Church St., Kings park presents American Heritage Night at 7 p.m. Featuring the Big Band sounds of The Gold Coast Jazz Band with a guest performance by Robert Levey II. Free admission. 631-269-3305, www.kpheritagemuseum.net

Symphony Orchestra concert

The Northport Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Eric Mahl, will present a classical music concert titled Storytelling at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 8 p.m.  The concert will feature “Scheherazade” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov and “Magnolias” by Robert Nathaniel Dett. Tickets are $15.www.northportsymphony.org.

Friday Night Face-Off

Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, 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 January 27

Port Jefferson Ice Festival

Port Jefferson Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presents the 5th annual Port Jefferson Ice Festival today and Jan. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy ice sculptures throughout the village along with live music, dance performances, ice skating demos, live ice carvings by Rich Daly, character photo opportunities, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Rain dates are Feb. 3 and 4. 631-473-1414

Rock N Raptors fundraiser

Sweetbriar Nature Center will hold a Rock N Raptors fundraiser at the Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket from 2 to 6 p.m. with live music, raptor presentations, raffles, games, food and more. Musical guests include 45 RPM, Screamer of the Week (Classic New Wave)  and an acoustic duet with George Tebbitt and Mike Green of Beyond Fab. Tickets are $25 per person, children under 12 free. To order, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Ceramics fundraiser

Join the Art League of Long Island for a Ceramics Department Fundraiser at Vanderbilt Elementary School, 350 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills at 5 p.m. Titled Made with Mud, Kissed by Fire, the event will feature raffles, an auction, and hors-doeuvres for you to enjoy while helping the Art League enhance and maintain the facilities and equipment in their ceramic studios. $55 admission fee includes a small bowl to go home with. Register at www.artleagueli.org. 631-462-5400

Sunday January 28

Port Jefferson Ice Festival

See Jan 27 listing.

Le Petit Salon concert

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket hosts a Le Petit Salon de Musique classical concert featuring soprano Rachel Schutz and pianist Andrea Christie at 2 p.m. Titled Silence the program will include works by Morfydd Owen, Grace Williams, Margaret Bonds, Thomas Osborne and Sergei Rachmaninov. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 students $10 ages 12 and under at the door. To purchase in advance, visit www.lepetitsalon.org. 631-751-0297

Ken McGorry in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook will host a concert by Ken McGorry and the Achievements from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. For more information, call 689-5888 or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.

Monday January 29

No events listed for this day.

Tuesday January 30

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a concert by the barbershop quartet  “Once Upon a Time”  —  100 years of combined singing experience, entertaining audiences all around Long Island — in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Wednesday January 31

No events listed for this day.

Thursday February 1

Unsung Heroes program

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station kicks off Black History month with a program titled Unsung Heroes: Segregated Military Units from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn about history of the African American units that bravely served their country in the face of discrimination. Open to all. Call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org to register.

An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert featuring The Jazz Loft Big Band, a 7-piece big band directed by Jazz Loft Director Tom Manuel, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children and children under 5 years old are free. To order tickets, visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Film

‘Joke Man’

Join the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook for a special screening of Jackie Martling’s Joke Man on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Famous for being the head writer of the Howard Stern show for 15 years and infamous for leaving that position, Martling’s life story is fascinating, funny, and heartwarming. Joke Man is a universal story of self-discovery and the how humor is one of the keys to happiness. Followed by a Q&A with Jacki Martling. Tickets are $35 per person and includes admission to the Hall of Fame museum. For more information, call 689-5888 or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.

‘I Remember Mama’

Celebrate St. James continues its Classic Movie Series with a screening of I Remember Mama at the St. James Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James on Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. The 1948 film follows a young writer recalls her ups and downs of growing up as one of four children to Norwegian immigrant parents in 1910s San Francisco. Tickets are $25, $20 seniors. To register, call 631-984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

‘Toxic Beauty’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington and Green Inside and Out present a special screening of Toxic Beauty on Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. The documentary reveals the truth about harmful health consequences of chemicals found in everyday beauty products, the huge corporations that knowingly use them and the lack of governmental regulations to protect consumers and follows the class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and the plaintiffs. Preceded by a panel discussion regarding the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act. Tickets are $16, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610

Theater

‘The Gin Game’ 

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson presents D.L. Colburn’s The Gin Game from Jan. 13 to Feb. 3. A fierce battle of wits and wills is revealed as a mismatched pair in a retirement facility inadvertently reveal their hearts as they show their hands in increasingly combative rounds of gin rummy. Poignant, powerful, and heartbreakingly honest, The Gin Game shows that secrets held close to the vest are not safe from being put on the table. The production stars Theatre Three veterans Bradlee and Marci Bing. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect …’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms: from the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and the twilight years of life, from Jan. 18 to March 3. Set in the modern world and told in a series of vignettes and songs, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change traces the overall arc of relationships throughout the course of a life. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B13.

‘(Mostly) True Things’

The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main Street, Port Jefferson presents a production of (Mostly) True Things on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. with stories on the theme Sucker For Love about those times we go to extremes, abandon reason and take big leaps because of love. Four storytellers will compete to win the audience’s choice for the biggest “sucker for love.” Also 3 of the stories will include subtle little lies, but all the stories are otherwise true. The audience gets to question the storytellers, then vote for the person they think told it straight. Tickets are $20 online at eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only). 

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

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

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 28. 631-802-2160

Class Reunions

•Centereach High School Class of 1974 will hold its 50th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on April 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, email Jean Ann Renzulli at [email protected].

•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. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]

Thursday January 18

Four Harbors Audubon lecture

Join the Four Harbors Audubon Society for a winter lecture via Zoom at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Jennifer Ackerman will discuss her latest book, What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds, in a multimedia presentation with photos, videos and audio recordings. Registration required by visiting 4has.org/upcoming-events.

Comedy Night at the CAC

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents an evening of comedy with Peter Bales and Rich Walker at 8 p.m. Hosted by Steven Taub, the program will include a screening of a video segment ‘Day in the life of a stand-up comedian’ from the Emmy nominated PBS documentary ‘Laugh a Day’ featuring Dom Irrera and a grouping of legendary comedians and a sit-down interview with Bales and Walker in celebration of the art of stand-up comedy. Tickets are $40 per person, $30 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.| 

Friday January 19

No events listed for this day.

Saturday January 20

Maple Sugaring

Join the staff of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a maple sugaring workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  This interactive program geared for adults will teach you how to make your own maple syrup at home! Not recommended for children. $4 per person. Please call for 631-423-1770 for reservations.

Winter Wonderland Walk

Town of Brookhaven continues its Winter Nature Program series with a Winter Wonderland Walk at West Meadow Beach Pavilion in Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and at Cedar Beach Nature Center at 2 p.m. During these walks your guide will discuss the stark beauty of the beach and salt marsh in the cold season. Explore the effects of snow and ice on the natural environment, discuss wildlife adaptations, identify plants in their winter form, and observe active winter wetlands. Free but registration is required by emailing [email protected].

