Times … and dates: Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, 2024
Ongoing
Circus Vazquez Comes to Town
Circus Vazquez brings a thrilling new 2024 production to the Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station from Nov. 1 to 11. Blending the modern with the traditional, and featuring a brand new cast of extraordinary circus superstars, Circus Vazquez presents unforgettable entertainment that is fun for all ages. After the show, the audiences is invited to meet some of the circus stars. Weekday performances are set for 7 p.m. while Saturday and Sunday performances are scheduled for 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www.CircusVazquez.com.
Thursday Oct. 31
WMHO Walking Tours
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) presents a walking tour throughout Stony Brook Village, “Hidden Beneath the Floorboards,” at 10:50 a.m. Discover stories of piracy, the Long Island Witch Trials, the history behind the haunting at Country House Restaurant, what ghostly spirits and the occult have to do with the birth of the Suffrage Movement, and the tale of Stony Brook’s Star-Crossed Lovers who meet each year on Halloween. Tickets are $15 per person. To register, call 631-751-2244. For additional information, visit wmho.org.
Halloween at the Mall
Drop by the Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove for a spooktacular, fun trick-or-treating for all the little ghouls and goblins from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (while supplies last*) Retailers and restaurants that have tricks or treats for the little ones will have pumpkin in their windows. Free. 631-724-1433
Safe Trick or Treat
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River invites all goblins & ghouls & children dressed in costume to enjoy a safe outdoor Trick or Treating from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. 631-929-3500
Halloween at the Heckscher
Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from noon to 5 p.m. Create a spooktacular art activity, make a haunted Digital Action painting, and take home a festive treat! Free admission. Costumes encouraged. Free. 631-380-3230, www.heckscher.org
Halloween Festival
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosts its 34th annual Halloween Festival at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook from 2 to 5 p.m. with trick or treating in the shops and restaurants, Halloween parade, games and Monster Mash dancing. Free. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org
Halloween Costume Parade
The annual Downtown “Hauntington” Village Halloween Costume Parade returns to the Town of Huntington at 4 p.m. Line-up at the Huntington Post Office, 55 Gerard St., Huntington for a parade. Trick or treat at designated village merchants before and after the parade. Free. 631-351-3173
SBU Jazz Faculty Special Concert
Stony Brook University’s Jazz Department presents a special concert at tony Brook University’s Staller Center’s Recital Hall, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 5 p.m. The all-star combo of faculty members will present an evening of original compositions featuring The Jazz Loft founder and endowed artist in residence in the Department of Music at Stony Brook University Tom Manuel (cornet); Ray Anderson (trombone); Dayna Stephens; Dario Chiazzolino (guitar); Andrea Veneziani (bass); and Dennis Buloes (drums). Free admission. For more information, 631-751-1895.
Spooky Woods & Trick O’ Treat
Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown presents a family-friendly Spooky Woods and Trick O’ Treat event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Take a spooktacular walk through a haunted trail, where little ones will have a great time seeing Halloween displays on one side and farm animals on the other. Enjoy trick o’ treating and say hi to craft and food vendors (and maybe some jolly ghosts) at this unique Halloween experience for the entire family. Don’t miss the hayride (additional charge) through the spooky woods! $10 per person, kids under 3 free. 631-265-6768
Halloween Magic Show
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Haunted Encounters: A Halloween Magic Show with magicians Jim Vines and Mike Maione on the Second Stage at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. This spine-chilling event promises to bring local ghost stories to life like never before. Set against the backdrop of Halloween, when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, this immersive show will transport guests into a realm of supernatural intrigue and spectral encounters. *Not suitable for young children. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Haunted Firehouse
Farmingville Fire Department, 1080 Portion Road, Farmingville presents a Haunted Firehouse from 7 to 10 p.m. Visitors will step into a world of horror where the firehouse transforms into a haunted haven of the macabre. Tickets are $15 per person at www.longislandhauntedfirehouse.org.
Friday Nov. 1
Military Bridge
Join Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport for an evening of Military Bridge starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $15 per person. For more information, call 631-368-7911.
An Evening with Andy Gross
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes stand up comic, magician and ventriloquist Andy Gross to the Mainstage at 8 p.m. Gross is one of the hottest entertainers working today as evidenced by his sold out shows and devoted following. His show, Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me?, will make you laugh out of your seat. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Saturday Nov. 2
Christmas Craft Fair in Yaphank
Integrity Church, 1 Old Dock Road, Yaphank hosts its annual Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free photos with Santa, food trucks, and a magical talking Christmas tree. Shop from over 50 local vendors selling items such as home decor, Christmas ornaments, holiday gifts and more during this outdoor event. Rain date is Nov. 9. 631-840-7823
Raptor Day at the Vanderbilt
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will hold its annual Raptor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with identical sessions at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Meet rescued raptors along with crafts and face painting, vendors, raffles, a short film and more. Tickets, which include admission to the museum, are $20 adults, $10 children 12 and under at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Huntington Christmas Craft Fair
Time to shop! Saint Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington will hosts its annual Mothers’ Guild Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 300 unique vendors for your shopping pleasure. Free admission. 631-271-2020
North Meets South Fair
Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road, Yaphank presents the North Meets South Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival-goers will have a wide selection of food options and local beers and wines along with over 60 vendors, axe throwing, permanent jewelry, hair tinsel, jumbo garden games, and henna. Families can enjoy a meet-and-greet with farm animals, face painting, hayrides, live music, and more. Tickets are $7 in advance at www.nmsfair.com, $10 at the door. Rain date is Nov. 3. 631-852-4600
Graveyard & Church Tour
The Landing Ladies Auxiliary presents a Graveyard and Church Tour of Smithtown Landing Methodist Church, 397 Landing Ave., Smithtown from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Built in 1834, the church holds a wealth of stories waiting to be told. Learn about the church’s vibrant past as the center of activity for the Smithtown Landing area, see the historic interior, preserved through years of dedicated care by the community, and discover the stories behind the gravestones of local legends such as author James E. Handshaw. Proceeds will directly support the ongoing restoration efforts of this historic landmark. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.
