Huntington Arts Council

Faire Lilith - A Celebration of Women in Music
2026-03-15 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Long Beach Public Library, 111 W Park Ave., Long Beach, NY, 11561, United States
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Faire Lilith tribute band. This acoustic set will feature songs from the trailblazing female artists of the 1990s such as Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow and many more. Relive the iconic energy of Lilith Fair with this empowering performance of iconic hits and timeless anthems.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) Nassau Choirs at Adelphi, March 2026
2026-03-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
Performing Ensembles:
Nassau Treble Choir: Craig B. Knapp, Music Director | Sun Ah Choi, Pianist
Nassau Concert Choir: Doreen Fryling, Music Director | Jeong-Hwa Park, Pianist
Nassau Senior Treble Choir: Louise O’Hanlon, Music Director | Soyoung Kim, Pianist
Nassau Chamber Chorale: Edward P. Norris III, Music Director | Cara Verity, Pianist

Swing Dance Long Island presents the Madeline Kole Quartet and an Evening of Dancing
2026-03-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Join your friends at Swing Dance Long Island on Tuesday evening. There will be a drop in swing dance lesson at 7:30PM followed by social swing dancing to the music of the Madeline Kole Quartet. The band begins at 8PM. We’ll also be celebrating St. Patricks Day so come an’ be Irish with a bit o the wearin’ o the green.

Jan Guarino presents Fearless Watercolors Workshop on Amelia Island
2026-03-18 10:00 - 2026-03-19 17:00 | Island Art Association, 18N 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
This program is a culmination of ideas I have discovered, techniques I’ve adapted from classes and workshops I have taken ~ it is my desire to interpret a subject matter to render it unique, fresh and worthy of being a painting. This medium is unique in the fact that it moves on its own which causes many artists to freeze up and begin to try to control the paint. This workshop shows you techniques that will allow you to feel free while holding onto detail, gain control, make corrections and have fun. Learn to trust your instincts with color and add contrast and allow blossoms, drips and splatters to work for you. You will also learn what makes a good photo to paint from to get the very best painting possible. I offer solutions and tools to try these techniques to integrate into your own artwork. Whether a beginner, someone who has painted in watercolors or more experienced, everyone can gain knowledge and techniques from this workshop.

Long Beach Art League presents Call for Artists: Long Beach Fine Art Expo IV
2026-03-20 | Allegria Hotel, 80 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY, 11561, United States
The Long Beach Art League announces a Call for Artists for Long Beach Fine Art Expo IV, taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in the Grand Ballroom of the Allegria Hotel, 80 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY. This juried fine art event is the only fine art expo held in Long Beach. The submission deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026. Artists may contact longbeachfineartexpo@gmail.com
to request the prospectus and entry form.

The BAFFA Symphony Orchestra presents A Journey Through Music
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Avenue, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
The BAFFA Symphony Orchestra, directed by Guest Director Alicia Lieu, presents A Journey Through Music: Classical to Classics on Friday, March 20th at James Wilson Young Middle School. The concert will celebrate Spring and America’s 250th Anniversary with music from Beethoven to Lin-Manuel Miranda. Along the Journey enjoy music by Grieg, Prokofiev, Gershwin, and Armstrong. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the concert begins at 7:30.
The concert is free but donations to help continue the music are encouraged. For additional information: www.baffa.org. James Wilson Young Middle School is located at 602 Sylvan Avenue in Bayport.

BAFFA Art Gallery presents Annual Elementary and Middle School Art Show
2026-03-21 13:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00 | BAFFA Gallery, 47 Gillette Avenue, Sayville, NY, 11782, United States
In March 2026, BAFFA Art Gallery presents its annual Elementary and Middle School Art Exhibit featuring artwork by young artists from the Bayport-Blue Point and Sayville elementary and middle schools. The show, on Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd, is open to the public from 1 to 4 PM. The BAFFA Art Gallery is located in the historic Gillette House at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. For additional information: www.baffa.org

The Whaling Museum presents All Paws on Deck
2026-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Sun, March 22 | Kids & Families
11-3PM | Registration Suggested
Join us for feline festivities as cats invade the museum for National Pet Month! Discover the hiss-tory of ship cats, create claw-some crafts and catnip toys, play a round of Kitty Trivia, and enjoy feline face painting. Best of all, meet adorable, adoptable cats from the Ladew Cat Sanctuary!
$10 participant. Members $5. Library passes not accepted.

