Some things are better left up to the professionals. At least that’s what we think when it comes to deciding where to go and what to do for entertainment on our precious weekends. Across the Hamptons this March weekend, most locales are gearing up for fun-filled evenings of poetry, live music, film screenings, talks and artist workshops.
Also, in case you forgot, March is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day falling on this Saturday. Click here to see what some of our wonderful Hamptons women (and women from all around the world, too) are up to.
Hear some tunes from locals
The Realm, the Hamptons own ska-style groove band, plays at K Pasa in Sag Harbor (2 Main St., 631-800-8226) tomorrow from 8 to 11 p.m. Bistro 72, located at Hotel Indigo (1830 West Main St., 631-369-3325) in Riverhead, hosts live music tomorrow, March 7, and Saturday, March 8. First off, Long Island native guitarist and folk phenom Rick Anzalone performs tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. For almost five decades Anzalone has been performing covers of the greats, from James Taylor and the Beatles to Cat Stevens and Jimmy Buffet. On Saturday, acoustic rock cover band The Differents takes the stage from 6 to 9 p.m. Both performances will feature specials on Bistro 72’s extensive Long Island wine list.
Folk singers and a Broadway pro come to The Church
Transatlantic folk duo Sons of Town Hall performs a concert at The Church (48 Madison St., 631-919-5342) in Sag Harbor tonight beginning at 6 p.m. Composed of American songwriter/author David Berkely and British songwriter/producer Ben Parker, the pair is a Simon and Garfunkel meets 19th century vagabond, with a, very fittingly, actually, lost at sea sort of vibe. Tickets are $25, $20 for members and are available here. Knowledge Friday with Walter Bobbie is at The Church tomorrow night beginning at 6 p.m. Bobbie is an American theatre director, choreographer, writer, actor and dancer, having directed musicals and plays both on and off Broadway, most notably the 1996 Broadway revival of Chicago with the late great Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth. A South Fork resident, he’ll be on hand tomorrow night for a presentation followed by a Q&A, so if you’re into theater, you should go! Tickets to attend are $10, free for members. Reserve yours here.
Hone your art skills in Bridgehampton
The Bridgehampton Museum hosts a fine art workshop with artist and teacher Howard Rose is this Saturday as he leads “Framing a Scene with Your Phone” beginning at 10 a.m. set to take place at the Nathaniel Rogers House (2539 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631-537-1088). Rose will teach participating artists how to use two tools you use every day to help you make better paintings: your eyes and your smartphone. Class is $20 per person and will run until 1 p.m. RSVP here.
See women in film at Southampton Playhouse
Southampton Playhouse (43 Hill St., 631-339-9069) honors Women’s History Month with its “Women in Film Screening Series” starting this Saturday afternoon with a conversation with Sustainable Southampton Green Advisory Committee co-chair Lynn Arthur and special guests. The French documentary The Gleaners and I will be shown at 2 p.m. A Q&A follows the screening. Girlfight (the breakthrough movie for Michelle Rodriguez, before she Fast and Furious famous) is also on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., followed by a special book signing with film critic Marya E. Gates’ new release Cinema Her way. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the release of Erin Brokovich (Julia Roberts’ Oscar-winning turn) there’ll be a screening of the film on Sunday at 6 p.m. Tickets for each screening are $17 for adults, $15.50 for seniors, $14.50 for kids.
Listen to soul music at Bay Street
The HooDoo Loungers and Mighty Ramon & the Phantoms of Soul perform at Bay Street Theater (1 Long Wharf, 631-725-9500) in Sag Harbor this Saturday night. Beginning at 8 p.m., the soul music spectacular is slated to highlight some of the most classic musical greats from the genre, like Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding to Ray Charles and Tina Turner. Jessie Wagner serves as a special guest. Tickets start at $42 and are available here.
Hike through Hither Woods
Take a classic Hither Woods hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society in Montauk this Saturday morning. Route will include the full length of Flaggy Hole Road as well as an historic section of Old North Road. Meet at 10 a.m. at Rod’s Valley parking area at the west end of Navy Road in Montauk. Distance for this moderately paced hike is about five miles. Bring lunch and liquids to drink. For more information call or text Rick at 631-275-8539.
Dance and enjoy live music at Clubhouse
Line dancing with Liz Mooney is at The Clubhouse (174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton, 631-735-2695) at 7 p.m. this Saturday night. Designed for dancers age 21 and over, there’s no cover charge to participate and music will be provided by DJ CK Beats. On Sunday, Paul Fried and Gus Fafalios host Invitational Pro-Jame from 5 to 8 p.m. House band members include Michael J. LeClerc, James Benard, Gus Fafalios and Paul Fried. Also for ages 21 and over and there’s no cover!
Hear the poetry of Michaelangelo in Montauk
The Montauk Library (871 Montauk Highway, 631-668-3377) hosts “ArtWords: The Poetry of Michaelangelo” on Sunday at 3 p.m. This solo performance by actor/director Bob Spiotto is in honor of the 550th anniversary of the birth of Michaelangelo Buonarotti (his birthday was March 6), one of the great artists, architects and poets of the Renaissance. Spiotto’s performance follows the artist as he navigates through his early 20’s until he’s well into his 80’s, providing insights and emotion that fueled his creative energy. Free of charge to attend and all members of the public are welcome.
Soup’s on, on Shelter Island
Shelter Island’s American Legion Mitchell Post 281 (located at 281 School St.) will host a soup cook-off this Sunday, March 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be about 10 soups for the public to sample and then vote on, so have your spoons at the ready! $20 to enter and all funds raised go to benefit the Legion. A cash bar will be available.
