Five Things To Do This Weekend (Jan. 26-28)

By Haley Pereyo
info@longislandergroup.com

Comedian Nathan Macintosh is performing at Cinema Arts Center tonight, 9:30 p.m.

1. Comedy in the Café: Nathan Macintosh
Friday, Jan 26, 9:30 p.m.
at Cinema Arts Center (423 Park Ave., Huntington)
Cost: $15 public; $14 CAC members
Comedian Nathan Macintosh will be performing in Cinema Arts Center’s Sky Room Cafe this Friday. With his rant-filled, quick-witted style, Macintosh keeps audiences on their toes, never knowing where he will take the conversation. He’s recently been on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and previously performed on “Conan,” at Gotham Comedy Live. Macintosh also has his own comedy special on The Comedy Network, and an iTunes-chart-topping podcast, “Positive Anger.” Tickets for Friday’s show are available at Cinemaartscenter.org.

Let your child’s imagination run wild at Tumbling Tunes’ Melted Crayon Workshop.

2. Melted Crayon Workshop with playtime, dinner (ages 3+)
Saturday, Jan. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
at Tumbling Tunes (212 Laurel Road, East Northport)
Cost: $25 per child; $40 for two siblings; $55 for three siblings
Let your little one explore their imagination at Tumbling Tunes in East Northport during its Melted Crayon Workshop on Saturday. Each child will get to pick a silhouette to melt their crayons over before peeling it away to reveal their own piece of art. Kids can choose from designs of superhero logos, princess silhouettes or they can pick their initials. As well, playtime and dinner will be included for all children. Tumbling Tunes asks that you make a reservation to attend, by calling or texting 631-697-0140.

Stargazers gather each weekend in Northport Village.

3. “Living Planetarium” Project 2018
Friday, Jan. 26 & Saturday, Jan. 27 – 7-8:30 p.m.
Meet at bottom corner of Main Street
and Woodbine Avenue in Northport
Free
See the stars, and maybe even get a glimpse at the planets, in Northport Village with the “Living Planetarium” Project. Each weekend, weather permitting, from the western end of Main Street at Woodbine Avenue, stargazers can peek through the telescope and learn about the night sky. Visit the website, Telescope.hereweb.com, beforehand to make sure the meeting is still on.

This is the last weekend to catch "It's Only A Play" at Star Playhouse in Commack. Photo/Facebook/Star Playhouse

4. “It’s Only A Play”
Saturday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m. &
Sunday, Jan 28, 2 p.m.
at Star Playhouse (74 Hauppauge Road, Commack)
Cost: $20-$25
This weekend marks the last chance to see “It’s Only A Play,” by Terrence McNally, at Star Playhouse (74 Hauppauge Road, Commack). There are two showings – one of both Saturday and Sunday – of the show, which revolves around an opening night party for a Broadway play, whose cast and producers are eagerly anticipating reviews. The show is intended for mature audiences. More info and tickets are available at Starplayhouse.com.

Paint Nite at The Big Kahuna this Sunday will focus on creating this, "Moonlit Aurora Lake."

5. Paint Nite
Sunday, Jan 28, 4 p.m.
at The Big Kahuna (1730 New York Ave., Huntington)
Cost: $45
Learn how to paint a picturesque landscape, “Moonlit Aurora Lake,” this Sunday at The Big Kahuna in Huntington. Professional artist Amanda Greco will walk attendees through each step of creating the painting, which can be taken home at the end of the class. There will also be cocktails and bites to eat available for purchase. Reserve a spot at Paintnite.com/buy/10034846.