Times … and dates: August 22 to August 29, 2024
Ongoing
Huntington Summer Arts Festival
The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423
Thursday August 22
Family Fun Day
The Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville and the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability presents its first annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day’s events will include a celebration of the beloved capybaras with a “Happy Capy Day” theme, including games and challenges, a camel meet-and-greet, storytelling by Long Island authors, tortoise talk, a concert by Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could, interactive sing-a- long with singer-songwriter Anne O’Rourke, face painting, scavenger hunt, family holiday photo station, and more. Tickets are $30 at the door. 631-878-6344
Historic Harbor Tours
The Northport Historical Society presents Historic Harbor Tours at 5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Get a new perspective on Northport when you spend a relaxing evening learning local history while cruising in the harbor on launches from Seymour’s Boatyard 63 Bayview Avenue, Northport. The 45-minute guided harbor tour will spotlight the rich waterfront history that has helped shape the community. Followed by drinks and light fare. Tickets are $75, $60 members. Rain date is Aug. 28. 631-757-9859, northporthistorical.org
Port Jefferson Greek Festival
Opa! Greek Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson presents its annual Greek Festival tonight from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 23 from 5 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from noon to 9 p.m. with vendors, authentic Greek delights, dancing, music, carnival rides, church tour and giant raffle. Fireworks on Aug. 23 and 24 at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting), raffle drawing on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. $2 per person, free for children under 12. 631-473-0894, portjeffgreekfest.com.
Holbrook Carnival
Join the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce for its annual Carnival & Festival on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook tonight and Aug. 23 from 6 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 2 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 2 to 9 p.m. Games, food, rides, craft vendors, entertainment. 631-471-2725
Harborside Concerts
Harborside concerts in the Village of Port Jefferson conclude with a special concert by The Movin’ Out Band on the Ferry Dock at 7 p.m. Bring seating. 631-473-4724, portjeff.com
Friday August 23
Port Jefferson Greek Festival
See Aug. 22 listing.
Holbrook Carnival
See Aug. 22 listing.
Happenings on Main Street
Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tonight’s performance will feature the Dead Ahead Band. Bring seating. 631-261-1872
Long Island Comedy Festival
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson hosts the Long Island Comedy Festival tonight at 8 p.m. Titled Moms’ Night Out, the evening will feature comedians Marla Schultz, Kendra Cunningham, Meghan Hanley and Maria Walsh. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com.
Friday Night Face Off – this event has been canceled
Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, Friday Night Face Off, returns to Theatre Three’s Second Stage, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 10:30 p.m. Using audience suggestions, FNFO pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an all-out championship! Recommended for ages 16 and up, due to adult content. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash only. 631-928-9100
Saturday August 24
Port Jefferson Greek Festival
See Aug. 22 listing.
Holbrook Carnival
See Aug. 22 listing.
Birding by the Beach
Town of Brookhaven presents a family program, Birding by the Beach, at West Meadow Beach in East Setauket at 10 a.m. and at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai at 2 p.m. With their varied marine environments of shoreline, coastal trees and shrubs, and salt marsh grasses, these peninsulas provide year-round homes, breeding opportunities and migratory habitat for a number of bird species. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes in a quest to observe many of our fine feathered friends. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].
ELIQG Quilt Show
Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead hosts the Eastern Long Island Quilters’ Guild annual show, “Hopes and Dreams,” today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with quilt displays, vendors, exhibits, yard sale featuring fabrics and notions, and raffle baskets. $5 adults, free for children. 631-871-7261, eliqg.com
Art League Open House
Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills kicks off its latest Instructors Exhibit with an open house and artists’ reception in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will be treated to live demonstrations in specialized studios in a variety of mediums, which may include watercolor painting, oil painting, pottery, jewelry making, photography, and more. Free. 631-462-5400.
Farmingville Community Day
Join the Farmingville Residents Association for its annual Farmingville Community Day at Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive on Aug. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, activities for kids, petting zoo, a bounce house, and more. Held rain or shine. Free. 631-260-7411, farmingvilleresidents.org
LIMEHOF Induction Ceremony
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), 97 Main St., Stony Brook will induct legendary hip-hop artists Davy DMX (Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys), DJ Hurricane (The Beastie Boys) and DJ Jazzy Jay (Def Jam) at 7:30 p.m. The event will include a concert by all three inductees and DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy). Hip Hop Legend and LIMEHOF inductee Kurtis Blow will also be making a special appearance to induct Davy DMX. This event is free with advanced online registration only at limusichalloffame.org.
