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 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 Nautilus 1 Year Anniversary Party
Nautilus Roasting hits the one-year mark with a Saturday afternoon celebration at their Huntington Station shop. Expect live music, coffee specials, and the kind of neighborhood energy that's kept this spot going. Free to attend, and it's right off New York Avenue if you want to make it part of a Huntington day.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
This weekly Saturday market at SquareHead brings local vendors into the brewery space in Holbrook. Runs 5pm, so you can browse tables while grabbing a beer from the taproom. Free to attend, parking on-site off High Street.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Stewardship Saturday: Nissequogue Greenhouse Director's Path
Spend your Saturday morning clearing invasive plants from the Director's Path at Nissequogue's greenhouse. Bring work gloves and wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty—this is actual trail maintenance, not a walk in the park. The work starts at 9am sharp at the greenhouse on Saint Johnland Road in Kings Park.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
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 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 34-48 Hicksville
Speed dating for singles 34-48 at Vitality Lounge on South Broadway in Hicksville. Seven-minute conversations rotate through the room—think of it as efficient dating without the endless texting. Women 34-47, men 36-48, starting at 6:30pm.
- 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 and culture showcase at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. Expect a homecoming vibe with performances across genres—Stereo Garden is right on Railroad Avenue, walkable from the village's bars and restaurants if you want to make a night of it.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Ocean Luxe Soirée
This dressy evening event goes down on Captain Lou Fleet's boats docked at Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport. Expect waterfront views and a party vibe on the Nautical Mile, where you can hit Nautical Bean or Otto's before boarding.
- When
- Where
- Captain Lou Fleet, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Mid-Tide Splash - Family program (6+), $4 cash per child upon arrival
Kids 6 and up wade into the shallows at Sunken Meadow to learn what lives in the Sound's tidal zones. Bring water shoes, a change of clothes, and $4 cash per child—adults are free. Meet at Lot 3, right near the beach access.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Self Care Saturday: Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
This Saturday afternoon program at Connetquot River focuses on adult wellness activities—think guided meditation, nature walks, or stress-relief techniques in a park setting. $4 at the door gets you in.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
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
Emo Night Karaoke Long Island
Karaoke with a live band backing you up, all emo classics, at Sand City Brewing in Lindenhurst. This is your chance to belt Dashboard Confessional or My Chemical Romance with actual instruments behind you instead of a backing track. Sand City's on Wellwood Avenue with solid parking and decent beer to fuel your courage.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- 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