Times … and dates: Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, 2024
Ongoing
Holiday Light Show
The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton is back for its 7th season on various days from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! For schedule and tickets, visit www.holidaylightshow.com.
Thursday Nov. 14
Veterans Job Fair
In partnership with Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon, the Suffolk County Department of Labor will host a special Veterans Job Fair at the Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai from 6 to 7 p.m. (early entry for veterans from 5 to 6 p.m.) Connect with a wide range of employers, including veteran-owned businesses, actively seeking skilled and experienced veterans.
Crafts & Cocktails
It’s National Pickle Day! Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring harbor for Crafts & Cocktails: Pickles from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Get to know pickles and preservation in this informative workshop, along with other items on the menu on a whaleship. Taste pickle samplings, make your own pickles and sample pickle-flavored beer! For adults 21+ $35 participant; $25 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418
Flecker Gallery Art Reception
The Flecker Gallery, located in the Southampton Building on the Ammerman Campus of Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road in Selden, invites the community to an opening reception and gallery talk for its latest exhibit, q*bicles, by Jeremiah Teipen from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 631-451-4110
Firefly Artists Reception
Join the Firefly Artists, 90 Main St., Northport for a closing reception for Fearless Watercolors, a 10 year retrospective by Jan Guarino from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by Janice Bruckner. Guarino will be also signing copies of her new book, “Thinking Your Way Through Watercolors.” 631-235-2739
Friday Nov. 15
Library Holiday Craft Fair
Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn presents its 12th annual Friends Holiday Craft Fair today and Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for handcrafted gift items from various vendors in the Library meeting rooms and art gallery hallway. 631-757-4200
Louis Jordan Tribute
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a tribute to Louis Jordan starting with a lecture on the jazz legend with curator John Broven at 6 p.m. followed by a concert starring Danny Bacher at 7 p.m. Tickets to the lecture are $10, concert tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org.
Third Friday at the Reboli
The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Third Friday series with a talk with artist/craftsman David N. Ebner at 6:30 p.m. Free. No reservations required. 631-751-7707
Asian Heritage Night
The Leo P. Ostebeo Kings Park Heritage Museum, 101 Church St., Kings Park hosts an Asian Heritage Night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with music, dance and more. History museum opens at 6 p.m. for browsing. Free admission. 631-269-3305
LISCA Concert Fundraiser
Long Island Symphonic Choral Association presents Jorell Williams in concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 175 East Main St., Smithtown at 7:30 p.m. Titlted Behind The Lens: A Full Circle of Moments, the program will feature works by Bernstein, Sondheim, Schubert, Bizet and more. Accompanied by Nicholas Suminski. Reception and meet and greet to follow. Tickets are $50 at www.LISCA.org.
Saturday Nov. 16
Library Holiday Craft Fair
See Nov. 15 listing.
Holiday Craft Fair
Wading River School, 1900 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River hosts its 2nd annual Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family fun event will include local vendors of various crafts and food items, plus raffles, snacks for purchase and maybe a visit with Santa! 631-680-9881
Gem & Mineral Show
IBEW Local 25 Hall, 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge hosts a Suffolk Gem & Mineral Club Show today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featuring jewelry, beads, gems, minerals, geode craking, fossils, and door prizes. Admission is $6 adults, free for children under the age of 12. www.suffolkgem.com
Artisans Showcase Art & Craft Fair
Stony Brook University’s Charles B Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents an Artisans Showcase Fine Art & Craft Fair today and Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 75 fine art and craft exhibitors. All handmade and created by the artisan. Come shop for the holidays! Free admission. 631-846-1459
Holiday Vendor Fair
Kings Park High School PFA, 200 Route 25A, Kings Park presents a Holiday Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lots of vendors, basket raffles and food trucks. Lots of handmade items including jewelry, clothing, blankets, jams, baked goods and more. Free admission.
