Events

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Keep reading for a list of events in our local communities, along with a resource guide of what Long Island has to offer.

For Those Looking to Donate to Veterans
Long Island Veterans
Join Rena Sylvester, Founder, Cooking for Long Island Veterans, in donating food for local veterans. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. For more information click here or email Rena Sylvester at renasly24@gmail.com

The Jazz Loft is Blooming with Talent this May!
May 2024
The Jazz Loft: 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook
This month’s calendar at The Jazz Loft offers something for everyone! The Jazz Loft’s popular Strictly Sinatra shows return, with a first-time ever afternoon show! The Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel will also be spinning some rare jazz tunes in the Coal Bin, along with mixing up some signature cocktails in Hangoutology Meets Mixology, on May 23. For more information on the month long festivities, other offerings, and tickets, check out their website above.

Saturdays at Six Concert Series
August 5, 2023 - 6pm
All Souls Church: 61 Main Street, Stony Brook.
The August 5 Saturdays at Six Concerts at historic All Souls Church will combine, music, poetry and drumming in one unique performance for the community.  The musical pieces interspersed with the poetry will include Native American Drumming; a mix of baroque, modern, improvisation music from SBU musicians and composers; and classical music performed by Dan Kinney on All Souls’ almost 200-year-old Henry Erben-designed tracker organ. The program will begin promptly at 6:00pm. All Souls Church collects food each week to help feed the hungry at St Gerard Majella food pantry.  Please bring a can of food to donate if you want to help feed the hungry in our community. “Lend a hand, bring a can.”  Please call 631-655-7798 for more info. 

First Responder's Bowling League
Starting September 30th, 2023; Meeting at 8:15
Port Jeff Bowl is starting a new First Responders Once-A-Month Bowling League! Open to Firefighters, Police Officers, Paramedics, Doctors, Nurses, and other first responders. Check out their website or flyer below for more information.                                                              
 

The Greater Patchogue Chamber of  Commerce: Alive After 5
June 29, July 13, July 27 & August 10
This year’s lineup is going to be something to remember. Please visit all of Patchogue’s great restaurants for some more great live music after the event.

Natural Earth Farms' Plant Sale
Calverton, NY
The Annual plant sale has opened at the Calverton Farm. Reserve your organic vegetable plants NOW! This is perfect for your size home garden (big or small), raised beds, or any other container gardening in small spaces. Pre-order plants for your home garden or container gardening!  First order in, first served (and reserved). Reserve Plants Here.

Lake Side Emotions Wine Boutique
Stony Brook, NY
Create a custom wine tasting kit! Call: (631) 675-2750 or click here. 

Blood Bank
Stony Brook, NY
 Help someone else today and schedule an appointment to donate blood or platelets. All donations must be made in the Donor Room of the Stony Brook University Hospital Blood Bank, located in the Lobby, Level 5, of the hospital.  You will also receive (while supplies last):
Whole Blood Donors – Long sleeve “Straight from the Heart” T-shirt Platelet Donors – Fleece field blanket. Learn more.

Stony Brook Village Self-Guided Audio Experience
Stony Brook Village, NY
Stony Brook Village is presenting an audio experience which is now available and can be enjoyed on your own time and at your own pace! The experience is FREE to the public and will allow all visitors of Stony Brook Village to immerse themselves in the quirky history and stories of the lifestyle center and some of its surrounding properties. The audio experience is obtained by scanning QR codes throughout the village and is also available here.

Gallery North: Hanusa Design Mathematical Jewelry
Setauket, NY
Gallery North’s featured gift shop artist this month is Christopher Hanusa. Based in New York City, Christopher Hanusa is a Professor of Mathematics and a mathematical artist. Inspired by the beauty of mathematics, he started Hanusa Design Mathematical Jewelry in which each piece is 3D modeled using mathematical equations and 3D printed in nylon or metal. Such pieces can be found in the National Museum of Mathematics, the Queens Museum, and the Exploratorium in San Francisco. To shop the collection, click here. 

The Stony Brook University Hospital Blood Bank
The need for blood donations is still critical. This blood is being used to help save lives. For appointments: call (631) 444-DONATE (3662). Visit online at donateblood.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

YMCA Family Services: Free Youth Counseling
Starting October 18
The YMCA Family Services is offering free groups and counseling for youth ages 6-21. Part of Suffolk County Youth Bureau's Diversion Project, groups will start the week of October 18, 2021. Featuring strategies for adapting to change, managing difficult emotions, increasing self esteem, and much more.

HeartBeet Farms Farmers Market
Every Thursday from 10:30am - 2pm @ the University Hospital’s “Convenience at the Brook”
Featuring sustainable vegetables and fruits, flowers and spices by HeartBeet Farms, breads by Side Hustle Bread, plant-based desserts by The Savory Fig, handmade soaps by Pixie Soaps & Suds, honey by BeeWitched Bee, microgreens by Long Island Microgreens & North Fork Potato Chips, and more. Click here for more information. 

Stony Brook Music Department: CONCERT SEASON
All events are in-person unless stated otherwise. For more information on these performances, view their events calendar.