Jazz at the Barn presents Where Jazz Became Legend: Remembering Sonny's Place
2026-03-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Reel Jazz – Presented with Jazz at the Barn
WHERE JAZZ BECAME LEGEND: REMEMBERING SONNY’S PLACE
A special afternoon of live music, storytelling, and jazz history.
Step back into the golden era of Long Island jazz and celebrate the legendary Sonny’s Place, the intimate 68-seat club on Merrick Road in Seaford that became a home for some of the greatest names in jazz.
Owned and operated by Sonny Meyerowitz, Sonny’s Place was a musical landmark from the 1970s through the 1990s. The small room welcomed jazz giants like Count Basie, Billy Eckstine, and Sarah Vaughan, while also nurturing the vibrant community of local musicians who helped shape Long Island’s jazz scene.
Decades later, its legacy still resonates.
Jazz at the Barn, inspired by the spirit of Sonny’s Place, continues that tradition of honoring jazz and the artists who keep it thriving. In partnership with the Cinema Arts Centre, this special event brings the history of Sonny’s Place back to life with the very musicians who were part of it.
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon featuring:
Exclusive video screening – Short interviews with Sonny’s Place regulars including Jerry Weldon, Ron Aprea and more.
Live panel of jazz storytellers – With celebrated musicians Dave Lalama, Ralph Lalama, and Giacomo Gates sharing personal memories and insights into Sonny’s Place and Long Island’s jazz legacy.
Live performance – A special jazz set by the Dominick Duval Trio, bringing the spirit of Sonny’s Place to life on stage.
Join us for a rare gathering of jazz history, music, and memories.
Whether you remember Sonny’s Place or are discovering its legacy for the first time, this event promises an inspiring and unforgettable celebration of Long Island jazz.
Tickets are limited — reserve your seat today.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) Nassau Orchestras at Adelphi, March 2026
2026-03-22 15:00 - 20:00 | Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
Performing Ensembles:
Nassau String Orchestra: Michelina Sobolewski, Music Director
Nassau Concert Orchestra: Peggy Ho, Music Director
Nassau Symphony Orchestra: Catherine Birke, Music Director
Nassau Principal Orchestra: Scott Stickley, Music Director

The Bay Area Symphony Orchestra presents a concert by the Bay Area Symphony Orchestra directed by guest conductor Alicia Liu
2026-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Avenue, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts presents a concert by the Bay Area Symphony Orchestra directed by guest conductor Alicia Liu at James Wilson Young Middle School on Sunday, March 22, 2026, beginning at 4:00 PM. The concert will be based on themes of Heritage, Diversity, and Inclusivity. The school is located at 602 Sylvan Avenue in Bayport. The concert is free, though donations are encouraged. For further information: www.baffa.org.

The Babylon Chorale presents Marking Moments: In Love and Longing
2026-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 500 South Country Road, Bay Shore, NY, 11706, United States
Exploring music expressing love, longing, and connection. Featuring works by Whitacre, Hagenberg, Drewes, LaVoy, Raminsh, and Forrest.
Visit www.babylonchorale.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Spirit of Huntington presents Paint & Sip Night
2026-03-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Rd. N., Huntington Station, 11746, United States
Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint & Sip at Spirit of Huntington! These creative evenings are open to the entire community and offer a welcoming space to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side. Our instructor will guide participants step-by-step through the painting process in a friendly, social atmosphere. No experience is necessary—just come ready to create and have fun!
For $35 per person, all painting supplies are included, including canvas, paint, and brushes. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages to enjoy while painting. Participants must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 23
Friday, March 27
Monday, March 30
Friday, April 6
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Sign up here! https://form.jotform.com/260556006458054

Auditions for The Babylon Chorale
2026-03-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Sisters of St.Joseph Brentwood Campus, 1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY, 11717, United States
Announcing auditions for our 80+ voice chorale. Join us for rehearsal at 7:30; auditions will be at break. All voice parts welcome. Bring something to sing. Visit www.babylonchorale.org for details and further information.

