The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce is turning a networking night into a front-row seat for one of the area's most eye-catching art events.

Its Glow & Connect mixer lands on Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., right in the middle of MoCA L.I.ghts 2026.

Guests will gather first in the Patchogue Theatre lobby for drinks, light bites and conversation with fellow business owners and neighbors.

From there, the group heads out on a live guided walk led by the official MoCA L.I.ghts tour guide.

The evening is a collaboration between the chamber, the Patchogue Arts Council, MoCA L.I. and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, and organizers are inviting guests to register ahead of time.

The festival itself is free and open to the public, with projections running each evening from 6 to 11 p.m. from October 22 through October 26.

This year's theme, Antiquity to Innovation, ties into the nation's 250th anniversary and explores how technology keeps pushing art forward.

Organizers call it Long Island's only projection festival, and for five nights the buildings and landmarks along Main Street become the canvas.

Expect projection mapping, video, animations, GIFs and pop-up projected galleries.

Highlights include Art on the Marquee and work presented in partnership with MTA Art & Design.

Not a fan of crowds? The artwork can be enjoyed on foot, from a car or through an online live broadcast.

For business owners, the Monday night tour offers a rare mix of a relaxed room, new contacts and a guided look at the art.

For everyone else, an evening stroll down Main Street between October 22 and 26 is hard to beat.

Whether you come for the connections or the light show, Patchogue is about to shine.