Arts
Theater, gallery openings, museum events, and cultural happenings across Long Island. From the Heckscher to Bay Street to Argyle Theater.
Editor's Pick Geology Rocks!: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Ages 3-5 get hands-on with rocks, minerals, and basic geology at Nissequogue River State Park. It's $4 per child, runs at 10:30 AM, and meets at the main office building in Kings Park. Short enough to keep preschoolers engaged without losing them halfway through.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick Artist Spotlight: Tim Burton Workshop -Family Program 12+, $4 per person
Learn ink-drawing techniques inspired by Tim Burton's distinctive style while watching one of his films during this Inktober workshop for ages 12+. $4 per person at the Nissequogue River State Park main office building. Bring your own sketchbook if you have one.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick Artist Spotlight: Tim Burton Workshop -Family Program Age13+, $4 per person
Learn ink drawing techniques while screening a Tim Burton film during this Inktober workshop for teens and adults. It's $4 per person at Nissequogue River State Park's main office building off the St. Johnland Road entrance. Bring your own sketchbook if you've got one, though materials are provided.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
iPhone Photography, Part Two: Making The Image Your Own
Tony covers the editing side of iPhone photography—adjustments, touch-ups, and how to push a snapshot into something you'd actually frame. This is part two, so you'll want basic iPhone camera knowledge going in. Landcraft's gardens make a solid backdrop if you want to test techniques between sessions.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Autumn Blooms: Fall Paint Night
Paint night at Nest on Main focused on autumn florals—think warm tones and seasonal blooms. Northport's Main Street has easy street parking and plenty of places to grab a drink afterward.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 12+, $4 per person
This workshop digs into Frida Kahlo's life and artistic style, geared toward ages 12 and up. Expect discussion of her self-portraits, her relationship with pain and identity, and hands-on creative work. Free program at Nissequogue River State Park's main office in Kings Park, $4 parking fee.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Aaron Berg and Brendan Sagalow Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Aaron Berg and Brendan Sagalow bring their sets to Borrelli's comedy room on West Beech. You can order from the full dinner and cocktail menu while you watch—Borrelli's keeps the kitchen open during shows.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Sam Morril Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Sam Morril performs at Borrelli's in Long Beach at 7:30 PM. The venue requires a two-item minimum, but you've got the full dinner, cocktail, and pizza menu to choose from during the show.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Sam Morril Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Borrelli's added a 9 PM show for Sam Morril after the earlier set sold quickly. Same deal as the first show—two-item minimum, full menu available including pizza and cocktails.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Pumpkin Carving: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Carve pumpkins at a picnic table overlooking the Nissequogue River instead of your kitchen counter. Bring your own pumpkin and $4 cash per person—carving tools and cleanup are handled for you. The main office building has restrooms and the parking lot rarely fills up on Sunday mornings.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Artist Trading Cards Workshop
Make miniature mixed-media Artist Trading Cards using paint, collage, and whatever else catches your eye. You can swap cards with other participants or hoard them all for yourself—both strategies are valid.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Boheme to Broadway
New York Dance Theatre is staging a performance that pulls from ballet, opera, and Broadway at Stage 74 in Commack. Expect music-driven storytelling that crosses genres. The venue's right off Hauppauge Road, easy access from the LIE.
- When
- Where
- Stage 74 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
- Price
- See ticket page
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 8+, $4 per person
Kids 8+ and their adults learn about Frida Kahlo's life and distinctive style, then create their own art inspired by her work. The workshop runs about 90 minutes and costs $4 per person at the door. Same Kings Park location as the Tiny Tots programs—plenty of parking at the main office building.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Interactive Musical Improv Comedy , Long Island
New York Improv Theater brings their musical comedy show to South Shore Craft Brewery in Oceanside—doors at 1:45pm, show at 2pm, tickets $20. The comedians make up songs and scenes on the spot, and there's a jam session after where anyone can jump in. Food truck on-site, so you can grab lunch with your beer before the show.
- When
- Where
- South Shore Craft Brewery, Oceanside
- Price
- See ticket page
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