Arts
Theater, gallery openings, museum events, and cultural happenings across Long Island. From the Heckscher to Bay Street to Argyle Theater.
Argyle Theater Cabaret — Summer Sunday Series
Six Broadway + Off-Broadway performers in the Argyle's intimate cabaret format. 90 minutes, no intermission, table seating, two-drink minimum. The summer series brings the bigger touring names — book the front balcony two-tops 3+ months ahead.
- When
- Where
- Argyle Theater, Babylon
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Workshop Series Bundle
Artist and educator Kelly Clancy-Nill leads this five-week series at Studio Kash in Northport, combining mindfulness practices with hands-on art making. Classes run Monday evenings starting July 6. The studio is on Scudder Avenue, walkable from Northport village.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Irish-American comedian Des Bishop performs at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach on a Monday night in July. The venue's serving their full menu—pizza, dinner options, cocktails—and requires a two-item minimum. Show starts at 7 PM on West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 4: Draw in Zen
Studio Kash pairs a harbor walk with neurographic art and Zentangle techniques—meditative drawing practices that use repetitive patterns and free-flowing lines. You'll finish with tea and chocolate at their Scudder Avenue studio, a block from Northport's main drag. Parking can be tight in summer, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Show @Borrelli's Taproom 9pm Show
Des Bishop brings his stand-up to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach for a 9pm show. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner, cocktail, or pizza menu—basically, grab food and drinks while you watch. The venue's on West Beech Street, walkable from the boardwalk if you're making a night of it.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
An Evening with Laura Lynne Jackson: Author Talk, Q&A, & Book Signing
Laura Lynne Jackson, the bestselling psychic medium and author, leads an evening talk at Nest on Main in Northport. The format includes conversation about her work, audience Q&A, and book signing afterward.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Build-a-Bug: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers make their own bug creations using craft supplies while learning about real insects that live in the park. Designed for ages 3-5 with a parent. $4 per child at the door, park at the main lot off Saint Johnland Road.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Pablo Picasso Workshop -Family Program 13+, $4 per person
A hands-on art workshop focused on Picasso's techniques and major periods, designed for teens and adults. You'll learn about his work and try your hand at creating in his style. Ages 13+, $4 suggested donation.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Bat Map Walk: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help map bat populations at Connetquot River by walking the preserve at dusk with acoustic monitors. You'll be contributing actual data to ongoing wildlife research while learning which species are flying overhead. Starts at 7:30 PM, so bring bug spray and a flashlight.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Fruits & Veggies: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
A hands-on program where 3-5 year olds learn which foods come from plants, touching and tasting different fruits and vegetables. Rangers keep it moving with games and activities built for short attention spans. $4 per child at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Charm Bar at Studio Kash
Pick a bracelet or necklace base, then choose from a curated selection of charms to build your own piece. Studio Kash gives you tools, guidance, and a setup that's more intentional than DIY chaos. Friday night in Northport means you can grab dinner before or drinks after within a two-block walk.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Salon in the Garden Series: Anne Spencer
Poets Kimiko Hahn and Chip Williford read the work of Anne Spencer—Harlem Renaissance poet and civil rights activist—in Landcraft's gardens, followed by a screening of the documentary Earth I Thank You. The evening combines live performance with film in an outdoor setting.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 5: Reduce.Reuse. Create.
Bring your recycling guilt and turn it into collage art. After a harbor walk, you'll work with everyday materials—cardboard, bottle caps, whatever—to make something that actually means something to you. Studio Kash provides tea, chocolate, and all the supplies at their Scudder Avenue space.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano performs at Borrelli's Taproom at 7pm—early show if you want to catch comedy before the night gets going. Two-item minimum means you're ordering dinner, drinks, or pizza while you're there. Long Beach spot on West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano's back for a second set at 9pm same night at Borrelli's Taproom. Same two-item minimum applies—full menu of dinner, cocktails, and pizza available. This is the later crowd if the 7pm show sells out or you're looking for a longer night in Long Beach.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Summer Comedy Show
Chris Plumer headlines a comedy night at SquareHead Brewing Company, where you can catch stand-up while working through their house beer lineup. The Holbrook brewery serves food too, so you can make it dinner and a show. Show starts at 7:30 PM on a Friday in August.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
- Price
- See ticket page
Watercolor Foundations: 3-Week Workshop Bundle
This three-Monday series takes you from mixing your first wash to painting full landscapes, covering brush control, color theory, still lifes, and perspective along the way. Each class builds on the last, so you're not just dabbling—you're actually developing a foundation. Meets evenings in Northport, beginners welcome.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Peter Correale Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Peter Correale headlines Borrelli's comedy stage at 7pm on a Monday. Two-item minimum from their dinner, pizza, and cocktail menu gets you in. West Beech Street in Long Beach—easy parking on side streets if the lot's full.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Saturday DNA! Petri Picasso: Living Art in the Lab
You'll paint with actual fluorescent bacteria on agar plates at this hands-on biotech workshop. The DNA Learning Center runs these sessions in their Cold Spring Harbor lab space—think glow-in-the-dark petri dish art meets real science. Right on 25A with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor
