See Taylor Swift’s hits brought to life in dazzling laser light. Songs include Anti-Hero, Lavender Haze, Bad Blood, Shake It Off, and more. For a complete list of planetarium laser shows, including Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift, The Doors, Prince, Grateful Dead and more, click here.
The Northport Native Garden Initiative’s spring sale is now open. The group has curated a beautiful selection of native plants that will not only enhance your yard but also help boost the local ecosystem.This sale is the non-profit’s sole fundraiser for the year, and the funds raised will support NNGI’s efforts to educate residents and support local environmental projects. For all the info, including how to order and when to pickup, click here: shop.northportngi.org.
Featuring new exhibitions every month, Haven Gallery’s focus is on showing emotionally, intellectually and imaginatively driven, representational artwork. Artists Matt Dangler, Ronald Compánoca and Adam Oehlers present separate exhibits running through June 1. A group show, “Las Noches,” also opens in May. Send a DM or email the gallery to join the preview list. Image: Ronald Compánoca, The bird maker, oil on canvas.
In celebration of Star Wars Day, History Repeatn’ presents a special May The Fourth Be With You event, featuring a day full of exciting Star Wars-themed activities for all ages in Northport Village. From kid-friendly crafts to a fun scavenger hunt and a separate Star Wars-themed pub crawl for adults, this village-wide event offers a galaxy of fun for everyone while raising awareness and support for local veterans (a portion of the proceeds will benefit Vets Out of the Rough). For all the info, and to purchase tickets, click here.
Here’s your chance to chat with expert scientists over a drink. Presented by Brookhaven National Laboratory, Listening to the Universe from the Far Side of the Moon explores the questions: What can we hear in the universe but not see? Can a radio telescope survive extreme conditions in space? PubSci programs like this offer participants a view into the casual side of cutting-edge research and scientific discovery happening every day at Brookhaven National Lab. This series hops around Long Island covering different topics from the Big Bang to tomorrow’s technologies. Admission is free, so arrive early. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Menu and bar items available for purchase. Get all the info here.
Benefiting Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk, this annual race is presented by the Charles and Helen Reichert Family Foundation. Cash prizes for top 3 Overall M & F, Top 1 Masters M & F (40+), Top 1 Nurse and Largest Team. The first 500 participants receive a race tee shirt and a coupon for a free breakfast sandwich at Copenhagen Bakery (while supplies last). All Kids Fun Run participants (race at 8:30am) will receive a medal and a plant for Mother’s Day. Participants can register online by clicking here.
The Northport Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Eric Mahl, presents a concert of classical music featuring violinist Julia Choi (pictured) as soloist in the Violin Concerto No. 1 by Max Bruch. Choi joined the First Violin section of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in 2019. Her prior career includes guest performances with leading ensembles such as the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Ticket price is $15, payable at the door. For more info, visit www.northportsymphony.org.
Storytellers at the upcoming Northport Village Storytelling live event share accounts of navigating choppy waters, about learning to move with the currents with a sense of acceptance and confidence. Oceanic joyful moments when the weight of the world floats away. Treading water to stay afloat while resolving confusing and uncertain situations. Commitment to a personal passion despite the ebb and flow of life’s inevitable changes. Tickets are $20 (Venmo Liz Alexander @nptstorytelling); profits will support the Tri-CYA’s skateboarding program for youth. More info here.
A ballet featuring an enchanting journey down the yellow brick road in act one and in act two, performances in tap, jazz, contemporary, acro, hip-hop and more, all from Posey Dance School. Tickets are limited; get yours here.
Join in on a family-friendly Pollinator Celebration on Saturday, June 21 at Sunken Meadow State Park. Learn about the importance of pollinators and native plants through games, activities, and tours of the park’s pollinator garden. Meet a beekeeper, see local pollinators and learn how to start your own pollinator garden. Free seeds from the park’s seed garden will be available to take home.