Hot Spots: Weekly Watch for March 12 through March 15

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Writing workshops, live music, Woody Allen films and NASA astronauts - this week will be filled with unique and interesting events that simply should not be missed!

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MONDAY – MARCH 12, 2012

 
WHO/WHAT: Long Island Writers Group
INFO: Writers of all skill levels are welcome to meet at Book Revue for the 2-hour long Long Island Writers Group meeting. Shares your work and learn writing strategies and techniques.
PRICE: FREE
TIME: 7pm
WHERE: Book Revue
313 New York Avenue, Huntington
(631) 271-1442 / website
ADDITIONAL INFO: No reservations or sign ups needed.
 
WHO/WHAT: Nato Coles & Blue Diamond Bands and more
INFO: Punk-rock bands Nato Coles & Blue Diamond Band, The Broosevelts, Censors and others entertain at Mr. Beery’s.
PRICE: $5
TIME: 8pm
WHERE: Mr. Beery’s
4019 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage
(516) 579-7049 / website
ADDITIONAL INFO: 21+ w/ ID.
 
TUESDAY – MARCH 13, 2012
 
WHO/WHAT: Night at the Movies: Midnight in Paris
INFO: Screening of Woody Allen’s lastest film and award-winner, Midnight in Paris. The film stars Owen Wilson as a writer who travels back in time every night when the clock strikes midnight and discovers what it is that he truly wants out of life while vacationing in Paris with his fiancé and her parents.
PRICE: N/A
TIME: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
WHERE: Connetquot Library
760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia
(631) 567-5079 / website
ADDITIONAL INFO: Space is limited.
 
WHO/WHAT: Legends of Air & Space Speaker Series: Ron Garan
INFO: Space shuttle astronaut, Ron Garan will be discussing his NASA career and his time spend on the International Space Station. Please call (516) 572-4066 to reserve a seat.
PRICE: FREE
TIME: 7pm
WHERE: Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City
(516) 572-4111 / website
ADDITIONAL INFO: Space is limited, reservation recommended.
 
WEDNESDAY – MARCH 14, 2012
 
WHO/WHAT: Open Mic Night
INFO: Comedians get seven minutes of stage time to show the audience what they’re made of. Hugh Murray hosts.
PRICE: $12
TIME: 8pm
WHERE: The Brokerage Comedy Club
2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore
(516) 781-LAFF (5223) / website
ADDITIONAL INFO: 18 and over. Two beverages per person minimum at tables.
 
WHO/WHAT: Sunshine Boys
INFO: The John W. Engeman Theater presents Neil Simon’s Tony Award-nominated play Sunshine Boys. Sunshine Boys follows two Vaudeville vets as they gather together to perform their old act one last time but are offset by their bickering differences.  
PRICE: $50
TIME: 8pm
WHERE: John W. Engeman Theater
250 Main Street, Northport
(631) 261-2900 / website
 
THURSDAY – MARCH 15, 2012
 
WHO/WHAT: Ballyhoo!
INFO: Ballyhoo bills themselves as “America’s favorite feel good party band.” Decide for yourself by watching them play live with Hazmat Bay at Ollie’s Point.
PRICE: $15
TIME: 6:30pm
WHERE: Ollie’s Point
140 Merrick Road, Amityville
(631) 264-7712 / website
ADDITIONAL INFO: 16+ w/ ID.
 
WHO/WHAT: All-Star Comedy NIght
INFO: The best local comics put on a show at McGuire’s Comedy Club.
PRICE: $14-$44
TIME: 8pm
WHERE: McGuires Comedy Club
1627 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia
(631) 467-5413 / website
ADDITIONAL INFO: 18 and over. Two beverages per person minimum at tables.
 
 
REOCCURING WEEKLY EVENTS
 
MONDAY
 
WHAT: Psychic Readings with Reverend Neil MacPherson
INFO: $25 for 15 minutes
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: The Cup Coffeehouse
3268 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh
(516) 826-9533 / website
 
WHAT: Guys Night – A Beer & Burger for $10
INFO: Select from an extensive craft beer menu and homemade stuffed burger creations.
WHERE: Kodiaks Restaurant
1815 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale
(516) 414-7055 / website
 
TUESDAY
 
WHAT: Open Mic
WHEN: 7:30pm
WHERE: Roast Coffee and Tea Trading Company
41 East Main Street, Patchogue
(631) 627-3966 / website
 
WHAT: All You Can Eat Wings for $9.95
WHEN: 7pm-9pm
WHERE: Micky Mo’s Café & Lounge
428 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook
(516) 280-4723 / website
 
WEDNESDAY
 
WHAT: Karaoke
WHEN: 10pm
WHERE: Nutty Irishman – Farmingdale
323 Main Street, Farmingdale
(516) 293-9700 / website
 
WHAT: Free Buffet
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Page One Restaurant
90 School Street, Glen Cove
(516) 676-2800 / website
 
THURSDAY
 
WHAT: Ladies Night & Karaoke
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Brickhouse Brewery
67 West Main Street, Patchogue
(631) 447-2337 / website
 
WHAT: Pub Quiz Trivia
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: Nags Head Ale House
396 New York Avenue, Huntington
(631) 673-6247
 
 

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