Times … and dates: Nov. 21 to Nov. 28, 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. 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. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
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
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.
Starry Nights at SBU
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents Starry Nights in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy enchanting chamber music performance featuring masterful musicians from the Stony Brook University Department of Music, featuring Hagai Shaham on violin, and Colin Carr on cello. Tickets range from $49 to $56. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.
Friday Nov. 22
Holiday Train Show
The St. James Model Railroad Club will hold its annual Holiday Open House at the Mills Pond House, 176 Mills Pond Road, St. James tonight from 6 to 9 p.m., and Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children of all ages will enjoy the sights and sounds of this truly impressive holiday event. Requested donations are $2 for adults, 50¢ children. Please note: The St. James Model Railroad club is not handicap accessible. For further information, call 516-263-9607 or 631-543-8732 (evenings).
Sound Symphony Concert
The Sound Symphony Orchestra directed by Maestro Dorothy Savitch will be performing at Comsewogue High School, 565 Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station at 7:30 p.m. Program includes Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5; Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring 2024 Concerto Competition Winner John Han; and Coleridge Taylor’s Danse Negré. Admission is $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children under 12 free. www.soundsymphony.org
Northport Symphony Concert
The Northport Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Eric Mahl, presents the first concert of its 2024-2025 season at Northport High School 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport tonight at 8 p.m. Program will include Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” “Overture to The Song of Hiawatha” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and the “Capriccio Bohèmiene” by Rachmaninoff. Tickets are $15. www.northportsymphony.org.
Friday Night Face Off
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 Nov. 23
Holiday Train Show
See Nov. 22 listing.
Free Turkey for Veterans
Team EVA (Every Veteran Appreciated) will be handing out free frozen turkeys with a bag of canned goods to all veterans at the Elks Lodge, 41 Horseblock Road, Centereach from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First come/first serve at this drive up event. For more information, visit GoTeamEva.org.
Brookhaven Polar Bear Plunge
Town of Brookhaven will host the 15th annual Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach, 244 Harbor Beach Road, Mount Sinai at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The annual event is held to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York athletes in the Long Island region. For more information, or to register online, please visit www.polarplungeny.org\brookhaven.
Holiday Craft Show
Brick Clay Studio and Gallery, 2 Flowerfield, Suites 57 & 60, St. James will hold an opening reception for its Holiday Craft Show today and Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for unique handmade gifts while enjoying light refreshments. Take a chance on a raffle with proceeds donated to Long Island Cares. Gift certificates and take home clay kits also available. Sale runs through Dec. 22. https://thebrickstudio.org
Walt Whitman H.S. Craft Fair
Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station presents its 23rd annual Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring over 100 vendors with hand-crafted items— the perfect place to find one of a kind items for everyone on your holiday shopping list. $2 admission for ages 13 and up. 631-549-8582
Mt. Sinai PTO Holiday Craft Fair
Mount Sinai Middle School, 114 North Country Road, Mount Sinai will host the Mount Sinai PTO’s Craft Fair & Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 75 local vendors and artists selling handcrafted and unique items, stocking stuffers, 50/50 raffle, refreshments and photos with Santa. 631-870-2700
Santaport
A holiday tradition returns! Centerport United Methodist Church, 97 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents Santaport from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This beloved holiday fair features jewelry, toys, children’s crafts, gift basket silent auction, Men’s World bargains, White Elephant treasures, holiday music and more. Bring your camera for free photos with Santa and enjoy the Luncheon Cafe with homemade quiche, pies, soups, and BBQ. Book signing with Raising Betty author Sarah Zagaja and Fenway the therapy dog! For more information, call 631-261-5222.
Artist Reception & Pop-Up Event
Join the Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook for an artist reception for its annual holiday exhibit, Celebrate the Season, and shop the latest collections of K.Reboli Fine Jewelry and Old Field Apothecary from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sample wines from Suhru & Lieb Vineyards or snag some hot cocoa. Light snacks will be served. No reservations are required to attend this free family-friendly event. 631-751-7707
Holiday Craft Fair
The New Interdisciplinary School, 430 Sills Road, Yaphank will hold a Holiday Craft Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join them for holiday shopping from over 50 vendors along with raffles, children’s activities, face painting, food trucks and more. Free admission, 631-924-5583
Historical Walk
Join Town of Brookhaven’s Historian Barbara Russell and Three Village Historical Society’s Bev Tyler for a historical walk at West Meadow Beach, Trustees Road, Stony Brook at 11 a.m. Take a special look into the past as you walk, observe and discuss West Meadow Beach and Creek, learning of the natural and cultural history of this unique location. Free but registration is required by emailing [email protected].
Three Village Lights Launch Night
You’re invited to the Three Village Lights Launch Night for Angela’s House at 44 Mills Road, Stony Brook at 7 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate and pictures with Santa, hear new songs and crowd favorites, and take a photo in front of the Selfie Wings. www.3vlights.com
Jackie Evancho in Concert
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents Jackie Evancho: My Story in the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Join the singer as she takes you on her musical journey from being a 10-year-old “America’s Got Talent” phenomenon to becoming a chart-topping platinum selling artist. Prices range from $53 to $76. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.
Sunday Nov. 24
Holiday Train Show
See Nov. 22 listing.
