1 “The Nerd” at Hofstra University
Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
The Department of Drama and Dance presents this side-splitting comedy that centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met, but who saved his life in Vietnam. The visitor turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly clueless “nerd” who outstays his welcome with a vengeance.
Where: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, Hofstra University, Hempstead
Info & Tickets: (516) 463-6644 • events.hofstra.edu
2 34th Annual Oyster Festival
Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Originated as a hometown parade honoring Theodore Roosevelt before evolving into the largest outdoor festival on Long Island, this popular event that draws more than 200,000 visitors on the waterfront in downtown Oyster Bay includes live entertainment, top-notch artisans, shows, rides, and the iconic oyster eating and shucking contest. While you’re in the village, you can also take part in a nature walk at the Roosevelt estate, Sagamore Hill, on the 14th at 1 p.m.
Where: Theodore Roosevelt Park, West End Ave., Oyster Bay; Sagamore Hill, 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay
Info: (516) 628-1625 • theoysterfestival.org or nps.gov for Sagamore Hill information
3 David Houston Performs — Murder, Madness and Poe
Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
This unique event written and directed by David Houston includes haunting tales and poems from Edgar Allen Poe’s best-known works, along with musical interludes performed by Michael Bertolini as Poe, the 19th century master of the macabre. $8 parking fee at main gate.
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: (516) 922-8678 • plantingfields.org
4 Port Washington Restaurant Week
Sunday, Oct. 15 through Oct. 22
With more than four dozen restaurants, Port Washington has long been known as the restaurant capital of Long Island. The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District has once again organized this annual event with all of the participating restaurants offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu for just $25.
Where: At more than 20 restaurants throughout Port Washington, including Finn MacCool’s, Harbor Q and Louie’s Grille & Liquors
Info: (516) 883-8890 • portwashingtonbid.org
5 Colin Hay at Landmark on Main
Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The former frontman of the popular ‘80s band, Men at Work, whose hits include “Who Can It Be Now,” “Down Under” and “Overkill,” will perform an intimate, live show. Make a night of it by participating in Port Washington Restaurant Week, using promo code RW5, and get $5 off all available seats for this and other upcoming Landmark shows.
Where: Landmark on Main St., Jeanne Rimsky Theatre, 232 Main St., Port Washington
Info & Tickets: (516) 767-1384 • landmarkonmainstreet.org
6 Author Event: “City Mouse”
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Priced out of their Manhattan neighborhood, Jessica and Aaron move with their young daughters to the one place Jessica swore she’d never go: the suburbs. Discover the culture clashes and compromises that ensue in Stacey Lender’s endearing novel that examines what it means to find your place.
Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre
Info: (516) 764-6000 • turnofthecorkscrew.com
7 The Allmost Brothers Band & Freebird
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m.
Enjoy this Southern Jam tribute show featuring the vast songbooks of the legendary Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Where: The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury
Info & Tickets: (516) 283-5566 • thespaceatwestbury.com
