July 7: Wheels on Art, Chess Workshop, Bistro Bites

Libraries feature a puppet show and a chess tutorial for kids, Greenport Brewery offers beer and art, and restaurants stay open late with specials on Thursday.

1. , 13900 Route 25 in Mattituck, holds a for kids at 1 p.m. Why not learn the game while school is out? This program is for students who have completed grades 2 through 6. Go to mattlibrary.org or call 631-298-4134.

2. Puppeteer Liz Joyce of Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, will perform (30 minutes, all ages) at 2 p.m., followed immediately by a hands-on puppet-making workshop for children at the , 37 North Ferry Road on Shelter Island. Workshop space is limited and preregistration is requested by calling the library at 631-749-0042. Go to shelterislandpubliclibrary.org.

3. Enjoy some great beer and art at , 234 Carpenter Street in Greenport, with an opening reception for at 7 to 9 p.m. George Schneider’s work connects us once again to the reminiscent grit and glamour of pre-1960 hot rods, Betty Page-like pin-up girls, and tattooed barbers. “Wheels on Art” showcases an exclusive Hot Rod Club based in Brooklyn. For more information on George Schneider visit: 10eight79.com, harborbrewing.com or call 631-477-6681.

4. located at the landmark Port of Egypt Marine, hosts freeal fresco every summer Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m.; and Monday from 5 p.m. in tune with a weekly lobster bake. 62300 Main Road in Southold.Go to alurenorthfork.com or call 631-876-5300.

5. , 326 Front Street in Greenport, is also getting in on the late night specials with from 8 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy a house signature drink or glass of house wine.
Buy one and get one free with a purchase from the bistro bites menu. This week’s specialty drink will be the Orient Point Lavender mojito.

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