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
Preschoolers (ages 3-5) learn about rocks, minerals, and basic geology through hands-on activities at Nissequogue River. Meet at the main admin building off Route 25A, $4 per child cash when you get there.
- 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 watching a Tim Burton film—think dark, stylized character work timed to Inktober. It's for ages 13 and up, $4 per person at the door. The Reichert building at Nissequogue River has easy parking right out front.
- 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's second iPhone photography workshop at Landcraft Garden Foundation focuses on editing—the adjustments and touch-ups that turn a decent shot into something you'd actually frame. The gardens themselves give you plenty to practice on. Starts at 9:30 AM, and Grand Avenue in Mattituck is easy to find with parking on-site.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Autumn Blooms: Fall Paint Night
A guided paint night focused on fall florals and autumn colors. Nest on Main provides the canvas, paints, and instruction—you bring whatever you're drinking. Main Street parking can be tight on Friday evenings, so arrive early or use the lot behind the post office.
- 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 NYC comedy energy to Long Beach's favorite taproom. Full dinner and cocktails available during the show at 912 West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Sam Morril Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Sam Morril headlines at Borrelli's Taproom with full dinner, cocktails, and pizza available throughout the 7:30 PM set. Two-item minimum purchase required.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Sam Morril Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Second show added for Sam Morril at 9:00 PM same night due to demand. Two-item minimum, full menu available including Borrelli's pizza.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Pumpkin Carving: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Bring your family to carve pumpkins at Nissequogue River State Park the Sunday before Halloween. Tools and guidance provided, $4 per person when you arrive. Parking's straightforward at the main office building.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Artist Trading Cards Workshop
Make miniature mixed-media art on small trading cards using paint, collage, and whatever else calls to you. You can swap your finished cards with other artists or start your own collection.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Boheme to Broadway
New York Dance Theatre combines ballet choreography with opera and Broadway scores for this performance at Stage 74 in Commack. Think classical technique set to show tunes and operatic moments. Curtain at 4 PM.
- 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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