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Summer Thursday: Much Ado About Nothing performed by EastLine Theatre | Free

June 25 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Summer Thursdays at the Long Island Museum

Join us for the kick-off to our Summer Thursday Series, offering fun, free programming on select Thursday evenings this summer.

Bring a picnic and celebrate the start of the season with a hilarious performance of Shakespeare’s witty romantic comedy about finding love against all odds.

After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But young lovers Claudio and Hero, and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, soon discover that all is not as it seems in their beautiful surroundings as they become entangled in a series of mischievous games, pranks, and plots.

This performance will take place outdoors on the Carriage Museum lawn. In the event of rain, it will be moved indoors to the Gillespie Room.

Free for everyone! No registration is required.

Before the performance, you are also invited to join our Art in the Garden Tour, an educator-led program exploring LIM’s beautiful grounds and sculpture, starting at 5:00 pm.

ABOUT EASTLINE THEATRE

“ONE OF THE BOLDEST, BRAVEST THEATRE COMPANIES ON LONG ISLAND,” According to Fire Island News, EastLine Theatre is a Long Island-based nonprofit that aims to create theatre in unlikely spaces while re-examining the canon, exploring modern plays, and bringing original works to the attention of the community. EastLine Theatre is a proud member of the Huntington Arts Council and the Alliance of Resident Theatres / New York.

Hamilton – Free Outdoor Screening

July 2 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm

Celebrate America at 250 with a special outdoor screening of the Tony-winning musical Hamilton, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s rivalry with Aaron Burr.

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater–a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway in June 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.” —The Walt Disney Studios

8:00 PM – Pre-Film Fun: U.S. History Family Trivia Game: Join us before the screening of Hamilton to travel through time and test your knowledge of famous figures, pivotal moments, and surprising stories that shaped our nation. Whether you’re a history buff or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great time to learn, play, and connect together. Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of patriotic spirit included! 

The film will start at dusk on the Carriage Museum lawn. Bring your blanket and be dazzled by this energetic historical musical under the stars! Rain date is July 9th.

REGISTRATION

This event is free, but pre-registration is requested at the link below.

Summer Family Pop-Ups!

July 9 @ 3:00 pm 4:30 pm

Let’s get creative together this summer!

Join museum educators for a different spotlight gallery tour each date to spark your imagination. Then, participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by the exhibitions on view.

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver 18 years or older.

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is requested for this program; walk-in attendees may be admitted if space permits.

$15 per child member

$20 per child non-member

Accompanying adults – free

Summer Family Pop-Ups!

July 16 @ 3:00 pm 4:30 pm

Let’s get creative together this summer!

Join museum educators for a different spotlight gallery tour each date to spark your imagination. Then, participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by the exhibitions on view.

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver 18 years or older.

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is requested for this program; walk-in attendees may be admitted if space permits.

$15 per child member

$20 per child non-member

Accompanying adults – free

Summer Thursdays – Old-Timey Fun with Music, Games, and Crafts | FREE

July 23 @ 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Pack a picnic and step back in time with an evening of unplugged outdoor fun with live music by the Happy Clam Band, plus games and historical crafts.

Join us for FREE programs on select Thursday evenings this summer—no registration required. Just come and join in on the fun! 

Summer Thursdays are sponsored by O Sole Mio, along with public funding from Suffolk County.

Pirates & Mermaids Family Fun Day | Free

July 26 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Ahoy and avast! Adventure Awaits at Summer Family Fun Day featuring Pirates and Mermaids.

Come dressed in costume for a day of fun, including a stage show by Timeless Tales Entertainment.

When a supernatural shipwreck grounds two rival pirate crews on shore, it’s a race against the clock to find the legendary buried treasure! Will you help the pirates discover the true treasures along the way? Swim on over to the LIM on Family Fun Day for a swashbuckling interactive stage show featuring silly pirates, a mermaid, and a whole lot of nautical nonsense! 

Enjoy free entertainment, games, crafts, gallery exploration, and more!

This event is free for everyone. No registration required.

Food Drive with Agape Meals for Kids

Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Agape Meals for Kids, a local nonprofit providing food-insecure children with nutritious meals. Most needed items: macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and canned pasta meals.

Agape meals for kids


Summer Family Pop-Ups!

July 30 @ 3:00 pm 4:30 pm

Let’s get creative together this summer!

Join museum educators for a different spotlight gallery tour each date to spark your imagination. Then, participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by the exhibitions on view.

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver 18 years or older.

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is requested for this program; walk-in attendees may be admitted if space permits.

$15 per child member

$20 per child non-member

Accompanying adults – free

Summer Family Pop-Ups!

August 6 @ 3:00 pm 4:30 pm

Let’s get creative together this summer!

Join museum educators for a different spotlight gallery tour each date to spark your imagination. Then, participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by the exhibitions on view.

Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver 18 years or older.

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is requested for this program; walk-in attendees may be admitted if space permits.

$15 per child member

$20 per child non-member

Accompanying adults – free

Art in the Garden: Sculpture Tour & Clay Workshop

August 7 @ 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Join an educator-led guided tour of LIM’s stunning outdoor sculptures and then go to the Studio for hands-on creative exploration as you shape, mold, and design your very own clay creation to take home!

REGISTRATION

There will be a $5 materials fee payable at the door on the day of the workshop. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Participants will receive free admission to LIM’s exhibitions before the class (note that our Friday hours are 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm).

Plein Air Painting

August 8 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Capture the beauty of LIM’s gardens and grounds with an afternoon of painting en plein air! Find inspiration all around you, from the beauty of nature and the charm of our historic buildings to the creativity of our outdoor sculpture collection.

Painters of all ages and levels are invited. Bring your painting/drawing materials, or borrow some from us!

This event is included with admission. No registration required.