This week on Long Island
July 20 – 26, 2026 — 44 curated events.
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 Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts this bi-weekly open mic at Nautilus Roasting in Huntington Station—free entry, coffee shop setting, happens every other Thursday at 7 PM. The cafe's on New York Avenue with its own lot, easy in and out.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile in Freeport throws a weekly Kompa night every Friday starting at 5pm. Woodcleft Avenue, free entry, Haitian dance music on the water.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick Nautilus 1 Year Anniversary Party
Nautilus Roasting hits its first year in Huntington Station with live music, drinks, and whatever else they're planning for this all-afternoon celebration. Free entry, and you're already familiar with the coffee if you've been to their shop on New York Avenue.
- 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 Open Mic At Roots Kava Bar
Port Jeff's kava bar hosts a weekly open mic every Sunday at 7PM—acoustic covers, original songs, poetry, all welcome. No cover charge, and you can sip kava or coffee while you listen. It's a low-pressure room if you're thinking about performing.
- When
- Where
- Roots Kava Bar, Port Jefferson
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SecretSeshLI sets up at SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook every Saturday evening with local vendors and a marketplace vibe. Free to walk through, and you can grab a beer while you browse.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Flower Power - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
Designed for families with kids of all physical and developmental abilities, this program explores flowers and pollinators through hands-on activities that work for different learning styles and mobility levels. Sunken Meadow's nature center sits right off Lot 1, so access is straightforward. The session runs about an hour and staff adapt activities as needed.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
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. This early Saturday session starts at 9am, so you'll be done before the day heats up. Bring gloves and water—NYS Parks supplies the rest.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Singles visits Pan Am Museum Art + Wine/Cheese Live ♫ Nassau
Wine, cheese, live music, and Pan Am memorabilia at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. This singles mixer lets you wander the exhibits between conversations, which beats standing around a bar. Free museum parking off Charles Lindbergh Boulevard.
- When
- Where
- Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 34-48 Hicksville
Speed dating night at Vitality Lounge in Hicksville for singles 34-48. Seven-minute rotations let you meet a dozen or more people in one evening without the back-and-forth of apps. Starts at 6:30pm on South Broadway near the LIRR station.
- 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 hip-hop culture and performance straight to Patchogue. The venue's on Railroad Avenue, walkable from the LIRR station and surrounded by bars if you want to make a night of it. Doors at 6:30 PM.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Singles Speed Dating Age C 44-59 Lindenhurst Village
Speed dating for singles 44-59 at The Green Door in Lindenhurst. Seven-minute rotations give you a quick read on compatibility without the endless texting. Street parking on Wellwood fills up fast on Sundays, so budget extra time.
- When
- Where
- The Green Door, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Perreo Thursday Presents: Colombian Independence Celebration
Patchogue's weekly reggaeton night gets a Colombian Independence twist this Thursday. Show up before 11PM with an Eventbrite RSVP and skip the cover charge—after that, you're paying. The party's at 219 E Main, right in the thick of Patchogue's walkable bar strip.
- When
- Where
- 219 E Main St, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Ocean Luxe Soirée
This dressy evening event goes down at Captain Lou Fleet in Freeport—the boat docks on Woodcleft Avenue where all the fishing charters launch from. Expect waterfront views and cocktail attire. Check if it's dockside or actually on a boat before you wear heels.
- When
- Where
- Captain Lou Fleet, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Summer Lantern Walk: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Walk the trails at Heckscher after sunset with lanterns lighting the way. It's $4 per person when you arrive (despite the free listing), and the park's main entrance is right off the parkway. Starts at 7:45 PM, so plan to arrive before dark.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park, East Islip
Editor's Pick Mid-Tide Splash - Family program (6+), $4 cash per child upon arrival
Wade into the Long Island Sound shallows at mid-tide to see what's living in the water—bring clothes and shoes that can get soaked. Ages 6 and up, $4 cash per kid at check-in. Meet at Lot 3, the beach parking area at Sunken Meadow.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Self Care Saturday: Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
This Saturday afternoon wellness session at Connetquot is light on details but free to attend ($4 day-use fee when you get there). The preserve's off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale with plenty of parking near the main office building.
- 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 Welcome Back Osprey - Family program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Hike Sunken Meadow's trails to spot ospreys returning to their nesting platforms for the season. The walk is family-friendly and costs $4 cash per person. Start at Lot 3—wear comfortable shoes since you'll be covering some ground.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Stewardship Sunday: Walt Whitman Birthplace
Spend Sunday morning pulling invasive plants from the grounds around Walt Whitman's birthplace in Huntington Station. NYS Parks provides guidance and tools—you bring work gloves and a willingness to get your hands dirty. It's hands-on preservation work at one of Long Island's most significant literary sites.
