YMCA Boulton Center — Summer Friday Series
Bay Shore's intimate 350-seat concert venue kicks off its summer Friday series. Touring acoustic + Americana lineup, two-drink minimum, table seating up front + traditional rows behind. Walking distance to Main Street dinner before.
Bay Shore’s most consistent music venue. The Boulton Center is the 350-seat intimate room that touring acoustic + Americana + folk acts route through. Lineup announced ~2 weeks ahead on their site.
The play:
- Dinner at Salt + Barrel or Verde first (2-min walk)
- 7:30 PM doors, 8 PM show
- Stay for a nightcap at Rolling Pin after
- Table seating fills first; reserved-row seats are still good
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