Health and Wellness Fair

Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Farmingville will host its 4th annual Health and Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fair will feature over 70 vendors from the healthcare industry who will provide valuable information about health insurance, healthcare law and health services available to Brookhaven Town residents with complimentary refreshments, raffles, giveaways, free health screenings, interactive activities,  and face painting for children. 631-451-6331

Sunday January 21

Toby Tobias in concert

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station welcomes singer Toby Tobias in concert at 1:30 p.m. The South African-born musician will present an original multimedia performance titled Journey from Johannesburg that chronicles his story of growing up in Apartheid-era South Africa. Open to all. Call 631-928-1212 to reserve your seat.

Historic Spirits and Ghosts lecture

Celebrate St. James continues its Living History series with a lecture titled Talking with the Historic Spirits and Ghosts around St. James at the Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James at 2 p.m. Medium and paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto will share his personal experiences during in-depth ghost investigations of local historic properties. Tickets are $25, $20 members at www.celebratestjames.org. 631-984-0201

LITMA Contradance

Join the Long Island Traditional Music Association for a Contradance at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown at 2 p.m. Basic instruction begins at 1:45 p.m. with live music from Torrent and Chart Guthrie as caller. Admission is $15 adults, $10 members, $7.50 students, children under 16 free with paid adult. 631-369-7854

Simple Days in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook will host a concert by Simple Days featuring Dusty Bowl and LoriAnn Lennon from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. For more information, call 689-5888 or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.

Monday January 22

TVHS lecture

Three Village Historical Society continues its lecture series at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket tonight at 7 p.m. Robert Müller will make a presentation titled Long Island Lighthouses: Past & Present based on Müller’s 2004 book of the same name and his experience as a local lighthouse history researcher and preservationist. Images in the program range from the 1850s to the present and include lighthouse keepers, lightships, and lighthouses that no longer stand. Free and open to all. Donations appreciated. To register, visit www.tvhs.org. 631-751-3730.

Tuesday January 23

NSJC Social Club event

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

Preschool Fair

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host a Preschool and Daycare Showcase at 6 p.m. Meet with representatives of local preschools and daycare services. No registration required. 631-588-5024

Wednesday January 24

No events listed for this day.

Thursday January 25

Library Book Sale

Center Moriches Free Public Library, 235 Main St., Center Moriches will hold an Antique, Vintage, and Premium Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library today from 2 to 8 p.m., Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit Library. 631-438-6972

Beyond the Book Club

Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor continues its Beyond the Book Club series with The Soul of the Octopus at 6:30 p.m. Can an animal — not to mention an invertebrate — possess intelligence? Consciousness? A soul? These are some of the questions author Sy Montgomery tackles in her emotional and enlightening portrait of one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures — the octopus. Explore historical documents from the museum’s collection that reveal how 19th century whalers viewed whales and discover how these views have changed over time. $15 per participant. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Film

‘Airplane!’

“Roger, Roger. What’s our vector Victor?” Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of the Comic Gem Airplane! on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. In this quintessential parody of disaster movies traumatized ex-fighter pilot Ted Striker has been unable to hold a job due to his fear of flying and “drinking problem.” When his ex-girlfriend, Elaine Dickinson, now a flight attendant, leaves him before boarding her assigned flight,Ted drops everything and buys a plane ticket to try to win her back. After the pilots become ill, it’s up to him to land the plane. Introduction by film historian Glenn Andreiev. Tickets are $16, $10 members. To order tickets in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘The Gin Game’ 

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson presents D.L. Colburn’s The Gin Game from Jan. 13 to Feb. 3. A fierce battle of wits and wills is revealed as a mismatched pair in a retirement facility inadvertently reveal their hearts as they show their hands in increasingly combative rounds of gin rummy. Poignant, powerful, and heartbreakingly honest, The Gin Game shows that secrets held close to the vest are not safe from being put on the table. The production stars Theatre Three veterans Bradlee and Marci Bing. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B13.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect …’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms: from the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and the twilight years of life, from Jan. 18 to March 3. Set in the modern world and told in a series of vignettes and songs, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change traces the overall arc of relationships throughout the course of a life. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘(Mostly) True Things’

The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main Street, Port Jefferson presents a production of (Mostly) True Things on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. with stories on the theme Sucker For Love about those times we go to extremes, abandon reason and take big leaps because of love. Four storytellers will compete to win the audience’s choice for the biggest “sucker for love.” Also 3 of the stories will include subtle little lies, but all the stories are otherwise true. The audience gets to question the storytellers, then vote for the person they think told it straight. Tickets are $20 online at eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only). 

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

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

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 28. 631-802-2160

Class Reunions

•Centereach High School Class of 1974 will hold its 50th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on April 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, email Jean Ann Renzulli at [email protected].

•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. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected].

Thursday Jan. 11

Art History lecture

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Second Thursday series with a free art history lecture by Kevin McEvoy on Leonardo da Vinci from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Light snacks will be served. No reservations are required to attend. 631-751-7707

Art reception 

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road Setauket invites the community to an opening reception for Coalescence, an art exhibit featuring a selection of works by painter Paul Jay Edelson and sculptor Arthur Bernstein, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on view from January 11 to February 18. 631-751-2676, www.gallernorth.org. See more on page B14.

Friday Jan. 12

Game Night

Celebrate St. James will host a Game Night for adults at the Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy an evening playing board games and card games with light refreshments. $10 donation. To register visit www.celebratestjames.org or call 631-984-0201.

Grounds and Sounds concert

Grounds and Sounds Cafe at the Universalist Unitarian Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket welcomes Pete Mancini and the Hillside Airmen in concert with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Open mic starts at 8 p.m.  Refreshments available for purchase.  Tickets are $15 per person at www.groundsandsounds.org or at the door on the night of the event.

Saturday Jan. 13

All Souls Poetry Reading

The Second Saturdays poetry series continues at All Souls Church in Stony Brook via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. The featured poet will be Suffolk County’s Teen Poet Ella Scarlett O’Connor. 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/ 

Superheroes of the Sky

Join Jim at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown from 11 a.m. to noon for a walking tour while he feeds the Center’s Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more. $10 adults, $5 children. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Saturdays at Six Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with eGALitarian Brass, a New York based ensemble comprised of female brass players, at 6 p.m. Program will feature a diverse program of new music for brass from Renaissance music by Hildegard von Bingen and Leonora Duarte, to more groove-oriented works by Gwyneth Walker and their bass trombonist Gina Benalcazar Lopez. They will also perform tangos by Astor Piazzolla, Episodes and more. Free. Please bring a can of food to help feed the hungry in our community. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Sunday Jan. 14

PJVC Exhibit Reception

Join the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson for a reception for its latest historical installation,  Rivets & Rails, on the second floor Gallery from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Port Jefferson Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy and curated by Village Historian Chris Ryon, the exhibit will be on view daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Feb. 28.  631-473-4778

Northport Historical Society lecture

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport kicks off its Lecture Series with a presentation by Brian E. O’Connor, author of Death By Fire And Ice at 2 p.m. O’Connor discusses the harrowing tale of the ill-fated steamboat Lexington, whose tragic sinking in 1840 still haunts Long Island to this day. The presentation will be followed by audience Q&A. Copies of Death By Fire And Ice will be available for purchase and signing after the event. Refreshments will be served.$10 per person. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org. 631-757-9859

Joe Piket and the Storm in Concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook will host a concert by Joe Piket and the Storm from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. For more information, call 689-5888 or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.

