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PRESS BUZZ
Southside JOhnny and the Asbury Jukes are playing a drive-in concert this month.
CRAFT AID
Jamesport Farm Brewery and local event
organizers are hosting a virtual concert
series benefitting North Fork breweries
and others in the hospitality industry
adversely impacted by the coronavirus
shutdown. Performers include members
of 70s Rock Parade, Jan Hanna Band, Who
Are Those Guys, and more. CraftAid.org
8 p.m.-10 p.m. July 2, 3.
OUTDOOR COMEDY
Long Islanders hungry for Italian food
with a side of a live family friendly
comedy performance are in luck. Piccola
Bussola is hosting comedians to
entertain its al fresco dining patrons.
159 Jericho Tpke., Mineola, 516-294-4620
piccolabussolarestaurant.com $54.95.
July 10, Aug. 27.
ON CAMERA: THE STAGE ACTOR'S
NEW WORLD
In our new world, stage actors are finding
themselves unexpectedly — yet consistently
— on screen. This class will help
stage actors understand the nuances
of performing on Zoom and other platforms,
how to use cell phone recordings,
iMovie, and proper lighting techniques
in order to create strong audition and
performance videos. tillescenter.org
11 a.m. July 20, 1 p.m. July 24.
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY DRIVE-IN
SHOWS
It wouldn’t be summer on Long Island
without several local performances by
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.
Although the venue will be a little different
this year, the New Jersey rockers are
back on stage with back-to-back drive-in
shows. Westhampton Beach Performing
Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton
Beach, whbpac.org $225-$275.
7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. July 25.
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
The Tribeca Film Festival is hitting the
road and will be screened at Nickerson
Beach in Lido, where it will be held as a
drive-in movie series over four weekends
in July. The usual festival lineup
was canceled in April due to the coronavirus
pandemic. The event is normally
held in lower Manhattan, but in its place,
screenings will be held at drive-in theaters.
Tribecafilm.com
VIRTUAL FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
Itching to get your fix of everyone's favorite
game? Play Bingo from the comfort of
your own home while supporting those
affected by the pandemic. Hosted by the
nonprofit Kids Need More. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Fridays. Eventbright.com
GET YOUR GARDEN FIX
The therapeutic benefits of spending
time in nature are well documented. And
after three months of being closed, Old
Westbury Gardens is opened for members
by reservation only, for those eager
to stop and smell the flowers. Not a member?
Sign up at oldwestburygardens.org
OFF-STAGE/ON-LINE
Theatre Three in Port Jefferson is
keeping the arts alive despite being
closed due to COVID-19 with a series of
virtually presented plays entitled Off-
Stage/On-Line. Each play is 15 minutes or
fewer, garnered from writers across the
world, and is posted to Theatre Three’s
YouTube channel. They are free to view.
YouTube.com
REMOTE MEDITATION
Special, free online medication classes
for those looking to restore their
inner peace after the crisis. Plainview
Meditation, Facebook.com/plainviewmeditation
6 p.m. Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Saturdays.
-TB
DO THIS!
What to see, hear, and experience as Long
Island emerges from the coronavirus shutdown
INDEPENDENCE DAY
GUIDE
Bellmore Striders Independence
Day Virtual 4 Mile Run
Pettit Avenue, Bellmore.Upload
your Virtual Run results beginning
July 4.
Parade of American Flags
Heritage Park, Mount Sanai. 10
a.m.- 4 p.m. July 4.
Sapphire Princess Jones Beach
Dinner Cruise
11 Richmond St., Freeport. $130 per
adult 21+. Reservations Required.
8-11 p.m July 4.
Islip Arts Council- Reimagined
Virtual Concert Series- begins
July 7
Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks
East River, New York City, 8 p.m.-
10 p.m. July 4th. Televised live on
NBC.
-Fanni Frankl
FARMER’S MARKET
GUIDE
Hungry for some fresh locally
grown fruits and vegetables?
Check out the 2020 edition
of our Long Island farmer’s
market guide!
From Montauk to Manhattan, brought
to you by Bethpage Federal Credit Union
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