Times … and dates: Aug. 1 to Aug. 8, 2024
Ongoing
Circus heads to Lake Grove
Paranormal Cirque III arrives at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove from Aug. 1 to Aug. 4 featuring a brand new show for mature audiences under the big tent in the mall’s parking lot. Featuring acrobats, illusionists, mysterious creatures and the Wheel of Death all under a black and red Clown Castle tent, the shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $20 to $60. No one under age 13 will be admitted to the show. Guests aged 13 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult. This show has adult language and material. To order, visit www.paranormalcirque.com.
Huntington Summer Arts Festival
The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423
Thursday Aug. 1
Art of the Guitar Festival
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents the 4th annual Monteleone: Art of the Guitar Festival tonight to Aug. 3 with performances by Laurence Juber, Anthony Wilson Organ Trio, Frank Vignolo & Pasquale Grasso and Martin Taylor & Allison Burns; opening reception tonight at 6 p.m.; and a workshop with John Monteleone and Steve Salerno on Aug. 3 at noon. Visit www.thejazzloft.org/monteleone for full schedule. 631-751-1895
Dennis Cannataro Concert Series
The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with New York’s Finest (Police/Sting tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration
required. 631-360-2480 ext. 150
Community Band Concert
The Northport Community Band will host concerts at the Robert W. Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park tonight starting at 8:30 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Rain location is Northport High School. www.ncb59.org
Friday Aug. 2
Art of the Guitar Festival
See Aug. 1 listing.
Musical Moments
Musical Moments in Kings Park return to Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with Mystery Play, courtesy of the Kings Park Civic Association. Weather permitting. Bring seating. 516-509-7231
Alex Torres in Concert
For the 17th summer, the internationally renowned Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestrat return to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for a concert tonight and Aug. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Vanderbilt mansion courtyeard. Pack a cooler and a picnic dinner and enjoy the show! Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Happenings on Main Street
Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tonight’s performance will feature Christine Sweeney & The Dirty Stayouts. Bring seating. 631-261-1872
Adele Tribute Concert
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its summer concert series with an Absolute Adele Tribute Concert with Jennifer Cela at 8 p.m. Enjoy Adele’s top hits including “Rolling In The Deep’, “Set Fire To The Rain,” “Someone Like You,” “Rumor Has It,” “Hello,” “Send My Love,” and “Water Under the Bridge,” “When We Were Young,” “Easy On Me,” and many more. Tickets are $55. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Saturday Aug. 3
Art of the Guitar Festival
See Aug. 1 listing.
Alex Torres in Concert
See Aug. 2 listing.
Sweet SummerFest
Lenny Bruno Farms, 740 Wading River Road, Manorville will host its 2024 Sweet SummerFest, a celebration of all things sweet, including melons, sunflowers, and sweet corn, today and Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can enjoy live music, tastings, and a range of fun activities including a watermelon eating contest and a foam party. Attendees can also pick their own sunflowers for just $1 per stem and take a hayride around the farm (fee). Admission is $10 per person (children ages 2 and under are free). www.lennybrunofarms.com/events.
Nature Walks
Town of Brookhaven hosts a Nature Walk at West Meadow Beach, Trustees Road, Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and at Cedar Beach, 244 Harbor Beach Road, Mount Sinai at 2 p.m. Come explore the unique ecology of the beach and salt marsh. Learn about the different and overlapping ecosystems of flora and fauna, and the habitats that comprise these beautiful places. Please wear closed, comfortable shoes. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].
Port Palooza
The 4th annual Port Palooza music festival heads to the Port Jeff Brewing Company, 22 Mill Creek Road, Port Jefferson today from noon to 10 p.m. and Aug. 4 from noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music both days with a Save-A-Pet puppy adoption event on Saturday and family dance party with games and kid friendly activities on Sunday. Featured artists include local favorites The Cole Fortier Band and The Como Brothers, along with new act Big Rick Energy and many more TBA. Event will benefit Jaegar’s Run animal rescue. Free. Text 516-939-8960 or visit www.portpalooza.com for more info.
Eastbound Freight in Concert
All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with a performance by Eastbound Freight, a 5-piece traditional bluegrass band, at 6 p.m. The group will perform instrumentals and songs reflecting the rich history of this uniquely American genre. Their music includes fast-paced fiddle tunes as well as ballads and gospel music from the early years of bluegrass to the present day. Free. 631-655-7798
Walking the Line Concert
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes Walking the Line: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter at 8 p.m., the most authentic sounding and visual performance of the music of Johnny Cash, playing the singer’s most loved hits and rare gems while recreating the look, feel, and flow of his concerts. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Sunday Aug. 4
Sweet SummerFest
See Aug. 3 listing.
Port Palooza
See Aug. 3 listing.
