The summer fun just won’t quit! Not that we’re complaining. Check out all the goings on going on this week, including two concerts from local rock-stars Dream Theater, a comedy presentation by Mick Foley, another Long Island star, plus plenty of family fun with various Long Island locations hosting “movie nights,” and the Long Island Ducks playing a night game against the Somerset Patriots. Don’t miss these events plus plenty of others!
MONDAY – JULY 16, 2012
WHO/WHAT: Monday Movie Nights at Prime
INFO: Monday Night Movie Nights are at Prime Restaurant! Come see some of your favorite movies while eating a great meal. Tonight’s movie is Forrest Gump.
PRICE: FREE
TIME: 8:30pm
WHERE: Prime Restaurant, 117 New York Avenue, Huntington – (631) 385-1515
ADDITIONAL INFO: Seating is limited. Blankets will be available but you are welcome to bring your own.
WHO/WHAT: Long Island Ducks vs. Somerset Patriots
INFO: The Long Island Ducks play against the Somerset Patriots at the Bethpage Ballpark in Central Islip.
PRICE: $11-$15
TIME: 7pm
WHERE: Bethpage Ballpark, 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip – (631) 940-DUCK
ADDITIONAL INFO: Tonight’s giveaway is foam fingers.
TUESDAY – JULY 17, 2012
WHO/WHAT: Michigan-based band The Company We Keep will perform at The Vibe Lounge in Rockville Centre with opening act Sira.
PRICE: $12
TIME: 5:30pm
WHERE: The Vibe Lounge, 60 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre - (516) 208-6590
ADDITIONAL INFO: All Ages.
WHO/WHAT: Movies on the Harbor
INFO: Thanks to the Village of Port Jefferson and the Business Improvement District, a portable movies screen will be blown up at dusk in the Port Jefferson Harborfront Park for easy movie viewing with an incredible sound system. Tonight’s movie is Footloose.
PRICE: FREE
TIME: 7:30pm
WHERE: Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson – (631) 802-2160
ADDITIONAL INFO: Families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic style dinner.
WEDNESDAY – JULY 18, 2012
WHO/WHAT: Steve Cochran’s All Star Pro Open Blues Jam
INFO: Pro-level blues players are welcome to attend the All Star Pro Open Blues Jam. Bring along your guitar, bass, drum sticks or keyboards and sign up for the jam! There will be wing & beer specials.
PRICE: FREE
TIME: 7pm
WHERE: Ollie’s Point Bar & Grill, 140 Merrick Road, Amityville - (631) 264-7712
ADDITIONAL INFO: Must be 18+ with ID to enter.
WHO/WHAT: Dream Theater
INFO: Long Island’s own Dream Theater has two nights booked at The Paramount in Huntington. Check out the mega-talented metal band in our own backyard on July 18 & 19.
PRICE: $66-$106
TIME: 8pm
WHERE: The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington - (631) 673-7300
THURSDAY – JULY 19. 2012
WHO/WHAT: Mick Foley Comedy Show
INFO: Pro-wrestling legend Mick Foley performs his one of a kind standup act for audiences at McGuire’s Comedy Club.
PRICE: $17.50 - $47.50
TIME: 6:30pm
WHERE: McGuires Comedy Club, 1627 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia - (631) 467-5413
ADDITIONAL INFO: 18 and over. Two beverages per person minimum at tables.
WHO/WHAT: Mid-Summer Night Dance
INFO: Every Thursday night, the Vanderbilt Museum holds a night of dancing in its white celebration tent next to the museum. Ballroom and other types of dancing will be featured with lessons available.
PRICE: $20
TIME: 7pm – 9:30pm
WHERE: Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport – (631) 854-5579