Huntington Arts Council

The Whaling Museum presents Crafts & Cocktails: Ocean Origami
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Thurs. May 14 | 6:30 PM | Adults 21+
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by discovering the Long Island whaleship that ended Japan’s 200-year isolation and rewrote the map of global history! Craft your own stunning ocean-inspired origami scene on a wooden base. Sip on a refreshing Japanese plum cocktail or mocktail as you craft your masterpiece!
$25 Member; $35 Participant

Colors of Spring: Holi
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dxi Hills, NY, 11746, United States
Celebrate Festivals of Spring with us. Dress for a mess (traditionally white clothes) for the throwing of colors. Watch as a giant live rangoli is created by an artist.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) Suffolk Ensembles at Carnegie Hall 2026
2026-05-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Performing Ensembles:
Suffolk Treble Choir: Craig B. Knapp, Music Director | Cara Verity, Pianist
Suffolk Senior Treble Choir: Rachel Nagle, Music Director | James Nagle, Pianist
Suffolk Symphonic Choir: Brad Drinkwater, Music Director | Joseph Franzino, Pianist
Suffolk String Orchestra: Felicya Schwarzman, Music Director
Suffolk Symphony Orchestra: Scott Zarchy, Music Director
Suffolk Principal Orchestra: Phil Preddice, Music Director

Harborfields Library presents America 250: A Musical Tribute
2026-05-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Presented by the Paul Effman Band. Experience a vibrant musical journey featuring fresh takes on patriotic
classics alongside iconic hits from the past century. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of sound! Registration is underway. Sponsored by the Friends of the Harborfields Public Library.

Alicia Evans presents America250: The Liberty Tree Series Collection — Solo Exhibition
2026-05-20 - 2026-07-22 | Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY, 11746, United States
Award-winning fiber artist Alicia Evans presents America250: The Liberty Tree Series Collection, a solo exhibition that weaves together fiber art, storytelling, and historical reflection through the enduring symbolism of red, white, and blue crocheted trees. This body of work honors America’s 250th anniversary by exploring themes of freedom, resilience, and shared national memory.
Evans invites viewers into a contemplative visual journey where trees become witnesses to history and living metaphors for endurance, advocacy, and connection across generations.

Dance Visions NY presents Intergenerational Dances from the Heart
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | GrEAT NECK COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck, NY, 11020, United States
Dance Visions NY and the it’s initiative, “Dancers for Life,” will collaborate on an exciting showing of unique and creative dance works made by and for and the dancers. Enjoy an evening of movement to Jazz and Rock songs as well as unique dances created by participants of a new Movement Exploration Workshop Class given through Great Neck Community Education. Professional dancers from Dance Visions NY will add to the richness of the evening. See authentic and inspiring movement which comes from the heart and knows no age limit.
This event is supported by is supported by funds from the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Huntington Arts Council.

Harborfields Library presents Touching Hearts Through Music
2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Presented by Janice Buckner. Come enjoy an eclectic mix of music spanning folk, blues, heartfelt ballads,
pop, and rock & roll—along with a blend of standard and contemporary favorites. Each song is given a fresh, unique twist, brought to life through a beautifully melodic voice and intricate guitar work. Registration is underway.

Swing Dance Long Island Presents the Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks and an Evening of Dancing
2026-05-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Normally SDLI has a live band on the 3rd Tuesday (and an extra live band on months with a 5th Tuesday) but this month we need to change it up a bit. The dance floor at the Moose Lodge is being replaced. Luckily Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks are available to play for our listening and dancing pleasure with only a one week delay… Join us to break in the newly refurbished dance floor at the Huntington Moose Lodge.
Join us at the Huntington Moose Lodge for an evening of mostly Swing Dancing starting with a dance lesson at 7:30 PM. We’ll have Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks playing a variety of music but it will be mostly swing dancing and a bit of Rock-A-Billy from 8 until 10 PM. Beginners and Singles are welcome. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes. $15 for SDLI members and students, $20 for non-SDLI members. Please check the website https://www.sdli.org for the latest information.