Monday Jan. 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon

Town of Brookhaven will host its annual  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Luncheon at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station from noon to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served followed by an opportunity to participate in an onsite community service project. Tickets are $20 adults, $5 kids and youth. To register, visit www.BrookhavenNY.gov/MLK. 631-451-6963

Tuesday Jan. 16

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a screening of The Story of Film in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Needle Felting Workshop

Huntington Historical Society will present a Needle Felting Workshop in the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join local fiber artist Michele Miroff and learn how to create an adorable needle felted wool snowman. $40 per person, $35 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Wednesday Jan. 17

Business Workshop

Ever wish you could own your own business, but have no idea where to begin? Join the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to learn the basics of setting up a business, including legal entities, business plans, insurance, marketing and more.  Presented by SCORE. Register by calling 631-585-9393 x 558.

Thursday Jan. 18

Vanderbilt lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series in the Reichert Planetarium tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rachel Miller an accomplished blacksmith and co-owner of Spirit Ironworks in Bayport, will discuss Restoring Historic Ironwork, with a focus on Samuel Yellin. Miller will guide the audience through the history and craftsmanship of Yellin’s works at the Vanderbilt Estate, Mansion, and Museum. Tickets are $10 per person (members free) at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Film

Alfred Hitchcock Perspective

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington in celebrating Alfred Hitchcock from Jan. 12 to 18 with the screening of six films including North by Northwest on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., The Birds on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., The Man Who Knew Too Much on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m., Blackmail on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m., To Catch a Thief on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and The 39 Steps on Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. To order tickets in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘The Gin Game’ 

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson presents D.L. Colburn’s The Gin Game from Jan. 13 to Feb. 3. A fierce battle of wits and wills is revealed as a mismatched pair in a retirement facility inadvertently reveal their hearts as they show their hands in increasingly combative rounds of gin rummy. Poignant, powerful, and heartbreakingly honest, The Gin Game shows that secrets held close to the vest are not safe from being put on the table. The production stars Theatre Three veterans Bradlee and Marci Bing. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect …’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms: from the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and the twilight years of life, from Jan. 18 to March 3. Set in the modern world and told in a series of vignettes and songs, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change traces the overall arc of relationships throughout the course of a life. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

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

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 28. 631-802-2160

Vendors Wanted

■ Town of Brookhaven seeks vendors for a Health Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Jan. 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 vendor registration fee. For an application, visit BrookhavenNY/gov/Health or call 631-451-6331.

Class Reunion

•Save the date! 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. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected].

Thursday Jan. 4

Community Blood Drive

Mather Hospital, 75 North County Road Port Jefferson will host a blood drive in Conference Rooms A & B from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Blood donations and blood supplies are usually low after the holidays, so donations are needed early in the new year. Register by calling 1-800-933-2566.

Friday Jan. 5

No events listed for this day.

Saturday Jan. 6

Gallery Highlights Tour

​Join the Whaling Museum, 301 main St. Cold Spring Harbor for a Gallery Highlights Tour at noon. Get to know Long Island’s whaling history in this highlight tour beginning with the model of the whaleship, explore the star of the museum’s collection, the whaleboat, learn about the museum’s special exhibit, Whalers of the African Diaspora, which highlights the experiences of African American whalers, and explore the artwork created by whalers known as scrimshaw. Adults and kids welcome. Free with museum admission of  $8 adults, $6 seniors and children. 631-367-3418

An Evening of Comedy

The Comedy Club @ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson returns for its’ first big show of 2024 at 8 p.m. featuring a full line-up of top comedians direct from Long Island, NYC, and beyond including Art Schill, Jack Cloonan, Laura Patton, John Santo and more. Come early and enjoy a glass of local wine or beer from the bar’s extensive selection. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening of non-stop hilarious fun. Tickets are $40 per person. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Sunday Jan. 7

Winter Seasonal Stroll

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a Winter Seasonal Stroll for adults from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On this short stroll, you’ll discover that nature is beautiful and interesting in winter too. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 631-423-1770.

Ridotto Concert

Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington hosts a Ridotto concert featuring The Bayberry String Quartet at 4 p.m. Program will include Mozart’s String Quartet no.4, Beethoven’s Op.74 and Dvorak’s deeply moving ‘American’ Quartet. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 members, $12 students. To order, call 631-385-0373, or email [email protected].

‘Friend or Foe?’

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Smithtown presents its annual Spotlight Showcase 2023 “Friend Or Foe?” at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown at 5 p.m. Enjoy very different show dance numbers in which you’ll have to decide for yourself who’s a “friend or foe,” “black or white,” “yin and yang.” Just use your imagination to decide which side you are! Tickets are $50 per person, free for kids. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Monday Jan. 8

Community Blood Drive

Bundle up and give. Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington hosts a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your ID with your name and photo. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Each donor will receive a pair of socks as a gift, while supplies last. For more information or to make an appointment, email [email protected]. 631-421-5835

Sound Beach Civic Meeting

The next meeting of the Sound Beach Civic Association will be held at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda will be an update on the Sound Beach post office closure. All are welcome. For more information call 631-744-6952.

Movie Trivia Night

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

Avalon Astronomy Event

The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve, Shep Jones Lanes, Stony Brook will host a live observing session (weather permitting) focusing on Jupiter and many wintertime deep space objects from 7 to 9 p.m. This is an outdoor event. Pre-registration not required. Free. 631-689-0619

Tuesday Jan. 9

Whaling Museum Trivia Night

Join the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor online for winter-themed trivia night, including movies, music, animals, sports, geography, and Broadway, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. You will be asked frosty questions and facts will be shared about ice cream logos, snowy countries, blizzards in art, winter sports, with a narwhal or two thrown in! Free. (Suggested donation of $10 appreciated) To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Wednesday Jan. 10

Ring Making Workshop

Huntington Historical Society will host a Ring Making Workshop in the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This workshop will be an intro to silver smithing with artist Jennifer Salta owner of Unmarked Industries. You will learn how to cut, file and solder your very own silver ring. Each person will leave with a completed piece at the end of the night. All tools and materials will be supplied included. Fee is $65 per person, ​$60 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Thursday Jan. 11

Art History lecture

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Second Thursday series with a free art history lecture by Kevin McEvoy on Leonardo da Vinci from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Light snacks will be served for your enjoyment. No reservations are required to attend. 631-751-7707

Crafts & Cocktails

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor continues its Crafts & Cocktails series from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Celebrate one of the world’s most iconic duos—oysters and champagne! Explore the fundamental role oysters have played in the history of New York and discover current efforts to bring these bivalves back to Long Island Sound. Then, dive into the surprising history of champagne and enjoy a glass of bubbly while designing a unique seashell trinket tray.​ (For adults 21+) ​$30 per participant, ​$20 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 

Art reception 

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road Setauket invites the community to an opening reception for Coalescence, an art exhibit featuring a selection of works by painter Paul Jay Edelson and sculptor Arthur Bernstein, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on view from January 11 to February 18. 631-751-2676, www.gallernorth.org.

