Some comic relief

On Stage

Comic Showcase
Take a break from the season’s hustle and bustle and enjoy an evening of non-stop hilarity. Laugh the night away with some of the hottest comics on the NYC comedy circuit. The laughs will keep coming with these creative talents at Long Island Comedy Festival’s Ha Ha Holiday Comedy, hosted by Paul Anthony,. Tthe lively evening features Talia Reese and Andy Pitz. Reese, a Great Neck mom who traded in her law career for her comic gigs, is gaining attention as a rising star on the comedy scene. Her affable stage presence and sharp wit have garnered her appearances on TV, in New York City’s top clubs and at events and fundraisers. National headliner Pitz has been seen on Comedy Central among other TV appearances, in addition to performing at clubs in Manhattan and elsewhere. He shares his insights on marriage, fatherhood, technology/social networking and the everyday things that he’s obsessed with.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. (516) 413- 3535 or www.myfathersplace.com.

Family Fun

Blasting Off
Cradle of Aviation celebrates Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, with holiday recess programming. Apollo entered the lunar orbit on Christmas Eve (1968); that evening the astronauts snapped the first image of their view of Earth, dubbed Earthrise. The museum honors this achievement — the first time in history anyone had seen Earth from such a breathtaking view — with its Earthrise Celebration. Everyone will examine the Apollo missions, the astronauts, and the historic photograph. Young visitors can commemorate this mission with varied activities for all ages. Besides discovering fascinating facts about our lunar neighbor, families can experiment with perspective and create your own “Earthrise” at the activity station.
Wednesday through Tuesday, Dec. 26-Jan.1, 12-4 p.m. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 572-4111 or www.cradleofaviation.org.