There’s plenty of opportunities to explore this weekend on the North Fork, from crafts, family movies, wine and chocolate pairings and more. And don’t forget the brave souls from the North Fork Polar Bears that will be going for a swim in Peconic Bay to raise money for local charities — stop by Veterans Beach in Mattituck on Sunday to join in on the fun!
FRIDAY
Long Island Comedy Festival | The Suffolk, 118 East Main St., Riverhead
The Long Island Comedy Festival hits the Suffolk Theater with an all-new lineup of five comics starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49; to get yours click here.
Writing Roundtable | Shelter Island Public Library, 37 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
Join this weekly writing session if you are looking to focus on an independent project and connect with other writers. Session starts at 4 p.m.; free. Click here to register.
SATURDAY
Valentine’s Mini Album Workshop | Crafts on the Move, 212 Linda Ave., Suite 2, Aquebogue
Create a 5-page mini album (perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift) at this local craft boutique. Paper, embellishments and instructions are included; seats are limited. Cost is $68.99; for more details and to book, click here.
Integrative Approaches to Breast Cancer Care | Hotel Indigo, 1830 West Main St., Riverhead
Sponsored by the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, this seminar for patients and survivors features leading medical experts and practitioners and includes a light organic breakfast and lunch. From 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; free, must register. For more information, email [email protected] or click here to register.
SUNDAY
Third Annual North Fork Polar Bear Plunge | Veterans Beach, Mattituck
Organized by cold-water swimmers’ group the North Fork Polar Bears, sign up to join or support over 200 brave winter swimmers. The event benefits CAST and Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Back to the Bays Program. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; plunge starts at 10 a.m.; coffee, hot cocoa, The Treatery’s Mobile Dessert Bar, and a warm fire on site. For more information, check here.
Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio Tasting | Suhru & Lieb Vineyards, 13050 Oregon Road, Cutchogue
Taste and discuss six wines from different regions in this 90-minute guided tasting class; sessions starting at noon and at 2 p.m. Seating is limited; tickets are $65 and may be reserved here.
Chocology Chocolate Pairing | Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main Road, Peconic
Enjoy a pairing of three gourmet chocolates matched with three Pindar wines. Sessions start at noon and 2 p.m.; tickets are $30 per person, $25 for wine club members. To get your tickets click here.
Sunday Afternoon Open Mic | Eastern Front Brewing Company, 13100 Main Road, Mattituck
Hosted by musician Bruce MacDonald, this open mic event featuring poets, comedians, musicians, and showmen gets underway at 3 p.m.; free. Click here for more details.
