The week ahead

Aug. 24 - 31

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Do-it-yourself night at the library

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will be holding a young adult do-it-yourself night on Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the night, teenagers in grades 7-12 will be able to play games of their choice and do crafts. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required, with preference given to Valley Stream cardholders. For more information, call (516) 825-6422 or email hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

3D printing open house at the library

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is inviting parents and adults to explore the MakerSpace activities that are available at the library on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The adults will learn the difference between 3D printing and 3Doodlers. Registration is required. For further information, call (516) 825 -6422.

The Best of Barry, Billy and Elton

The Evergreen Quartet will be performing Barry Manilow, Billy Joel and Elton John songs at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (516) 354 – 5280 ext. 1002.

Summertime stargazing

Explore the cosmos at Old Westbury Gardens, Thursday, Aug. 31, at 8:30 p.m. Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for some skywatching and check out the late summer sky. See how many constellations you can find. Info: Info: (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.

‘With a little bit of luck’…

Watch Professor Henry Higgins transform the Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a society lady when Plaza Theatrical Productions stages “My Fair Lady,” Friday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m. The fast-paced production features all the beloved songs from that fabulous score, outdoors, at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre. Info: (516) 572-0355 or www.plazatheatrical.com.