DJ Dancing with Swing Dance Long Island
2026-03-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Join us at the Huntington Moose Lodge for an evening of mostly Swing Dancing starting with a dance lesson at 7:30 PM, DJ music and mostly swing dancing from 8 until 10 PM. Beginners and Singles are welcome. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes. $10 for SDLI members and students, $15 for non-SDLI members. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we “usually” have Carol Fraser teaching a more advanced swing dance lesson. Please check the website: https://www.sdli.org for the latest information.

Spirit of Huntington presents Figure Drawing Workshop
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Rd. N., Huntington Station, 11746, United States
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Figure Drawing Workshop at Spirit of Huntington! These beginner-friendly sessions are open to the entire community and are perfect for artists of all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced artists looking for a creative evening.
Participants will draw from live clothed models wearing imaginative fashion and fantasy-inspired costumes, offering a fun and dynamic drawing experience. Instructors will be present to provide guidance, tips, and support throughout the session, while maintaining a relaxed, social atmosphere where everyone can explore and enjoy the creative process.
Workshop Details
Wednesday, March 25 — 5:30–7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 1 — 5:30–7:00 PM
Cost: $35 per person
All skill levels are welcome, and no prior figure drawing experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/260556006458054

The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Soul Collage Workshop with Lisa O'Connor
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY, 11030
Unleash Your Creativity & Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery!
SoulCollage® combines imagination and art to explore your inner world through intuitive collage making. Using images, scissors, and glue, you’ll create unique cards that reflect different aspects of yourself—your emotions, experiences and personal wisdom. Through this playful and introspective practice, you’ll gain insight, clarity and a deeper connection to your authentic self.
Join us and see how the process unfolds with beautiful simplicity while opening doors to profound and unexpected insight about yourself. No artistic background needed—just bring your curiosity and openness.
All supplies are included in price.
Adults and Students Age 16+

The Art Guild of Port Washington presents PROCREATE 1 Workshop with Nancy Wernersbach
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY, 11030
Turn your iPad into a powerful assistant to create better fine art using the app Procreate. (1 time purchase $12.99)
As a watercolor and oil painter Procreate has become my essential tool for sketching out ideas, plein air sketching, trying out colors & manipulating photographs for a fraction of the cost of Photoshop.
In Procreate 1 we will learn how to:
• Sketch and make changes to a sketch without having to erase everything!
• Use layers to move objects around in your sketch for better composition.
• Make changes to size, color, shapes, values in sketches and photos.
• Crop, combine and make adjustments to photos to create the best reference
for your painting.
For Beginners

Spirit of Huntington presents Zine Workshop
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Rd. N., Huntington Station, 11746, United States
Curious about zines? Join us for a fun and creative Zine-Making Workshop at Spirit of Huntington! These beginner-friendly sessions are open to the entire community and welcome participants of all experience levels.
A zine (pronounced zeen, short for magazine) is a small, DIY booklet that you create yourself using drawing, writing, collage, photos, and other creative materials. Zines have a long history in underground and independent art communities, especially gaining popularity in the 1980s and 90s when artists and writers would photocopy and distribute their handmade mini-magazines to share ideas, stories, art, and personal expression.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to fold and assemble their own zines while exploring creative techniques like collage, scrapbooking, drawing, and mixed media. Instructors will guide you through the process while encouraging experimentation and self-expression in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity!
Workshop Details
Saturday, March 28 — 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday, April 4 — 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Cost: $35 per person
Sign up here! https://form.jotform.com/260556006458054

