The first day of Spring is March 19, and there’s plenty to do on the North Fork throughout as the weather starts to thaw. From food to arts and everything in between, check out what’s happening this month.
CELEBRATE THE SOUNDS OF THE IRISH
Spend your St. Patrick’s Day listening to some of Ireland’s finest musicians with Dervish at The Suffolk (118 East Main St., Riverhead). On Sunday, March 17, at 8 p.m., check out the sounds of rural northwestern Ireland as this award-winning band performs traditional music of the region. Tickets range from $75 to $89 and can be purchased in advance at thesuffolk.org/event/dervish.
WALK THE WATERSHED
Join Peconic Baykeeper and Peconic Estuary Partnership for the second annual Winter Watershed Walk series. Explore some of the beautiful locations around the Peconic Estuary while learning about coastal habitats in the watershed. Meet at the Wolf Preserve trailhead at 12455 Main Bayview Road in Southold on Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m. for a peaceful hour-long walk through nature. Walks are open to all ages and RSVPs are requested in case of a cancellation or rescheduling. Be sure to dress for warmth and comfort. To register, email [email protected] or [email protected]. More information about Wolf Preserve can be found at peconiclandtrust.org/our-work/projects/wolf-preserve.
DIY DRIFTWOOD
Get in the creative spirit and head to Corey Creek Tap Room (45470 Main Road, Southold) for their Driftwood Floral & Brunch Workshop. On Sunday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, guests can enjoy a peaceful afternoon designing a succulent floral piece with guidance from Imaginariums by Elissa while fueling up for the day on classic brunch items. Tickets are $75 and include a glass of wine, brunch and all materials needed. To join the fun, get your tickets at bit.ly/3vbRTc9 (link is case sensitive).
DON’T MIND IF I FONDUE
Get in on an afternoon of cheesy goodness Saturday, March 16. Starting at noon, cozy up by the fireplace on the Mezzanine at Bedell Cellars (36225 Main Road, Cutchogue) and dip into homemade fondue prepared by the Village Cheese Shop’s own fromagier, Michael Affatato. Priced at $10 per serving, this fondue pop-up is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not required, but more information can be found at bedellcellars.com/events-calendar.
PREDICT YOUR FUTURE
Psychic medium Brenda Lee will give you a glimpse into the yet-to-come while you dine at Desmond’s Restaurant at East Wind (5720 Rt. 25A, Wading River). Lee says on her website, “There is no such thing as a coincidence. Everything happens for a reason. What you do from here forward has the power to change your life. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.” Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at eastwindlongisland.com/event/psychic-dinner-night-at-desmonds.
AN ARTIST’S DEBUT
Artist and writer Anne Sherwood Pundyk’s debut solo exhibition, “Beauty Out of Bounds,” will debut at East End Arts (133 E. Main St.) with an opening reception on Saturday, March 23. Sherwood Pundyk’s large-scale, un-stretched paintings will be on display at both EEA galleries (EEA Main and 11 West), interspersed with smaller, handwritten journals and photographs. “Beauty Out of Bounds” will also include several interactive events in April following the reception. For more information visit eastendarts.org.
MEMORY TAKES CENTER STAGE
North Fork Community Theatre’s (12700 Sound Ave., Mattituck) production of Florian Zeller’s “The Father” runs from March 8–24. In this challenging drama, which was made into a film starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, an aging man struggles with what’s real and what’s not as he grapples with memory loss. Enjoy an opening reception before the show on March 8 at 7 p.m. For more information, including the full cast, check out nfct.com.
COMEDY FOR A CAUSE
CAST’s (53930 Main Rd, Southold) Comedy Night returns on March 9 featuring the talents of Dan Naturman and Kenny Williams, Nancy Lombardo on Emcee duties. A beer and wine reception will be held at 7 p.m., followed by the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 and benefit CAST. Buy tickets at e.givesmart.com/events/BmG.
SLINK INTO THE BLACK CAT SUPPER CLUB
Ali Katz Kitchen’s (55 Middle Road, Mattituck) Black Cat Supper Club for March 9 will include a flavorful, Asian-inspired four-course menu complemented by wines from Saltbird Cellars, poured by winemaker Robin Epperson McCarthy. The dinner includes mouth-watering dishes like dumplings with chili crisp and scallion oil, blackened salmon and more. Saltbird wines will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $135 per person, email [email protected].
EVERYBODY PANIC!
Head to the Riverhead Moose Lodge (51 Madison St.) on March 16 at 7 p.m. for an evening of power pop by the Long Island-based Panic. Admission for this rollicking show is $10. Email [email protected] or text 631-494-2978 to reserve!
