Aug. 5: Five Ways to Enjoy Your Friday

This edition of "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a special one: it's all about entertainment. You've worked hard all week, now it's time to relax and have some fun.

1. If nature is your thing, check out the , which departs from Stony Brook Harbor at 4:30 p.m. Click here to view dates and times and order tickets.

2. If theater is what you love, head to nearby Port Jefferson for at Theatre Three or to Smithtown for at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts.

3. You've got a few options for live music: You'll find live music from Rudy Perrone at , Ancient Tongue at the , the Net Prophets at Mulcahy's in Centereach.

4. There's always . 'Nuff said.

5. Grab a drink with friends at places like , , Champs at J&R's Steakhouse, , and .

Bonus: For more ideas you can always check out our series, which offers information each week on interesting things to do and see throughout Three Village.