This May, eat, drink, live and breathe the North Fork! From a masterpiece musical to fun festivals for all, there’s plenty to get you out and about this May.
AN AFTERNOON OF A CAPPELLA
The Yale Whiffenpoofs — the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella group — will perform at CAST (53930 Main Road, Southold) on May 4 from 2–3:15 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit both CAST and the Yale Whiffenpoofs. Tickets are $15 (standing room only), $60 (general admission) and $75 (limited VIP seating, champagne toast and photo op). Visit whiffenpoofs.givesmart.com for tickets.
BAY BREEZE
On Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m., head to the New Suffolk Waterfront for Day for the Bay, featuring an ecology talk, a demonstration of their water testing program, and other interactive educational opportunities. Bring a reusable water bottle and sun protection. This event is free. Complimentary cocktail or mocktail to follow at Minnow at the Galley Ho.
A MOTHER’S DAY MOVIE
The Suffolk (118 E. Main St., Riverhead) will screen “Mamma Mia” for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12. This hilarious film, set to the tunes of ABBA, stars Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried as a mother-daughter duo in Greece celebrating an upcoming wedding. The brunch buffet starts at 11 a.m., and the movie screens at noon. $60 includes brunch buffet; drinks not included. Buy tickets at thesuffolk.com.
I’M STILL HERE
Long considered one of Stephen Sondheim’s masterworks, North Fork Community Theatre’s spring musical production, “Follies,” tells the story of the Weismann Girls, a group of performers who meet at an old Broadway theater that’s about to be demolished. They recall the theater’s glory days — and their younger selves — as they sing and dance to memories of the past. Known for its show tune standards like “I’m Still Here,” “Could I Leave You” and “Losing My Mind,” the musical originally ran on Broadway in 1971. North Fork Community Theatre (12700 Old Sound Ave., Mattituck) will run their version from May 16 to June 2. Visit nfct.com for more information and to buy tickets.
SKATE PARK SHENANIGANS
The Greenport Saturday Skate Park Showcase (Greenport Skate Park, 170 Moores Lane), held on May 18 from noon to 3 p.m., will give photographers and videographers the opportunity to create cool content featuring skaters and athletes that will be featured on the skate park’s social media channels and beyond. All levels of skaters and content creators are welcome and the event is free. Visit greenportskatepark.org for more information.
LET’S GET MARRIED
Are you planning the perfect wedding? Head to RGNY (6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead) on Saturday, May 18 from noon–3 p.m. for their 2024 wedding showcase. Caterers, photographers, hair and makeup, transportation, florists, videographers and more will be on-hand. Admission is $10 and includes a glass of wine and reusable RGNY tote. Visit rgnywine.com/events for tickets.
A CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS SOFT
The annual Fleece & Fiber Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm (6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead) returns on Saturday, May 18. This fair features fiber experts showcasing their handmade, authentic works for sale, shearing demonstrations, tours of the Hallock Homestead and, of course, sheep. If you’ve ever wanted to learn basket weaving, carding and spinning, rug-hooking, sheep- and llama-shearing, quilting, or just want to pet the sheep, now’s your chance. Visit hallockville.org/fiberfest for more information.
PIANO PARTY
This ain’t your typical piano recital. John Arden Music will perform the Dueling Pianos at Pindar Vineyards (37645 Main Road) on Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, visit pindar.net for more.
GOATS AND LAMBS AND BUNNIES AND CHICKS…
Harbes Family Farm’s (715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck) second annual Baby Animal Festival will be held from May 25–27 (Memorial Day weekend), where kids and adults alike can meet a plethora of adorable baby animals. Live music will be performed each day. $27.95, buy tickets at harbesfamilyfarm.com.
CREATE A WORK OF STREET ART
On Sunday, May 26 (Memorial Day weekend), East End Arts’ annual Mosaic Street Painting Festival hits Downtown Riverhead. During this colorful event, you and your family can “purchase” a plot on the street and let your inner Basquiat flow using professional artists’ chalk. You can also just walk around and enjoy the surrounding street fair, with arts and crafts vendors, live music and dance performances and more. Visit eastendarts.org for more information.