Holiday Craft Show
See Nov. 23 listing.
Northport Walking Tour
Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport presents a Historic Main Street Walking Tour at 1:30 p.m. Join local historian Dan Sheehan as he 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. $7 per person at www.northporthistorical.org.
CAC welcomes Adam Nimoy
Join director and author Adam Nimoy, the son of legendary actor Leonard Nimoy, at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 2:30 p.m. for a screening and discussion of his acclaimed documentary film, For the Love of Spock, and new memoir The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy. Tickets are $28 and include film screening, interview with audience Q&A, and book signing reception with live musical entertainment. Copies of his new memoir, The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy, are available to bundle with the film program or at the box office. www.cinemaartscentre.org.
Monday Nov. 25
St. Vincent de Paul fundraiser
John Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will host A Concert In Gratitude, a musical event honoring Northport’s own music educators, Dana Warren and Marie Michalopoulos, and celebrating the town’s rich musical heritage, at 7 p.m. With performances by The Warren Five & Guests, The Blast, The Little Wilson Band, The Jack Daniels Band, Tricycle, Steve & Sandy Edwards and Natalie Seus & Steve Messina. All proceeds will support St. Vincent de Paul. Tickets are available on the theater’s website, www.engemantheater.com under the “Events” tab, listed as Third Party Events. Prices range from $50 to $75.
Tuesday Nov. 26
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a lecture on the human brain by historian Saul Fathi in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
An Afternoon of Bingo!
The Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai will hold a free Bingo event for Town of Brookhaven residents age 60 and older from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by All American Assisted Living. For more information or to register, please call 631-451-5312.
Stand-up Comedy at the CAC
Stand-Up/Sit-Down’s live comedy series returns to the Cinema Arts Centre with great night of stand-up with comedian Joey Kola at 8 p.m. Following the comedy show, Kola will “Sit-Down” with host Steven Taub to share stories about his career. Tickets are $35, $25 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org.
Wednesday Nov. 27
Community Blood Drive
It’s the season of giving. The Town of Smithtown will host a blood drive by New York Blood Center at the Eugene A. Cannataro Senior Citizen Center, 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every donor will receive a shirt as a gift. To make an appointment, call 1-800-688-0900 or visit www.nybc.org. Walk-ins welcome.
Port Jefferson Tree Lighting
Join the Port Jefferson Business Improvement District (BID) for their 3rd annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the intersection of Broadway and East Broadway in the Village of Port Jefferson at 6 p.m. Watch Santa light the tree and enjoy live holiday music by Erik McCormack from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and a performance by Shine Dance Company with free hot chocolate and candy canes. www.portjeff.com
Thursday Nov. 28
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Foot Races
Miller Avenue School, 3 Miller Ave., Shoreham will host the 43rd annual Shoreham-Wading River Thanksgiving Foot Races at 8 a.m. with 5-mile and 1-mile runs for various ages. Proceeds benefit scholarships. Fee is $15 in advance, $20 race day. Call 631-821-8116 or visit www.swrschools.org.
Turkey Trot
The 17th annual Nissequogue River State Park Foundation’s 5k Turkey Trot at Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park will kick off with a Fun Run for Kids at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Turkey Trot at 9 a.m. Enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee and food and activities for the kids. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Entry fee is $24 in advance, $30 day of race, $10 Fun Run. To register, visit www.ourstatepark.com.
Thanksgiving Day Run
American Legion Hall, 1 Mill Dam Rd., Halesite will host the Townwide Fund of Huntington’s 4-mile Thanksgiving Day Run with a Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and 4k Run at 9 a.m. Fees are $45 day of race, $15 fun run. Call 631-629-4950 visit www.townwidefund.org.
Smithtown Kickers Turkey Trot
10th annual Smithtown Kickers 5k Turkey Trot starts at Smithtown Elementary School, 51 Lawrence Ave., Smithtown at 9 a.m. with awards for top finishers in each age group. Choices include 1 mile Family Fun Run for $15 ad Turkey Trot 5k for $25 in advance by Nov. 27, $35 day of race. www.smithtownkickers.com.
Free Thanksgiving dinners in our community:
◆ The Steam Room, 4 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will once again offer a complimentary turkey dinner with all the trimmings for dine in guests only on Nov. 28 from noon to 5 p.m., courtesy of owner Vinny Seiter. For more information, call 631-928-6690.
◆ Word of Truth Church, 208 Jamaica Ave., Medford will serve a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please RSVP at 631-806-0614 (call/text) by Nov. 24.
◆ Central Presbyterian Church, 240 Main St., Huntington invites the community to join them for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, roasted turkey with all the trimmings, desserts and beverages. Limited takeout and delivery also available. RSVP by Nov. 27 by calling 631-421-3663.
◆ Church of the Harvest, 572 Raynor Ave., Riverhead will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner on Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. A full turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be available to all those alone or in need. For more information, call 631-727-1977.
Theater
‘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. See review on page B11.
‘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.
‘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
‘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
‘The Philadelphia Story’
As part of its Comic Gems series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington presents a screening of The Philadelphia Story (1940) on Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. After a rich woman’s ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. A convergence of golden-age talent featuring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and John Howard, this fast-talking screwball comedy is one of the greatest American films of all time. 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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