COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, FEB. 16

Movie Showing: Hidden Figures

The movie Hidden Figures, will be playing at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St., from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. This movie is rated PG and runs 127 minutes long. Movie synopsis: “As the U.S. raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.”

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

Drop In Storytime And Craft

From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., stay warm on a cold day and stop by the library to look at some new picture books and enjoy an independent craft. This program is limited to Glen Cove cardholders and is for children ages 3 to 7.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Mardi Gras

Most people think of New Orleans when it comes to the Mardi Gras. The North American celebration did start in 1699 near New Orleans, but Mobile, Alabama is where the fun really started, then it moved to Biloxi and finally New Orleans.

Mardis Gras almost faded away from New Orleans in the mid-19th century. There are also forms of Mardi Gras globally. Join Evan Weiner at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St. at 7 p.m. and learn all about the history of Mardis Gras. Register online at oysterbaylibrary.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Virtual Program: Meet Author Brendan Slocumb

Bredan Slocumb’s debut novel The Violin Conspiracy is an engaging, suspenseful mystery about a Black classical musician whose family heirloom violin is stolen at a classical music competition. The story weaves together art, betrayal and the resiliency of the human spirit. Tune in to the program by signing up at glencovelibrary.org.

Virtual Program: Family Tree Maker

Family Tree Maker is a software program that allows genealogists to keep track of their research materials and to create charts, reports and books utilizing collected information. Join the Locust Valley Library online at 7 p.m. for a live Q&A discussion to answer all your questions about Family Tree Maker, the latest version, updates, features and more. This is an interactive session. Sign up at locustvalleylibrary.org.

Ongoing

Open Mic Night At Amalfi

Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is Open Mic Night at Amalfi, 197 Forest Ave. in Glen Cove, hosted by David Lamm. All skill levels are welcome to show off their talent using the PA system, two microphones and available microphone covers. Tuesday also happens to be pasta night, so come on down.

Deep Roots Indoor Winter Market

The new home for the Deep Roots Farmers Market will be St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Glen Cove, 28 Highland Road, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. except for the third Saturday of the month, starting Jan. 7. There will be no market on the third Saturday of the month because St. Paul’s hosts a free, hot meal and groceries to 80-plus men, women and children from the community on those days.

The Winter Market in Oyster Bay

Every Saturday starting Jan. 21 through April 29, excluding March 11 and April 8, there will be an Indoor Winter Market at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will support small businesses. For more information or for an application, visit foodtruckfridaypeople.com.

Friday

Night Live Jazz

There will be live jazz at The Cove Restaurant & Oyster Bar at 74 Shore Road in Glen Cove every Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the music of the Bobby Katz Trio. Head to thecoveny.com to make a reservation.

Meritage Wine Bar Open Mic

On Sundays doors open at 7 p.m. at Meritage Wine Bar, 90 School St. in Glen Cove, and the open mic begins at 7:30 p.m. Show off your talent and perform music, comedy, poetry, spoken word of whatever you do. There’s also a Sunday special in effect: a $40 open bar and food for two hours. Want to get on stage? Call 516-801-0055.

Throwback Thursday

Head to The Cove Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 74 Shore Road in Glen Cove, every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for a throwback thursday event! Alex Krampis will be spinning your favorite songs from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.