Get Out: Clean Comedy, Shadow Boxes and Tree Whispering

Start the weekend early and listen to some great music tonight at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall. Even though Winterfest 2011 has ended, Spring is in the air and there are many great ways to get out and enjoy the Riverhead area.

• Where/When: Thursday night the doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
• Why go: After Burn will perform on the main stage and who know who else will show up to this open mic night.
• Pricing: $5

• Where/When: Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Northville Grange
• Why go: It’s an interesting topic and the monies raised at this event go to restore an historic building.
• Pricing: It’s free but donations will go to the “Save the Grange” fund.

• Where/When: Friday night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bistro 72
• Why go: Listen to music while you enjoy local wines, beer, and vodka.
• Pricing: Free admission

• Where/When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Michaels.
• Why go: You are never too old to learn how to make a new craft. This is a great way to preserve some special memories.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: Saturday at 7 p.m. at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall.
• Why go: If you like Santana, this tribute band will certainly get you moving to some great tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
• Pricing: $20 general admission/$25 VIP seats.

• Where/When: Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Riverhead Library.
• Why go: If you prefer your comedy to be funny without profanity, this afternoon show is for you.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards  (weather permitting).
• Why go:  If you ever wanted to watch an artist at work, spend some time watching Mark Ahren’s creative process.
• Pricing:  Free