What to eat, drink and experience on the North Fork this month
1. I LOVE A PARADE!
Southold Town’s Fourth of July Parade kicks off at noon on Main Road in Southold from Boisseau Avenue to Tuckers Lane, with all local fire departments from Orient to Mattituck participating, along with scout troops, historical societies and more to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Check southoldtownny.gov for details.
2. MUSIC BY THE BAY IN MATTITUCK
Mattituck Park District’s free summer concert series opens July 4 at Veterans Beach (11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-298-9103) from 5 to 8 p.m. with the Eagle River Band. Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the show, along with food trucks, wine and beer, and a special America’s 250th Anniversary celebration. For info, visit mattituckparks.gov.
3. GET YOUR GROOVE ON
Starting July 11, The Shoals Suites and Slips (61600 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-5121) hosts dockside Latin Dance from 5 to 6 p.m. each Saturday; the $25 fee includes a complimentary cocktail. To learn more, go to theshoalsnorthfork.com.
4. TAKE IN CLASSIC CARS AND VINTAGE ENGINES On July 11-12, the Long Island Antique Power Association Show Grounds (5950 Sound Ave., Riverhead) hosts the 24th annual Antique, Classic and Working Truck Show alongside the Long Island Antique Power Association show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get your fill of classic cars and trucks and vintage machinery and power equipment. For details, check athsli.org and liantiquepower.com.
5. THE BARD OUTDOORS
Northeast Stage’s summer production of All’s Well That Ends Well runs July 19 through July 26 at various outdoor locations on the East End. For full schedule, visit northeaststage.org.
6. FUN FOR KIDS
The Paul Drum Life Experience Project (212 Front St., Greenport, 516-459-9141) offers free classes and events for kids ages 7-12 starting July 14 and running weekly through Aug. 19. Choose from a harbor sail, puppet making, a fireman’s fair, a reptile expo and more. To register, go to pauldrumlifeexperienceproject.org.
7. SEE SCULPTURE IN THE WILD
The Bird Song Project, curated each year by the East End Arts Council and hosted by the North Fork Audubon Society, brings art into a natural setting. From 10 a.m. to noon on July 18, this outdoor sculpture show will open at Inlet Pond County Park in Greenport with live music and on-site artists who will talk about their work. Visit the trail until Oct. 11; for more information, visit northforkaudubon.org.
8. OPERA AT THE MANOR
On July 19, the Rites of Spring Music Festival presents a preview of All That Remains: An Opera of Remembrance, based on Steve Wick’s book about migrant farm workers of the East End, at Sylvester Manor (80 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-0626). To reserve your tickets, go to ritesmusic.org.
9. ENJOY A LOBSTER FEAST
Dine bayside at the July 25 Southold-Greenport Rotary Lobsterfest from 5 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Beach (11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-298-9103). Choose lobster or steak, along with steamed mussels, baked potatoes, corn, coleslaw and watermelon. There’s also a kids’ menu, live music and cash bar. Proceeds go to community service projects; get tickets at nofolobsterfest.com.
10. RUN THROUGH THE VINES
Pindar Vineyards (37645 Main Road, Peconic, 631-734-6200) hosts the 7th annual Run the Vineyards 5K, kicking off at 9 a.m. and followed by an after-party with food trucks, live music and a complimentary glass of wine for all participants ages 21+. To register, visit runsignup.com.
