HuntingtonNow has you covered with live entertainment and arts events this week.
Enjoy carnival rides and chance games at the East Northport Firemen’s Fair, experience live performances surrounded by Spanish-Mediterranean architecture at the Summer Shakespeare Festival, and channel your inner 80’s child for The Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary at The Cinema Arts Centre.
What: UB40 “For The Many Tour”
Where: The Paramount
When: Thursday, August 8th,
About: 40th Anniversary tour. Show at 8pm, doors at 6:30pm.
Cost: Starts at $56
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What: East Northport Firemen’s Fair
Where: East Northport Fire Department
When: Fair now through Saturday, August 10th.
About: The East Northport Fire Department will be hosting its annual fair across four days this August. Enjoy a wide variety of games, rides, and tasty treats.
Cost: Free
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What: Jazz in the Gallery
Where: Art League of Long Island
When: Thursday, August 8th, 7pm
About: Sounds of Cornetist Warren Vaché with Tom Manuel joining Warren on Cornet and Steve Salerno on Guitar.
Cost: $25
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What: Summer Shakespeare Festival: Julius Caesar
Where: Vanderbilt Museum
When: Friday, August 8th, 8pm (recurring event)
About: Performances take place outdoors on stage in the courtyard. You are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the show. In the event of inclement weather, tickets will be honored for any of the remaining shows.
Cost: $20/Adult, $15/Child/Senior
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What: Be a Friend, Bring a Friend
Where: The Heckscher Museum of Art
When: Saturday, August 10th, 11am-5pm
About: Museum Members are invited to visit the Museum and your friend will receive free admission as your guest.
Cost: Free guest entrance with museum members.
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What: Huntington Summer Arts Festival Closing Night: Professor Louie & the Crownmatrix with Woodstock Brass
Where: Heckscher Park, Huntington
When: Sunday August 11, 8pm -10pm
About: A salute to Woodstock’s 50th with Rock’n’Roll, Blues, Gospel and American Roots music.
Cost: Free
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What: Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary
Where: Cinema Arts Centre
When: Saturday, August 10th, 10pm
About: Showing of movie plus prizes, food and $5 craft beer.
Cost: $5/Members, $7/Public
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What: Walt Whitman International Conference
Where: Walt Whitman Birthplace
When: August 9th- 11th
About: Bicentennial Birthday Celebration Event with keynote speakers.
Cost: $30/day, Students $20/day
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