Scandinavian Bazaar
Loyal Lodge #252 Sons of Norway will host a Scandinavian Bazaar at St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland will be represented with Scandinavian decorative and household items, baked goods, food, and authentic Scandinavian raffle items. Lunch and snacks will also be available. 631-862-8017
Long Island TCG Show
Hilton Long Island, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville hosts the Long Island TCG Show today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore over 150 vendor tables with rare finds and collectibles. Meet special guests from Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Avatar, Naruto, Sonic, and One Piece. Join thrilling tournaments to test your skills. Cosplay is encouraged. $15 admission fee. 516-395-2773
Book Discussion
Join Preservation Long Island for an engaging afternoon celebrating the publication of Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889 at the DNA Learning Center Auditorium, 334 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor at 3 p.m. The afternoon begins with a moderated discussion featuring the authors of the book — Lauren Brincat, Jennifer L. Anderson, Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Joshua M. Ruff, and Robert C. Hughes, Esq. — followed by exclusive after-hours access to the companion exhibition at the nearby Preservation Long Island Gallery. The event includes a wine and cheese reception and book signing. Tickets are $45, $35 members at preservationlongisland.kindful.com. 631-692-4664 ext. 102
Ridotto Concert
The Ridotto concert season continues at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington with The Fisher Piano Trio at 4 p.m. Bela Horvath, violin, Ani Kalajian, cello, and Philip Fisher, piano perform Dvorak’s Trio Nr. 4 the “Dumky’, Elegy by Josef Suk, and Beethoven’s Archduke Trio Op. 97. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 members, $12 students. For reservations, call 631-385-0373.
An Evening of Dance at SBU
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook welcomes the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company to the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Under the direction of Igal Perry, PCDC brings together diverse artistic voices from world-renowned choreographers for an evening of virtuosity and elegance. Tickets range from $30 to $66. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.
A Night of Comedy
In partnership with Governor Comedy Clubs, the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Giving Thanks For Comedy at 8 p.m. Featuring Irene Bremis, Adam Gabel Debbie D’Amore and Shivani Dave. Tickets are $40 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.
Sunday Nov. 17
Gem & Mineral Show
See Nov. 16 listing.
Artisans Showcase Art & Craft Fair
See Nov. 16 listing.
Long Island TCG Show
See Nov. 16 listing.
Breakfast with Santa
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Polish Hall, 35 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station invites the community to Breakfast with Santa with two seatings — 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, juice, festive crafts and pictures with Santa Claus. Tickets in advance are $20 adults, $10 kids ages 6 to 17, ages 5 and under are free at zeffy.com; $5 more at the door. 631-473-9807
Northport Beach Clean-up
New York Marine Rescue Center will hold a beach clean-up at Crab Meadow, 90 Waterview St. W., Fort Salonga from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is part of NYMRC’s ‘Pick it Up!” initiative to reduce marine debris and collect valuable data. All supplies provided. To sign up, visit www.nymarinerescue.org. 631-369-9840
LITMA Contradance
Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 215 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a LITMA Contradance at 2 p.m. with basic instruction at 1:45 p.m. with live music by Torrent and Chart Guthrie will call. $15 general admission, $10 LITMA members, $7.50 students, children under 16 free with paid adult. 631-369-7854
Jazz! at the Barn
The Conklin Barn, 2 High St.. Huntington presents Jazz! at the Barn featuring a performance by guitarist Ron Jackson and percussionist Sylvia Cuenco from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.85 via www.eventbrite.com.
Mass in Blue Jazz Concert
Jazz Connections — Natalie Rae Memorial Concert Series continues at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington with Will Todd’s Mass in Blue, a jazz-inspired concert setting of the Latin Mass at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $15 veterans and seniors. For tickets, visit www.stjohnshuntington.org/concerts.
Art Gallery & Cabaret Event
Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington presents an afternoon of stage entertainment in a nightclub setting, a diverse display of artworks and the opportunity to meet the artists from 3 to 5 p.m. $20 per person at the door includes appetizers, wine/beverage, coffee/tea and dessert. 631-421-5835
Monday Nov. 18
TVHS Lecture
Three Village Historical Society continues its lecture series at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Historian Bev Tyler will discuss his newest book, Love & Letters from Japan, which follows Mary Swift Jones and Captain Benjamin Jones as they sailed to China & Japan for three years aboard the bark Mary & Louisa. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Free to the public, pre-registration encouraged by visiting www.tvhs.org. 631-751-3730
Barbra Streisand Tribute
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with Me, Myself and Barbra with Jenna Pastuszek at 8 p.m. Featuring a dash of Borscht belt comedy and hits including “Happy Days Are Here Again,” “Miss Marmelstein,” “Bewitched,” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” audiences will leave the theatre feeling like the “luckiest people in the world.” Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Tuesday Nov. 19
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 Ward Melville Jazz Band, one of the most talented group of young people that will absolutely floor you, in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
Community Grand Table Tasting
The Smithtown Children’s Foundation will host its annual Community Table Grand Tasting fundraising event at the Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment, and philanthropy. For tickets, visit www.smithtownchildrensfoundation.com.