The Whaling Museum presents Beyond the Book: Sea People
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:00 | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Wed, May 27 | Adults
6:30 PM | Register to Save Your Spot
Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson
Join us to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we dive into Christina Thompson’s fascinating look at one of the greatest maritime mysteries of all time – how Polynesian explorers settled islands scattered across thousands of miles of open ocean long before modern navigation tools existed. Blending history, science, and storytelling, Sea People examines oral histories, DNA research, European explorer accounts, and modern attempts to recreate ancient voyages in an attempt to solve this enduring puzzle. We’ll chat about epic sea journeys, cultural resilience, and how these stories shape the way we understand ocean exploration.
Free for museum members and library patrons of Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington and South Huntington Libraries. $15 Non-Member

Award-Winning Northport Artist, Mary Ahern, has been selected for a six-week Solo Exhibition at the historic Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie, NY
2026-05-29 10:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Locust Grove – Transverse Gallery for Contemporary Art, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, 12601, United States
Set on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York, Locust Grove includes a historic estate, including art galleries, a museum, and a Nature Preserve with 200 acres of landscaped grounds and five miles of hiking trails.
Located in their Visitors Center, the Transverse Gallery is dedicated to continuing the century-long tradition of displaying art by contemporary artists. Starting with Samuel Morse in the 1850s and continuing on with the Young family from 1895 through the 1970s, art was a central focus of the estate & its owners. Locust Grove carries on that appreciation for art today at the Transverse Gallery, with four solo exhibitions each year featuring selected artists.
Artist Statement: In my garden, I cultivate both plants & artistic inspiration. My art bridges garden & gallery, inviting intimate observation of nature. Through my art, I embed hidden philosophies discovered in my garden’s contemplative spaces.

Heckscher Museum of Art presents Art Explorers Club: Fountain Fun!
2026-05-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Start your weekend with art! Join us one Saturday each month for a new and exciting interactive gallery tour, hands-on art making, stories, and much more. Both English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Kids will explore a variety of different art materials and techniques as they create open-ended projects and let their imaginations soar! Get creative and make new friends at this program designed specifically for ages five through 10.
On May 30, Art Explorers will create a work of art inspired by Long Island’s Best artist, Hazel Carranza Montoya’s fountain, and the Heckscher Museum’s own fountain, Youth Eternal by Evelyn Beatrice Longman! Each child will design their own imaginative fountain using a variety of materials!
$10 per child, Free for members
Registration recommended. Register at Heckscher.org/explorers
For Ages 5 – 10
Drop off optional for kids ages 6+

Artist Member Luanda Lozano presents AIR WORKSHOP: LUANDA LOZANO; EMBOSSING AND RELIEF PRINTMAKING
2026-05-31 03:00 - 17:00 | Caumsett State Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Rd, Lloyd Harbor, 11743, United States
Join 2026 Artist in Residence Luanda Lozano for a hands-on printmaking workshop inspired by the natural environment of Caumsett State Park. Participants will create original prints using relief printing and blind embossing techniques, incorporating both traditional plates and found natural materials. Learn basic hand-printing methods, explore texture and composition, and discover how natural elements can be transformed into unique prints. A demonstration of the etching press will show how blind embossing is created. Open to all levels; no experience necessary. Space is limited; participation is first come, first served.

Artist Member Despina Zografos presents Strolleroptera: Solo Art Exhibition
2026-06-01 09:00 - 2026-06-21 21:00 | Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
Despina Zografos’ Solo Art Exhibition consisting of works constructed from layers of hand cut paper and having as inspiration laces, crochet and embroideries. An opening reception will take place on Thursday June 4, 2026, 5-7pm and a “Meet the Artist” event will take place on Wednesday June 10, 2026. 5-7pm. During the “Meet the Artist” event, a selection of photocopies of artist’s designs and markers will be provided. The participants will be encouraged to chose one design and perform one or combination of the following actions. 1. Color the design with a color combination of your choice. 2. Write around the design a phrase meaningful to you. 3. Write a short text about a memory meaningful to you in relation to laces, crochet of embroideries.

The Whaling Museum presents Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
2026-06-04 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
All Through April | Kids & Families
Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM
Hunt for baby marine animal eggs hidden around the museum gallery. Find them all to win an egg prize with a surprise inside!
Included with admission.

The Whaling Museum presents Crafting with Pride
2026-06-04 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
All June | Kids
Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM | Included with Admission
Head to our self-serve station to build a vibrant sea creature and celebrate the many unique wonders of the ocean.

