Name: The Suffolk — Blues Night
Start: 2026-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-26T02:30:00.000Z
Location: The Suffolk

The Suffolk — Blues Night at The Suffolk

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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.

Touring blues at the restored Suffolk. The room itself is the draw — 1933 Art Deco, recently restored to mid-century glory, 600 seats, great acoustics.

The drive-out plan:

6 PM Dinner at Tweed’s Restaurant (5-min walk) — local-favorite American
7:30 doors, 8:00 show
Nightcap at North Fork Roasting Co. or a stop at one of the East End breweries on the way home
LIRR back from Riverhead station if not driving (last train 11:15 PM)

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