Film

‘All the President’s Men’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a screening of All the President’s Men on Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, the film is based on the 1974 Pulitzer Prize–winning book of the same name which focuses firmly on the first five months of the Watergate scandal. Hosted by Wallace Matthews, former columnist for Newsday, the New York Post and ESPN. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Wings of Life’

Join Joyann Cirigliano of the Four Harbors Audubon Society for a viewing and discussion of Wings of Life an intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and the flowers that need them, at the Smithtown Main Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Open to all. To register, call 631-360-2480.

‘Bigger Than Life’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a special screening of Bigger Than Life on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Though ignored at the time of its release, Nicholas Ray’s Bigger Than Life is now recognized as one of the great American films of the 1950s. This Eisenhower-era throat-grabber, shot in expressive CinemaScope, is an excoriating and wildly entertaining take on the nuclear family. Hosted by Professor Foster Hirsch. Tickets are $18, $12 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘Beauty and the Beast’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Beauty and the Beast now extended through Jan. 7. This timeless story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self–but time is running out! If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘The Gin Game’ 

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson presents D.L. Colburn’s The Gin Game from Jan. 13 to Feb. 3. A fierce battle of wits and wills is revealed as a mismatched pair in a retirement facility inadvertently reveal their hearts as they show their hands in increasingly combative rounds of gin rummy. Poignant, powerful, and heartbreakingly honest, The Gin Game shows that secrets held close to the vest are not safe from being put on the table. The production stars Theatre Three veterans Bradlee and Marci Bing. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect …’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms: from the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and the twilight years of life, from Jan. 13 to March 3. Set in the modern world and told in a series of vignettes and songs, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change traces the overall arc of relationships throughout the course of a life. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

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

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Jan. 7 to April 28. 631-802-2160

Vendors Wanted

■ Town of Brookhaven seeks vendors for a Health Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Jan. 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 vendor registration fee. For an application, visit BrookhavenNY/gov/Health or call 631-451-6331.

Class Reunion

•Save the date! 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. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected].

Ongoing

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton runs through December 30. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! Tickets can be purchased online at www.holidaylightshow.com.

Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County presents its 20th annual Girl Scout Holiday Light Show at Southaven County Park in Yaphank through December 30. This year, the light show will be a fully immersive, walk-through Enchanted Forest, which features 80 illuminated holiday-themed displays along with photos with Santa, picnics with s’mores, music, and games for visitors to enjoy. For tickets, visit www.gssclightshow.com.

Holiday Illuminations

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Main St., Smithtown presents Holiday Illuminations every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 31. from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Explore the Society’s grounds illuminated for the holiday season! Every half hour, the historical buildings will be brought to life with stunning visuals and animations, telling enchanting holiday tales. Food trucks, vendors, live music and a visit from Santa will add to the festive atmosphere. Tickets online are $22 adults, $17 seniors, $12 children at www.holidayilluminations2023.com. 631-265-6768

Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2, 2024 (except Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 473-4778

Thursday Jan. 28

Holiday Train Display

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

Author Talk

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes acclaimed author/actress Illeana Douglas at 7 p.m. for enlightening discussion of her new book Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream House to Dark Suburbia as well as a screening of one of the movies featured in her book, The Swimmer starring Burt Lancaster. In addition to the film screening and discussion, tickets will include a copy of Connecticut in the Movies and a book signing reception. Tickets are $40, $35 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Native American Drumming

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

Friday Jan. 29

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 28 listing.

Friday Night Face Off

Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, 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 Jan. 30

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 28 listing.

Sunday Jan. 31

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 28 listing.

New Year’s Laughin’ Eve

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a New Year’s Laughin’ Eve at 6 p.m. (early bird show) or 8 p.m. with comedians Paul Anthony, Bryan McKenna, Maria Walsh and Chris Roach. Tickets are $65 for the early bird show, $75 for the prime time show. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

New Year’s Eve Comedy Night

Ring in the new year with laughs as the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown and Governor’s Comedy Clubs host a night of comedy on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. Stand-ups include Rich Vos, Bryan McKenna, Debbie D’Amore and Carla Oakerson. $80 per person includes an open bar of beer and wine, a selection of hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Monday Jan. 1

First Day Hike at Caumsett

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

First Day Hike at Sunken Meadow

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

Tuesday Jan. 2

No events listed for this day.

Wednesday Jan. 3

No events listed for this day.

Thursday Jan. 4

Community Blood Drive

Mather Hospital, 75 North County Road Port Jefferson will host a blood drive in Conference Rooms A & B from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Save the date for Mather Hospital’s Jan. 4, 2024 blood drive. Blood donations and blood supplies are usually low after the holidays, so donations are needed early in the new year. Register by calling 1-800-933-2566.

Film

‘Con Air’

Cage Match! Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington for a screening of Con Air on Dec. 29 at 9:30 p.m. When a group of the most dangerous and notorious prisoners in the U.S. penal system are transferred to a new super-maximum security facility, parolee Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage) hitches a ride on their Con Air transport flight only to find himself embroiled in a meticulously planned midair hijacking masterminded by Cyrus “The Virus” Grissom (John Malkovich). Tickets are $15, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘All the President’s Men’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a screening of All the President’s Men on Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, the film is based on the 1974 Pulitzer Prize–winning book of the same name which focuses firmly on the first five months of the Watergate scandal. Hosted by Wallace Matthews, former columnist for Newsday, the New York Post and ESPN. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 11 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Join them for the  38th annual production of the immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit. Please note: No children under 5 are permitted. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Beauty and the Beast’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Beauty and the Beast now through Jan. 7. This timeless story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self–but time is running out! If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Farmers Markets

Huntington Farmers Market

Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station hosts the Long Island Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through March (except Dec. 23 and Dec. 31). 631-470-9620

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Jan. 7 to April 28. 631-802-2160

Vendors Wanted 

■ Town of Brookhaven seeks vendors for a Health Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Jan. 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 vendor registration fee. For an application, visit BrookhavenNY/gov/Health or call 631-451-6331.

Ongoing

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton runs through Dec. 30. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! Tickets can be purchased online at www.holidaylightshow.com.

Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County presents its 20th annual Girl Scout Holiday Light Show at Southaven County Park in Yaphank through December 30. This year, the light show will be a fully immersive, walk-through Enchanted Forest, which features 80 illuminated holiday-themed displays along with photos with Santa, picnics with s’mores, music, and games for visitors to enjoy. Tickets are $15 per person, $12.50 for Girl Scouts. To order, visit www.gssclightshow.com.

