Yeah, it’s cold. We know. Like, hard to leave the house kind of cold. If those winter blues are getting you down, don’t worry! We’ve got a bunch of cool Hamptons happenings to look out for this weekend!
Three-course fondue centric experiences, Fleetwood Mac tribute bands, figuring out how to help man’s best friend, spirited conversations about fungi — these are just a few of all the fun to be had across the South Fork. If you’re looking for some cool artsy activity, head to The Church (48 Madison St., 631-919,5342) in Sag Harbor, as Shelter Island’s Simon Doonan curates an exhibition showcasing a selection of beloved actor Tom Hanks’s typewriter collection (peep the deets here). Missing the vast local bounty from summer? Get a taste of it at the Riverhead Farmers Market this Saturday, as vendors offering the best in fresh produce, artisanal foods and handcrafted goods sets up camp for day inside Twin Fork Beer Co. (807 Raynor Road, Riverhead).
Celebrate dance at Guild Hall
Tomorrow, Jan. 10, Guild Hall (158 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-0806) celebrates the art of dance. In collaboration with The Church in Sag Harbor and The Watermill Center, Guild Hall hosts its inaugural Dance Out East festival, which provides insight into the process and preparation of new choreographed works that will sequence into the Works & Progress Underground Uptown Dance Festival at the Guggenheim Museum. As part of the program, Music from the Sole — a tap dance and live music company that celebrates the roots of tap dancing in the African Diaspora as well as jazz, soul, house and rock music styles — is slated for a 7 p.m. start time where the company will share a preview of their newest work “House is Open, Going Dark.” Tickets to the show start at $25 and are available here.
Get oriented with ARF
Thinking about volunteering? Love animals? Then you’re in luck! The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons in Wainscott (located at 124 Daniels Hole Road, 631-537-0400) is hosting a volunteer orientation tomorrow at their adoption center. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., those interested in volunteering must attend the orientation, during which they will be introduced to ARF animals and staff members and given a brief training session on the organization’s rules and protocols. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Register here.
Learn about animals in Manorville
On Saturday, Jan. 11, in Manorville, the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability at the Long Island Game Farm (489 Chapman Boulevard) host a program, “Adaptations, Hibernation and Migration” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 7 to 12. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the fascination ways animals survive and thrive in their environments. The interactive class will cover native wildlife to exotic animals. $40 per student, $5 discount for each additional child. To register click here. For more information email the foundation’s executive director, Patricia Snyder, at [email protected].
Enjoy a Fleetwood Mac tribute band at Bay Street
“The Chain: A Fleetwood Mac Experience” is this Saturday at Bay Street Theater (1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, 631-725-9500) starting at 8 p.m. Join in for a night of hearing the very best Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks music from tribute band The Chain, performing beloved classics like “Edge of Seventeen,” “Dreams” and “Rhiannon.” Dancing is encouraged and tickets start at $42. Snag your tix here.
Hear from a biology expert with HAH
A Zoom lecture with Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life and biologist with a background in plant sciences, ecology and microbiology, in on Sunday, Jan. 12. Brought to us by the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons based out of Bridgehampton, the conversation will have a special focus on fungi and starts at 2 p.m. Cost $10 to attend. Click here to save your seat.
Feel like some fondue?
If you’re craving the delectable Swiss-style cheesy treat, head to Alpina Bakery in Water Mill (670 Montauk Highway, 631-726-4900) this weekend for “Fondue Night.” Occurring tomorrow and Saturday night, the event features a three-course fondue experience, slated to include a salad, “Moitié- Moitié,” Switzerland’s most sought-after fondue recipe and finishes a lemon sorbet for dessert plus plenty of sweet treats handmade at the bakery. This is a BYOB event and tickets are $85. Tomorrow, there’ll be music from Steve Skoldberg with DJ Henry Eau performing on Saturday. Only 16 seats are available for each night, so book your tickets now here!
Sip, snack and savor at Wölffer
Tomorrow, Candlelight Fridays continue every week in the tasting room at Wölffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack (139 Sagg Road,631-537-5106) from 4 to 7 p.m. Sip on new wine and cider releases, winter-themed specialty cocktails, nibble on charcuterie and decadent snacks while Paris Ray performs in the background. Reservations are recommended. Make yours here.
Check out a free health fair in East Hampton
The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation will sponsor a free community Health Fair at the St. Luke’s Church Hoie Hall meeting room (18 James Lane, East Hampton) on tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your flu shots, glucose exams, blood pressure screenings, applications for colorectal screenings, talk to health insurance representatives, make Sun River Health Care information and appointments, learn about SNAP (food stamp information and applications), as well as plenty of YES COMHPS mental health resources, OLA of Eastern Long Island program information, and leukemia and lymphoma information. Applications and appointments will be available for no-cost mammogram and pap smear tests for uninsured women over the age of 40. Healthy refreshments will be served and all members of the community are welcome to attend. For more info call 631-329-2425.
