Huntington Arts Council

Recorder Society of Long Island presents Playing Meeting 2/14/2026
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | St. Luke Lutheran Church, 20 Candlewood Path, Huntington Station, NY
RSLI is a welcoming group of recorder players of all abilities. Our 2/14/26 playing meeting will be coached by Sian Ricketts. Sian is a vocalist and period woodwinds specialist who performs Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music with several well known ensembles including Piffaro, Forgotten Clefs and Labyrinth Baroque. We look forward to a wonderful morning of music making and comradery.

The Whaling Museum presents Sweetheart Saturday
2026-02-14 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Saturday Feb. 14 | Kids & Families
11-4PM
Bring your sweetie or bestie—it’s 2-for-1 admission today! All visitors can create a “love-message-in-a-bottle” charm to wear.
Included with admission.

Long Beach Art League Presents Colors & Contours
2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Shelter Rock Gallery at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY, 11030, United States
The Long Beach Art League presents Color & Contours Member Exhibit with a Meet the Artists Reception on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, Manhasset, NY. This group exhibition highlights the work of League members across a variety of artistic media and offers visitors the opportunity to engage directly with the artists. The reception is free and open to the public.

Huntington Public Library presents The Toby Tobias Ensemble - Songs & Stories for a New World
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street, Huntington, 11743, United States
The Toby Tobias Ensemble is an original music initiative created by Huntington Station-based songwriter and performer, Toby Tobias. Toby’s music can best be
described as South African-Inspired American Global Music. Join us for an afternoon of music with this eclectic ensemble featuring some of the best musicians on Long Island! Registration required and open to all.

The Whaling Museum presents Ink & Independence
2026-02-16 11:00 - 13:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Mon, Feb 16 | Drop In 11-1pm
From whalers’ hands to the Oval Office, scrimshaw has a surprising but strong patriotic story! In honor of America’s 250th, explore how American whalers used whalebone to show pride in our country’s liberty. See historic examples from the museum’s ​collection, then sketch, etch, and ink your own scrimshaw-style ​keepsake with your own creativity! No Registration Required.
$8 Member; Admission + $12 Participant
We are a proud participant in the Suffolk County 250 Anniversary Passport program. Bring your passport to the program and get a passport stamp! You can buy your Passport from Amazon or download it at suffolk250.org.

The Whaling Museum presents Legends of the Dragon
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Tue, Feb 17 | Kids & Families
11-1PM | Drop In Program | No Registration Required
Kick off the Lunar New Year with an adventure through dragon myths from around the world. Uncover how real-life sea creatures sparked dragon legends, and bring the wonder home by designing a movable dragon craft.
$5 Member; General Admission + $8 Participant

Harborfields Library presents Celebrating Black American Artists
2026-02-19 14:30 - 15:30 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Black artists, often overlooked, create powerful work exploring identity, race, and social justice. Join us and
discover the voices and visions of key Black American artists. Registration is underway.

South Huntington Library presents Four Hands for the Americas
2026-02-22 14:30 - 16:00 | South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station, NY, 11746, United States
The TransAtlantic Piano Duo, with German-born Steinway Artist Evelyn Ulex and Argentinian master Dr. Pablo Lavandera will present Piano Duo & Solo Piano performances. George Gershwin meets Astor Piazzolla joined by some french composer friends as Francis Poulenc. It will be a wonderful musical party, you dont want to miss.

Harborfields Library presents Impressionism and Post Impressionism: Avant Garde to Modernism
2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, 11740, United States
Presented by Dr. Sandra Palmer
We see the art of Monet or Van Gogh everywhere from calendars to posters. Discover what makes their colors and textures so captivating in a discussion on the two major 19th-century French art movements and the artists we still admire today. Registration is underway.

The Whaling Museum presents Beyond the Book: A Marriage at Sea
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Wed, Feb 25 | Adults
6:30PM | Register to Save Your Spot
“A Marriage at Sea” by Sophie Elmhirst
The true story of a couple whose Pacific sailing adventure turns catastrophic when a whale damages their boat, forcing them to survive months at sea. This Valentine’s Month, set sail on an unforgettable true story of survival at sea. Follow a couple’s four-month ordeal floating in a tiny raft across the Pacific after a breaching sperm whale sinks their boat, bringing to life the whales whose teeth are on display at the museum. Told with vivid detail and insight into human resilience, we will explore this couple’s astonishing fight to survive on the ocean.
Free for museum members and library patrons of Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington and South Huntington Libraries. $15 Non-Member

Suburban Art League presents Awards Reception
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Plainview/Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY, 11803, United States
Suburban Art League will host their yearly ‘2026 Members Only Juried Exhibition’ at the newly renovated Plainview Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd, Plainview. Show runs Feb 1-Feb 28 . Join us at our Awards Reception with refreshments on Saturday, February 28th from 1-3PM. Check out our website for more info and events and become a member today!