Artist Member Mary Ahern presents Portraits From My Garden
2026-06-05 - 2026-09-15 | Locust Grove – Transverse Gallery for Contemporary Art, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, 12601, United States
Mary Ahern, the renowned Northport artist, has been invited to display her award-winning Flower Portraits at the historic Locust Manor Historic Site in Poughkeepsie, NY, for a two-and-a-half-month solo exhibition. With degrees in both Fine Art and Horticulture, Mary has discovered that cultivation and creation are inseparable — her garden serving as both muse and teacher, its cycles of growth, senescence, and rebirth informing everything that emerges in her studio. Working in bold scale and vivid detail, she layers pigments to capture not just what flowers look like, but what they feel like, blending abstraction and realism into luminous paintings that pulse with life and color. Her Flower Portraits are celebrations of beauty and resilience — love letters to the natural world that invite viewers to look beyond surface appearances and discover their own connection to the living world around them.

Artist Member Ron Becker presents The Colors of My Life or Grace Amidst The Chaos
2026-06-05 20:00 - 22:00 | BACCA Performing Arts Center, 149 N Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, NY, 11757, United States
Experience the life of artist Ron Becker, told through story, song and art. A recollection of comedy and tragedy forming his outlook, talents and who he is today. Tickets $20 at door or through BookTix.com.
This production was supported by LI Grants for the Arts through funds provided by the Office of the Governor & the NYS Legislature, and administered by the Huntington Arts Council.

BAFFA Art Gallery presents Vibrant Visions
2026-06-06 12:00 - 2026-06-21 15:00 | BAFFA Gallery, 47 Gillette Avenue, Sayville, NY, 11782, United States
In June 2026, the BAFFA Art Gallery presents Vibrant Visions, oil and cold wax paintings by Kathy Brown and collage art by Juliana Kirk. The exhibit can be viewed on weekends, June 6,7,13,14,20, and 21, from Noon to 3:00 PM with an artists’ reception on June 6 from Noon to 3:00 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 BAFFA Symphony Orchestra Presents a Family Pops Concert
2026-06-06 16:00 - 17:00 | James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Avenue, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) presents a concert by the BAFFA Symphony Orchestra conducted by guest conductor Carl Bettendorf on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the James Wilson Young Middle School beginning at 4:00 PM. The theme of the concert will be fairy tales, playfulness, and imagination. This is a “pops” concert for the whole family, for youngsters and their parents and grandparents. The middle school is located at 602 Sylvan Avenue in Bayport. This is a free concert, though donations are encouraged. For additional information: www.baffa.org.

Symphonic Pops of Long Island present Music Trivia Night
2026-06-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
On June 6, the Pops will provide an entertaining and interactive evening as the Pops Orchestra makes its debut at Adelphi University!
This special concert transforms the orchestra into a live game show experience. Inspired by the excitement of classic trivia programs like Jeopardy!, the orchestra will perform short musical snippets from beloved films, television shows, and iconic commercials — and the audience becomes part of the action.
Audience members will have the chance to guess each selection, with prizes awarded to those who know the correct answers.

The Bay Area Chorus of BAFFA presents America Sings! Celebrating America & Its 250th Birthday!
2026-06-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Bayport United Methodist Church, 482 Middle Road, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
The Bay Area Chorus of BAFFA presents America Sings! Celebrating America & Its 250th Birthday! on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Bayport United Methodist Church, beginning at 4:00 PM. Directed by Martha Campanile, this is the chorus’s ‘pops’ concert, intended for families of all ages. The concert is free, though donations are encouraged. For further information: www.baffa.org. Bayport United Methodist Church is located at 482 Middle Road in Bayport, New York.

Howie Pohl featured in Long Island Center of Photography Vision Quest Exhibition: The LICP Turns 30
2026-06-10 - 2026-07-22 | Bryant Library, 2 Papermill Rd, Roslyn, NY, 11576, United States
For 30 years, the Long Island Center of Photography has been a singular organization of fine artists embracing photography as an avenue of personal expression. Through monthly discussions and critique sessions, we pursue creative growth. Our subjects come from the larger world and the inner world of our life experiences…A NEVER-ENDING VISION QUEST. LICP members will present their work at the Bryant Library in Roslyn, NY, from June 10 to July 22, 2026. You are invited to see the exhibition at any time during library hours and to attend the reception on July 11, 2:00 – 4:00 PM.

