THURSDAY
Paranoia Purple | Ram’s Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive, Shelter Island Heights, 631-749-0811
At 5 p.m., Shelter Island artists present a performance combining dance, music and visual arts, which opens with a discussion moderated by Artists of Shelter Island member Tia Bowman. Free; to reserve your spot, click here.
Alive on 25 | Downtown Riverhead
This popular summer block party takes place from 5-9 p.m. on East Main St. between Roanoke and Union Aves.; with live music, vendors and local food and drink; free admission. For full slate of events and participants, look here.
FRIDAY
Lady Blue Saxophone Quartet | Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First Street, Greenport, 631-477-0660
This popular group presents a 2 p.m. story and concert for children and a 4 p.m. concert for everyone; free. For details, check here.
250 Tall Ship Tour | North Fork Arts Center, 211 Front Street, Greenport, 631-477-8600
Sponsored by the East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation and the NFAC, this evening of conversation, sea shanties and storytelling takes place from 7-9 p.m. with the captain and crew of the three-masted barque Eagle that will be docked in Greenport for the weekend. Tickets are free to the public (suggested donation $30) and may be reserved here.
SATURDAY
Fine Art, Crafts & Antiques Fair | Veterans Memorial Park, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-298-9103
From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild hosts this fair with original and collectible art: paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, wood, fiber arts and antiques. Admission is $3 per person; rain date is August 9. For more info, click here.
Community Picnic | Mitchell Park, 115 Front Street, Greenport, 631-477-2200
This get-together celebrates 25 years of Mitchell Park and raises funds for the village ice rink. Public tours of the barque Eagle happen from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free screening of Blades of Glory at the NFAC at 1 p.m. From 6-10 p.m., there’s live music by Deadwood and Friends; Greenport Fire Department Marine Rescue BBQ; local oysters; cocktails, wine and beer and shave ice, along with family activities and a slapshot competition. For details, look here.
The James Hunter Six | Sylvester Manor, 80 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-0626
From 4:30-7:30 p.m., catch this soulful band along with food and drinks creekside at the Manor. Tickets are $55, children 9 and under are free; gates open at 4 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and tick repellent; concert is rain or shine. Reserve your tickets here.
SUNDAY
Herbal Medicine Workshop | Sang Lee Farms, 25180 Sound Ave., Peconic, 631-734-7001
From 10-11:30 a.m., Kayla Barthelme demonstrates how to make infused oils with local herbs. Tickets are $75 and may be reserved here.
Kyle Palmieri Foundation Summer BBQ | Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, 42155 Main Road, Peconic, 631-477-1100
From noon to 3 p.m., this nonprofit hosts a summer BBQ fundraiser in support of Long Island veterans. With silent auction, raffles, craft brews and tasty buffet. Tickets are $250, kids 5-18 $75, kids under 5 free. To obtain yours, click here.