Holiday Illuminations

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Main St., Smithtown presents Holiday Illuminations every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 31. from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Explore the Society’s grounds illuminated for the holiday season! Every half hour, the historical buildings will be brought to life with stunning visuals and animations, telling enchanting holiday tales. Food trucks, vendors, live music and a visit from Santa will add to the festive atmosphere. Tickets online are $22 adults, $17 seniors, $12 children at www.holidayilluminations2023.com. 631-265-6768

Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2, 2024 (except Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 473-4778

Huntington Holiday Spectacular

Stroll through the streets of downtown Huntington to enjoy a Winter Wonderland   Tuesdays to Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. now through Jan. 1, 2024. The festivities will include lights, farmers market, live music ice carving, Santa, holiday markets, and other  surprises. www.huntingtonholidayspectacular.com/events

Thursday Dec. 21

Sound Healing, Guided Meditation

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham presents a Sound Healing and Guided Meditation program from 7 to 8 pm. Celebrate the season with tonal balancing using crystal singing bowls that produce powerful vibratory sound waves which resonate deeply within the body. Donna Nesteruk uses multiple instruments to create these meditative sounds that provide you with a restorative and relaxing. To register, please call the library at 631-929-4488.

Jazz Christmas Party

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave, Stony Brook presents Nicole Zuraitis’ Jazz Christmas Party from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Grammy nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis appears backed by a 17-piece big band ensemble to present classic holiday chestnuts to celebrate the season. Tickets are $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students, $25 children at www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895

Friday Dec. 22

Tom Manuel’s Egg Nog Romp!

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave, Stony Brook presents Tom Manuel’s Egg Nog Romp from 7 to 9:30 p.m. featuring Tom Manuel on cornet. Tickets are $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students, $25 children at www.thejazzloft.org. 631-751-1895

‘Season of Light’ at the Vanderbilt

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will show the holiday-themed Season of Light tonight at 8 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up their lives during the December holiday season. Tickets range from $14 to $17 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Saturday Dec. 23

‘Season of Light’ at the Vanderbilt

See Dec. 22 listing.

Caumsett Hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a History Hike from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Relax and socialize on this hilly, moderately paced 6-mile walk, as you make stops to discuss some spots of historic interest. Adults only. $4 per person. Call 631-423-1770 for reservations.

Sunday Dec. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE

Monday Dec. 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Tuesday Dec. 26

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a Barbershop quartet concert, “Once Upon a Time,”  at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Holiday Train Display

Town of Brookhaven’s Longwood Estate, corner of Longwood Road and Smith Road, Ridge will host a Holiday Train Display today, Dec. 27 through Dec 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participate in an “I Spy” game and try to find all the hidden items in the display. Free event. 631-924-1820

Wednesday Dec. 27

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 26 listing.

Thursday Dec. 28

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 26 listing.

Author Talk

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes acclaimed author/actress Illeana Douglas at 7 p.m. for enlightening discussion of her new book Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream House to Dark Suburbia as well as a screening of one of the movies featured in her book, The Swimmer starring Burt Lancaster. In addition to the film screening and discussion, tickets will include a copy of Connecticut in the Movies and a book signing reception. Tickets are $40, $35 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming 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. 631-655-7798

Film

‘Die Hard’

Cinema Arts Centre presents a special Night Owl Cinema screening of Die Hard on Dec. 22 at 9:30 p.m. We dare you to say it’s not a Christmas movie!! It’s Christmas Eve, and New York Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is in L.A. visiting his estranged wife and children. At her holiday office party the festivities are interrupted by a group of German terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise and begin taking hostages. McClane is the only one who can save them from criminal mastermind Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). Yippee-ki-yay mistletoers! Tickets are $15, $10 members, free for Young Film Fan Members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $32 adults, $30 seniors, $28 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org. 

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 11 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Join them for the  38th annual production of the immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit. Please note: No children under 5 are permitted. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Beauty and the Beast’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Beauty and the Beast now through Jan. 7. This timeless story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self–but time is running out! If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Vendors Wanted 

■ Town of Brookhaven seeks vendors for a Health Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Jan. 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 vendor registration fee. For an application, visit BrookhavenNY/gov/Health or call 631-451-6331.

Ongoing

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton runs through Dec. 30. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! Tickets can be purchased online at www.holidaylightshow.com.

Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County presents its 20th annual Girl Scout Holiday Light Show at Southaven County Park in Yaphank through December 30. This year, the light show will be a fully immersive, walk-through Enchanted Forest, which features 80 illuminated holiday-themed displays along with photos with Santa, picnics with s’mores, music, and games for visitors to enjoy. For tickets, visit www.gssclightshow.com.

Holiday Illuminations

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Main St., Smithtown presents Holiday Illuminations every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 31. from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Explore the Society’s grounds illuminated for the holiday season! Every half hour, the historical buildings will be brought to life with stunning visuals and animations, telling enchanting holiday tales. Food trucks, vendors, live music and a visit from Santa will add to the festive atmosphere. Tickets online are $22 adults, $17 seniors, $12 children at www.holidayilluminations2023.com. 631-265-6768

Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2, 2024 (except Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 473-4778

Thursday Dec. 14

Winter Secrets Walking Tour

Bundle up and enjoy the historical spirit of Stony Brook this winter with a Winter Secrets Walking Tour today at 9:50 a.m. or Dec. 15 at 1:50 p.m. Participants stroll Stony Brook Village to discover multiple wintry stories of Stony Brook Village. Learn about Arctic fever and the icy dramas surrounding Stony Brook Village artifact, the Polaris whaleboat; hear of turn-of-the-century holiday parties hosted by “upstairs” elite socialite Alida Chandler Emmet; discover the extraordinary history of Stony Brook Village’s fire department, and more! $25 per person. Participants receive a bottle of wine from Lakeside Wine Emotion with their purchase of ticket. Registration is required by calling 631-751-2244.

Garden of Lights

The spirit of the season has returned. Sachem Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook presents it’s 5th annual Garden of Lights: A Sky Full of Stars, a community-built walk-through light show for all ages, tonight and Dec. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Experience a community-built walk-through light show for all ages. Free. 631-588-5024

Nutcracker Holiday Show

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present its Nutcracker Holiday Show tonight, Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, one of the most often performed Jazz versions of the holiday classic. The show will feature The Jazz Loft’s 17-piece Big Band, led by Tom Manuel, and Danny Bacher on vocals. Tickets are $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students and $25 children at www.thejazzloft.org.

Friday Dec. 15

Winter Secrets Walking Tour

See Dec. 14 listing.

Garden of Lights

See Dec. 14 listing.

Nutcracker Holiday Show

See Dec. 14 listing.

Basket Auction Fundraiser

Enjoy a good time for a good cause as the Middle Country Special Education PTA hosts a Basket Auction Fundraiser at Centereach High School, 14-43rd Street, Centereach in its cafeteria at 6 p.m. with over 150 raffles, holiday music, face painting, games and giveaways. 631-285-8010

Victorian Holiday Walking Tour

Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa and join the staff at The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a walk through the quaint, waterside village to explore the surprising Victorian origins of many modern holiday traditions tonight at 5 p.m. or Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. View historic buildings along Main Street and discover how local families gathered for Thanksgiving, made merry at Christmas, and rang in the New Year — and how those celebrations would have been very different for whalers out at sea! Recommended for ages 12 and over. Tickets are $15 per person at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418

Holiday Spectacular

Town of Brookhaven’s Holiday Spectacular, an indoor, walk-through holiday light show, returns to Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville tonight, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17; hours on Fridays and Saturdays are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to this event is $10 per adult; $8 for seniors, veterans and children under 12; children 3 and under are free. Photos available with Santa for an additional fee; credit cards only, no cash accepted. Tickets must be purchased in advance at BrookhavenNY.gov/Holiday. 631-451-5330.

