Times … and dates: April 3 to April 10, 2025
Ongoing
FLIP Circus in Lake Grove
Flip Circus returns to the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove from April 4 to 15. Experience the magical moments under the red and white big top with trapeze artists, acrobats, jugglers and more! Showtimes are 7 p.m. on weekdays; and 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15 for children and $50 for adults, with senior/military/handicap and family pack discounts available at www.flipcircus.com or at the box office during each engagement.
Thursday April 3
Game Night at the LIM
As a companion program to its Voices and Votes exhibition, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents an American Experiments Game Night from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring a series of games developed by the Smithsonian Institution. Drop in to view the exhibition and participate in meaningful discussions about ideas that are critical to our democracy, all in a fun and engaging format. Adults and children are welcome to stop by and play! Free admission. No registration required. 631-751-0066
Gallery North Art Reception
Gallery North , 90 North Country Road, Setauket invites the community to an opening reception for Lori Horowitz: Undergrowth from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibition, which runs through May 11, features mixed media sculptures, reliefs, and photographs inspired by the study of the pristine and precious environment surrounding the artist’s home, and the cycles of nature and the social complexities that threaten the delicate balance. For more info, call 631-751-2676.
Audubon Society Lecture
Join Four Harbors Audubon Society for a Spring presentation, Paved Paradise: The Ecological Impacts of America’s Road System with guest speaker Ben Goldfarb, via Zoom at 7 p.m. In his talk, Goldfarb will discuss the ecological harms wrought by transportation and the movement to redress them — and how we can create a better, safer world for all living beings. To register, visit www.4has.org.
Friday April 4
Military Bridge
Join Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport for an evening of Military Bridge at 7 p.m. Bring a group of four or come on your own. Tickets are $20. Call 631-806-3491 to reserve your tickets.
Jazz Orchestra Concert
The Jazz Loft’s 28-piece Big Band will present a performance of Stan Kenton’s “Cuban Fire Suite,” an authentic and highly energetic composition inspired and infused by Cuban rhythms, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Performing Arts 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook and on April 5 at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors; $25 for students and $20 for children. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org.
Saturday April 5
Jazz Orchestra Concert
See April 4 listing.
Nature Walk
Town of Brookhaven continues its free spring nature programs with Birding by the Beach at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and Cedar Beach Nature Center in Mt. Sinai at 2 p.m. Explore the unique ecology of the beach and salt marsh during this free program. Pre-registration required by emailing [email protected].
Hauppauge Spring Craft Fair
Shop small and save big! Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Blvd. Hauppauge hosts a Spring and Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring 100 local vendors selling crafts, jewelry, clothing, bath soaps, crochet, holiday decor, honey, candy, fashion accessories, woodworking, and spring lawn decor at this indoor event. Free admission and free door prize. 631-885-1267
Inclusion Resource Fair
In partnership with Sachem SEPTA and the Sachem School District, Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host an Inclusion Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Caregivers and individuals with special needs can connect with organizations that offer support services. Stop by and get a picture with Chippy, the library mascot. 631-588-5024
St. Baldrick’s event
VFW Post 3054, 8 Jones St., Setauket will host a St. Baldrick’s event for Three Village Heroes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the family for a fun-filled day including music, food trucks, raffles, outdoor games and more to raise money to fight childhood cancer. Held rain or shine. 631-406-1938
Youth Abilities Fair
In partnership with Middle Country SEPTA, the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will host a Youth Abilities Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet representatives from various organizations and learn about their resources, services and activities for children and teens. Enjoy a sensory space, crafts, games, activities and meet the Super Mario Brothers and friends! Enjoy a spectacular magic show at 1 p.m. with the Great and Powerful Dave. 631-585-9393
Wet Paints Studio Art Reception
Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson invites the community to an artist reception for its latest exhibit on the Second Floor by the Wet Paints Studio Group from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit runs through April 29. 516-380-7715
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
St. Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church 18 Magnolia Place, Selden will hold a Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 admission includes dinner, dessert, 5 raffle tickets and a door prize ticket. Proceeds benefit St. Cuthbert’s Food Pantry. To RSVP, call 631-732-8773 or visit their Facebook page.
Saturdays at Six Concert
All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six series with a concert by Brazilian guitarist Octávio Deluchi at 6 p.m. The program will feature a balance between Spanish and Brazilian repertoire, including selections by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Astor Piazzolla, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Marco Pereira, and others. Free. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.
Sunday April 6
All Kids Fair
Huntington Hilton, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville will host the 14th annual All Kids Fair from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with over 80 kid-centered exhibitors. Activities include bounce houses, petting zoo, music, face painting, balloon animals, puppies to cuddle, kid’s classes, arts and crafts and much more. Tickets purchased in advance are $5; $10 for children ages 2 and up and $5 for adults at the door. www.AllKidsFair.com/Tickets.
Spring Craft Fair
Backstage Studio of Dance, 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station will hold a Spring Craft Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for art, crafts, jewelry, homemade gifts, soaps, clothing, personalized items, baked goods, crocheted items and much more. Free admission. For more information, call 631-331-5766.
Ridotto concert
Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington hosts a Ridotto concert featuring Spanish pianist Gustavo Diaz-Jerez at 4 p.m. The program will include works by Albeniz (Iberia), DeFalla, Soler and his own composition. Tickets are $35 adults $30 seniors, $25 members $12 students. To order, call 631-385-0373, or email [email protected]
Simon & Garfunkel lecture
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook presents Simon & Garfunkel: Old Friends at 3 p.m. In this unique 90-minute multimedia program, Tony Traguardo presents the story of the two kids from Queens who started their professional career together as ‘Tom and Jerry.’ Followed by a Q&A. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org
Toby Tobias in Concert
The Toby Tobias Ensemble presents a concert of Global American music at Stony Brook Community Church, 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook at 3 p.m. A reception with the musicians will follow the concert. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 students. For more information, call 631-751-0574 or email [email protected].
