Community Calendar of Events: Aug. 6, 2026

All ages

Friday, Aug. 7, 8:30-10 p.m.: Stargazing with Custer Institute at Silver Sands, 1400 Silvermere Road, Greenport. Explore stars, planets and distant galaxies through high-powered telescopes set up along the beach. Complimentary hibiscus iced tea, cosmic brownie bites, and blankets will be available. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children. Reserve a spot: custerobservatory.org.

Saturday, Aug. 8, noon-4 p.m.: Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force annual Unity Picnic, Peconic Community Center, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Celebrate inclusion and diversity with live music, entertainment, games, prizes. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages served 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. All welcome.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.: The Magic of Amore at the Old Point Schoolhouse, Oysterponds Historical Society, 1555 Village Lane, Orient. “Mind-boggling” magic for children of all ages. Free. Bring a blanket, a picnic, bug spray. ohsny.org.

Arts and crafts

Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Old Town Arts & Craft Guild presents a Fine Art, Crafts & Antiques Fair on the Bay, Veterans Memorial Park, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck. Antiques, collectibles, fine art, photography, prints, woodwork, fiber arts and more. Live music. Admission: $3.

Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Aug 16, noon-3 p.m.: Art in the Garden Annual Show, Sale and Raffle, Church of the Redeemer, 13225 Old Sound Ave., Mattituck. Rain or shine under the tent, around the garden and in the air-conditioned salon. [email protected], 631-298-4277.

Film

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m.: Summer Movie Series at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport, featuring the Spanish film “Volver” (2006), director Pedro Almodovar’s comedy drama starring Penelope Cruz. Free; refreshments provided. floydmemoriallibrary.org.

Monday, Aug. 10, 5 p.m.: Summer Movie Series at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport, featuring the film “Il Posto” (1961), a “tender coming of age story” from Italian director Ermanno Olmi. Free; refreshments provided. floydmemoriallibrary.org.

Fundraisers

Sunday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.: Poker Run & Pig Roast to benefit Kait’s Angels, Breeze Hill Farm & Preserve, 31215 County Road 48, Peconic. Cars, trucks, whatever. $40 per rider in advance; $50 on event day. Best/worst poker hands win prizes. Check-in at 10 a.m.; run starts at 11 a.m. Tickets: $40 in advance; $50 on event day, online at kaitsangels.org.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 4-6 p.m.: ‘Friendraiser’ to support The Butterfly Effect Project at Paumanok Vineyards,1074 Main Road, Aquebogue. Connect and partner to help empower the next generation of East End youth. Enjoy wine and pizza. Admission free; donations encouraged. BEPgirls.org, 631-591-0759.

Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Sri Lankan Food Fair and Yard Sale, at Long Island Buddhist Meditation Center, 5268 Sound Ave., Riverhead (Northville). Free admission. libmcny.org.

Lectures

Saturday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m.: ‘America’s Founding Fathers: James Madison,’ with Charlie Gueli of the Mattituck Historical Society, Explore Madison’s his influence, ideas and impact on the nation’s history. mattitucklaurellibrary.org.

Monday, Aug. 10, 3 p.m.: ‘Cataracts & the Modern Approach to Surgery’ with Dr. Robert Honkanen, chair of ophthalmology, Stony Brook Medicine, Peconic Landing auditorium, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport. Learn about the latest advancements and options. Register: peconiclanding.org/events.

Music

Friday, Aug. 7, 4 p.m.: Lady Blue Saxophone Quartet performs at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Light refreshments served. floydmemoriallibrary.org.

Friday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m.: ‘An Evening of Broadway Classics and Pops’ starring “Phantom of the Opera” original cast members Dodie Pettit and Frank Mastrone, with musical director Galen Tate, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. Free. Registration required: cutchoguelibrary.org.

Friday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m.: Rites of Spring Music Festival presents ‘Pianorites’ recital featuring Michael Stephen Brown, at Unitarian Universalists of Southold, 51900 Main Road. Tickets ($80; $60 for Friends of RoSMF and UU members) and program details available online at ritesmusic.org.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 8-10 p.m.: Inda Eaton in concert under the stars at Custer Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Singer-songwriter Eaton performs music and stories with a dash of humor, offering a singular blend of country, rock, folk, and pop. Tickets: $30; $25 for Custer members; under 16 free. Advance registration strongly encouraged: custerobservatory.org.