Saturday Dec. 16

Nutcracker Holiday Show

See Dec. 14 listing.

Holiday Spectacular

See Dec. 15 listing.

Holiday Train Display

Longwood Estate, corner of Longwood Road and Smith Road, Ridge will host a Holiday Train Display today, Dec. 17, and Dec. 26 to 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participate in an “I Spy” game and try to find all the hidden items in the display. Free event. 631-924-1820

Santa on the Farm

Santa Claus is coming back by to Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville by popular demand. Meet the jolly fellow in the heated Woodland Hall today and Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as Long Island Game Farm transforms into a holiday wonderland. Feed deer in the park, meet Santa Claus, bring your camera to take treasured family photos, enjoy a craft table, and explore the holiday gift boutique — all included in the admission fee. 631-878-6644.

Selden Craft & Gift Fair

One of the country’s longest continuously running indoor craft fairs, the 41st annual Selden Craft & Gift Fair, will return to Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden today and Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 200 exhibitors offer hand picked gift items including photography, textiles, soy candles, crafted jewelry, floral, organic soaps, country crafts and more. Free admission. 631-846-1459

Superheroes of the Sky 

Stop by 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. You’ll be seeing and learning about a Bald Eagle, Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more. $10 per adult, $5 per child (Under 12y), To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Long Island Yule Festival

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington, 109 Browns Road, Huntington hosts The Long Island Yule Festival, a celebration of the Winter Solstice, from noon to 6 p.m. with local vendors, cultural workshops, free activities such as holiday crafts and a storybook time for the kids, and visits from Krampus, The Yule Goat, Santa Claus and others. 631-609-5661

Sounds of the Season

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents its annual Sounds of the Season from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy special evening tours of the decorated Eagles Nest Mansion and be serenaded by timeless Bing Crosby melodies, relive President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Christmas Eve commemorations, and special holiday episodes of Suspense Radio. The Vanderbilt Mansion’s halls were decked by the Museum’s curators in collaboration with the Dix Hills, Centerport, Three Village, Asharoken, and Nathan Hale garden clubs. $15 tickets can be purchased at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Tricycle Holiday Concert

First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson hosts a special holiday concert featuring Tricycle, the Fortier family trio, with their band and special guests at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets only are $25 adults, $15 students at www.gpjac.org/special-concerts. 516-313-3838

Sunday Dec. 17

Victorian Holiday Walking Tour

See Dec. 15 listing.

Holiday Spectacular

See Dec. 15 listing.

Holiday Train Display

See Dec. 16 listing.

Santa on the Farm

See Dec. 16 listing.

Selden Craft & Gift Fair

See Dec. 16 listing.

Winter Farmers Market

Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station hosts the Long Island Winter Farmers market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through March. With over 35 vendors, some new and some returning, plus guest vendors through out the season. Come shop local for the month of December — there will be lots of gifts for the holidays!

Holiday Craft Fair

Backstage Studio of Dance, 200 Wilson Street, Port Jefferson hosts a Holiday Craft Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with over 30 vendors offering arts, crafts, jewelry, homemade gifts, soaps, clothing, personalized items, baked goods, hair bows, crocheted items and so much more. 631-502-3643

Northport Walking Tour

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport hosts a walking tour at 1:30 p.m. Local historian Dan Sheehan 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. Cost is $7 per person. To register, visit www,northporthistorical.org.

Monday Dec. 18

TVHS lecture

Three Village Historical Society presents their last lecture of the year at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. John G. Staudt will discuss Conserving Our Natural Resources: Theodore Roosevelt and his Use of Power. After becoming president in 1901, TR used his executive authority to establish 150 national forests, 51 federal bird reserves, four national game preserves, five national parks and 18 national monuments on over 230 million acres of public land. This talk explores the history of TR’s conservation legacy and addresses the question: What exactly is the role of the federal government in regard to the conservation of our natural resources? Free and open to all. Donations appreciated. 631-751-3730

Tuesday Dec. 19

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a discussion by Eileen Swanberg about genealogy investigation at the “Terryville Search Center.” Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Travel Presentation Club Meeting

The Travel Presentation Club will meet at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket at 7 p.m. Malcolm and Waveney Bowman will make a presentation entitled “Explosive New Zealand: volcanoes and earthquakes.” Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Wednesday Dec. 20

No events listed for this day.

Thursday Dec. 21

No events listed for this day.

Film

Kubrick: A Cinematic Odyssey

From Dec. 15 to Dec. 21, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present a retrospective featuring some of Stanley Kubrick’s most iconic groundbreaking films: The Shining (Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.); 2001: A Space Odyssey (Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.); Paths of Glory (Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.); Lolita on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m.); Barry Lyndon (Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.); and Eyes Wide Shut (Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.) Tickets are $15, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Scrooge’

Join Celebrate St. James for a screening of Scrooge (1951) starring Alastair Sim at the St. James Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. with informative commentary, light refreshments and fresh popcorn. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors. To RSVP, call 631-984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

Theater

‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $32 adults, $30 seniors, $28 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org. 

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 11 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Join them for the  38th annual production of the immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit. Please note: No children under 5 are permitted. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Beauty and the Beast’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Beauty and the Beast now through Jan. 7. This timeless story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self–but time is running out! If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Dance

‘The Nutcracker’

Seiskaya Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. With guest artist Max Lippman (Cavalier) and Seiskaya Ballet Principal dancer Madeleine Martufi (Sugar Plum). Tickets are $45 adults, $38 children and seniors. 631-632-ARTS, www.nutcrackerballet.com

‘Friend or Foe?’

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Smithtown presents its annual Spotlight Showcase 2023 “Friend Or Foe?” at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown on Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Enjoy very different show dance numbers in which you’ll have to decide for yourself who’s a “friend or foe,” “black or white,” “yin and yang.” Just use your imagination to decide which side you are! Tickets are $50 per person, free for kids. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org

Vendors Wanted 

■ Town of Brookhaven seeks vendors for a Health Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Jan. 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 vendor registration fee. For an application, visit BrookhavenNY/gov/Health or call 631-451-6331.

Class Reunion

•Save the date! 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, 2024. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected].

Ongoing

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton runs through Dec. 30. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! Tickets can be purchased online at www.holidaylightshow.com.

Girl Scouts Holiday Light Show

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County presents its 20th annual Girl Scout Holiday Light Show at Southaven County Park in Yaphank through December 30. This year, the light show will be a fully immersive, walk-through Enchanted Forest, which features 80 illuminated holiday-themed displays along with photos with Santa, picnics with s’mores, music, and games for visitors to enjoy. For tickets, visit www.gssclightshow.com.

