Jan. 30: Go Where No Man Has Gone Before

If you are looking to find out what's happening around town or what's coming up on Patch, then this is the place. Everyday we list some of the interesting things taking place from our calendar and a sample of what's coming up in the news today.

1. Explore the final frontier at today at the Staller Center for The Arts at Stony Brook University. A thrilling, one-hour journey where audience members join Starfleet Academy and science fiction comes to life. The Mad Science team, known for delivering hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational, will whisk you into an adventure steeped in the grand tradition of Star Trek itself. The show combines cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction, cool science and on-screen appearances from Captain Kirk and Spock themselves.

 2. is hosted by the today. This program is for children of all ages and their parents or caregiver. Join Hayes Greenfield and his band, for a fun, interactive and educational jazz experience. The audience will be taken on a lively journey of call-and-response, singing, scatting, dancing and just plain old be-boppin' to jazz.

3. Aunt Barbara is hosting a at the today to benefit the Port Jefferson Middle School/High Schoo PTSA.

4. Read about PJ’s showdown later this morning. Wherein PJ takes pot shots at the very popular, Academy Award nominated movie, True Grit.

5. Are you a whiz kid or do you know one? Then Port Jefferson Patch needs you. Each week, Port Jefferson Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual  kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. See all the details here. Questions? Then shoot an email to lon.cohen@patch.com.