Monday Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m.: Dances in the Park in Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport, featuring Southbound. Free, all ages welcome, Bring lawn chairs or blanket.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7:30-9 p.m.: Free Summer Showcase Concert featuring the Dick Behrke Quintet with John Ludlow. Silversmith’s Corner, Main Road and Youngs Avenue, Southold. Bring your own chair. Rain location: Town Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Information: [email protected].

Friday, Aug. 14, 5 p.m.: Rites of Spring Music Festival presents ‘Pianorites’ recital with Inna Faliks, at Unitarian Universalists of Southold, 51900 Main Road. Tickets ($80; $60 for Friends of RoSMF) and program details available at ritesmusic.org.

Saturday, Aug, 15, 11 a.m.-noon: History through Music Concert Series presents pianist J. K. Hodge with Rachel Hall on violin, performing classics and contemporary classical music at Suffolk County Historical Society, 300 West Main St., Riverhead. Free with museum admission ($5 adult, $3 senior, $1 child, members free). Limited seating! Register to reserve a seat: 631-727-2881, ext. 100. suffolkcountyhistorical.org.

Saturday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m.: Blues guitarist Tal Naccarato in concert at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Light refreshments served. floydmemoriallibrary.org.

Monday Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m.: Dances in the Park in Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport, featuring La Herencia. Free, all ages welcome, Bring lawn chairs or blanket.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 5-7 p.m.: Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks at Orient Beach State Park, 40000 Main Road, Orient. Concert is free; donations to support the series and the park are encouraged. Food and beverages available for purchase. givebutter.com/OrientBeachConcerts2026.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7:30-9 p.m.: Free Summer Showcase Concert featuring the HooDoo Loungers. Silversmith’s Corner, Main Road and Youngs Avenue, Southold. Bring your own chair. Rain location: Town Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Information: [email protected].

The natural world

Friday, Aug. 7, 8-9:30 a.m.: Friday Morning Birders with Jay Rand at Orient County Park, 41425 Route 25, Orient. See barn, tree and bank swallows, common yellowthroat, double-crested cormorants, laughing gulls, common terns and possibly roseate terns. Registration required: northforkaudubon.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays with Tom at Cedar Beach County Park, 425 Paradise Point Road, Southold. Looking fr great egret, American oystercatcher and maybe some piping plovers. Registration required: northforkaudubon.org.

Ongoing events

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.: Gardening at Custer Native Plant Garden, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Wear long sleeves, long pants. Bring water, bug spray. Register at rewildlongisland.org/northfork.

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Peconic Amateur Radio Club open house meeting at Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Stop in to see the station and learn about Amateur Radio and how to provide communication service to the community. Free. Register at custerobservatory.org..

Last Wednesday of each month, 2-3 p.m.: Caregiver Support Group at Acadia Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, 1146 Woodcrest Lane, Riverhead. Free. Call Beth Signore, LCSW, at 516-406-1085.

First and third Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 7 p.m.: Southold American Legion Bingo at 51655 Main Road, Southold. Card sales begin at noon Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday. Information: 631-765-2276.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: North Shore United Methodist Thrift Store at 260 Route 25A, Wading River.

Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., though Aug. 22: Perlman Music Program presents free summer chamber music concerts, featuring talented young musicians visiting for the season from around the world. 73 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights. Some additional dates and special events. Reservations encouraged. Information and full program at perlmanmusicprogram.org.

Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon: Riverhead/Jamesport Homemakers at George Young Community Center, 446 South Jamesport Ave., Jamesport. Knit, crochet and sew for charity. New members welcome. Information: 631-765-1768.

Fridays at 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 4: Free Greenport Band Concerts in Mitchell Park, 115 Front Street, Greenport, under the direction of Colin Van Tuyl. Celebrating America’s 250th and the band’s 175th anniversaries. Bring your own chair. Rain cancels. Information: [email protected].

Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Landcraft Garden Foundation, 4342 Grand Ave., Mattituck. Guided garden tour leaves entry pavilion at 10:30 a.m. Admission: $20 adults; $17 seniors and students; $5 age 12 and under; free for members and children under 2. Information: landcraftgardenfoundation.org or 631-298-7216.

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., through Sept. 5: Yoga in the Garden with Megan Bowles at Landcraft Garden Foundation, 4342 Grand Ave., Mattituck. Drop-in classes, bring your own mat. Explore the garden after class. Fee: $25; members, $22.50.

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Orient Congregational Church Thrift Shop at 23045 Main Road, Orient.

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Indoor Farmers Market at Twin Fork Beer Co., 807 Raynor Ave., Riverhead. Local vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal foods, handcrafted goods and unique crafts. Information: twinforkbeer.com.

Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Docent-led tours at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. Tickets: $15 adults; $10 seniors and children. Information: 631-298-5292 or hallockville.org.

Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight: Stargazing at Custer Observatory, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold, weather permitting. Suggested donation: adults, $5; under 12, $3. Information: 631-765-2626 or custerobservatory.org.

Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Blacksmithing demonstrations at Village Blacksmith Shop, Greenport.

Sundays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Docent-led tours at Southold Indian Museum, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Tickets: $10 adults; free for children and K-12 students. Email to arrange weekday tours. Information: [email protected].

Last Monday of every month, 7 p.m.: USCG Auxiliary Flotilla meeting at Southold Town Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Information and registration: [email protected].

Fridays, 2-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 2-5 p.m.: Oysterponds Historical Society buildings and exhibitions open at 1555 Village Lane, Orient. Admission: $10 nonmember adults; free for OHS members. Information: ohsny.org or 347-559-3670.

Through Sept. 30: “Redcoats and Rebels” Long Island History Hunt Challenge across 26 historic sites. Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane campus, 55200 Main Road, Southold, is a participating stop. Participants can collect free Revolutionary-themed trading cards and compete for prizes. Information: 631-765-5500 or southoldhistorical.org.

Exhibitions

Through Aug. 22: ‘Visions of Freedom,’ a multimedia America250 exhibit by Women Sharing Art Inc. at Suffolk County Historical Society Museum, 300 West Main St., Riverhead. Tickets: free for members; $5 nonmembers. Information: suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

Through Aug. 22: DETOUR VII, featuring work by over 50 artists, at two East End Arts galleries, at 48 West Main St. and 11 West Main St. in Riverhead. For hours, eastendarts.org.

August and September: ‘CLOUDSCAPES’: North Fork photographs by Jean Schweibish on exhibit in the second-floor gallery at Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Road. southoldlibrary.org. Reception: Friday, Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m.

Through Sept. 8: ‘Bays, Beaches and Boats,’ works by 16 artists on display at Borghese Vineyard, 17150 County Road 48 , Cutchogue. Free and open to the public, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 631-734-5111.

Through Sept. 13: ‘The American Revolution in Southold’ and ‘Maritime Stealth in Southold During the Revolution,’ Southold Historical Museums, Maple Lane Campus. Weekends 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 or $10 per family. 631-765-5500.

Through mid-September: ‘A Place in Mind,’ photographs by Sophia Borzilleri, JB Morton and Gerson Vargas, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. cutchoguelibrary.org.

Through Nov. 29: ‘Native American Involvement in the Revolutionary War,’ Southold Indian Museum, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Sundays 1:30-4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Admission: $10; children and students free. Email [email protected].

At the libraries

Our local libraries host a variety of events for all ages. For calendars and more information:

Riverhead Free Library, 631-727-3228, riverheadlibrary.org.
Mattituck-Laurel Library, 631-298-4134, mattitucklaurellibrary.org.
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org.
Southold Free Library, 631-765-2077, southoldlibrary.org.
Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport, 631-477-0660, floydmemoriallibrary.org.

CALENDAR POLICY: The calendar is a sampling of in-person events planned by local nonprofit organizations. Events must be open to the general public and be not-for-profit, nonpartisan and nonsectarian in nature. Send information about in-person events to [email protected]; the deadline is Friday at noon. In-person, virtual and online events may be posted at northforker.com/submit-event.