DINE IN THE VINES
This lovely dinner on Aug. 3 features RG|NY (6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead) wines paired with delectable dishes by Chef Francois Payard. $140.25–165 per person, buy tickets at rgnywine.com.
DRAW LIKE A COMIC PRO
Learn to draw your own comic book with legendary creator Dean Haspiel from Aug. 7–8 at North Fork Arts Center (211 Front St., Greenport). Open to ages 14 and up. $100, buy tickets here.
PLAN THE PERFECT DAY
On Aug. 11, head to East Wind Long Island (5720 NY-25A, Wading River) for the Long Island Bridal Expo Super Show and plan the wedding of your dreams. $10 advanced registration, $20 at the door. Buy tickets here.
A SUMMER SOIREE FOR A CAUSE
The ELIH Foundation’s annual Seaside Soiree gala on Aug. 16 at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club (64300 Main Road) benefits Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital’s Breast Health Mammography Suite. Enjoy food, drinks, dancing and a silent auction. Ticket prices vary, visit elihfoundation.org.
CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER BY THE SEA
The New Suffolk Waterfront’s annual Summer Soiree is on Thursday, Aug. 22. This year, the event, which includes live music, good food and fabulous drinks and libations, honors Tom Wickham. The New Suffolk Waterfront Fund exists to preserve and protect the waterfront heritage of New Suffolk. Find tickets at newsuffolkwaterfront.org.
BROADWAY BOUND
The stars of the legendary Broadway show “Rent,” Anthony Rapp and Tony nominee Adam Pascal, celebrate 30 years of friendship and music on Sunday, Aug. 18, at The Suffolk (118 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-727-4343). Pascal and Rapp will tell stories about their career and lives, sing hit songs that have influenced them and sing some “Rent” favorites. $99–$139, visit thesuffolk.com for more information.
PARTY WITH NORTHFORKER
Check out the third annual Northforker Wine & Food Classic at Borghese Vineyard (17150 Middle Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-5111) on Thursday, Aug. 29, where more than 55 food and wine purveyors will showcase the most delectable food and wine the region has to offer. In the Groove will perform. $98 general admission/$195 VIP early access. Visit nfwfc.squadup.com for tickets and more information.
RACE THE RIVER
On Saturday, Aug. 3, this annual regatta in Riverhead challenges racers to make their own DIY boats out of cardboard, duct tape and a dream. There are multiple race divisions for all ages. Learn more at downtownriverhead.org/cardboard-boat-race.
PAINT THE TOWN POLISH
The Polish Town Street Fair and Festival returns on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17 and 18! If 200 vendors, live music and great food weren’t enough of a fun-filled day, the Polish Hall will host a Polish wedding that everyone can attend. Come say gratulacje to the happy couple!
FEEL ALIVE (ON 25)
Alive on 25 is back on Friday, Aug. 9. The town will be full of vendors, as well as live music with a laser light show at 9 p.m. for all ages. Visit downtownriverhead.org for more information.