Five Things To Do This Weekend (March 30-April 1)

By Haley Pereyo
info@longislandergroup.com

The full cast of the “In The Heights” production at John W. Engeman Theater. (Photo/Michael DeCristofaro)

See “In The Heights”
Friday, March 30 & Saturday, March 31
at John W. Engeman Theater (250 Main St., Northport Village)
Cost: Starting at $73 per ticket
Experience the vibrant culture and community of Washington Heights while staying in Northport with the John Engeman Theater production of “In The Heights” this weekend. Written by Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of Broadway-smash “Hamilton,” you’ll be moving your hips to the music from start to finish. The show runs through April 29, and tickets vary in price. Purchase tickets at Engemantheater.com

Paulina Trzonkowska with her award winning piece "Too Close." (Photo/The Heckscher Museum of Art)

Take in the work of the Island’s ‘Best Young Artists’
Saturday, March 31
at Heckscher Museum (2 Prime Ave., Huntington)
Cost: Huntington Residents, $4-$6; non-residents, $5-$8
The Heckscher Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Long Island’s Best: Young Artists,” is on display through April 15. The exhibition showcases art of students from all over Long Island, ranging from mixed media to photographs, paintings to ceramics, and more. Visit Heckscher.org for more information and for a full digital slideshow of the works.

The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Northport Village this weekend. (Photo/Facebook/Bruce Adams)

Meet the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 31, 1-4 p.m.
in Northport Village (Main Street)
Cost: Free
The Easter Bunny will be hopping into Northport Village this Saturday. Find him walking along Main Street, greeting residents and handing out some sweet treats. Be sure to snap a picture with the Bunny if you happen to spot him during his Northport Chamber of Commerce-sponsored hop around.

Enjoy an egg-celent celebration
Saturday, March 31, 1-2 p.m. for ages 2-4; 3-4 p.m. for ages 5-7
at The Whaling Museum (279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor)
Cost: $12 parent-child pairing; $4 per sibling
The Whaling Museum and Education Center is hosting a fun filled afternoon for kids ages 2-7 who can learn about all different types of animals who lay eggs. See a real scrimshawed ostrich egg, then go on an egg hunt all around the museum and finish the day off by decorating a Faberge-style egg to take home.

Besito Mexican in Huntington village will serve brunch this Easter Sunday from 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.(Photo/Besito Mexican)

Eat Easter Sunday brunch
Sunday, April 1, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
at Besito Mexican (402 New York Ave., Huntington)
Cost: Varies
Enjoy a delicious Mexican-style Sunday brunch at Besito this Easter Sunday. Eat some sweet and tasty Fresh Fruit Pancakes, or dive into Enchiladas de Huevo y Chorizo. Following brunch, Besito will serve its dinner menu offerings until close. Chef will have specials available all day.