THURSDAY
Coats and Cocoa | Amazing Flavors, 216 Front Street, Greenport, 631-477-5042
CAST sponsors this event at this ice cream and coffee shop from 1:30-5 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.
Well Spoken Writers Club | Mugs on Main, 33 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-381-0494
It’s open mic night for writers from 6-7 p.m. at this Main Street hangout in Riverhead; free. For more information, email [email protected].
FRIDAY
Playbill Throughout the Years Reception | Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First Street, Greenport, 631-477-0660
From 5-7 p.m., this reception for Floyd Memorial Library’s latest exhibition features the Greenport High School Drama Club previewing their show Freaky Friday at 5 p.m. and a sing along with pianist Jim Lowe to follow. Come in your most fabulous Tony Awards attire; free. For details, look here.
Red, White & Blue Ball | Sea Star Ballroom, Hyatt Place Long Island, 431 East Main St., Riverhead, 631-206-5788
The Town of Riverhead’s America 250 Committee hosts this event from 6-9 p.m. in honor of the USA’s 250th anniversary. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, pasta station, desserts, DJ and dancing; guests are encouraged to dress in red, white and blue with optional colonial costume contest. Tickets are $55 and may be obtained here.
SATURDAY
Pillow making workshop | Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, 631-298-5292
From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hallockville hosts a pillow making workshop with instructor Nancy Raynor; light refreshments will be served. Cost is $60 for members, $65 for nonmembers; includes pillow, fabric and instructions; attendees must bring a sewing machine. To register, click here.
Winter Bird Walk | Hallock State Park Preserve, 6062 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, 631-315-5475
MaryLaura Lamont leads this 2.5 mile walk from 9-11 a.m. to view seabirds, raptors and songbirds. Free; snow or rain cancels. To reserve, call 631-315-5475; find more info here.
Tommy Mesa/Ilya Yakuschev Concert | Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Road, Jamesport, 631-722-5170
Catch this 4 p.m. concert by a cellist and pianist duo, part of the Meeting House’s 1731 Series, which brings internationally recognized musicians to perform. Tickets are $20 and include a reception with the artists after the show; to obtain yours, click here.
Uncommon Artist Talk & Studio Tour | The Halyard at Sound View Greenport, 58775 Sound Ave., Greenport, 631-477-1910
From 5-6 p.m. John Roach gives a talk about his work as a sound artist, followed by a tour of his studio, as part of the Sound View’s Uncommon Artist residency series. Free; must register here.
Food Drive | Southold IGA, 54560 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-3040
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., CAST and the Girl Scouts of Cutchogue will hold a food drive, collecting nonperishable food and personal care items for neighbors in need. For details, look here.
SUNDAY
North Fork Polar Bear Plunge | Veterans Beach, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-298-9103
The 4th annual North Fork Polar Bear Plunge has been postponed until Sunday, Feb. 1; for more information, look here.
All Skate | George D. Costello Roller Skate Rink, 102 3rd St., Greenport, 631-333-2644
All ages and skill levels are welcome on Sundays from noon-3 p.m., with free lessons for those who want to learn to skate. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for skaters (includes free rentals), $5 for non-skaters. For details, look here.
