Saturday, July 25
15 picks across 13 towns · 6 free
Editor's Pick Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show
Billy Joel's annual Jones Beach Theater hometown show — the most-sacred concert ritual on the Long Island calendar. The Hicksville-raised, Cold Spring Harbor-resident Billboard Hall of Fame inductee returns to the 15,000-seat amphitheater on the Atlantic for a single summer night. The LI deep-cuts come out. The crowd is the most-LI crowd you'll see at any concert. The sunset over Bay Parkway during the opener is structurally perfect. Forty years of LI summer history in one show.
- When
- Where
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Nautilus 1 Year Anniversary Party
Nautilus Roasting hits its one-year mark with a free anniversary bash at their Huntington Station spot. The coffee shop's throwing a party starting at 2pm—expect the usual great coffee plus whatever they're calling 'a doozy.' Parking's easiest in the municipal lot off New York Ave.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Big Shot — The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute at the Argyle
Big Shot — the touring Billy Joel tribute that's been performing the catalog since 2007 — lands at the Argyle Theater Babylon for a Saturday-night show. 499 seats, restored 1920s movie palace, intimate Babylon Village venue. Pair with Argyle Lake walk + village dinner.
- When
- Where
- Argyle Theater, Babylon
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
This weekly Saturday market at SquareHead Brewing brings local vendors to the Holbrook brewery starting at 5pm. They're calling it 'elevated,' which likely means curated crafts and small-batch goods alongside the beer. Free to walk around; Industrial Park parking is plentiful.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Stewardship Saturday: Nissequogue Greenhouse Director's Path
Clear invasive plants from the Director's Path at Nissequogue River State Park's greenhouse in Kings Park. It's an early start at 9am, but you'll be working in one of the park's more tucked-away spots. Free volunteer morning with NYS Parks—wear clothes that can handle dirt and brambles.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 34-48 Hicksville
Speed dating at Vitality Lounge in Hicksville for singles in their late 30s and 40s—women 34-47, men 36-48. Seven-minute rotations starting at 6:30pm on a Saturday night. South Broadway has street parking and a few lots within walking distance.
- When
- Where
- Vitality Lounge, Hicksville
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Mic Check The Live Sessions Homecoming
Battle rap legend Charlie Clips hosts this live music showcase at Stereo Garden, bringing together local talent and hip-hop culture under one roof. The Railroad Avenue venue's intimate setup means you're close to the stage no matter where you stand. Patchogue's got plenty of street parking after 6 PM, and you're a short walk from Cooperage and other post-show spots.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Ocean Luxe Soirée
This dressy evening event boards from Captain Lou's docks in Freeport at 8pm. Expect cocktails and harbor views from Woodcleft Avenue, where the charter fleet operates year-round.
- When
- Where
- Captain Lou Fleet, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Mid-Tide Splash - Family program (6+), $4 cash per child upon arrival
This tidal exploration happens right when the tide's halfway out, so kids ages 6 and up can wade into the Sound and see what lives in the shallows. Meet at Lot 3 with towels and water shoes—you're walking into the water. $4 cash per child when you show up.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Self Care Saturday: Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park is hosting a wellness-focused afternoon for adults. It's $4 per person at arrival, though the program itself is free. Connetquot is off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale with ample parking off the main entrance.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
The Suffolk — Blues Night
Touring blues + soul lineup at the restored 1933 Art Deco theater. 600-seat hall, table service in the orchestra, traditional rows in the balcony. Dinner at Tweed's first (5-min walk), nightcap at North Fork Roasting Co. after.
- When
- Where
- The Suffolk, Riverhead
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Emo Night Karaoke Long Island
Sing your favorite emo anthems backed by a live band at Sand City Brewing in Lindenhurst. This is karaoke with actual musicians playing behind you—think Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard, all that early 2000s stuff. Starts at 8pm on Saturday; brewery's right off Wellwood with a small lot out back.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- 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
Tobay Getaways! | MarineMax Huntington
MarineMax Huntington is running boats out to Tobay Beach for an afternoon on the sand. It's a chance to see how their fleet handles the open water while you hang out at one of the South Shore's better beach spots. Free event, 2 PM departure from their West Shore Road location.
- When
- Where
- MarineMax Huntington, Huntington
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