Lots of unique events are happening this Valentine’s weekend for all different tastes. Take in a film, eat well, paint on a chocolate canvas, or watch the Daytona 500 with friends as we reach the halfway point of the month!
THURSDAY
Coats & Cocoa | Amazing Flavors, 216 Front St., Greenport
This CAST-sponsored event will be held at Greenport’s sweet ice cream and coffee shop from 2–5 p.m., where anyone in need of a coat or jacket can get one for free, along with a hot drink. For more information, click here.
FRIDAY
Paint on a Chocolate Canvas Workshop/Atelier Disset, 28080 Main Road, Cutchogue
Learn how to use cocoa butter paints on an edible chocolate canvas in this unique workshop. Two sessions on Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 at noon; $59; all materials and supplies included. To reserve, click here.
Valentine’s Day Dink and Dine | Box Pickleball Container Bar & Kitchen, 605 Old Country Road, Riverhead
From 5-7 p.m. enjoy a pickleball session and dinner at this event with open play at all skill levels. Dinner features a smash burger or sandwich, soup or salad, coffee and dessert at $35/person; cash bar. To book, click here.
ChocoVino Dinner | Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St., Riverhead
Dine with the sea creatures at this five-course gourmet dinner, with a pairing of chocolate and a Raphael Vineyard wine with each course. From 7-10 p.m.; $175/person, 21 and over. For reservations, call 631-208-9200 x 426 or reserve online here.
SATURDAY
Flanneltine’s Day | Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, 42155 Main Road, Peconic
This annual event takes place from 2-6 p.m. with live music, food and drink specials, local artisans and lots of flannel. Bring a Valentine for someone who needs it and help CAST’s van on hand with food and personal products. For full list of items needed and other details, check here.
“Selma” Screening | North Fork Arts Center, 211 Front St., Greenport
Ava DuVernay’s 2014 moving film is screened from 2-4:30 p.m. to celebrate Black History Month. Selma chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic 1965 voting rights campaign and is followed by a panel discussion with community leaders. Suggested donation is $5; to reserve your tickets click here.
Fondue Party | McCall Wines, 22600 Main Road, Cutchogue
Enjoy a fondue party with NoFo French Picnic as McCall reopens for the season this weekend; McCall wines available by the glass and bottle. Event starts at 5:30 p.m.; tickets are $30 per person, excluding wine. To reserve, click here.
Drag Bingo | Front Street Station, 212 Front St., Greenport
Join “The Red Hot Mamas” for this fun evening event—doors open at 7 p.m., showtime at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include 1 bingo card; additional cards $5. For reservations, text 516-384-7782; find more details here.
SUNDAY
Daytona 500 Party | Southold American Legion, 51655 Main Road, Southold
Stop by the Legion from 1-6 p.m. to watch the race on a big screen. The $15 entry fee includes food; cash bar is available. For more information, check here.
Wine Dinner | aMano Restaurant, 13550 Main Road, Mattituck
At 5:30 p.m., chefs Tom Schaudel and Michael Meehan create a five-course menu with an Italian wine pairing with every course provided by the vino distributor/importer Winebow and Vintage Liquor of Mattituck. $110 per person; to make your reservation, click here.