Holiday Illuminations

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Main St., Smithtown presents Holiday Illuminations every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 31. from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Explore the Society’s grounds illuminated for the holiday season! Every half hour, the historical buildings will be brought to life with stunning visuals and animations, telling enchanting holiday tales. Food trucks, vendors, live music and a visit from Santa will add to the festive atmosphere. Tickets online are $22 adults, $17 seniors, $12 children at www.holidayilluminations2023.com. 631-265-6768

Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2, 2024 (except Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 473-4778

Holiday Spectacular

Town of Brookhaven’s Holiday Spectacular, an indoor, walk-through holiday light show, returns to Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on Dec. 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18; hours on Fridays and Saturdays are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to this event is $10 per adult; $8 for seniors, veterans and children under 12; children 3 and under are free. Photos available with Santa for an additional fee; credit cards only, no cash accepted. Tickets must be purchased in advance at BrookhavenNY.gov/Holiday. 631-451-5330.

Thursday Nov. 30

Native American Drumming 

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Road, Stony Brook will host 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. 631-655-7798

Whalers GrogFest

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor presents a Whalers GrogFest from 7 to 9 p.m. ​Join the museum after hours to support Cold Spring Harbor’s historic gem as it transforms into a tavern for the evening with live sea shanties to get you in the spirit (pun definitely intended). Savor rum punch while you explore the maritime origins behind the drink, and learn about the local history of bootlegging. Sample small bites from downtown Cold Spring Harbor restaurants. Tickets are $50, members $30 at the door. 631-367-3418

An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Interplay Jazz Orchestra from 7 to 9:30 p.m. featuring a 17 piece big band co-directed by Joe Devassy on trombone and Gary Henderson on trumpet. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children at www.thejazzloft.org.

SCCC Winter Concert

Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman Campis, 533 College Road, Selden will hold a free winter concert featuring SCCC’s Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Suffolk Singers and College Choir in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building at 7 p.m. No tickets required.

Friday Dec. 1

Christmas Festival

St. Gerard Majella Church Parish Hall, 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts its annual Christmas Festival tonight from 4 to 9 p.m., Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with unique holiday crafts, vendors, photos with Santa, holiday decor, kids crafts and games, raffles, food, desserts, kids shopping with free wrapping and much more. Call 473-2900.

First Friday at the Heckscher

The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington continues its First Friday series from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Explore the exhibitions during extended viewing hours and enjoy a special performance by Canta Libre, a renowned quintet of flute, harp and strings, at 7 p.m. Free admission. Call 380-3230.

SCCC Winter Concert

Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman Campis, 533 College Road, Selden will hold a free winter concert featuring SCCC’s Contemporary Music Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Band in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building at 7 p.m. No tickets required.

Saturday Dec. 2

Christmas Festival

See Dec. 1 listing.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Magic Circle Nursery School at Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport will hold its 42nd annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come bring the whole family for a real holiday treat filled with food and fun. Remember your camera for the perfect holiday photo with Santa. Donation is $8 adults, $4 children. For further information, call 631-754-5565.

Greenery Boutique

The Three Village Garden Club will hold its annual Greenery Boutique at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for wreaths, swags, kissing balls crafts, table designs, ornaments, candles and more. 

Christmas Market 

The Vincent Bove Community Center, 55 Cliff Road, Belle Terre hosts a Christmas Market today and Dec. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with the Port Jefferson Dickens Festival. 631-828-4340.

Holiday Bazaar 

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point presents its annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Trinity Women of WELCA, the event will feature handmade crafts, unique gifts, home and holiday decor, Grandma’s Attic (gently used holiday themed items),  hot food, bake sale and more. Photos with Santa ($10 fee) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. 631-744-9355, www.thefishchurch.com

Dickens Cookie Walk

Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 309 Patchogue Road (Route 112), Port Jefferson Station hosts a Dickens’ Cookie Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the homemade cookies run out! They will also be debuting a brand new ice cream flavor from Max & Mina’s “A Tale of Two Cookies.” 631-473-2236

St. Nicholas Bazaar

Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport hosts its annual St. Nicholas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bazaar includes vendors, antiques, cookies, silent auction and a visit from Santa. Call 631-261-7670.

Charles Dickens Festival

The Village of Port Jefferson will play host to the 27th annual Charles Dickens Festival today and Dec. 3 as it magically transforms into the Dickensian era with streets filled with a troupe of Dickens Street Characters magic shows, a gingerbread house contest, carriage rides, music, ice skating, street performances and much more. Opening parade kicks off today on East Main Street at 11 a.m. Free, fee for some activities and events. Visit www.portjeff.com/dickens/ for full schedule of events.

Boyle Road PTA Vendor & Craft Fair

Boyle Road Elementary School PTA,  424 Boyle Road, Port Jefferson Station will host its 20th annual Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local vendors and crafters selling everything you need for the holiday season and a special visit from Santa. Call 631-474-8140.

Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair

The Art League of Long Island will present their 58th annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair at Vanderbilt Elementary School, 350 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills today and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring an eclectic variety of one-of-a-kind art and craft work created by 60+ exhibitors. 631-462-5400, www.artleagueli.org

Mistletoe Lane Craft Fair

First Presbyterian Church, Main Street and 107 South St., Port Jefferson presents a Mistletoe Lane Craft Fair today and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring craft vendors, homemade soups, children’s activities, a visit from Santa and musical performances starting at 1 p.m. Call 473-0147 for more information.

Smithtown Craft & Gift Fair

The holidays are almost here. Time to shop till you drop at the 11th annual Smithtown Craft & Gift Fair, Smithtown East High School, 1 School St., St. James today and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors fill the school gymnasium with predominantly hand crafted work with a few select gift items.  Expect to see some exquisite jewelry, artisanal, vintage and new. Decorative wreaths, homemade candies, organic soaps, holiday décor and much more. Free admission. 631-846-1459

TVHS Candlelight House Tour

The Three Village Historical Society presents the 44th annual Candlelight House Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Historic Caroline Church of Setauket will be featured in honor of their Tricentennial celebration and four homes in the Dyers Neck Historic District of Setauket will be expertly decorated for the holiday season. Guests will tour each home learning about the historical architecture and design. Tickets are $70 per person, $55 members. 631-751-3730, www.tvhs.org

Drive Through Live Nativity

Stony Brook Christian Assembly, 400 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will hold its annual Drive Through Live Nativity tonight, Dec. 3, 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Take a trip back in time to experience the magic and mystery of the first Christmas. This is a free event. No tickets or registration required. 631-689-1127

Huntington Men’s Chorus concert

St.Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, 29 Clay Pitts Road, Greenlawn hosts a holiday concert by the Huntington Men’s Chorus at 7 p.m. Come see Huntington’s longest-running male singing group in its 74th season, presenting its Fall 2023 concert.  Featuring popular, spiritual and holiday music, with Christmas carol sing-a-long.  Special treat, virtuoso oboist Shane Helfner!  Tickets $18 adults; $16 students and seniors in advance at www.huntingtonmenschorus.org, $20 at the door.

Live reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’

The Cinema Arts Centre presents Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens in an extraordinary performance in his one-man play of the classic Christmas story, at 7 p.m. Using his own adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, Gerald plays over 30 characters using vocal and physical talents to bring each scene vividly to life. Tickets are available at www.cinemaartscentre.org. 

