The end of December is a time to unwind and enjoy the remaining days left in the year with friends and family! Whether you want to party, go out to a show or enjoy some family-friendly activities with the kids, check out all the hot spots for it on Long Island here!
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 27, 2013
Who: Patti Smith And Her Band At The Space At Westbury
Info: Patti Smith and Her Band perform live! Smith is a singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist. Her debut album Horses was an influential piece to the New York City punk rock movement.
Cost: $35
Time & Place: 7:30PM at The Space At Westbury, 250 Post Avenue, Westbury – (516) 283-5566
Who: That 70’s Band At 89 North Music Venue
Info: Come enjoy That 70’s Band perform live! You’ll be groovin’ to ‘70s dance music that includes everything from Earth, Wind and Fire to Kool & the Gang, Donna Summer to CHIC, KC & the Sunshine Band to the Spinners, Sylvester to Barry White and much more!
Cost: $10
Time & Place: 7:30PM at 89 North Music Venue, 89 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue – (631) 730-8992
Who: Bayside At The Paramount
Info: The American punk rock band from Queens performs live! Since starting up in 2000, the band has released several new albums. There are also special guests, including Man Overboard, NK, and Modern Baseball.
Cost: $20 to $35
Time & Place: 8PM at The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington – (631) 673-7300
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 28, 2013
Who: It’s A Child’s World – Exhibition Of Antique Dolls And Toys At Clinton Academy Museum
Info: View old dolls and toys that were put under the tree in the years that have past.
Cost: Free Event
Time & Place: 10AM to 5PM at Clinton Academy Museum, 151 Main Street, East Hampton – (631) 324-6850
Who: Islanders Vs. New Jersey Devils At Nassau Coliseum
Info: Enjoy a game of hockey! The Islanders will take on the New Jersey Devils.
Cost: Varies
Time & Place: 7PM at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale – (800) 882-4753
Who: Slightly Stoopid At The Paramount
Info: This Ocean Beach, California-based group is led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald. The group offers a tasty fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk.
Cost: $30 to $75
Time & Place: 8PM at The Paramount, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington – (631) 673-7300
SUNDAY – DECEMBER 29, 2013
Who: Graham Cracker Holiday House At Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard
Info: Come down to the vineyard to build and decorate your own Graham
Cracker Holiday House. There’s also holiday spiced wine and hot chocolate to enjoy!
Cost: $15 For Adults, $10 For children
Time & Place: 12PM to 5PM at Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard, 1375 Peconic Lane, Peconic – (631) 734-8282
Who: The Toys Take Over Christmas At Arena Players Repertory Theatre
Info: Enjoy the production of a holiday classic! A toymaker refuses to sell any of the dolls he makes, but his magic made them most realistic. On Christmas Eve they all come to life and find their way into your heart.
Cost: $10 For Adults, $8 For Children, Free For Children Under Three
Time & Place: 1PM at Arena Players Repertory Theater, 296 Route 109, East Farmingdale – (516) 293-0674
Who: The Bolshoi Ballet of Moscow presents: “Spartacus!” At Peconic Landing Community Center
Info: The Bolshoi Ballet presents Spartacus, a rare gem in the Bolshoi repertoire choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich to a score by Aram Khachaturian.
Cost: $15
Time & Place: 3PM to 5PM at Peconic Landing Community Center, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport – (631) 477-BLUE
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