Artist Member Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz featured in Vision Quest At Bryant Library
2026-06-10 08:00 - 2026-07-21 17:00 | Please CHOOSE or add your venue!, NY, United States
The Long Island Center of Photography will be presenting a group show by our members called ‘Vision Quest’. The show will run from June 10th through July 21st, and will be at the Bryant Library on 2 Papermill Road, in Roslyn. The reception will be on July 11th from 2-4 PM.

The Whaling Museum presents Crafts & Cocktails: Beachy Windchimes
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Thurs. June 11 | 6:30 PM | Adults 21+
From musical windchimes to the great sails of tall ships, discover the many fascinating ways humans have harnessed the power of wind through the centuries. Sip a Summer Wind cocktail or mocktail as you use driftwood, seashells, and frosted shard of sea glass to create a gorgeous set of chimes to hang up at home!
$25 Member; $35 Participant

The Whaling Museum presents Stars, Stripes, & Signal Flags
2026-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Sun, June 14 | Kids & Families
Drop In Program | 11 AM – 1 PM
Flags tell stories! Explore how mariners used flags to communicate at sea, and how a young nation designed a flag to represent freedom. Study real signal flags and design your own signal flag as a vexillologist (a flag expert!) for the day.
$8 Member; Admission + $12 Participant

Artist Member Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz featured in HAC Members Show
2026-06-16 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 | Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Artist Member Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz will be participating in the Huntington Art Councils Members Showcase.

Swing Dance Long Island presents Roy Wilson and the Buzzards and an Evening of Dancing
2026-06-16 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. We’ll have Roy Wilson and the Buzzards playing a variety of music but it will be mostly swing dancing and Rock-A-Billy from 8 until 10 PM. Beginners and Singles are welcome. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes. $15 for SDLI members and students, $20 for non-SDLI members. Please check the website https://www.sdli.org for the latest information.

Jan Guarino presents Fearless Watercolors In-Person
2026-06-18 11:00 - 2026-07-30 14:00 | Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Each week meet me in person for a 3 hour comprehensive class to learn how to paint landscapes, lighthouses, animals, still life’s and florals in watercolors. Learn new techniques and build skills that allow you to enjoy the freedom of watercolors while adding details, gain control and have fun with beautiful medium. You will receive the photo reference and a contour drawing before the class, with a demo, complete instruction and a critique in the class.
New dates: June 8, 25, July 3, 9, 3 & 30
Contact me if you are interested in joining me.
6 for $285, 5/$245, 4/$202, 3/$156, 2/$107 or $55 per class as you go along.
Let me know if you are interested and which dates you would like for me to reserve a seat for you. First come first serve.

Jan Guarino presents Fearless Portraits in Watercolors
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-20 | Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY, 11746, United States
Watercolor invites the unexpected and portraits can be tricky. In this workshop, you’ll learn to embrace it, work with the medium and turn it into something uniquely your own.
This workshop will focus on the art of the portrait—bringing expression, character, and life into your watercolor work.
I’ll be demonstrating throughout the class—the very heart of how we learn—so you can see each step in action and understand the “why” behind every decision.
You’ll also receive individual guidance and constructive critiques to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
I truly enjoy sharing my watercolor techniques, theories, and the joy of painting with my students. My hope is that you discover that same enjoyment—interpreting your world through paint, color, splatters, and drips.

Jan Guarino presents Fearless Watercolors Portrait 2 day Workshop
2026-06-19 10:00 - 2026-06-20 17:00 | Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY, 11746, United States
My intention is always to create an unexpected depiction of the subject, a colorful interpretation, not a literal translation. I enjoy using this unusual color palette to bring you into the painting and though, you may have been seen that place before, you feel you are looking at it for the very first time. A humble subject is suddenly worthy of careful notice because of the unexpected depiction,
This workshop will focus on the art of the portrait. I will demo – the very heart of learning – give individual help and constructive critiques. Materials are chosen to give artists the maximum chance of success with these techniques. I SO enjoy teaching my watercolor techniques, theories and joy with all of my students. It is my hope that you find enjoyment in interpreting your world with paint, splatters, drips and color by embracing the unexpected and unplanned that only a watercolor can give you!
