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Russo on Friday Night Face Off in Port Jefferson: 'It's a lot of fun'
Theatre Three Productions in Port Jefferson draws audience members into the act with its Friday Night Face Off, which has been called the longest running improv comedy show on Long Island, in operation since 2003.
ListenUp! President on Spring Carnival Music & Arts Fest: 'immersive indoor amusement park experience'
ListenUp! Long Island is hosting its Spring Carnival Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, March 7, in Patchogue with an immersive atmosphere designed to banish winter blues.
Verbeck on Star Party at Moriches Branch: 'Jupiter is in a great position for viewing'
Long Islanders are invited to celebrate the night sky during the Astronomy Star Party, held monthly throughout the winter at Moriches Branch Library.
Allan on Cabaret Night fundraiser in Bellport: 'The Gateway is pretty unique'
The Gateway in Bellport is hosting a Cabaret Night fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28, featuring cocktails, cuisine, and live Broadway music in the original barn.
Bull on International Pokémon Day in Bellport: 'I expect it to be a good turnout'
South Country Library will celebrate International Pokémon Day on Saturday, Feb. 28, with free activities for all ages, including card games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 22 Station Road.
East Patchogue artist Mark Van Wagner on Repercussions show: 'Wherever I go I collect sand'
East Patchogue artist Mark Van Wagner will present his first solo exhibition, "Mark Van Wagner: Repercussions," at Gallery North in Setauket, with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19.
Folk-pop artist Sam Robbins to kick off WinterTide concert series: ‘A real conversation between me and the audience’
Port Jefferson will host the WinterTide Concert Series on Fridays throughout February and March, beginning with singer-songwriter Sam Robbins on Friday, Feb. 6.
Heart Month screenings in Suffolk County: 'Prevention is key'
Stony Brook University Hospital is marking American Heart Month with screenings and education, targeting the nation’s leading killer for both men and women.
Rodgers on Super Bowl tribute at Long Island hall of fame: 'a little more fun'
Centereach singer/songwriter Mike the Rodgers is kicking off gameday with the best of halftime highlights on Feb. 8 at Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook.
Artist on 'Luminous Afterimages' exhibit and workshop in Shoreham: 'Expect the unexpected'
A Rocky Point artist will lead a hands-on light painting workshop at North Shore Public Library in Shoreham on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m., coinciding with the opening of her month-long exhibition, “Luminous Afterimages.”
Weng on Silk Road Reverie at Seuket library: 'Music and dance are among the best ways to celebrate the new year'
The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket will host a Lunar New Year celebration featuring “Silk Road Reverie: A Journey in Dance and Rhythm” on Saturday, Feb. 7, inviting Suffolk County residents to explore the history and cultural exchange of the ancient Silk Road through dance and live percussion.
Hamlet Gets Dance-Theater Makeover at Stony Brook
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center will present a family-friendly dance-theater version of "The Tragedy of Hamlet" starting Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.
Sound Symphony Orchestra conductor on Port Jefferson concert: 'I always try to get my audiences involved'
Long Island-based Sound Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of Brahms and Dvořák on Friday, Jan. 30, at JFK Middle School in Port Jefferson Station.
Nichols on Stony Brook Valentine Craft Fair: 'There’s stuff for everyone'
The Valentine Craft and Gift Fair is set to return to Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, with about 90 vendors offering treats, gifts, and handmade goods.
CEED educator on Suffolk Birding Record, Big Bird Bonfire: 'Very excited’
Birders in Suffolk County are invited to celebrate a record-breaking year at the Big Bird Eco-Bonfire on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) in Brookhaven.
Luciano on Port Jefferson Ice Festival: 'This is the biggest ice festival on Long Island'
Guinness World Record ice sculptor Richard Daly will headline the seventh annual Port Jefferson Ice Festival on Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1, when thousands of visitors are expected to attend the winter event in the village.
Port Jefferson Chamber official on Mac & Cheese Crawl: 'It's a very, very popular event'
The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will hold its Mac & Cheese Crawl on Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, featuring 12 participating restaurants and locations in lower Port Jefferson.
Ballet Long Island director on upcoming performance: 'It's kind of a fun ballet'
Ballet Long Island in Ronkonkoma is offering two family-focused events in January that combine live performances with opportunities to support young dancers.
Treder-Wolff on (mostly) TRUE THINGS in Port Jefferson: 'You'll laugh, you'll feel stuff'
Three Long Islanders will perform in (mostly) TRUE THINGS, a storytelling game show where audiences try to spot subtle lies in mostly true personal stories.
DEC spokesman on First Day Hikes in Ridge and Wading River: 'What better day is there to start?'
Long Islanders can kick off 2026 with a healthy start by joining First Day Hikes at Ridge Conservation Area and Wildwood State Park, events sponsored by the New York Department of Conservation (DEC).
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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven
This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.