Wednesday, July 22
11 picks across 7 towns · 4 free
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—a low-key Wednesday night spot to catch local talent or grab the mic yourself. The coffee shop's on New York Avenue near the LIRR station, so parking can get tight but it's walkable from the train. Free entry, and you're supporting a local roster of musicians, poets, and whatever else shows up.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Marine Bioblitz: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free Event!
See how many marine species you can spot and ID at Robert Moses Field 2 in a morning bioblitz. You're basically doing real science while combing the beach—data gets logged and shared with researchers. Free, adults only, starts at 10 AM.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Editor's Pick Gardens Galore! : Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child
Preschoolers (ages 3-5) get a gentle introduction to plants, insects, and seasonal changes during this mid-morning program at Connetquot River. It's $4 per child at the door. Short attention spans and muddy shoes expected.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Editor's Pick Summer Reads Book Discussion
This month's book is *The Wedding People* by Alison Espach—a novel about a woman who checks into a Rhode Island resort to end her life, then gets roped into a stranger's wedding weekend. Meets at 6:30 PM at the Patchogue-Medford Library on East Main Street.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
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
Intermediate Open Crochet Workshop w/Amanda of Creative Retreat -Age 16+
Amanda from Creative Retreat hosts this open workshop for crocheters who already know the basics and want dedicated time to finish projects or level up their skills. Bring your own yarn and hooks—materials aren't provided. Ages 16 and up only for this one.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Postcards from the Future: A Creative Collage Night
Make a mixed-media postcard addressed to your future self using vintage papers, digital prints, and collage materials at this Studio Kash session. You'll write it, seal it, and decide when you want it sent back to you. Studio's upstairs at 19 Scudder Ave—walkable from anywhere in Northport village.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- 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
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
Intro to Intuition Workshop at Revolution Yoga in Rockville Centre, Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 PM.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
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