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Upcoming Events

Phil Costa and the Something Special Big Band: Tribute to America

Jun27

Phil Costa and the Something Special Big Band will perform patriotic songs, swing tunes and a special tribute to our veterans

Where

Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbor Building

40 Harbor Rd.

Massapequa Park, NY

Phone

516-799-0770

Price

free

Long Island During the American Revolutionary War

Jul2

Author, historian and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer will discuss the Battle of Long Island, the subsequent British occupation and the resilience of Long Islanders during a defining chapter in American history, register

Where

Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbor Building

40 Harbor Rd.

Massapequa Park, NY

Phone

516-799-0770

Price

free

Summer Concert Series: Salute to America

Jul7

Special tribute show honoring Veterans and Armed Forces, featuring a live musical performance by Bee Gees tribute band The New York Bee Gees and a fireworks display, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

John J. Burns Park

4990 Merrick Rd.

Massapequa Park, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

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