What to eat, drink do and see this month on the North Fork
Learn about iconic artists
Tap into your artistic side at East End Arts & Humanities Council (141 E. Main St., Riverhead) and study Spanish painter Diego Velázquez on Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to noon. Sign up at eastendarts.org.
Become a filmmaker
In just four sessions, make a short film with your iPhone at North Fork Arts Center (211 Front St., Greenport). On Aug. 4, 5, 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to turn your iPhone videos into view-worthy gold. More information at northfork-artscenter.org.
Experience a soulful scene
See Jack Licitra’s “Blue Light Club” at North Fork Community Theatre (12700 Old Sound Ave., Mattituck) on Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 10 at 2:30 p.m., where you can swing by for the rhythm and soul of the seven-piece band setting the scene at this imaginary musical haven. For tickets visit nfct.com.
Some coastal country
Audawind brings country (and all-sibling harmony) to Salt’s Shipwreck Boat Bar (63 S. Menantic Road, Shelter Island) on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Grab a Whale Killer and some clam strips, and sing along to the toe-tapping twangy fun. Learn more at audawind.com.
Find NoLa on the North Fork
Donald Harrison’s Quantum Leap Music Festival affords the opportunity to transport to New Orleans without leaving the East End via this annual event’s blues, funk, jazz, rock and soul musicians all from the Big Easy. The good times will roll from Thursday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 17 at Borghese Vineyard & Winery (17150 Middle Road, Cutchogue). Tickets can be found at nola2nofo.com.
Dine, drink and cruise
Bedell Cellars (36225 Main Road, Cutchogue) will set sail at 6 p.m. on Aug. 15 on Peconic Bay. The boat ride, departing from 103 Third St. Dock in Greenport, will have cheese, a local raw bar and Bedell wine aboard. More details at bedellcellars.com.
Celebrate Polish Heritage
A weekend honoring Polish heritage is planned in Riverhead on Aug. 16 and 17. Crafts, dance, food and music will be in abundance at 300 Lincoln St. for the Polish Town Fair & Festival. Learn more at polishtownfair.com.
Hear Celine’s hits at the Suffolk
On Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. Elisa Furr will put on a tribute to Celine Dion at The Suffolk (118 E. Main St., Riverhead). Tickets are on sale at thesuffolk.org.
Shop one-of-a-kind originals on Shelter Island
For 61 years, the Shelter Island Art Show & Craft Fair only allows venders who make their wares. From painting, photography and pottery, to clothing, weaving, candles and more, it’s a culmination of stellar creators all in one place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shelter Island School (33 N. Ferry Road). Bonus: This year sees the return of the Fireman’s Country Fair just up the street, with games, rides and plenty to eat and drink from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy Beatles at the Beach
Spend Aug. 31 at Veterans Beach (11280 Great Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck) for the Liverpool Shuffle show, paying tribute to the Beatles at 5 p.m. For more information visit mattituckparks.com.
