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9 More Fun, Socially Distant Events on Long Island

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CRAFT AID
Jamesport Farm Brewery and local event organizers are hosting a virtual concert series benefitting North Fork breweries and others in the hospitality industry adversely impacted by the coronavirus shutdown. Performers include members of 70s Rock Parade, Jan Hanna Band, Who Are Those Guys, and more. CraftAid.org 8 p.m.-10 p.m. July 2, 3.

OUTDOOR COMEDY 
Long Islanders hungry for Italian food with a side of a live family friendly comedy performance are in luck. Piccola Bussola is hosting comedians to entertain its al fresco dining patrons. 159 Jericho Tpke., Mineola, 516-294-4620 piccolabussolarestaurant.com $54.95. July 10, Aug. 27.

ON CAMERA: THE STAGE ACTOR’S NEW WORLD
In our new world, stage actors are finding themselves unexpectedly — yet consistently — on screen. This class will help stage actors understand the nuances of performing on Zoom and other platforms, how to use cell phone recordings, iMovie, and proper lighting techniques in order to create strong audition and performance videos. tillescenter.org 11 a.m. July 20, 1 p.m. July 24.

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY DRIVE-IN SHOWS
It wouldn’t be summer on Long Island without several local performances by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Although the venue will be a little different this year, the New Jersey rockers are back on stage with back-to-back drive-in shows. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org $225-$275. 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. July 25.

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 
The Tribeca Film Festival is hitting the road and will be screened at Nickerson Beach in Lido, where it will be held as a drive-in movie series over four weekends in July. The usual festival lineup was canceled in April due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event is normally held in lower Manhattan, but in its place, screenings will be held at drive-in theaters. Tribecafilm.com

VIRTUAL FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
Itching to get your fix of everyone’s favorite game? Play Bingo from the comfort of your own home while supporting those affected by the pandemic. Hosted by the nonprofit Kids Need More. $10. 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Eventbright.com

GET YOUR GARDEN FIX
The therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature are well documented. And after three months of being closed, Old Westbury Gardens is opened for members by reservation only, for those eager to stop and smell the flowers. Not a member? Sign up at oldwestburygardens.org

OFF-STAGE/ON-LINE
Theatre Three in Port Jefferson is keeping the arts alive despite being closed due to COVID-19 with a series of virtually presented plays entitled Off-Stage/On-Line. Each play is 15 minutes or fewer, garnered from writers across the world, and is posted to Theatre Three’s YouTube channel. They are free to view. YouTube.com

REMOTE MEDITATION
Special, free online medication classes for those looking to restore their inner peace after the crisis. Plainview Meditation, Facebook.com/plainviewmeditation 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Saturdays.

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