Travel Presentation Club Meeting
The Travel Presentation Club will meet at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Allison Galante will make a presentation entitled “Exploring Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.” All are welcome. Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Wednesday Nov. 20
The Human Library at SBU
Don’t judge a book by its cover. That’s the message at the 2nd annual Human Library event at Stony Brook University’s Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library’s Central Reading Room, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Free.
Veterans Resource Fair
Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will host a Veterans Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet representatives from organizations that provide services specific to United States Veterans. No registration required. For more information, call 631-261-6930.
Thursday Nov. 21
The Parlor of Mystery
Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents an evening of magic and wonder with The Parlor of Mystery at 7 p.m. This captivating show promises an unparalleled experience that combines mind-bending illusions, jaw-dropping magic, and side-splitting comedy. Featuring Bob Baker, Carl Mercurio and host Mike Maione, a mentalist and magician whose mind-reading feats and clever comedy will keep audiences guessing and entertained between each act. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Vanderbilt Lecture
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series at the Reichert Planetarium at 7 p.m. Historian Jeffrey I. Richman will give a narrated slideshow, Building the Brooklyn Bridge, including many one-of-a-kind 3D images of the bridge as it was being built, projected onto the planetarium dome. All attendees will receive 3D glasses free of charge to help them enjoy this unique experience. Tickets are $10. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Native American Drumming
All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 p.m. 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
Theater
‘Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters’
The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College present Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters by William Shakespeare in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, 533 College Road, Selden on Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Featuring 11 of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits including scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado, Macbeth, Henry V and of course Taming of The Shrew! Tickets are $15 adults, $10 veterans and students 16 years of age or younger, Suffolk students with current ID get two free tickets. To order, call 631-451-4163. See review on page B20.
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
Step into a world of pure imagination this holiday season as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Nov. 14 to Dec. 29. Join young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket winners as they embark on an unforgettable journey through Willy Wonka’s magical candy factory. With beloved songs from the 1971 film, this production promises to be a treat for the entire family. For tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘A Christmas Carol’
“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with the 40th annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 9 to Dec. 28. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Tickets are $25 through November; $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12 in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B13.
‘9 to 5 The Musical’
Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road Commack presents 9 to 5 The Musical on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 adults, $25 seniors, students and members. Call 631-462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com to order.
‘Annie Warbucks’
Community Playhouse of Northport presents Annie Warbucks at the Brosnan Theater at 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, visit www.communityplayhousenorthport.org. 631-683-8444
‘(Mostly) True Things’
(mostly) TRUE THINGS returns to The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main Street, Port Jefferson on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. with stories that warm us up for upcoming holiday gatherings on the theme FRAMILY: Friends that feel like family, family that feels like friends. Featured performers include Calvin Cato, Jean Le Bec, Dennis DiMaggio, Dawn Borchers and host/creator Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 online at www.eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only).
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents It’s A Wonderful Life from Dec. 7 to 29. Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, and $25 students. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘A Christmas Carol’
The Minstrel Players present their annual production of A Christmas Carol at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232.
Film
‘Common Ground’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a special screening of the documentary Common Ground starring Jason Mamoa on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The highly anticipated sequel to the hit documentary, Kiss the Ground, this powerful new film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. Followed by a reception sponsored by Slow Food North Shore and iEat Green. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org
Class Reunion
— Ward Melville High School Class of 2014 will hold its 10 year reunion at The Waterview, 44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson on Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $100 — plus ones allowed. Includes open bar, passed appetizers, and dinner. Please email [email protected] for the link to purchase tickets.
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