- Price
- See ticket page
Pilobolus Dance Company at Landcraft Garden Foundation
Pilobolus brings their signature collaborative dance style to Mattituck—doors open at 5pm for wine and a garden stroll before the 6pm performance. The Connecticut-based company is known for acrobatic, visually inventive work that's been touring internationally since the '70s.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Artists set up booths across Herrick Park with paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture for sale. Free admission, right off Newtown Lane in the middle of East Hampton village. Saturday hours run 10 AM to 6 PM.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Learn to tag monarch butterflies before their migration south—you'll handle live butterflies, apply tiny tracking stickers, and release them back into the wild. The data you collect gets submitted to a national tracking program. Early start at 9 AM when monarchs are most active.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Artists set up booths across Herrick Park with paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture for sale. Free admission, right off Newtown Lane in the middle of East Hampton village. Sunday hours run 10 AM to 5 PM.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch migration by tagging butterflies before they head south to Mexico. You'll learn how to safely handle and tag monarchs, then release them at Field 5—the data you collect contributes to a nationwide monitoring project. Completely free, and you're doing actual science.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch migration by tagging butterflies before they head south to Mexico. You'll learn how to safely handle and tag monarchs, then release them at Field 5—the data you collect contributes to a nationwide monitoring project. Completely free, and you're doing actual science.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
Preschoolers learn to identify local trees by their leaves, bark, and shape through outdoor walks and indoor crafts. The program runs about 45 minutes and works for kids ages 3-5 with a caregiver. $4 per child when you get there.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Late Summer Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Catch the tail end of migration season as warblers, shorebirds, and other summer residents fuel up before heading south. Bring binoculars if you have them—the park sits along a solid migration corridor. $4 suggested donation at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 12+, $4 per person
Explore Frida Kahlo's bold self-portraits and surrealist work through discussion and hands-on art-making. The workshop's geared toward ages 12 and up. $4 suggested donation at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Geology Rocks!: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Little kids handle real rocks and minerals, learning about textures, colors, and how different stones form. Rangers tailor the geology basics for the 3-5 age group with touchable samples and simple activities. $4 per child at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Shakespeare in the park
Studio Theatre brings a fully costumed production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to the Islip Arts Council space on Sunrise Highway. Free admission, 6pm start—bring a chair or blanket if you want to settle in for Shakespeare's comedy about love potions and woodland chaos.
- When
- Where
- Islip Arts Council Gallery, Bay Shore
Summer Creative Lab: A 3-Week Creative Media Program
Teens can spend three weeks diving into creative media projects at this Northport studio, where the space doubles as a working gallery. Studio Kash runs the program out of their Scudder Avenue location—street parking fills up fast in the village, so arrive early or park by the harbor and walk over.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
An Evening with Laura Lynne Jackson Meet & Greet • Book Signing • Q&A
Laura Lynne Jackson—the bestselling author and psychic medium who's been on basically every major talk show—comes to Nest on Main for a book signing, Q&A, and meet-and-greet. She's based on the Island, so this is a rare chance to see her in a small venue instead of a packed auditorium. Northport's Main Street has metered parking and a few pay lots within two blocks.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Anthony Rodia Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Anthony Rodia takes Borrelli's stage at 7pm for what should be a solid Monday night lineup. Two-item minimum from the full menu—think dinner and drinks or pizza and cocktails. Long Beach venue on West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
iPhone Photography, Part Two: Making The Image Your Own
Tony's second iPhone photo workshop focuses entirely on editing—the adjustments that turn a decent shot into something you'd actually print. Bring your phone loaded with recent photos. Part one isn't required, but helpful if you're new to shooting on mobile.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Author Event: Meet and Greet with Francesca Cocchi & Kyleigh Leddy
Authors Francesca Cocchi and Kyleigh Leddy are both stopping by for a meet and greet at Nest on Main. Bring your copies for signing or just come to hear them talk about their work. Northport's Main Street has easy street parking and meter spots right in front of the shop.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Frogs and Friends: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Your 3-to-5-year-old can learn about frogs, salamanders, and other wetland creatures at this nature program tailored for preschoolers. It's a 30-minute intro to pond life with some hands-on elements. Nissequogue River State Park is off Saint Johnland Road in Kings Park; $4 per child at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Tote Bar: Paint & Patch
Customize a tote bag with fabric paint and iron-on patches at Studio Kash's second-floor space. You pick the patches, they supply the rest, and you leave with a bag that actually looks like you. Bring friends—it's more fun with company.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Postcards from the Future: A Creative Collage Night
Bring mixed media, vintage papers, and digital prints to create a collage postcard addressed to your future self. Studio Kash provides the space and materials to fill in gaps, and you'll leave with something that's half art project, half time capsule. It's a Wednesday evening, so plan accordingly for Northport parking.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
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