It’s a varied roundup of events this weekend on the North Fork, with opportunities to see Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr.-Sr. High School’s version of “Once Upon a Mattress,” concerts, author talks, and an art opening; don’t forget wrestling matches in Greenport, wine and cheese pairings in Cutchogue, and a Mardi Gras celebration complete with a crawfish boil in Peconic.
THURSDAY
Nameless Writers Salon | Sound View Greenport, 58775 Sound Ave., Greenport
The latest session of this popular writer’s salon takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. with host Gianna Volpe. Free; must register here.
FRIDAY
“Once Upon a Mattress” | Mattituck High School Auditorium, 15125 Main Road, Mattituck
The Mattituck Musical Theater Company presents this student production, a musical comedy based on the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea;” the show runs Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., March 1 at 7 p.m., and March 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for adults; $5 for students. For more information, click here.
Wine and Cheese Pairing | Peconic Bay Vineyards, 31320 Main Road, Cutchogue
At 6 p.m., a professional fromagère will guide you through an interactive cheese and wine pairing class and tasting session. Tickets are $75; to book, click here.
SATURDAY
Deep Waters Wrestling Matches | Greenport American Legion, 102 3rd St., Greenport
From 6:30-9:30 p.m., this family-friendly event has plenty of wrestling action plus food and drink by Lucharitos. Doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets are $24.99-$40 and can be purchased here.
Gideon D’Arcangelo Concert | Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Skippers Lane, Orient
Enjoy this solo acoustic concert to benefit Poquatuck Hall; Gideon D’Arcangelo performs old, new, and original songs starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved here.
Mardi Gras Weekend Celebration | Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, 42155 Main Road, Peconic
Greenport Harbor celebrates Mardi Gras this weekend at its Peconic location, running from noon-7 p.m. on March 1 and 2; live music with the NY Frets on March 1from 4-7 p.m. and Brady Rymer on March 2 from 3-7 p.m.; crawfish boil, potatoes, sausage, corn on the cob, and plenty of beer as well. For more information, click here.
Karen Bloom Gevirtz Author Talk | Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport
At 3 p.m. Karen Bloom Gevirtz discusses her book, The Apothecary’s Wife about the hidden history of medicine and how it became a commodity. Free; for more information, look here.
SUNDAY
The Light Painters Opening | Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck
This North Fork-based photography club opens their exhibit “Industry of the North Fork” in the Mattituck Library’s downstairs conference room from 1-3 p.m. Stop by to view photographs celebrating our community’s industries like farming, fishing, vineyards, tourism, and more. For more details, click here.
Vanilla Fudge Concert | The Suffolk , 118 East Main St., Riverhead
Catch this classic psychedelic rock band, who played with icons like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream, and Janis Joplin, at their 7 p.m. show at the Suffolk Theater. Tickets are $39-65 and can be purchased here.