Rock & Roll Car Show
The 13th annual Rock-N-Roll Car Show will be held at the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. View cars from the Fabulous 50s-60s Nostalgia Car Club, enjoy music, food vendors, craft tables, blood pressure screenings and more for Judy’s Run For Stroke Awareness and Prevention annual judged rock show fundraiser. Rain date is Aug. 11. Fee is $10 per car for spectators. 631-255-2516
Linda Sussman in concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook presents a concert by Linda Sussman (folk, alternative-folk and blues) from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org.
Wind Down Sundays
The popular summer concert series returns to Hap’s historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with a performance by the Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, www.frankmelvillepark.org
Celebrate St. James Concert Series – The event has been canceled due to the threat of rain.
Line-up change: Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with Hooch and the Bluesicians from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The series continues every Sunday through Aug. 18. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201, www.celebratestjames.org
Village Green Summer Concert
Summer concerts return to the Stony Brook Village Center every Sunday at 7 p.m. in front of the Stony Brook Post Office, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook through Aug. 18. Tonight’s performance will feature One Step Ahead. Bring seating. In the case of rain, the concerts will be cancelled. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org
Monday Aug. 5
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. 631-423-7610.
Tuesday Aug. 6
National Night Out events
See page B20.
NSJC Social Club event
(Rescheduled from July 30) North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a performance by the amazing Mulvihill Lynch Irish Dancers with a demonstration of classic Irish dancing in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
Goat & Alpaca Yoga
The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown hosts a 45 minute session of yoga with friendly, interactive goats and alpacas from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m courtesy of by Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. Tickets are $35 per person. Please bring a mat & towel. Registration required via Eventbrite. For more information, call 631-265-6768.
Concerts at The Gazebo
Enjoy Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7 p.m. through Aug. 27. Tonight’s performance will feature Panic! (Dance Rock Tribute) on Aug. 6. Rain date is Aug. 7. 631-672-5197, www.nesconsetchamber.org
Wednesday Aug. 7
Cruise Night Car Show
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through October from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500
Port Jefferson Sunset Concert
Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concerts at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by Danny Kean from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220, www.gpjac.org
East Northport Fire Dept. Fair
The East Northport Fire Department, 1 9th Ave., East Northport will host its annual Fair tonight through Aug. 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. with carnival rides, games of chance and skill, live music, large selection of food and more. Parade kicks off tonight on Larkfield Road at 7 p.m. Free admission. POP ride bracelets. 631-261-0360, ext. 110
Summerfest Concert
The Northport Chamber of Commerce kicks off its Summerfest Concert series on Wednesday nights at the Robert Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park with Streetfighter from 7:30 to 9 p.m.. Bring seating. 631-754-3905
Summer Concert Wednesdays
(Rescheduled from July 17) Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce continues its Summer Concert Wednesdays at the Train Car Park, 1 Rose Ave. (corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway), Port Jefferson Station with a performance by Drive and a car show from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring seating. 631-821-1313
Thursday Aug. 8
East Northport Fire Dept. Fair
See Aug. 8 listing.
Adventure Trivia
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for Adventure Trivia from 4 to 5 p.m. or from 7 to 8 p.m. Test your knowledge of music, movies, history and more with a chance to win prizes with Theresa Maritato. Adults only. To register, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org
Kings Park Rocks
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce presents a Kings Park Rocks summer concert featuring Southbound at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main Street, Kings Park on Aug. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. 631-269-7678
Harborside Concerts
Harborside concerts continue at the Show Mobile at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson tonight at 7 p.m. with Drive (Cars tribute band). Bring seating. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com
Music in the Park
The Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce presents Music in the Park at Veterans Park, Boyle Road, Selden with live music by Milagro (Santana tribute band) starting at 7 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 28. Bring seating. 631-681-8708
Dennis Cannataro Concert Series
The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with Penny Lane (Beatles tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. Bring seating. 631-360-2480 ext. 150
Film
‘A Million Miles Away’
Village of Port Jefferson continues its Movies on the Harbor series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a screening of A Million Miles Away on Aug. 6 at dusk. Rain date is the next evening. Bring seating. 631-473-4724
‘The Boys in the Boat’
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson for a screening of The Boys in the Boat starring Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, and Hadley Robinson on Aug. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Open to all. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.
Theater
‘Newsies’
Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit Newsies heads to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 13 to Aug. 18. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport continue their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with The Merry Wives of Windsor from July 12 to Aug. 9. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
‘Legally Blonde The Musical’
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Aug. 25. Elle Woods appears to have it all until her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. An award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets range from $80 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘Be Chill’
The Engeman Select Players at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport present Be More Chill on Aug. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘Guys and Dolls’
Celebrate St. James presents a production of the musical Guys and Dolls at St. James Episcopal Church (Mills Hall), 490 North Country Road, St. James on Aug. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana to the sewers of New York City as it demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Tickets, which include refreshments and dessert, are $35 adults, $30 seniors. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.
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