As August presses onward, most South Fork spots are getting extra artsy, event-wise for this weekend. In addition to the slew of art exhibitions and openings, there are several author talks, panel discussions and live music happening across the Hamptons. It’s also a celebration of the great outdoors, as a handful of locals collaborate for a kayak along marshland on Shelter Island and a local garden center hosts an outdoor film screening and then a lecture on houseplants.
The pressure’s on to enjoy the last licks of summer, whether you like it or not! Take the edge off if you’re in Montauk, as Bluestone Lane is serving up some free espresso martinis. Also, don’t forget to hit up Sticks and Stones Comedy Club for a few light laughs. Laughter, after all, is the best medicine you can get.
Do a historical demo in WHB
The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum summer craft demonstrations continue on Saturday, August 10. The focus on Sunday’s demo will be amusements for children and leather working. Free and open to the public, the event goes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will take place at the Tuthill House Museum (101 Mill Road) in Westhampton Beach.
Catch a jazzy cabaret at LTV
The East End Underground live concert series at LTV Studios in Wainscott continues this Sunday, August 11, with “From Brooklyn to Barn,” a jazz/story/cabaret show starring vocalist Joanna Feuer with pianist Jane Hastay and bass player Peter Martin Weiss. Starts at 5:30 p.m. and general admission is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Scoop up your tickets here.
Find free tunes at a venue near you
DJ Scotty performs at Navy Beach in Montauk tomorrow night while songstress Lina Maxine takes the stage on Saturday. Both performances start at 5:30 p.m.. See and hear Gene Casey and The Lonesharks and Winston Irie and The Selective Security Band play at The Clubhouse in Wainscott tonight and Sunday night, respectively. Both shows run from 6 to 9 p.m.. Rachelle Rossi performs at The Green Room (on the third floor of the Sag Harbor Cinema) tonight from 8 to 10 p.m.. Live music from Vanessa Trouble is at Kidd Squid in Sag Harbor on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.. Listen to songs from the Great American Songbook at Hampton Library in Bridgehampton this Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m. with a jazz quartet featuring vocalist Olivia Foschi and bassist Iris Ornig.
See a film, attend a garden talk
Films on the Haywall continues tomorrow at Marders in Bridgehampton with a screening of the Audrey Hepburn classic “Wait Until Dark.” Free and open to the public, attendees are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on and a picnic to enjoy. Films start at dark, but not before 9 p.m.. On Sunday, Marders hosts a garden talk “Houseplants: Choosing the Best — Their Care/Maintenance” beginning at 10 a.m.. Lecture is free and all are welcome.
Attend the reception for Authors Night
The 20th Annual Authors Night is this Saturday at 5 p.m. at Herrick Park (67 Newtown Lane) in East Hampton Village. Presented by the East Hampton Library, Authors Night is described as one of the literary world’s largest celebrations and fundraisers, as it features 100 authors across all genres mingling with the public during a reception where guests can enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres and/or a sit-down group dinner with select authors. Tickets are $150 to attend the reception and are available here. For more info on Authors Night, plus some top insider picks to read, click here.
Learn about maternal mortality at The Parrish
Tomorrow night, the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill hosts a screening of the short film “Giving Birth in America: Arkansas” beginning at 6 p.m.. The film is the seventh chapter in the Every Mother Counts “Giving Birth in America” series, highlighting the state of Arkansas, which has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. A panel conversation follows with exhibiting artists Julia Chiang, Sam Moyer and Every Mother Counts founder and president Christy Turlington Burns. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for members, $15 for member’s guests, free for students and children. Click here to register.
Celebrate artists in Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor’s Grenning Gallery hosts an opening reception for artist Darius Yektai tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at its Main Street location. Yektai, a Southampton-born expressionist painter, will be featured in this solo exhibit through August 25. On Saturday, gather at Salon Xavier (located at 1 Bay St.) for a new exhibit by artist J-Art titled “The Hamptoner” from 6 to 8 p.m..
Attend an author talk
Author Zibby Owens will be on hand at Southampton Arts Center for a panel discussion along with fellow authors Emily Harding, Swan Huntley and Audrey Bellezza tomorrow night beginning at 5:30 p.m.. The panel will discuss their respective books as well as the process of writing and publishing their stories. A book signing follows the discussion. Free and open to the public.
Watercolor with WACH
A series of watercolor classes, “Painting with Artist Lois Bender” is at the Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons (located at 2418 Main St., Bridgehampton) begins tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Great for beginners or for those who want to rediscover their inner artist, each class is $75 or $300 for the series of four sessions, which will be on every Friday for the rest of the month. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, or to register, click here or email [email protected].
Kayak Mashomack Preserve
The Nature Conservancy at Mashomack Preserve and the South Fork Natural History Museum are co-sponsoring a kayak excursion of Bass Creek on Shelter Island this Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m.. Participants, designed for those age 10 and up, will paddle through shallow waters of tidal marsh while stopping to explore wildlife on the sandflats catching, examining and then releasing different species. Free to do but sign up is required. Click here.
It’s espresso-tini time in Montauk
Tomorrow and Saturday, from 4 to 6 p.m. both days, Vita Coco and Bluestone Lane (an Australian-inspired coffee shop, café and lifestyle brand) are hosting a special offering for residents and visitors alike age 21 and over. Enjoy free espresso martinis, made with Vita Coco coconut water and spiked coconut water cold brews with a recipe crafted by expert bartender Channing Centeno. The fun will be at Bluestone Lane’s location, which is 786 Montauk Highway in Montauk.
See some comedy in Southampton
The Sklar Brothers will be at Sticks and Stones Comedy Club in Southampton this Saturday at 7 p.m.. Also, there’ll be a bonus screening of SXSW-winning filmmaker Kestrin Pantera’s new comedy short. She’ll be on hand after for a Q&A. The evening will also feature comedy from Nancy Parker, Joe Winchell and Dr. No Means No. General admission is $40.25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. To purchase tickets, click here.
