Happy Friday! If you are searching for something fun to do this weekend, yet despise sitting in East End traffic or schlepping into the city, look no further - there are plenty of local entertainment options right here in town. Here are a few that will take you right through Sunday evening:
Friday, June 24
- Meehan’s Comedy Showcase featuring Paul Anthony, Joey Giarratano, Mick Thomas and Carie Karavas; 8:30 p.m. showtime, tickets $20 at LIcomedy.com or call (631) 351-0831.
- Long Island Violin Shop ‘String Poet Studio Series’ welcoming pianist Cathy Callis for an evening of music and music-inspired poetry; Open Mic to follow. 7 p.m. Tickets $5 online at www.stringpoet.com, or $6 at door.
- Huntington Elks Lodge ‘Music Corner’ featuring dinner, dancing and jazz; 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., no cover charge, cash bar. (646) 504-3557.
- John Engeman Theater presents “Broadway Salute,” benefiting Lt. James Byler and Building Homes for Huntington Heroes; 8 p.m., Tickets $75. (*almost sold out). Call (631) 261-2900 for information.
- Honu Friday Happy Hour 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $5 drinks and complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres, (631) 421-6900.
Saturday June 25
- Huntington Public Library - Irene Khokhlova Piano Recital, open to all, 11 a.m.
- Cinema Arts Centre “Summer Camp” double feature 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and 'Village of the Damned', 11 p.m.; tickets (631) 423-7611.
- Huntington Arts Council Summer Festival Opening Night featuring Martha Washington, Grammy nominee for “It’s Raining Men,” Heckscher Park, free admission, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday June 26
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- Dix Hills Performing Arts Center presents South Shore Syncopators Dance Orchestra, tickets $20, 2 p.m.; also Pink Floyd’s The Wall performed by Project Floyd, tickets $20-$30, 7:30 p.m.
- Huntington Arts Council Summer Festival featuring The Persuasions, a capella quintet, Heckscher Park, Free, 8:30 p.m.
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