Arts
Theater, gallery openings, museum events, and cultural happenings across Long Island. From the Heckscher to Bay Street to Argyle Theater.
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track Monarch migration patterns by tagging butterflies at Robert Moses Field 5 before they head south for the winter. NYS Parks runs this free program—you'll learn the tagging technique and contribute real data to conservation research. Starts early at 9 AM.
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- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Tag Monarchs at Robert Moses Field 5 and help scientists track their migration routes down to Mexico. NYS Parks provides the training and tags—you provide the gentle hands. Free program, 9 AM start time.
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- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
Your preschooler can learn about trees through hands-on activities at this nature program designed for 3-5 year olds. It's $4 per child when you arrive at the park's main office in Kings Park. The building is right off the main parking area near the entrance.
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- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Late Summer Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
September's the month when warblers, thrushes, and other songbirds start heading south—this guided walk helps families spot them before they're gone. Bring binoculars if you have them, and $4 per person in cash. The park's main office is an easy walk from the lot off Route 25A.
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- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 8+, $4 per person
Kids 8 and up explore Frida Kahlo's bold self-portraits and Mexican folk art influences, then create their own inspired pieces. The workshop runs about 90 minutes and costs $4 per person at the door. Same Kings Park location as the other environmental ed programs.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Geology Rocks!: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Little ones will get their hands on rocks, minerals, and fossils during this interactive geology session for preschoolers. The $4 fee is collected at the door of the park's administration building. Park in the main lot and walk to the Charles & Helen Reichert building near the entrance.
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- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Josh Adam Meyers Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Josh Adam Meyers brings his stand-up to Borrelli's Tuesday night—though that 10am listing seems off, so confirm showtime before heading to Long Beach. Two-item minimum gets you access to the full dinner and cocktail menu. West Beech Street has metered spots.
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- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Wine & Design: A Wine Glass Painting Night
Paint your own wine glass while drinking from another one—Studio Kash provides the blank glass, all the paint supplies, plus wine and snacks. It's basically a craft night that sends you home with custom drinkware. Their Northport studio is on the second floor at 19 Scudder Ave.
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- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, 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.
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- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Interactive Musical Improv Comedy , Long Island
New York Improv Theater performs interactive musical comedy where the audience shapes the show in real time. Doors at 1:45pm, show at 2pm, $20 tickets with no drink minimum at South Shore Craft Brewery in Oceanside. Stick around after for an open jam session—arrive early for the food truck.
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- Where
- South Shore Craft Brewery, Oceanside
- Price
- See ticket page
iPhone Photography, Part Two: Making The Image Your Own
Tony teaches iPhone photo editing at Landcraft Garden Foundation's Mattituck grounds—think adjustments, touch-ups, and turning snapshots into polished images. This is part two of the series, so you'll want basic iPhone camera knowledge going in. The garden setting gives you plenty to shoot.
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- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Aaron Berg and Brendan Sagalow Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Aaron Berg and Brendan Sagalow bring their stand-up to Borrelli's Taproom on a Tuesday night. You can grab dinner and cocktails while you watch—the venue's right on West Beech in Long Beach, easy walk from the boardwalk if you want to make an evening of it.
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- 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 a full dinner and pizza menu available during the show. Two-item minimum per person. Same Long Beach spot on West Beech, a few blocks from the LIRR station.
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- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Tote Bar: Paint & Patch
Customize a tote bag with fabric patches and paint at Studio Kash's second-floor studio in Northport. You'll pick your patches, design the layout, and leave with a one-off bag that's actually yours. All supplies included—just bring your design ideas.
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- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Autumn Blooms: Fall Paint Night
Paint night at Nest on Main focused on fall florals—think mums, dahlias, and autumn color palettes. Good excuse to spend a Friday evening on Northport's Main Street, where you can park in the municipal lot and walk to dinner after. No experience needed.
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- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Artist Trading Cards Workshop
Studio Kash is hosting a workshop where you'll make wallet-sized mixed-media art cards using paint, collage, and other materials. These Artist Trading Cards are meant to be swapped with other artists or kept as tiny collectibles—think baseball cards, but make it art. All materials provided, just show up at their second-floor space on Scudder in Northport.
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- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Boheme to Broadway
New York Dance Theatre is mixing ballet technique with opera vocals and Broadway numbers in one performance at Stage 74 in Commack. It's storytelling through three different lenses, all on one stage. The venue's on Hauppauge Road, easy to find if you know where the Commack Motor Inn used to be.
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- Where
- Stage 74 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
- Price
- See ticket page
4th Annual Bridgehampton Art Affair on Labor Day Weekend
Dozens of artists set up on the lawns of the Bridgehampton Museum for this free outdoor art festival running Labor Day weekend. Browse paintings, jewelry, sculpture, and more while the historic William Corwith House sits in the background. Saturday kicks off the two-day event at 10 a.m.
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- The Bridgehampton Museum - The William Corwith House, Bridgehampton
4th Annual Bridgehampton Art Affair on Labor Day Weekend
Artists set up on the museum lawns with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and more—all for sale, all outdoors. Free admission means you can browse without commitment, and the Corwith House grounds are worth the visit on their own. Montauk Highway has easy parking, and you're close to Bridgehampton's Main Street shops.
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- Where
- The Bridgehampton Museum - The William Corwith House, Bridgehampton
7 in Heaven Singles Comedy Night Out seating Ages 20's 30's 40's Levittown
Singles in their 20s, 30s, and 40s get age-grouped table seating at this Governors' show, so you're sitting near people in your decade. Doors at 6:15pm on Division Avenue in Levittown. Organized by 7 in Heaven Singles Events.
- When
- Where
- Governors' Comedy Club, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
7 in Heaven Singles Comedy Night Out Seating Ages 50's 60's 70s Levittown
Same concept as the earlier show but for singles 50+, with tables arranged by age group so you're seated with your contemporaries. Doors at 5:45pm, about 30 minutes before the younger crowd arrives. Governors' is on Division Avenue with its own lot.
- When
- Where
- Governors' Comedy Club, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
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