Poetry and art events are among the happenings this week in the Huntington area.
What: Walking with Whitman
Where: Walt Whitman Birthplace
When: Friday, May 3, 7:00 pm
About: A reading by prize-winning poets Tongo Eisen-Martin and Tony Policano.
Cost: Free – $10
What: Africa-USA Unity Tour Performance
Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington
When: Friday, May 3, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
About: A night of South African music, featuring Toby Tobias, Pastor Gugu Mbuku, Sibu Mbuku, Xolane Mdlalose, Mpho Mngomezulu, and Rebecca Nyamane.
Cost: $20
What: Gruesome Playground Injuries
Where: Vanderbilt Museum
When: Fridays and Saturdays, May 3, 4, 10, and 11, 8:00 pm; Sundays, May 5 and 12, 3:00 pm
About: A drama by Rajiv Joseph, presented by the Carriage House Players.
Cost: $15 – $20
What: Island Hills Chorus
Where: Northport Library
When: Sunday, May 5, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
About: All-female a cappella.
Cost: Free
What: Jazz in the Gallery
Where: Art League of Long Island
When: Thursday, May 9, 7:00 pm
About: The Great American Songbook, as interpreted by Richie Iacona Trio, with Mike Hall, Tom Manuel, and Madeline Kole.
Cost: $15 – $20
What: Emerging Artists Series
Where: Heckscher Museum of Art
When: Thursday, May 9, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
About: A discussion with artists Krista Biedenbach and Mike McLaughlin.
Cost: Free
Photo credit: Heckscher Museum of Art