Monday April 7
Lyme Disease Awareness Workshop
Visit Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to learn all about Lyme disease with Doreen Eadie NP, Advanced Practice Provider from the Specialty Care Center at St. Charles Hospital from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org
Tuesday April 8
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to concert by singer and entertainer Susan Capri at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
Local Author Fair
Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook hosts a Local Author Fair from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the joy of reading and writing! Meet and chat with local authors, purchase signed books and enter a raffle to win exciting prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 631-588-5024
Wednesday April 9
No events listed for this day.
Thursday April 10
TCAC art reception
Trinity Community Art Center, 130 Main St., Northport invites the community to an opening reception for “Reflections of Autism” by artist Erich Preis from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition runs through April 27. 631-637-2278
Crafts & Cocktails
Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for Crafts & Cocktails: Beachy Botanicals from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Just in time for spring, enjoy the floral notes of a refreshing Botanical Bliss cocktail or mocktail while crafting a unique whelk shell planter. Discover the cultural history of the channel whelk, then be inspired by the swirling geometry of these shells as you decorate your planter complete with a plantlet to take home! For adults 21 and up. $35 per person. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Spring Wreath Making Workshop
Create a floral spring wreath with Diana Conklin of Diana Everlasting at the Reboli Center for the Arts, 64 Main St., Stony Brook from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A beautiful wreath in your decor is something special but a beautiful wreath made by you is even better! $45 per person includes all materials. For ages 12 and up. Call 631-751-7707 to register.
Comedy Night at the CAC
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Stand Up/ Sit Down comedy series in the Sky Room Cafe with live stand up with Richie Byrne at 8 p.m. followed by a Q&A with host Steven Taub. Tickets are $35, $25 members. To purchase in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
Film
Made in Huntington Film Festival
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will host the Made in Huntington Film Festival at various times from April 3 to April 6. Explore 36 selections ranging from a Public Service Announcement, animation, a silent film, bundles of short subjects and multiple feature length films. Tickets are $20, $18 members. For the full schedule, visit www.madeinhuntington.com/screenings.
‘Man From Pretentia’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its spring season with Man From Pretentia, a tender portrait of “quirky” art dealer, Paul Bridgewater, who became a fixture of the Downtown NYC art scene, at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson on April 3 at 7 p.m. Followed by a Q&A with the director, Chih Hsuan Liang, and producer, Steve Zehentner. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.
‘Juror #2’
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a viewing of Juror #2 starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, and Kiefer Sutherland on April 9 at 2 p.m. Open to all. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.
‘Theater of Thought’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Science on Screen series with Theater of Thought: Neuroscience and the Human Brain on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Followed by a conversation and Q&A with Dr. Alexei Koulakov from CSHL. Tickets are $16, $10 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.
‘Dust to Dust’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its spring season with Dust to Dust at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson on April 10 at 7 p.m. Director Kosai Sekine follows haute couture designer Yuima Nakazato as he discovers the grave impact of “fast fashion” on the environment and then challenges his team and his industry to act more sustainably. Resources on recycling and a upcycled fashion show to follow the screening. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.
Theater
Festival of One Act Plays
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 26th annual Festival of One-Act Plays at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre on the Second Stage from March 8 to April 5. Featuring the world premieres of 7 one act plays. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Menopause the Musical’
It’s back! Menopause the Musical returns to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from March 15 to April 6. A hilarious celebration of women and The Change, this musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. Tickets are $61.50, $56.50 seniors. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘Waitress The Musical’
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Waitress The Musical from March 13 to April 27. Based on the 2007 movie, it tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. To order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.
‘Into the Woods’
Lighthouse Theatre Company presents the Tony award-winning musical Into the Woods at St. James Episcopal Church, Mills Hall, 490 North Country Road, St. James on April 4 and April 5 at 8 p.m. and April 6 at 3 p.m. Stephen Sondheim’s masterful score soars in this poignant dark-comedy featuring all your favorite fairytale characters as you’ve never seen them before. Proceeds benefit Celebrate St. James. (CSJ). Tickets are $35 adults $30 seniors/veterans, $25 CSJ members and includes dinner and dessert. To order, visit lighthousetheatrecompany.com/tickets.
‘Wait Until Dark’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Wait Until Dark from April 18 to May 11. One of the American theatre’s greatest suspense plays, Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s classic sets the action in 1944 Greenwich Village. Susan, a woman who recently lost her vision, is imperiled by con men searching for a mysterious doll. Trapped in her apartment, Susan draws on new depths of resourcefulness as the story builds to its extraordinary, breath-taking conclusion. Contains adult situations. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’
Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – The Musical in the Shea Theater in the Islip Arts Building April 17 to 19 and April 23 to 26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. Based on the smash-hit movie, the play is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. Featuring hits like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love The Nightlife.” General admission is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163.
(mostly) TRUE THINGS
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main St., Port Jefferson presents a (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show on April 26 at 7 p.m. Join them for a compelling evening of true stories – with a twist on the theme GAME ON! Hosted by Jude Treder-Wolff, the show will feature Marc Abbott, Aaron Foss, Cyndi Zaweski, and Jezrie-Mercano-Courtney. Tickets are $20 online at www.mostlytruethings.com, $25 at the door (cash only).
Farmers Markets
Huntington Farmers Market
Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station hosts the Long Island Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Jan. 5 through April 27. 631-470-9620
Port Jefferson Farmers Market
The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market returns to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Jan. 12 through April 27. 631-802-216
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