- When
- Where
- Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Emo Night Karaoke Long Island
Sing Dashboard Confessional and My Chemical Romance with a live band backing you up at Sand City Brewing. This is emo karaoke, not just a DJ with a screen, happening in Lindenhurst on Wellwood.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown at Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill in Levittown , Friday, July 24 at 7:00 PM. Presented by Paint Nite.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • The Experience LI • Hauppauge
Paint butterfly designs on wine glasses at this 21+ workshop in Hauppauge. The Experience LI provides all supplies and instruction, so you can focus on sipping and painting. Commerce Drive has plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- The Experience LI, Hauppauge
- Price
- See ticket page
The Home Buzz: How to Make a Native Bee House (A Family Workshop)
Chris Kelly walks you through the life cycles of native bees while you build your own bee house to take home and install in your garden. The workshop happens at Landcraft Garden Foundation in Mattituck, where you can wander the grounds before or after. Bring the kids—they'll actually learn something useful about pollinators.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Hotel 07/26/2026 1:00 Seaglass Tree Christmas in July • Long Beach Hotel • Long Beach
Paint a seaglass-style Christmas tree in July at the Long Beach Hotel—all supplies included, no art background required. You'll leave with a finished piece. The hotel is a few blocks from the boardwalk if you want to make an afternoon of it.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Groofy Greenport Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt turns Greenport's Main Street into a puzzle you solve with your phone and your feet. Starts at Encanto Crepes on Main Street—plenty of parking in the municipal lot behind Railroad Ave. Kat Nelson from Alley Kat Adventures leads these recurring Friday hunts that hit spots most tourists walk right past.
- When
- Where
- Encanto Crepes & Cafe, Greenport
- Price
- See ticket page
Sayville Shenanigans Scavenger Hunt
Same Sayville scavenger hunt as the morning session, just starting at 2 PM instead. You'll begin at Sayville Bean and work through clues that take you around the village's shops and side streets. Good option if you're sleeping in or coming from the South Shore beaches nearby.
- When
- Where
- Sayville Bean Coffee House, Sayville
- Price
- See ticket page
Southampton Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt sends you around Southampton solving clues and completing challenges. Starts at Tate's Bake Shop on North Sea Road—you know, the place that made those cookies famous before Whole Foods bought them. Teams compete for prizes while exploring the village.
- When
- Where
- Tate's Bake Shop, Southampton
- 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
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Paint Nite brings canvas-and-cocktails creativity to The Experience LI in Hauppauge. An instructor walks you through a painting step-by-step while you work at your own pace. It's at their Commerce Drive location, easy to find off the LIE near Blydenburgh Road.
- When
- Where
- The Experience LI, Hauppauge
- Price
- See ticket page
Intro to Intuition Workshop
Revolution Yoga's intuition workshop teaches you to tap into your gut instincts through movement and meditation. It works if you're new to this stuff or just want to shake off the workday with something more intentional than scrolling. North Village Ave has metered street parking.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Hotel 07/26/2026 1:00 Seaglass Tree Christmas in July
Paint Nite's Christmas-in-July session walks you through creating a seaglass-inspired tree on canvas. The Long Beach Hotel is two blocks from the boardwalk, so you can grab food or walk the beach before or after.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Group Reiki and Tuning Fork Workshop
Revolution Yoga in Rockville Centre runs a group session combining Reiki energy work with tuning fork sound therapy. It's designed to clear tension and reset your nervous system—8 PM on a Friday if you need to decompress after the work week.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts this bi-weekly open mic at Nautilus Roasting's Huntington Station location, giving performers a coffee shop stage every other Thursday at 7pm. Free entry, and it's right on New York Avenue near the LIRR station if you're looking for parking alternatives.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
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
Summer Reads Book Discussion
The library's book club tackles Alison Espach's The Wedding People, a novel about a woman who crashes a wedding weekend while planning to end her life. Discussion kicks off at 6:30 PM at the Patchogue-Medford Library on East Main Street. Free to attend—just show up ready to talk.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Introduction to Stained Glass: Honeycomb Bee Suncatcher Workshop
Learn basic stained glass techniques while making a honeycomb bee suncatcher you'll actually want to hang in your window. This is a beginner-friendly class that runs periodically, so if you've been curious about working with glass, this is a low-stakes way in.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Intermediate Open Crochet Workshop w/Amanda of Creative Retreat -Age 16+
Bring your in-progress crochet project or something new you're stuck on to this open workshop with Amanda from Creative Retreat. It's geared toward intermediate crocheters (16+) who want feedback or help leveling up—not a beginner class. You'll need to bring your own yarn and hooks.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, 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
zine workshop: exploring rejection
Studio Kash is running a zine workshop tied to their REJECTED exhibition, so you'll fold, collage, and write your way through an 8-page booklet about getting told no. It's part art therapy, part DIY publishing, and you leave with a finished mini-magazine. Happens at their Scudder Ave space in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Groofy Greenport Scavenger Hunt
This team-based scavenger hunt sends you through Greenport's shops and waterfront with riddles and challenges that actually require you to talk to locals. Starts at Encanto Crepes on Main Street, where parking fills up fast on summer afternoons. Plan for 90 minutes of walking around the village.
- When
- Where
- Encanto Crepes & Cafe, Greenport
- Price
- See ticket page
Sayville Shenanigans Scavenger Hunt
This interactive scavenger hunt starts at Sayville Bean and sends you through downtown Sayville solving clues and completing challenges. Alley Kat Adventures runs these team-based games that mix local history with creative tasks. Main Street has free municipal parking lots within a block of the coffee house.
- When
- Where
- Sayville Bean Coffee House, Sayville
- Price
- See ticket page
Southampton Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt kicks off at Tate's Bake Shop and takes you through Southampton's village center, solving clues and hunting for landmarks. Teams work together to complete challenges around town. Starts at 2 PM, with the bakery right on North Sea Road near the heart of Southampton Village.
- When
- Where
- Tate's Bake Shop, Southampton
- Price
- See ticket page