Listening Party with "Fuji" & Hollis King
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Firefly Artists, 90 Main Street, Northport, 11768, United States
We are deeply honored to welcome some very special Friends of the Coltrane home for a deeply cool listening party and discussion about John and Alice Coltrane and their Dix Hills Home, which is being transformed into a museum and cultural center.
When: Saturday, March 28 @6pm
Yasuhiro “Fuji” Fujioka is a Board member of the Friends of The Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, President of the Coltrane House of Osaka, and owns the Kimono shop, “Fujioka.” He is also a freelance jazz writer/ producer/ photographer/ educator and the author of four books on the subject of John Coltrane.
Hollis King is the former vice president and creative director at the Verve Music Group, the largest jazz record label in the world. He has worked with some of the greatest musicians of all time, and has himself received numerous achievement awards and citations.
This is a Free, Open Door Event. We’d love to hear if you’re coming.

Heckscher Museum of Art presents Lines of Influence: Artists Teaching Artists
2026-03-29 12:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Lines of Influence: Artists Teaching Artists celebrates the longstanding tradition of artists educating and learning from one another. The exhibition illuminates diverse pedagogies of artmaking across generations, tracing networks of mentorship that include color theorist Josef Albers, plein air instructor William Merritt Chase, Abstract Expressionist pioneer Hans Hofmann, and feminist educators Judy Chicago and Miriam Schapiro.
Drawing from the Heckscher Museum’s collection, this exhibition brings together 54 works by 39 artists, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and ceramics that span the nineteenth century to the present. It showcases never-before-exhibited works such as drawings of plaster casts by Thomas Anshutz and a terra cotta sculpture by Mary Frank. Other key works include an early abstract painting that Elaine De Kooning created while studying with Albers at Black Mountain College, teaching sketches by George Grosz, and a luminous “mindscape” painting by Richard Mayhew. Lines of Influence highlights instances in which artists collaborated, apprenticed, and guided one another, revealing the vibrant exchanges that shaped their artistic legacies.

Heckscher Museum of Art presents Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2026
2026-03-29 12:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Long Island’s Best has been a hallmark of the Museum’s educational programming for three decades, showcasing the outstanding work of over 2,000 high school students from across Long Island. What began as an annual exhibition of outstanding student work has become a lasting tradition⸺one that recognizes excellence while nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers. Long Island’s Best continues to be the only juried exhibition for Long Island high school students that provides the opportunity to exhibit in a museum.
Students are challenged to select artwork on view in the Museum as the inspiration for their own work, making creative connections with the generations who have come before them. The Heckscher encourages students to think outside the box as they work in a broad range of media, styles, and subjects. Students also write artist statements explaining their creative process. This year, 63 public and private schools submitted students’ artwork for jurying. 402 entries were received, and Consulting Curator Meredith A. Brown and guest juror Aaron Feltman selected 84 pieces for display.
This anniversary exhibition celebrates its remarkable legacy. Visitors are invited to view archival memories and watch video footage featuring reflections from past exhibiting students, teachers, guest jurors, and more. The exhibition also highlights numerous alumni who share where their journeys have led—from careers in the arts to paths shaped by creativity in countless other fields. Together, these stories reflect the lasting impact of arts education and the power of early encouragement.

Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts presents Peace and Joy Through Music by the BAFFA Chorus
2026-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Bayport United Methodist Church, 482 Middle Road, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts presents a concert by the BAFFA Chorus on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Bayport United Methodist Church at 4:00 PM. Directed by Martha Campanile, the concert’s theme is Peace & Joy Through Music. Bayport United Methodist Church is located at 482 Middle Road in Bayport. For additional information: www.baffa.org. The concert is free, though donations are encouraged.

