Arts & Entertainment

Feb. 18: Bay Street Celebrates Black History, "La Cueca" Run Begins, and More

Lots to do on the start of this holiday weekend.

The start of Presidents Day weekend is upon us. How busy of a weekend will we see or does it all just even out since many locals go on vacation since it coincides with the school break?

1. There are two this weekend in Montauk, where last weekend beach-goers found a two-day old pup on the shoreline. Check back at 11 for that story and to find out how the little guy is doing. 

2. will host a blood drive on Friday. If you want to donate, stop by between 2 and 8 p.m.

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3. Sticking around over break and looking for some activities for the kids? Check out our . You'll find some good ideas, like the on Friday evening at .

4. Black History Month is being celebrated at where three Sidney Poitier films will be shown.  is slated for Friday night, Blackboard Jungle on Saturday night, and A Raisin in the Sun on Sunday night. All films start at 8 p.m.

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5. The first showing of at gallery takes place tonight, kicking off two straight weekends of the experimental theater. Taking place in Pinochet's Chile, a couple fights to stay alive while being buried alive. Interested? Check out Pat Rogers' .


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