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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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