Summer just makes Long Island that much of a better place! There are loads of activities to help kick-start your evening that are indoors and outdoors. This week, you can enjoy an outdoor concert featuring great singing to music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today by The Chiclettes at Long Beach Park and live jazz music at The Pizza Place on Monday. On Tuesday, enjoy an outdoor movie screening at The Patio Marina Lounge and family fun festivities along Main Street in Northport Village Park. If you like hustle dancing, head over to The Winner’s Circle to show your moves on Wednesday. You can also find surf and turf dishes nearby the Patchogue River that is accompanied with live music by Howie Seal at The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill on Wednesday. And for Thursday, there is country dancing along with music and food at the Hilton Inn Garden Riverhead and ballroom dancing at the Vanderbilt Museum. Check out the details below!
MONDAY – AUGUST 13, 2012
Who: The Chiclettes Outdoor Concert
Info: The Chiclettes, a ladies singing group and its band, will perform rock and roll music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and present day. It’ll take you on a historical musical journey and will appeal to all generations.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 7:30PM at Long Beach Park on the boardwalk at National Blvd
Who: The Real Jazz at The Pizza Place
Info: Jazz Jam at The Pizza Place features pros and up-and-coming performers. Enjoy great food and music with beer and wine. There’s no cover charge or minimum.
Cost: Free Performances
Time & Place: 7PM to 9PM at The Pizza Place, 2123 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton – (631) 537-7865
TUESDAY – AUGUST 14, 2012
Who: Movie Nights at The Patio Marina Lounge
Info: It’s dinner and movie night at The Patio, located at the Freeport Inn & Marina. It offers an outdoor dining area with a 12-ft outdoor TV screen, fire pits and lounge couches. A nightly 3-course-price-fixed menu is available before 6pm.
Cost: Free Movie Screening
Time & Place: 7PM at The Patio Marina Lounge, 445 South Main Street, Freeport – (516) 623-2980
Who: Family Fun Nights at Northport Village Park
Info: Throughout the month of August, every Tuesday night will be Family Fun Night at Northport Village Park. A segment of Main Street will close off to traffic for festivities, including live music, outdoor dining, vendors and a display of antique cars.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 6PM to 9PM at Main Street, between Gunther’s to Skippers, Northport
WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 15, 2012
Who: “Dance in Paradise” at The Winner’s Circle
Info: Dance the night away at The Winner’s Circle with DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman. It’ll kick-start the night with hustle dance champions offering a complimentary hustle workshop, followed by open dancing.
Cost: $10
Time & Place: 7PM to 12AM at the Winner’s Circle, 39 Post Avenue, Westbury – (516) 997-4050
Who: Live Music with Howie Seal at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill
Info: Not only will there be live music by Howie Seal, but The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill is where you can get tasty surf and turf dishes. It also has a full indoor and outdoor bar.
Cost: Free Performance
Time & Place: 6PM to 10PM at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill, 264 West Avenue, Patchogue – (631) 654-8266
THURSDAY – AUGUST 16, 2012
Who: Country Night at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead
Info: Come out for a night of fun line dancing, country music, a southern BBQ menu and $2 Coors Lights at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead.
Cost: Free Admission
Time & Place: 7PM to 10PM at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead, 2038 Old Country Road, Riverhead – (631) 727-2733
Who: Mid-Summer Night Dances at the Vanderbilt Museum
Info: Ballroom dancing and other popular dances will take over the Vanderbilt Museum. The event is sponsored by Ballroom on the Bay of Huntington and it is held throughout August, every Thursday evening. Lessons are also offered. The event is held under a tent on the lawn next to the Vanderbilt Mansion.
Cost: $20
Time & Place: 7PM to 9:30PM at the Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport – (631) 854-5579
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