Hallock Homestead Tour
Rocky Point Historical Society’s Hallock Homestead Museum, 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. and every Saturday through Dec. 7. Take a step back into colonial times with a fascinating fact-filled Docent Tour or take a self-guided tour through the house, which is filled with historic artifacts, photos and stories. $5 donation welcome. Group tours by appointment. 631-744-1776.
Saturdays at Six Concert
All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with The Whitman String Quartet at 6 p.m. sharp. The group was founded at Stony Brook University in 2015 and has been performing professionally throughout Long Island since. They perform more contemporary and lesser-known works for string quartet, string trio, and with colleagues in other instrumentations. The group includes Joenne Dumitrascu & Olga Turkina (violins), Stephen Gorgone (viola), and Craig Mehler (violoncello). Free. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.
Us and Floyd in Concert
Us and Floyd returns to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for two dazzling live concert performances — in sync with two stunning Pink Floyd laser light shows: The Wall at 7 p.m. and Dark Side of the Moon at 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 members and children in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org; tickets are $40 adults $30 members and children at the door.
Baroque Concert
St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James welcomes the Anima Baroque Ensemble in concert at 7 p.m. featuring works by Purcell, Frescobaldi, Monteverdi, and others. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $15 students, children free at www.libaroque.org or at the door.
Sunday Nov. 3
Car Show and Swap Meet
Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display with vendors selling parts and accessories, food and entertainment. Rain date is Nov. 10. Admission is $10, under 12 years are free. 631-567-5898, www.LongIslandCars.com
Cedar Beach Clean-Up
Join New York Marine Rescue Center for a clean-up at Cedar Beach, 223 harbor Beach Road, Mt. Sinai from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is part of NYMRC’s “Pick It Up!” initiative to reduce marine debris in our local communities and collect valuable data concerning garbage on Long Island’s beaches. All supplies will be provided. Registration is optional at www.nymarinerescue.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
Como Brothers in concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Como Brothers from 3 to 4 p.m. Combining a pop and rock easy listening sound with a blues vibe, they have written and recorded multiple albums and EP’s of original songs. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org.
Monday Nov. 4
Movie Trivia Night at the CAC
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 cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610.
Tuesday Nov. 5
NSJC Social Club event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a special concert featuring singer and guitarist Alex Alexander in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
Vanderbilt Lecture
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series in the Reichert Planetarium with Singing to the Gods: Ancient Egyptian Funerary Rituals Through the Lens of the Chantresses of Amun at 10 a.m. The Museum’s Curator of Ancient Art Roberta Casagrande-Kim will discuss ancient Egyptian funerary art from a female perspective and discuss artifacts such as coffins, statuary, and musical instruments. $10 per person. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Wednesday Nov. 6
Shed the Meds
Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will present a Shed the Meds event from noon to 4 p.m. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office hosts this safe way to properly dispose of unused medications, essential to protect the environment and ensure that old drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands. Please note: The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office cannot accept any liquids, needles, creams, or ointments of any kind. They are only accepting unused or expired medications from individuals (not large quantities from a doctor’s office or health care facility). This service is open to the public. There is no need to register or to be a Three Village resident to participate. Questions? Email [email protected]
Thursday Nov. 7
Energize Long Island Conference
PSEG Long Island will hold its annual Energize Long Island conference at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature more than a dozen educational workshops to help attendees reduce their carbon footprint, maximize efficient energy usage and cultivate renewable energy resources. along with a vendor showcase. Keynote speaker will be New York Mets’ Ron Darling. Registration is free for PSEG Long Island customers at www.energizelongisland.com.
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! You’ll witness some of the greatest broadsword, rapier and hand to hand stage combat the Great Bard put words to along with the sweetest words of love ever uttered by woman or man. You will be thrilled and delighted by turns! 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.
‘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.
‘9 to 5 The Musical’
Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road Commack presents 9 to 5 The Musical on Nov. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 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.
‘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 such as “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa-Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination,” this production promises to be a treat for the entire family. For ticket information, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘Annie Warbucks’
Community Playhouse of Northport presents Annie Warbucks at the Brosnan Theater at 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on Nov. 15, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 (sensory friendly), 17 and 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. This mainstage performance is a family holiday treasure appropriate for all ages. 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
‘Searching for Amani’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series closes out its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Searching for Amani at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. In the heart of Kenya, a tragedy shatters a young boy’s life. Simon Ali, 13, finds himself in a world of mystery when his father, a respected conservancy guide, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Armed with his video camera and an unwavering desire for truth, Simon and his best friend, Haron, embark on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets behind his father’s demise. In Swahili with English subtitles. Panel discussion to follow. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.
Vendors Wanted
Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai seeks vendors for its annual Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only new or hand-crafted items or antiques; no rummage or corporate items please. Fee is $60 for an 8’ by 6’ space; vendors must supply their own tables. Call 631-473-1582 or email [email protected].
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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