East End LOCAL
East End LOCAL
Women Sharing Art, Inc. hosts an opening reception for “Visions of Freedom,” a multimedia exhibition marking America 250, at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum’s Gish Gallery. Meet the artists and view work by more than 30 participants exploring themes of liberty, identity and possibility. Light refreshments will be served.
Riverhead Free Library will host a free Irish genealogy program focused on research tools and historical records. The session will cover key Irish sources including civil and parish records, land and census records, and resources such as Griffith’s Primary Valuation and Tithe Applotment Books.
Pulaski Street School’s Mini Masques will present “Goldilocks and the Case of the Cheery Singing,” an original production written by one of the show’s directors. Community performances are Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. in the Pulaski Street School auditorium.
East End Arts & Humanities Council, Inc. will host a reception for a Satellite Gallery Members Exhibition featuring work by Mathew Chamakkala at Chronicle Wines in Peconic. The reception runs March 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Suffolk will screen the 1952 classic “The Quiet Man” on Saturday, March 14. Tickets include a complimentary Irish coffee and Dianne’s Irish Cream cheesecake, with additional beverages available for purchase.
Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb brings “An Evening with Jimmy Webb” to The Suffolk. The concert features Webb performing his songs at the piano and sharing stories behind hits including “Wichita Lineman” and “MacArthur Park.”
Mattituck-Laurel Library will host a panel with physicians from Stony Brook Medicine – Advanced Primary & Specialty Care in Mattituck. Meet local doctors and learn about available services, with light refreshments served.
Gaelic Grooves hosts an adult Jazz Funk dance class with choreographer Stephanie Visek on Monday evenings. The hour-long class blends jazz and hip-hop and supports North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue, with proceeds from each class donated to the nonprofit.
The Riverhead Lions Club hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner party at Riverhead Polish Hall. The event includes dinner, music, bagpipes, dancers, raffles and a 50/50, with dine-in or takeout available.
A veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will share resources with veterans and their families at the Riverhead Free Library. No registration is required; admission is free.
Riverhead Free Library will screen “The Crossing,” about George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and the attack on Hessian forces at Trenton. Concession stand snacks will be available, and no registration is required.
Riverhead Free Library will host a Senior Social with light refreshments, crafts and games. Free admission.
The Greater Jamesport Civic Association will hold its March meeting on Zoom on Saturday, March 21, with Town of Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin as guest speaker. Zoom information will be emailed to members, and all are welcome.
East End Food celebrates the reopening of the East End Food Hub with a pop-up farmers market featuring local farm, food, beverage and craft vendors. Admission is free; items will be available for purchase.
Riverhead Free Library will present an America 250 program on the Culper Spy Ring, George Washington’s Revolutionary War-era network of spies. The talk explores Long Island’s role in the war and the coded messages and covert tactics used to outmaneuver the British.
Hallockville Museum Farm hosts a Spring Country Barn Dance in the historic Naugles Barn, with live music and dance calling by Chart Guthrie. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and instruction will be provided throughout the evening.
The Suffolk presents “Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand,” featuring vocalist Karine Hannah performing Streisand favorites including “The Way You Were,” “Guilty,” “Evergreen,” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” Tickets are $35–$79 plus fees.
Riverhead Little League will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Jerry and the Mermaid, 469 East Main Street, Riverhead.
North Fork Arts Center will host a free personal branding workshop for North Fork high school students. The session will cover how to communicate strengths and values, build networks and prepare for college and early career steps. Participants should bring their own lunch.
Yvette Malavet-Blum, with Al Koll on piano, presents a cabaret program honoring women performers and composers of Broadway. The show includes songs from “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “Gypsy,” “Evita,” “The King and I,” “Avenue Q,” “Wicked” and “Cabaret.”
