It’s a weekend filled with music, movies, poetry and a multitude of something-for-everyone events like karaoke, a celebration of the ospreys’ return to the East End and a hot chili cook-off. Have fun with family and friends as spring begins!
THURSDAY
John Patrick Shanley Festival | North Fork Arts Center, 211 Front S., Greenport, 631-477-8600
This three-day event kicks off on March 20 with a screening of Doubt at 7 p.m.; on March 21 see Moonstruck at 7 p.m. followed by a discussion with Shanley and NFAC director Tony Spiridakis; on March 22, Shanley presents a reading of his new play Five Steps to Transcendence from 7-9 p.m.; for tickets and more information, click here.
Dive Bar Karaoke | Cuddy’s, 313 3rd St., South Jamesport, 631-779-3800
Grab that microphone as karaoke starts up for the season at this iconic bar with the East End Karaoke Experience. From 7-10:30 p.m.; free, must be 21 or over. For more details, click here.
FRIDAY
Friday Night Music with Paris Ray | Suhru & Lieb Vineyards, 13050 Oregon Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-1100
Catch local musician Paris Ray from 5-7 p.m. at Suhru & Lieb’s Oregon Road tasting room; wine by the glass and bottle and food specials available. Free; reservations recommended; to reserve, click here.
For Better For Verse Poetry Reading | Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, 631-477-3800.
The March installment of this poetry series kicks off at 4 p.m. with poets Bruce Johnson and Billy Hands at Peconic Landing’s Community Center. Free; to register, click here.
SATURDAY
Wildlife Rehabilitation Training | Roy Latham Nature Center, 65275 Sound Avenue, Greenport, 631-477-6456.
The North Fork Audubon Society hosts this program from 10-11 a.m. which trains volunteers how to safely rescue and transport injured wildlife. Free; to register click here.
Chili Cook-Off | Unitarian Universalists of Southold, 51900 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-3494; uusouthold.org
This Chili cook-off brings the heat from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with a prize for the best chili. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids 3-10, free for kids 3 and under, and includes chili samples, cornbread, soft drinks, and cookies; BYO alcoholic drinks if you desire. Tickets available at the door, or reserve here.
SUNDAY
Return of the Osprey Celebration | Mattituck Park District, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-298-9103
This annual celebration, rescheduled from last weekend, welcomes the osprey back to the North Fork at 12 noon at Breakwater Beach. The free family event will include an osprey nesting platform installation, a beach clean-up, children’s activities, and more. For more details look here.
Historic Buildings of Cutchogue & New Suffolk | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-6360.
At 2 p.m., Mark MacNish, Executive Director of the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council, discusses the stories behind some of the historic buildings of the area. Free; for more information, check here.
