One of our fave lyrics from the one and only Tay Tay (or Taylor Swift if we need to be all official) says, “August slipped away into a moment in time, ‘cause it was never mine.” And while it is an indelible truth that August is in fact slipping away, there’s no stopping the South Fork from celebrating.
For this weekend’s festivities there’s tons of live music from some serious pros, all yours for the taking. Catch a Tony-nominated cabaret singer at LTV Studios in Wainscott or hit up the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill for a world-renowned Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist. If jazz isn’t your bag, don’t miss the Hamptons’ hometown powerhouse of a songstress Nancy Atlas at the Masonic Temple in Sag Harbor or a poolside performance from the band St. Lucia at Sole East in Montauk.
If you can swing it, there are also a few really cool fundraisers happening this weekend to benefit some of the South Fork’s most beloved institutions, organizations and landmarks and don’t miss a chance to meet the wackiest costumer/fashion designer to the stars, as the legendary Bob Mackie comes to Guild Hall.
Finally, if you’re free and want to do a little good deed, meet up with the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt on Saturday morning for a cleanup of a road in Sagaponack. Because remember, the responsibility of protecting and preserving this beautiful place we get to call home is always ours.
Whether it’s August or not.
Celebrate a 40th, cabaret, and canine comedy at LTV
Later today, Asbury Shorts, NYC’s longest-running short film exhibition and travel show, presents its “40th Anniversary Short Film Concert” hosted by Blythe Danner at LTV Studios in Wainscott. A great opportunity to view award-winning film screenings on a real cinema screen, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Click here to get tickets. Tony-nominee Karen Akers stars in her cabaret performance, “Water Under the Bridge” — part of LTV’s “Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea” concert series — this Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m… Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Click here to get yours. Tomorrow, Aug. 16, it’s “Friday Family Frolics” with Johnny Peers and Muttville Comix (of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus fame) for a slapstick comedy act like no other. Starts at 5 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Party at Moby’s for Project MOST
Project MOST hosts a summer benefit, “Building Blocks,” at Moby’s in East Hampton this Sunday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., in an effort to continue the nonprofit’s support of local children throughout the East End community, particularly the building of a community learning center. The family friendly event at Moby’s will feature entertainment from circus artist/fire juggler Keith Leaf, live music, a silent auction plus cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Stay for dinner at the eatery and get a 10% discount. Tickets are $150 per person and $250 per couple while youth tickets are available for $20 and kids under 10 are free.
Music at Masonic Temple
Sag Harbor’s Masonic Temple (above the Whaling Museum at 200 Main St.) hosts music from Nancy Atlas tomorrow night at 8 p.m.. Doors open ta 7 p.m. and tickets are $50 per person. Click here to snag yours. On Saturday, it’s master tenor saxophonist Charles Owens, accompanied by contemporary jazz musicians. Tickets are $30 and the show starts at 7 p.m..
Take a dip and see a show at Sole East
Sole East Resort (90 Second House Road) in Montauk is hosting live music by 80s influenced electropop/indie band St. Lucia this Saturday. Starting at 1 p.m., attendees can enjoy a pregame poolside before the show, which is slated to start at 5 p.m.. Reservations will be guaranteed admission, call 631-668-2105 or email [email protected].
Tool around for your local tombolo
A benefit for the health and support of Taylor’s Island (a tombolo situated in Coecles Harbor on Shelter Island) as well as the historic Smith-Taylor Cabin — built around the turn of the last century — is today from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1901 Grill at Goat Hill (aka the Shelter Island Country Club). Seasonal and Greek-inspired hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Cash bar for mixed drinks. Admission is $100 per person. Click here to purchase and/or to donate.
Free tunes for your listening pleasure
Tonight, David Eagle plays at The Green Room (on the third floor of the Sag Harbor Cinema) from 8 to 10 p.m.. DJ Spin Diesel performs at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow night at Navy Beach in Montauk while DJ Steve takes the stage on Saturday, also at 5:30. In Sag Harbor, Ray Red plays at Kidd Squid from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday night. Sheryl Bailey Quartet is at Gosman’s dock in Montauk beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Talk with an architect and choreographer at LongHouse
LongHouse Reserve continues its Larsen Salon Series with Charles Renfro and Jonah Bokaer this Saturday at 4 p.m. at its Northwest Woods location in East Hampton. The discussion will be on the past and present convergence of architecture and choreography, Renfro and Bokaer’s, professions, respectively. Tickets are $35 per person, $25 for members. To book your spot, click here.
Come for a road cleanup
A cleanup of Old Farm Road in Sagaponack with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt this Saturday morning at 8 a.m.. Meet at Poxabogue Park and help clean up the roadside along one of FLPG’s adopted roads. Bring gloves, bags will be provided. For more information, contact Peter Wilson at 631-553-1393.
Hear from a legendary fashion icon
Costume and fashion designer icon Bob Mackie will be at Guild Hall in East Hampton on Saturday for a screening of his documentary “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” at 1 p.m. followed by a conversation with Mackie and best-selling author Derek Blasberg. The documentary will showcase interviews and accounts with some of his most iconic looks. Some of Mackie’s most memorable designs include Cher’s beaded number from the night she won an Oscar and pretty much every costume we ever saw from “The Carol Burnett Show” (though our hands-down personal favorite is the curtain rod dress from the Starlett O’Hara bit). Admission to the screening and talk is $35 ($31.50 for members) and are available here.
Get jazzed up at The Parrish
In conjunction with Jazz at Lincoln Center and Hamptons JazzFest, the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill hosts Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist Ekep Nkwelle tomorrow night. Joined by a handful of other jazz musicians, Nkwelle’s outdoor performance will start at 6 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to sit on. Tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for members, $40 for seniors, $25 for students and $15 for children age 17 and under. Get yours here.
