Sept. 4 weekly planner: 10 top LI events

1. YOKO ONO EXHIBIT OPENS

WHERE|WHEN Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, University Art Gallery at Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Continues through Oct. 15.

INFO 631-632-7240, sb.cc.stonybrook.edu

ADMISSION Free

Peace and love -- that's the focus of a traveling art exhibition featuring works by Yoko Ono and John Lennon that will make its New York debut at Stony Brook's Staller Center.

Exhibits include photographs of the Imagine Peace Tower in Reykjavik, Iceland, an oversize all-white chess set ("Play It By Trust") designed by Ono and lithographs from Lennon's Bag One Portfolio, a series of drawings that depict the couple's wedding and honeymoon.

Visitors are invited to write a message for peace on tags that will be hung on a wish tree outside the gallery.

The first of two multimedia lectures tied to the exhibition will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m.

2. "BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK"

New York Times fashion and society photographer Bill Cunningham, known for his impromptu street shots, is the focus of a new film that gives a look into his subjects from uptown personalities like Anna Wintour, Tom Wolfe, Brooke Astor and David Rockefeller to downtown dwellers. See it at a special screening Wednesday.

WHERE|WHEN 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington

INFO 631-423-7611, cinemaartscentre.org

ADMISSION $10

3. NORTH FORK FOODIE TOUR

Eat your way through the North Fork. The Reform Synagogue's annual self-guided tour gives patrons face time with farmers, chefs, winemakers and shopkeepers. Participants can roam between more than a dozen stops, several are offering guided tours of their fields and facilities.

WHEN|WHERE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, locations between Jamesport and Orient.

INFO 631-722-5712, northforkreformsynagogue.org

ADMISSION $25 (free younger than 12)

4. FASHION'S NIGHT OUT

It's Fashion Week in Manhattan -- but you can partake on Long Island, too. Several retailers at the Americana Manhasset are hosting soirees and shopping events Thursday as part of Fashion's Night Out. Alice + Olivia, for example, will be decked out in a carnival theme (complete with games), while Shoe Box will have snacks and Champagne. Many stores will offer discounts and raffle prizes.

WHEN|WHERE 6 p.m. Thursday, select stores at Americana Manhasset, 2110 Northern Blvd., Manhasset

INFO 516-627-2277, americanamanhasset.com

ADMISSION Free

5. TOMATO CONTEST

Gardeners across Long Island are invited to bring their ripe homegrown tomatoes to Hicks' 14th annual contest. Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest, largest circumference, most unusual looking and tiniest red tomatoes fresh off the vine.

WHEN|WHERE 10 a.m. (prizes at 11) Saturday, Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury

INFO 516-334-0066, hicksnurseries.com

ADMISSION Free

6. WEDDING SHOWCASE

Tying the knot? Enjoy a special guided tour of Old Wesbury Gardens' summer landscaping along with a wedding expo inside the historic Westbury House that will showcase trends in bridal wear, hair, make-up, jewelry, photographers, florists and wedding planners.

WHEN|WHERE 5-9 p.m. Tuesday (last admission at 8:15), Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury

INFO 516-333-0048, oldwestburygardens.org

ADMISSION $5 ($4 advance)

7. THE WHITE PANDA

They're not your typical DJs. Tom Evans and Dan Griffith spin "mashup" dance music compilations of pre-recorded Top 40 hits mixed with a cappella vocals and instrumental tracks. They host a rare Long Island show at Mulcahy's in Wantagh.

WHEN|WHERE 8 p.m. Thursday, Mulcahy's, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh

INFO 516-783-7500, muls.com

ADMISSION $10

8. COTTAGES TO CASTLES TOUR

Get an inside look into private North Shore homes and properties in the communities of Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor and Smithtown on a self-guided tour. The day includes lunch on the grounds of Flowerfield in St. James, where an interior designer will answer your decorating questions. Advance ticket purchase required (no children younger than 12).

WHEN|WHERE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday

INFO 631-265-6768, stacarts.org

ADMISSION $70 ($45 house tour only)

9. SEPT. 11 FREEDOM FLIGHT

Pay tribute to the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in Long Beach, where hundreds of patriotic kites will take to the skies along the beach. Children can participate by placing flags in the sand sculpture memorial garden.

WHEN|WHERE Noon-4 p.m. Saturday (rain or shine), Neptune Boulevard Beach, Long Beach

INFO 516-431-1000, freedomflight911.com

ADMISSION Free

10. HOMAGE TO WARHOL

Andy Warhol's "Screen Tests" features footage of people the artist felt had star potential as he filmed at his Manhattan studio. Look for snippets of Dennis Hopper, Lou Reed and Nico. A screening of the footage is being held in East Hampton in conjunction with the Pollock-Krasner House's Warhol exhibit, "15 Minutes: Homage to Andy Warhol."

WHEN|WHERE 7 p.m. Friday, Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, 830 Springs-Fireplace Rd., East Hampton

INFO 631-324-4929, pkhouse.org

ADMISSION $5