Friday, May 2
A Tribute to Taylor Swift’s Iconic Eras Tour
Billboard has ranked Taylor Swift as one of the greatest artists of all time – the first and only artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year four years in a row. Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience recreates the magic of the Eras Tour in a spectacular, theatrical show, live at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, at 7:30 p.m. Admission: ~$49-$69. For tickets and more information, visit patchoguetheatre.org.
May 3-5
Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Island Mermaid
All weekend and through Cinco De Mayo Monday the Island Mermaid of Ocean Beach will offering taco, quesadilla, and margarita specials.
🌹 Where to Watch the Kentucky Derby on Fire Island
Sunday, May 4
Lindenhurst Springfest 2025
The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and Village of Lindenhurst will host the highly anticipated Springfest at the Lindenhurst Gazebo, North & South Wellwood, Lindenhurst, from noon to 5 p.m. Spend the day enjoying delicious food from local eateries, family fun activities and entertainment for all! Mark your calendars and bring your loved ones for a day full of joy and Springtime fun! For more information, visit villageoflindenhurstny.gov/events/springfest.
Sunday, May 4
Patchogue Official Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl 2025
The biggest and best South Shore Long Island Cinco De Mayo bar crawl happens in Patchogue, and there are two packages to choose from: Crawl A begins at Whiskey Neat, then moves on to James Joyce, Village Idiot Pub, That Meatball Place, and The Tap Room. Crawl B begins at Arooga’s, then moves onto James Joyce, Daisy’s Nashville Lounge, The Meatball Place, and The Cuban. Both crwls conclude with an After Party at Aroogas at 6 p.m.. The festivities begin at noon , must be at least 21 years of age to participate.To learn more visit pubcrawls.com/official-patchogue-cinco-de-mayo-pub-crawl
Wednesday, May 7
History of the LIRR
The Brightwaters Historical Society will host Dave Morrison, a Long Island Rail Road historian at Wohseepee Park Cabin, North Windsor Avenue, Brightwaters at 7 p.m. His lecture will concentrate on the stations from Babylon to Patchogue while discussing other fun facts about our local towns. For details, visit brightwatershistory.org.
Friday, May 9
Musical Mother Goose
Have fun with your infant-24 months with Musical Mother Goose at Islip Public
Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip from 10:30-11 a.m. Enjoy songs, fingerplays, rhymes
and more using puppets and props! For information, visit isliplibrary.org.
Saturday, May 10
Migratory Shore Bird Hike
Spring at the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! Experience the scenery at Robert Moses State Park, Field 5, from 9-11 a.m. Dress for the weather, attendees will be walking on sand. Bring binoculars! For details, visit parks.ny.gov/events.
Saturday, May 10
Long Island Feast Fest 2025
Kick-off Spring in style with the best food that Long Island has to offer at the Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore from noon to 8 p.m. Featuring over 20 food trucks, dozens of vendors, incredible craft beer and live music all day long- this festival has it all! Get ready to chow down on the best bites around! Admission: $10/presale, $20/door. Kids 12 and under are free! For details and tickets, call (631) 392-8472.
Saturday, May 10
Leonid & Friends: The World’s Greatest Chicago Tribute Band
Leonid & Friends have blown the minds of legions of fand with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Experience the sensation at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue at 8 p.m. Admission: ~$56-$96. For tickets and more information, visit patchoguetheatre.org.
Ongoing Fun For Kids
Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Children of all ages are invited to Barnes & Noble’s weekly Storytime at Gardiner Manor Mall, 842 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore at 11 a.m. Each week, a bookseller reads aloud old and new favorite picture books for everyone to enjoy. Take a break from your busy schedule and bring your little one to this tech-free event. For details, call (631) 206-0198.
Little Hands Art Class is the perfect way to get your child started in art and acclimated to a class setting at The Color Palette Art Studio, 51 West Hoffman Avenue, Lindenhurst on Tuesdays from 4-4:50 p.m. Ages 4-6 will learn beginner art projects and sensory exercises, science and play too! Drop them off or stay for the fun! For details, visit thecolorpaletteli.com.
Cartooning for Kids with Islip Arts Council
The Islip Arts Council will host two four-week sessions of a cartoon workshop at the Islip Arts Council Gallery, 1701 Sunrise Hwy, Suite N1 (next to Dick’s Sporting Goods Main Entrance) Bay Shore from 2-4 p.m. Session 1: April 5, 12, 19, 26. Session 2: May 3, 10, 17, 24. Kids ages 6+ will learn the basics of cartoon drawing in this fun program! Taking students back to basics with creativity and a pencil, attendees will learn how to design cartoon faces and eventually create their own comic strips! Admission: $100 per child. For more information, visit isliparts.org.
Junie B. Jones: The Musical at Argyle Theatre
This delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical will be shown at the Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 West Main Street, Babylon, with performances running from May 3-June 15. Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. For tickets and more information, visit argyletheatre.com/juniebjones.
Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are In A Play!’ at CMPAC
Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books “Elephant & Piggie” at CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale running from May 4-18. Familiar characters Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that’s perfect foryoung audiences. Showtime approx. 75 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
For tickets and more information, visit cmpac.com/shows/elephantandpiggie.
To find more local things happening this month, visit our website.
Have a public event you want to see published in the Great South Bay News Community Calendar? Submit it for consideration at no charge to events.fireislandnews.com.
