Get Out: Self Empowerment, Dancing, Art, Music and Cigars

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It’s Thursday and the work week is coming to an end. Now you’re wondering what to do with your weekend, right? Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to plan or think about what to do with your free time this weekend? Let us do the thinking for you, we've got some activities for you to check out.

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Where/When:  AQUA, Danford's Hotel & Marina – Port Jefferson, Friday, March 18 from 8 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Why Go:  The work week is over and it's Friday night, time to get out and have some fun.  Perfect setting for singles to meet and fun for couples to enjoy. AQUA, an upscale waterfront dance club and tapas lounge overlooking Long Island Sound, comes to the rescue. Located upstairs from Danford's Wave Restaurant and Bar doors open at 8 p.m.
Price: $10

Where/When: Smoke Signals Cigar Lounge- Port Jefferson, Saturday, March 19 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: David Gerena's artwork has been displayed widely in NYC night clubs, galleries, film, and print. Come to this opening reception and see how David’s been inspired by his love of life and fine cigars. His work will be on display until Sunday, March 20 at 6 p.m. at Smoke Signals Cigar Lounge.
Price: Free

Where/When: Gallery North – Stony Brook, Saturday. March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 from 12-5 p.m.
Why Go: Stop by Gallery North to register for the following art classes featured for seniors.

• PASTELS, with Jane McGraw Teubner  April 1 - May 6, Friday mornings, 10am - 12:30 pm
• WATERCOLOR, with  Elizabeth Greaf, April 26 - May 31, Tuesday mornings, 10am-12:30 pm
• OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS, with Doug Reina, April 16 - May 28, Saturday mornings, 10am - 12:30 pm

Price: $252 per class

Where/When: Student Union at Stony Brook University, Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Jeffreys follows up his January 2007 performance with more of what he's known for – which happens to be a little bit of everything: soul, reggae, garage rock, new wave, doo-wop and Latin styles come together in one show.
Price: Advance tickets $22 via www.shopsbu.com / $27 at door

Where/When: Age of New Beginnings Spa - Stony Brook, Sunday, March 20 from 12-6 p.m.
Why Go: This one day workshop will teach you simple techniques on how to have more time and energy at the end of the day, handle difficult people or any situation that may come your way, obtain honesty and shield out the energy of others that may be negative. 
Price:  $100.00 (includes workbook and all materials)