Art shows and art events in Greenlawn, NY tonight and this week

The opening of On the Front Lines of Mercy, an exhibition on women in World War I told through the artifacts of nurse and ambulance driver Merritt Nevitt Oates. Free, with refreshments.

A paint session where each guest paints a butter dish for their Thanksgiving table.

A guided mixology session making 2 Black Parakeetz signature cocktails, followed by karaoke in the lounge.

A screening and performance with Stephanie Comilang, Pearlyn Lii, and mandla.

Opening Reception for YATTA: Iron + Palm Wine, a first look at the installation followed by a poetry reading by poets in Camille Dungy's "Black Nature."

A paint and sip night at the Twisted Vine Restaurant.

Open studio time at Dezzy's Art House to paint and create. Materials are included, and beginners are welcome.

Triple Z Soapery DIY night: pick images and make your own holiday tote bag or canvas. All supplies included.

A community paint and sip night with Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier at the Union Arts Center, a relaxing night of painting.

Pour molten beeswax into water and interpret the forms that emerge in a participatory installation inspired by the traditional Turkish divination practice of kurşun dökme.

Foundations of Creative Oil Painting, a guided oils class at Over the Moon Art Studio covering the fundamentals of oil painting through surrealist techniques. $270.

Pasta + Boards Pottery Workshop at Slip Studio in White Plains, New York.

Free, informal gathering of community artists discussing the creative, cultural and practical sides of being a visual artist.

Queer figure drawing session with a host, model, and all supplies provided; one drink minimum.

Five artists exhibit together at Fandi Mata in Brooklyn, and the evening includes cocktails.

A meetup for songwriters of all experience levels to collaborate, play songwriting games and exchange feedback.

One-Time Grown Up & Me Classes on the wheel at Blue Skies Pottery in Long Branch. Blue Skies Pottery, which began in Hoboken, opened this second studio location in Pier Village, Long Branch.

A one-time, 90-minute Grown Up & Me wheel class where adults & children learn the basics of pottery.

Not guests typical networking event. attend curious, meet someone fresh, and discover connections attendees can actually use.

Hand quilting with Ralli Collective: a beginner-friendly, hands-on session building an 8x8-inch mini quilt from start to finish.

A floral design class focused on roses, where you can create an elegant arrangement while exploring different colors and forms.

Sketch N' Chill, a sketching session at Great South Bay Brewery, presented by Munoz Stockin' Events.