The week of Valentine’s Day is finally here! This week, Long Island is packed with entertainment and activities ranging from Valentine’s Day chocolate baking, karaoke, country and line dancing and more! On Monday, head over to Hampton Bays Public Library for a session on chocolate bark baking and The Nest Bar & Lounge for its karaoke night. On Tuesday, Babylon Public Library has a session on tastes of Mardi Gras and it’s Tacos night at Social Sports Kitchen. On Wednesday, head over to the Nutty Irishman for country and line dancing and The Paramount for a performance by Matisyahu. On Thursday, it’s a special Valentine’s Day screening night of Frederick Knott’s The Tense Thriller, Wait Until Dark at John W. Engeman Theater at Northport. Bay Street Theatre is also screening War of the Roses. Check out the details below!

MONDAY – FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Who: Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark At Hampton Bays Public Library
Info: Learn how to bake your own chocolate bark from the Baking Coach. There will be melted chocolate, white and milk with an assortment of candies, sprinkles and more. While waiting for it to dry, you’ll also have the chance to decorate your own bakery box to bring home. Registration required.
Cost: $5 Material Fee
Time & Place: 6:30PM at Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays – (631) 728-6241

Who: Karaoke Mondays At The Nest Bar & Lounge
Info: Come out for a fun night of karaoke! It happens every Monday night.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 8PM to 2AM at The Nest Bar & Lounge, 382 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow – (516) 607-5395

TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Who: A Taste Of Mardi Gras At Babylon Public Library
Info: Here’s your chance to travel to New Orleans through taste. Kathy Dlugolonski will cook up Cajun delights for sampling. Registration required.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Street, Babylon – (631) 669-1624

Who: Taco Tuesdays At Social Sports Kitchen
Info: Stop by Social Sports Kitchen to enjoy viewing a game of sports while dishing out to delicious meals and cocktails. Tuesday is also $2 tacos night. It also has $3 Coronas and $5 Margaritas!
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 7PM at Social Sports Kitchen, 1002 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale – (516) 489-8080

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Who: Country And Line Dancing Night At Nutty Irishman
Info: It’s country night at Nutty Irishman. Enjoy live music by DJ Cowboy Ben E., free line dancing instruction, pickleback shots, PBR cans, Coors banquet cans and Jack Daniel shots.
Cost: $5
Time & Place: 7PM to 9PM For Line Dancing Instruction at Nutty Irishman, 60 East Main Street, Bay Shore – (631) 969-9700

Who: Matisyahu At The Paramount
Info: Hasidic reggae musician Matisyahu stands out from the crowd of the New York reggae scene. Matisyahu is a lyricist, MC and beatboxer and offers a performance at The Paramount.
Cost: $29.50 to $52.50
Time & Place: 8PM at The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington – (631) 673-7300

THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Who: Valentine’s Day Special Pre-Show Party At John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
Info: Enjoy Frederick Knott’s The Tense Thriller, Wait Until Dark! On this special night, tickets will also include a glass of champagne or beverage of your choice, hot buffet and a chocolate rose. Reserve tickets in advance.
Cost: $70
Time & Place: 6:30PM at John W. Engeman Theater At Northport, 250 Main Street, Northport – (631) 261-2900

Who: Unvalentine’s Day Event At Bay Street Theatre
Info: Enjoy the screening of War of the Roses. Your admission includes one glass of house wine.
Cost: $10
Time & Place: 8PM at Bay Street Theatre, Corner of Bay and Main Streets, Sag Harbor – (631) 725-9500

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