No doubt about it, it’s a magical time of year here on the South Fork as the count is on until Christmas.
Hopefully, most can enjoy today with families and loved ones, preferably over a yummy meal filled with merriment and good cheer. This morning, if you’re not already elbow deep in stuffing, you can take part in a nearly 50-year tradition in Montauk at the annual “Run for Fun.” Friends of the Shelter Island Library hosts the annual “Turkey Plunge” at Crescent Beach this Saturday morning and Wölffer hosts a winter wonderland event at their Sagaponack wine stand.
This weekend, plenty of local businesses and organizations are gearing up for their own festive agendas, whether it be a winter wonderland-themed festival or a holiday sing-along. In addition to the slew of tree lightings and holiday markets slated to begin this weekend, there’s a celebration of local DJs at LTV Studios and line dancing at Club House. To get your art-fix, visit the Southampton Arts Center for a screening of the 2000 film Pollock, exploring the life and times of troubled abstract artist Jackson Pollock. If you’re brave enough to venture out for Black Friday, maybe hold off and do Small Business Saturday instead. Shop local, shop small. It help keeps the South Fork special. Happy Thanksgiving!
Walk through a Wölffer winter wonderland
This Saturday, November 25, all are welcome to the Wölffer Estate Wine Stand (3312 Montauk Highway) in Sagaponack for an outdoor, festively fun holiday extravaganza. There’ll be an ice rink (with skate rental available), face painting, a holiday market, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, live music, firepits, hot cocoa (or wine for the grown-ups) and an opportunity to meet with Santa! From noon to 3 p.m., tickets are $30 you can get yours in advance here. Rain date is Sunday, November 26.
Run (or walk) in Montauk’s annual “Run for Fun”
The 47th annual Turkey “Run for Fun” is today at 10 a.m., rain or shine in downtown Montauk. Brought to you by the East Hampton Town Recreation Department, this Thanksgiving Day tradition features a three and six-mile run/walk and benefits the Montauk, East Hampton and Springs Food Pantries and Meals and Wheels. Starting at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce (742 Montauk Highway) at the west side of the traffic circle, it’s $20 to register.
See Pollock at SAC
Helen Harrison, director of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, will be on hand at Southampton Arts Center this Saturday, November 25, for a screening of Pollock. Beginning at 2 p.m., the film stars Ed Harris as groundbreaking abstract artist and Springs resident Jackson Pollock along with Marcia Gay Harden as his wife, artist Lee Krasner. Admission is $10, free for members. Register here.
Catch some comedy at Sticks and Stones
“After the Stuffing” with Michelle Schwartzman, Steve Rocco Parrillo and more is at Sticks and Stones Comedy Club in Southampton tomorrow, November 24. Hosted by Sag Harbor native Joe Winchell (check out his Millennial Stoner podcast here!), the show starts at 7 p.m. while doors open at 6 p.m. with house band KraMan in the art gallery. Tickets are $35 for general admission.
Dance, move and groove at LTV
“The Hangar” is at LTV Studios in Wainscott this Saturday, November 25. From 6 p.m. to midnight LTV’s space will be transformed into an art installation to better showcase the talent of local DJs from across the East End. Participants are slated to include Mister Lama, DJ Pause, Esly, Zach and Flykai, and J T I L all performing live. Attendees can expect to hear an eclectic mix of R&B, hip-hop, dance, reggae and house music. Beer from Springs Brewery will be available for $5, along with glasses of wine. This event is for ages 18 and older with tickets costing $10 per person. Get yours here or text LTVHANGAR to 41444.
Sing some holiday songs at The Church
The Church in Sag Harbor hosts a community holiday sing-along on Saturday, November 25, and Sunday, November 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. both days, smack dab in the middle of the weekend-long “Markers Market.” Leading the group will be Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, executive director of the Eastville Community Historical Society and Water Mill resident David Frye, a professional tenor who’s performed at the Metropolitan Opera for years. Free and open to the public, but RSVPing is appreciated.
Line dance at Club House in Wainscott
Swing your partner and do-si-do at the Club House in Wainscott tomorrow from 7 to 10 p.m.. Line dancing will be led by Lady T with music from CK Beats. On Saturday, November 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. there’ll be live music from local fave Winston Irie and the Selective Security Band. No cover.
Check out Le Closet for Small Business Saturday
Le Closet (9 Windmill Lane) celebrates Small Business Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their Southampton location, offering 10 percent off all in-person and online sales. Carrying luxury designer brands, like Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Prada, Zimmermann, Isabel Marant, Veronica Bear, ALC and many more. Le Closet also specializes in hard-to-find sneakers for men, women and kids. The extra exclusive “Sneaker Room” carries Jordan 1s, 3s, 4s and Nike Mids and Dunks. For more information call 860-726-3626.
Take the plunge on Shelter Island
The Friends of the Shelter Island Library Turkey Plunge is this Saturday, November 25, at 11 a.m. at Crescent Beach. Rain, snow or shine, the plunge cost $25 in advance, $30 day of. Register is person at the library or click here.
Take in some tunes at The Talkhouse
Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett has oodles of good music all weekend long. Tomorrow, November 24, it’s Nancy Atlas Band at 8 p.m. (tickets start at $35) followed by Mean Machine at 10 p.m. ($10). On Saturday, November 25, Andrew Weiss & Friends performs at 8 p.m. with tickets clocking in at $15 each, while The Memberberries take the stage at 10:30 p.m. (also $15).