Sunday Dec. 3

Christmas Festival

See Dec. 1 listing.

Christmas Market

See Dec. 2 listing.

Charles Dickens Festival

See Dec. 2 listing.

Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair

See Dec. 2 listing.

Mistletoe Lane Craft Fair

See Dec. 2 listing.

St. James Craft & Gift Fair

See Dec. 2 listing.

Drive Through Live Nativity

See Dec. 2 listing.

Christmas Craft Fair

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 800 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Parish Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with crafts, gifts, Christmas items, refreshments and raffles. Over 45 vendors. Call 631-737-4388.

Holiday House Tour

Huntington Historical Society presents its annual Historic Houses at the Holidays tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event, titled “Highlights of Historic Huntington,” will feature five homes beautifully decorated for the holidays including one owned by the Ketewamoke Chapter of the National Society of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. Tickets are $60 per person, $50 members at www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. For more information, call 631-427-7045 ext. 401.

WMHO Holiday Festival

The 44th annual Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Holiday Festival will be held at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors will enjoy a Promenade of Trees, carolers, live music, a holiday train display at Wiggs Opticians, “Legends & Spies” puppet parade, and a visit from Santa Claus. Stay for the holiday tree lighting on the Village Green at 5:30 p.m. Free. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org

LIM Winter Open House

Stop by the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook for their Winter Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Come see 19th-century sleighs — just like Santa’s — in their world-renowned Carriage Museum, or explore their current art exhibitions “SOMOS/WE ARE: Latinx Artists of Long Island” and “Perfect 10: The 10th Annual LIMarts Exhibition” on view in the Art and History Museums. Their beautiful grounds, featuring a majestic stone and marble fountain, a one-room schoolhouse, an 18th-century barn, and art installations, are the perfect backdrop for any last-minute holiday card photos! Free admission. www.longislandmuseum.org

Historic Holidays at Hallockville

Join the Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead in celebrating the holidays with a Victorian Christmas in the Hallock Homestead, Polish Christmas Eve in the Cichanowicz Farmhouse, historic toy exhibits and more from noon to 3:30 p.m. Free event. 631-298-5292

Pet Pictures with Santa

Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, 354 Route 25A Mount Sinai will host a Pet Pictures with Santa event from noon to 3 p.m. Snacks, hot chocolate, fun and a free bandana to all the four-legged friends who participate! Admission is FREE, but please donate an item for Save-A-Pet Animal Shelter in Port Jefferson Station. Items needed include paper towels, garbage bags, laundry detergent, Purina Kitten/Cat Chow, cat litter, and canned cat/dog food.  631-331-3600

A Salute to Norway

Celebrate St. James hosts a A Salute to Our Norwegian Heritage & Culture event at the Calderone Theatre, 176 Second St., St. James at 1 p.m. Join them for a festive afternoon of storytelling, food tasting, craft making and more! Ticket are $25, $20 members at www.celebratestjames.org.

The Vendettas Holiday Spectacular Concert

North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham presents The Vendettas Holiday Spectacular concert from 1:30 to 3 p.m. featuring classic rock and roll holiday tunes like “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Run Run Rudolph,” and classic 60’s R&B with a little help from the “Holiday Horns.” This concert is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit! Open to all. To register, please call the library at 631-929-4488.

Homegrown String Band in concert

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will host a concert by the Homegrown String Band at 1:30 p.m. The band will be sharing their original interpretations of traditional songs by such artists as the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, the Mississippi Sheiks, and the Delmore Brothers among others, adding their own musical DNA to an American tradition. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. 631-928-1212, www.cplib.org

Silver Chords Holiday Concert

The Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket hosts a classic holiday concert by the Silver Chords Chorus titled Celebrations at 2 p.m. Featuring music tot celebrate all the holidays of the season from Veteran’s Day to Christmas and New Year’s with raffle baskets. Free admission. Call 631-235-3593.

Tribute to Elton John

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a concert by the Elton John tribute band JC & The Crocodiles at 6 p.m. The band combines marvelous piano performances, iconic songs, and ostentatious outfits to bring Elton John’s signature style to their shows. Let their sound wash over you in the Reichert Planetarium, where their amazing live performance will be accompanied by stunning synchronized laser lights. Tickets in advance are $30 adults, $25 children ages 15 and under at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. Tickets at the door are $35 adults, $30 children ages 15 and under.

Monday Dec. 4

Art Installation reception

As part of a Beautification Project at the Stony Brook Train Station, the Three Village Community Trust, the Three Village Civic Association, the North Suffolk Garden Club, the Three Village Chamber of Commerce and students and faculty at the Stony Brook School invite the community to the opening reception of an art installation created by local artist Michael Rosengard at the Station titled ‘All Aboard — Home For The Holiday’ from noon to 1 p.m. Bagels, coffee, and cookies will be served. Meet the artist, take photos, and celebrate the holiday season! For more information, call 631-942-4558.

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 $10 per person, $7 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610.

Tuesday Dec. 5

Holiday Dance

Town of Brookhaven Senior Citizens Division will host a Holiday Dance at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mt. Siinai from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  Come dance into the 2023 Holiday season with music by DJ Louis Delprete. Cake will be served. Please call 631-451-5312 for tickets.

Wednesday Dec. 6

No events listed for this day.

Thursday Dec. 7

SHS Holiday Luncheon

Join the Smithtown Historical Society for a Holiday Luncheon in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown at 11:45 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. Indulge in a traditional country lunch complete with a tossed salad, roll, wine, dessert and coffee. Festive holiday wreaths will be raffled off as well. Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations required by calling 631-265-6768.

Crafts and Cocktails

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor kicks off its Crafts & Cocktails series with felting workshop at 6:30 p.m. Design and created a needle-felted whale ornament. Sip a festive mulled wine cocktail as you work. Tickets are $30, $20 members at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Vanderbilt Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present a lecture,  American Rascal: How Jay Gould Built Massive Wall Street Fortune, at 7 p.m. Greg Steinmetz recounts the gripping life of Jay Gould, one of the nineteenth century’s most infamous robber barons, whose brilliance, greed, and bare-knuckled tactics made him wealthier than Rockefeller and led Wall Street to institute its first reforms. Tickets are $10, members free, To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Theater

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 11 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Join them for the  38th annual production of the immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit. Please note: No children under 5 are permitted. All seats are $25 in November. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Beauty and the Beast’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St. Northport presents Beauty and the Beast form Nov. 16 to Dec. 31. This timeless story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self–but time is running out! If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. To order tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $32 adults, $30 seniors, $28 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org. See review on page B20.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Join the Minstrel Players at Houghton Hall,  Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport for their annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults $15 seniors and students. To order, email [email protected].

Dance

‘The Song of Their Love’

Harbor Ballet Theatre and the dancers of the Amy Tyler School of Dance present The Song of Their Love on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 200 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station. Tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite.com or email [email protected] for more information.

Nutcracker Ballet  

Seiskaya Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. 631-632-ARTS, www.nutcrackerballet.com