Long Island Comedy Festival
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes out the 18th annual Long Island Comedy Festival tonight at 8 p.m. with comedians Jack Cloonan, Joseph Anthony, Kevin Bartini, Tim Krompier and a special surprise guest. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com.
Sunday August 25
Port Jefferson Greek Festival
See Aug. 22 listing.
Holbrook Carnival
See Aug. 22 listing.
ELIQG Quilt Show
See Aug. 24 listing.
Lions Club Car Show
The Fabulous 50s & 60s Car Club presents the Northport Centerport Lions Club’s 59th annual Robert J. Bohaty Classic Car Show at Heckscher Park’s Ball Field, 11 Prime Ave., Huntington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 admission for spectators. 631-241-3096
Nesconset Day
Join the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce for Nesconset Day along Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset Plaza and the Nesconset Gazebo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The street fair will feature vendors, crafts, music, games, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, free giveaways and much more. 631-672-5197, nesconsetchamber.org.
CSHL Walking Tour
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host a guided walking tour of the campus from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place at the lab. Fee is $7.18 per person. To register, visit www.cshl.edu. 516-367-8844
Thai Fair
Vajiradhammapadip Temple, 110 Rustic Road, Centereach will host a Thai Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Thai music and dance show at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. For more information, call 631-471-8006.
Joe Piket & The Storm in concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook presents a concert by Joe Piket & The Storm from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, limusichalloffame.org.
Wind Down Sundays
The popular summer concert series returns to Hap’s historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with a performance by One Step Ahead at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, frankmelvillepark.org
Hooch and the Bluesicians in Concert
Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with Hooch and the Bluesicians from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201
Monday August 26
DIVAS3 in Concert
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Event Series with a concert by DIVAS3 at 8 p.m. Three female singers with powerhouse voices sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. Spanning four decades of chart-topping hits, DIVAS3 covers the 1960s through the 1990s with music by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many more. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.
Tuesday August 27
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to meet Rev Marie D’Andrea, the Budapest Psychic who will impress you with her knowledge of the spiritual and psychic fields, in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Discover these amazing worlds and how they connect with each other. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
Nature Photography Workshop
Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket concludes its free summer programs with a Nature Photography Workshop at 11 a.m. Do you like to take pictures of the many animals you see in the park and around Long Island? Expert photographer Joe Kelly will share his knowledge and some useful tips. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Bring seating. Free. No registration required. 631-689-6146
Concerts at The Gazebo
Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset conclude tonight with Panic! (Dance Rock Tribute) at 7 p.m. Rain date is the next day. 631-672-5197, nesconsetchamber.org
Wednesday August 28
Cruise Night at The Shoppes
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through October from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500
Port Jefferson Sunset Concert
Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220
Summerfest Concert
The Northport Chamber of Commerce continues its Summerfest Concert series on Wednesday nights at the Robert Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park with The 90s Band from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring seating. 631-754-3905
Thursday August 29
An Evening of Jazz
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. The 17-piece orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, free for children ages 5 and under. thejazzloft.org
Film
All Night Horror Marathon
Retro Picture Show hosts the 2024 All Night Horror-thon at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Aug. 24 starting at 8 p.m. Line-up includes The Wraith, The Blob, Fright Night, Dolls, and Demons. Tickets are $60. To order in advance, visit cinemaartscentre.org.
Theater
‘Legally Blonde The Musical’
Extended! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Sept 1. Elle Woods appears to have it all until her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. An award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets range from $80 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.
‘King Lear’
The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport closes their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with King Lear from Aug. 16 to Sept. 8. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at vanderbiltmuseum.org.
‘Guys and Dolls’
Celebrate St. James presents a production of the musical Guys and Dolls at St. James Episcopal Church (Mills Hall), 490 North Country Road, St. James on Aug. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana to the sewers of New York City as it demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Tickets, which include refreshments and dessert, are $35 adults, $30 seniors. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.
Class Reunion
Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected]
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