The Whaling Museum presents Pot O' Gold Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-01 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
March During Gallery Hours | 11AM-4PM | Kids & Families
Do you feel lucky? Spot the hidden gold tokens around the museum. Then try your luck and spin our wheel to reveal your luck of the day!
Included with Admission

The Whaling Museum presents Robert & Roberta Appreciation Month
2026-03-01 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
All March | Gallery Hours
Robert & Roberta Celebration
The museum is turning 90! This month, we offer free admission for anyone named Robert or Roberta in honor of our founder, biologist Robert Cushman Murphy. (First name only, please. Adults, please show ID. Excludes special events).

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) Suffolk Orchestras at Staller, March 2026
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, NY, 11794, United States
Performing Ensembles:
Suffolk String Orchestra: Felicya Schwarzman, Music Director
Suffolk Symphony Orchestra: Scott Zarchy, Music Director
Suffolk Principal Orchestra: Phil Preddice, Music Director

Haborfields Library presents Love Song of the Celts
2026-03-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Celeste Ray presents Love Songs of the Celts, featuring romantic classics by Frederick Weatherly, Robert Burns, and Thomas Moore. From “Whistling Gypsy Rover” to the iconic “Danny Boy.” Her program blends instrumentals, sing-alongs, storytelling, and intriguing insights into Celtic composers, history, and instruments. Joined by harpist and vocalist Erin Hill, Celeste performs on the bowed psaltery, as well as singing and playing piano, including original Celtic works. Registration is underway.
This concert is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) Suffolk Choirs at Staller, March 2026
2026-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, NY, 11794, 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

Suburban Art League presents Christine D’Addario- Social Media for Artists
2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Syosset Woodbury Community Center, 7800 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury, NY, 11791, United States
Get posting with effective tips for Social Media
Go to https://www.suburbanartleague.com/ for more information.

Artist Member Sydell Glasser presents Views of the World: Opening Reception
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Views of the World is solo show of recent mixed media prints and paintings that have been completed by Sydell Glasser over the last eighteen months. The work will be on display at the Harborfields Public Library from March 3-29th, with an opening reception at the library on Saturday, March 7th from 1-3pm. The images in this exhibition mark a pivotal shift in Sydell Glasser’s approach to landscape. Her recent body of monotypes and paintings are constructed by adding textiles, found materials, and collage pieces from rejected prints into the final images. By blending natural references with emotional and tactile abstraction, Sydell’s work invites audiences to experience diverse environments not just as places, but as vessels for memory, identity, and wonder.
“Feeling a sense of awe and humility against the forces of nature has repeatedly given me a grounding sense of perspective, inspiration for my work, and is something I strive to share with my audience. The notion that nothing is permanent, that even the earth is moving beneath our feet, has allowed me to gain perspective while the world around me is rapidly changing. This recent body of work has become a personal narrative about the times of triumph and difficult times in my life. Through monotype and material experimentation, I seek to create prints that invite curiosity, contemplation, and a renewed way of seeing, offering moments of beauty and grounding.”

Saturdays at Six presents Serenade Duo
2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | All Souls Episcopal Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook, 11790, United States
The Saturdays at Six recital series at All Souls Episcopal Church in Stony Brook is pleased to present the international award-winning ensemble Serenade Duo, Michelle LaPorte flutist and Gerry Saulter guitarist. Enjoy the Duo’s program of “Global Chamber Music” featuring flute and guitar music by composers from Around the World in the church’s intimate and welcoming space. To enhance the listening experience, Serenade Duo will share some friendly conversation about the pieces and composers.
Free General Admission
Donations are appreciated. Seating is limited.

Huntington Arts Council, Long Island Grants for the Arts Artist Fellowship Performer Spotlight Celebrating International Women’s Day at the Reboli Center
2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main Street, Stony Brook, 11709, United States
As part of our Artist Fellowship Experience, The Reboli Center will host a special International Women’s Day celebration honoring the creativity, strength, and artistic excellence of women in the arts. This inspiring morning program features performances by LI Grants for the Arts, Artist Fellows Jessica Payes, Michelle La Porte, and Margarita Espada, three dynamic artists whose work reflects the power and diversity of women’s voices. Through spoken word, music, and performance, they will share artistry that is bold, expressive, and impactful. Free to attend by R.S.V.P only. Reserve your spot at ReboliCenter.org

The Whaling Museum presents Crafts &Cocktails: Needle Felted Sheep
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Thurs. March 12 | 6:30 PM | Adults 21+
Wool & whaling history connect as you hand-felt a sheep!
$25 Member; $35 Participant

Harborfields Public Library Program Department presents College-Style Digital Illustration Class
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
This two class series is designed for students in grades 9-12 who already have base level knowledge using any digital art program. The college-style class will be an exercise in color, value, composition, constructive criticism, and working within the parameters of a professional project. Great preparation for any young artist planning to go to art college or have an art career in the future!
Teens are asked to bring their own devices with their drawing program of choice to be able to work independently. Free digital art programs include: Krita (PC), FireAlpaca (PC), Medibang Paint (iPad), Ibis Paint (iPad), Autodesk Sketchbook (iPad), Adobe Fresco (iPad)
Please register.

