Blues on the River 2026
Grangebel Park Peconic Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United StatesBlues concert featuring Kerry Kearney, Cajun Review, Pamela Betti, Zen Bock, Joe Louis and the Groove and more Saturday, Aug. 29 in Riverhead.
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Southold Historical Museum: Celebrating America’s 250th
Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Complex 55200 Main Road, Southold, NY, United StatesSouthold Historical Museum presents a season of exhibits exploring the North Fork’s role in the Revolutionary Era. “The American Revolution in Southold” will be on view weekends from May 23 through Sept. 12 at the Maple Lane Campus.
Poetry Street
Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY, USPoetry Street will present a live and Zoom poetry reading on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Riverhead Free Library, hosted by Chip Williford and Maggie Bloomfield and will feature Paula Curci, Rick Lupert and Susan Dingle.
Crystal Ship: Tribute to the Doors at the Suffolk
The Suffolk 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY, USCrystal Ship brings a tribute to The Doors to The Suffolk, aiming to recreate the sound and energy of a live Doors concert. Tickets are available through TheSuffolk.org or the box office.
Crystal Ship: The Doors Tribute at the Suffolk
The Suffolk 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY, USCrystal Ship The Doors Tribute performs at The Suffolk in Riverhead on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. The show recreates a live Doors concert with vintage-style gear and period costumes.
Crystal Ship: the Doors tribute at the Suffolk
Suffolk Theater 118 E Main St, Riverhead, NY, USCrystal Ship brings a Doors tribute show to The Suffolk in Riverhead. The performance recreates the sound and stage style of a classic 1960s-era Doors concert.
Poetry in the Greenspace at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Mattituck-Laurel Library (Virtual Event) 13900 Main Road, Mattituck, NY, USMattituck-Laurel Library hosts an outdoor poetry hour in its greenspace with light refreshments. Hear readings from Susan Dingle and Robert A. “Bubbie” Brown, plus other local poets, and bring a poem to share or come to listen.
G.E. Smith & the American Blues with special guest Samantha Fish
The Suffolk 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY, USG.E. Smith returns to The Suffolk with his American Blues series, joined by special guest Samantha Fish. The concert features two acclaimed blues guitarists with deep touring and recording histories.
Southold Historical Museum: Celebrating America’s 250th
Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Complex 55200 Main Road, Southold, NY, United StatesSouthold Historical Museum presents a season of exhibits exploring the North Fork’s role in the Revolutionary Era. “The American Revolution in Southold” will be on view weekends from May 23 through Sept. 12 at the Maple Lane Campus.
The Foppingtons English Country Dance performance
Mattituck-Laurel Library (Virtual Event) 13900 Main Road, Mattituck, NY, USThe Foppingtons bring English Country Dance music to the Mattituck-Laurel Library for an outdoor performance featuring 18th-century-inspired jigs and waltzes. Bring a lawn or beach chair; the program moves indoors in case of rain. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome.
Southold Historical Museum: Celebrating America’s 250th
Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Complex 55200 Main Road, Southold, NY, United StatesSouthold Historical Museum presents a season of exhibits exploring the North Fork’s role in the Revolutionary Era. “The American Revolution in Southold” will be on view weekends from May 23 through Sept. 12 at the Maple Lane Campus.
The Guys: Sept. 11 Live Commemorative Performance
North Fork Arts Center 211 Front Street, Greenport, NY, USNorth Fork Arts Center and Northeast Stage present Anne Nelson’s drama “The Guys” in a live commemorative performance marking the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. The free event features Kevin Shea of FDNY Engine 40/Ladder 35 alongside Eileen Trilli.
Taylor Dayne in concert at the Suffolk
Suffolk Theater 118 E Main St, Riverhead, NY, USTaylor Dayne brings her pop hits to The Suffolk in Riverhead. The three-time Grammy-nominated singer is known for “Tell It To My Heart” and No. 1 singles including “Love Will Lead You Back.”
The Rustlers: An Afternoon of Country Music at Mattituck-Laurel Library
Mattituck-Laurel Library (Virtual Event) 13900 Main Road, Mattituck, NY, USThe Rustlers perform an outdoor afternoon of classic and contemporary country music at the Mattituck-Laurel Library. Bring a lawn or beach chair; the program will move indoors in case of bad weather. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome.
Poetry Street: the room without a roof where every voice is heard
Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United StatesPoetry Street is a community open mic for poetry and spoken word at Riverhead Free Library. Read an original poem or a favorite poem, or come to listen. The program will be offered in person and on Zoom.
Pianist Magdalena Baczewska at the Jamesport Meeting House
Jamesport Meeting House 1590 Main Road, Jamesport, NY, United StatesPianist Magdalena Baczewska opens the Jamesport Meeting House 1731 Series with a program of works by Chopin, Cowell, Debussy, Ravel, Ali-Zadeh, Glass and Pärt. The concert will be followed by a reception with the artist.
The Young Dubliners at the Suffolk
The Suffolk 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY, USThe Young Dubliners perform at The Suffolk in Riverhead. The long-running Celtic rock band is touring while working on its 10th studio album.
The P.E.A.C.E. Project: exhibit and awards ceremony
Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United StatesThe Riverhead Free Library will present The P.E.A.C.E. Project, a juried fine art photography exhibition and competition with the 2026 theme The Mind’s Eye. The event includes an exhibit of selected works and an awards ceremony recognizing Grand Prize through Third Prize winners.
“History by a Hair” book reading and discussion with author Richard Kurin
North Fork Arts Center 211 Front Street, Greenport, NY, USRichard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large, presents a reading and discussion of his new book, “History by a Hair,” at the North Fork Arts Center. The program includes an onstage conversation with descendants featured in the book, followed by a book signing with copies available for purchase from Burton’s Books.
Acclaimed pianist Magdalena Baczewska at Jamesport Meeting House
Jamesport Meeting House 1590 Main Road, Jamesport, NY, United StatesPianist Magdalena Baczewska returns to the Jamesport Meeting House for a solo concert featuring works by Chopin, Cowell, Debussy, Ravel, Ali-Zadeh, Glass and Pärt. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online through the venue’s events page.