Peace and Joy Through Music
2026-03-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Bayport United Methodist Church, 482 Middle Road, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
The Bay Area Chorus of BAFFA, under the direction of Martha Campanile, will perform a Spring concert at the Bayport United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 PM. Peace and Joy Through Music is a mixture of classical and popular pieces, including music by Beethoven, Faure, Bernstein, and Dolly Parton. The audience will join the chorus in a sing-along of popular music to end the concert.
The concert is free, but donations are encouraged. Bayport United Methodist Church is located at 482 Middle Road in Bayport. For additional information: www.baffa.org.

Huntington Arts Council presents High Arts Showcase XXII
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-26 | NY
High Arts Showcase XXII Visual Exhibition is the Huntington Art Council’s annual student exhibition featuring the work of 11th and 12th grade students from the JOURNEY Program’s partner schools. The exhibition is on display through April 26th, 2026 in our Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, Huntington NY and on our website, www.huntingtonarts.org
The JOURNEY partner school districts are:

Cold Spring Harbor CSD
Commack UFSD
Harborfields CSD
Huntington UFSD
Kings Park CSD
Northport – East Northport UFSD
Plainview – Old Bethpage CSD
South Huntington UFSD
Westbury UFSD

Our Main Street Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 11:00AM – 4:00PM, some weekends.

Call to Artists-The Long Island Fine Art Invitational
2026-03-31 08:00 - 2026-04-17 00:00 | Matinecock National Association Community Room, 170 Buckram Road, Locust Valley, 11560, United States
The Long Island Fine Art Invitational invites artists to submit work for its juried inaugural exhibition celebrating outstanding fine art from across the region. Award-winning artists from participating art leagues will be featured alongside individually juried artists in a curated exhibition culminating in an Awards Reception recognizing artistic excellence. Submissions open on March 31st and close at 11:59pm on April 17th

Huntington Camera Club presents Student Opportunities: Annual Roberta Strent Memorial Award
2026-03-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street, Huntington, 11743, United States
March 31 – Annual Roberta Strent Memorial Award
The Strent Award is a contest that recognizes not just the photo, but the students’ desire to uphold excellence in this art form. The photo gets our attention; the student essay solidifies our understanding of the student’s commitment … and teacher recommendations round out our final decisions.
As local passionate photographers ourselves, we truly embrace shining a light on young aspiring photographic artists.
The Strent family has established an annual $1,000 award in honor and memory of Roberta Strent, a beloved mother, photographer, and member of the Huntington Camera Club. The award will be made to a high school student who has demonstrated a superior aptitude and continuing interest in photography. This is not a photo contest: the quality of the applicant’s photography will be only one factor in the selection of the winner.

Swing Dance with the Playing Favorites Band
2026-03-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Join your friends at Swing Dance Long Island on Tuesday evening. There will be a drop in swing fundamentals dance lesson at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. Social swing dancing will begin at 8PM with the Playing Favorites Band. Singles and beginners are welcome, no partner is necessary.

Long Island Craft Guild Presents "Primavera" Exhibition
2026-04-02 | Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway , Great River, NY, 11739, United States
Spring holds profound symbolic meaning across cultures and traditions. It is often associated with themes of
rebirth, rejuvenation and transformation. This juried exhibition will celebrate all things Spring and will feature works in fine craft mediums including clay, fiber, metal, glass, paper, mixed media and wood. Gallery reception: April 19, 2026, 2pm-4pm at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum Manor House Gallery, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY 11739. Gallery hours: Thursdays – Sundays, 11am-4pm. For further information go to https://www.licg.org/2026-exhibit/
LICG is committed to the development of the crafts movement and seeks to promote the exchange of information
and experiences that will benefit both artists and the community.

The Whaling Museum presents Recycled Ocean Crafts
2026-04-02 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
April – May | Kids & Adults
EXCLUDING 4/3, 4/7, 4/10, 4/18
Gallery Hours 11:00 – 4:00PM
Dive into the amazing wildlife of the Long Island Sound and bring your favorite sea creature to life using recycled materials in this fun, self-guided activity! Build your own ocean-inspired creation and leave it with us to become part of our special “Recycled Ecosystem” display. Included with admission.
Free with Admission