Artist Member Jo Wadler presents Rubber Stamping With Enamels at Gallery North
2026-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket, NY, 11733, United States
Instructor: Jo Wadler
Friday, March 13, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
$100 all materials included
If you ever wondered, dreamed or wanted to experiment with vitreous enamels (fine powered glass) and haven’t had the opportunity, this class is for you. You will learn how to clean and prepare your copper blanks to allow the enamel to adhere to the copper. You will learn how to sift the enamel on your metal blank. We will trouble shoot along the way as you learn how to use rubber stamps to embellish and pattern your copper blanks. Come an explore the many possibilities this art form can create for you. Warning it can be addicting.
Jo Wadler was a featured enamel artist n the September/October 2016 issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. She introduced an innovative technique of combing enameling and rubber stamping. With over 20 years of enameling experience, Jo emphasizes the creative freedom that her method offers, allowing artists to explore different textures as well as using bought and creating your own stamps to use in a unique way.

Recorder Society of Long Island Playing Meeting 3/14/2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:30 | St. Luke Lutheran Church, 20 Candlewood Path, Huntington Station, NY
RSLI is a welcoming group of recorder players of all abilities; we meet once per month under the guidance of an experienced coach to play music together. Our 3/14/2026 meeting will be led by our music director, Rachel Begley.
Rachel Begley performs as a soloist and with ensembles across North America, and has been hailed for her virtuosic and sensitive playing on both recorders and historical bassoons. A native of England, she holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in recorder and early music from SUNY Stony Brook, and teaches at festivals and workshops in both the US and Europe. She has been Music Director for the Recorder Society of Long Island since 1994.

Artist Member Fernando Carpaneda Inaugurates Solo Exhibition at the Arkell Museum
2026-03-14 14:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00 | Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd, Canajoharie, 13317, United States
The Arkell Museum presents a solo exhibition by artist Fernando Carpaneda, featuring portraits of ordinary people in New York, portraits of friends, and a series of paintings depicting scenes from Jones Beach, New York. The works are executed in acrylic paint and reflect Carpaneda’s expressive and personal approach to portraiture.
Carpaneda received the Best of Exhibition award at the Arkell Museum’s 2025 Art of New York: Annual Art Exhibition with Jury for his painting The Son of Man. As part of this honor, the museum invited the artist to present a solo exhibition in Canajoharie, New York.
Fernando Carpaneda is a contemporary artist known for his contributions to punk and homoerotic art. Since the 1980s, he has developed a bold visual language through sculpture and painting, exploring LGBTQIA+ narratives, punk identities, and bodies often excluded from the mainstream art canon.
His work has been exhibited internationally, including at Sotheby’s in New York, the Heckscher Museum of Art, the Long Island Museum, the Kenosha Public Museum, the Tom of Finland Foundation, the CBGB Art Gallery, and the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art. His market presence and institutional recognition continue to grow, highlighted by the sale of his work at Sotheby’s and the acquisition of his painting Pride for the Permanent Collection of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil.
The Spring Opening Reception will take place on March 14 at 2 PM. Guests are invited to enjoy a glass of prosecco, appetizers, new exhibitions, and the opportunity to meet the artists of the Regional Art Galleries. Admission is free and all are welcome.
The exhibition will be on view March 6 – April 24 at the Arkell Museum Regional Art Galleries in Canajoharie, New York.
For more information, call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Huntington Arts Council, Long Island Grants for the Arts Artist Fellows Filmmaker Spotlight at the Reboli Center
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main Street, Stony Brook, 11709, United States
As part of our Artist Fellowship Experience, join us for an engaging evening of independent film with LI Grants for the Arts Artist Fellows Lauren Gotard and John Testa. Each filmmaker will present a screening of one of their short films, offering audiences a unique look into their creative vision, storytelling approach, and cinematic craft. Q&A to follow. Free by R.S.V.P only. Reserve your spot at ReboliCenter.org

Faire Lilith - A Celebration of Women in Music
2026-03-15 14:30 - 15:30 | 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.
