Even though spring hasn’t officially sprung just yet, there’s a definite, palpable feeling of increased activity across the Hamptons. For this weekend, the itinerary includes several theatrical performances in both East and Southampton towns, at Quogue’s Hampton Theatre Company and Wainscott’s LTV, respectively. Also, Bay Street hosts a mother of a comedy show, featuring an all-female all star lineup of comediennes sure to tickle your funny bone (lovingly, of course!).
Art is in the forefront, too, as Sag Harbor’s Grenning Gallery tightens the reins on their latest sea and fishermen-centric exhibit while Sagaponack Farm Distillery hosts a showcase or collages made by a North Fork-based artist. If you’re kicking around Westhampton Beach, don’t miss the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, March 15. For more parade and paegentry info, click this little ditty here.
Hopefully, Daylight Savings didn’t mess up your internal clock too much, but even if it did, the days are getting a little bit longer, the weather’s getting a little bit warmer, the light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little bit brighter.
Paint, play and sip at SAC
Tonight at Southampton Arts Center (25 Jobs Lane, 631-283-0967), artists of all skill levels are welcome to join Deborah Acquino in the studio space for a paint and sip beginning at 6:30 p.m. Acquino will lead participants in a hands-on class focusing on the basic techniques of mixing colors, resulting in a cohesive and harmonious palette while creating art in a supportive environment. Paints, brushes, canvases and drinks will be provided by SAC. Cost is $35, $30 for members. Register here. On Saturday, SAC hosts an artist talk featuring East End Collected8 artists William Albertini, Eva Faye, Robert Harms, Joyce Kubat and Stephen Laub. Moderated by curators Paton Miller and Christina Strassfield, the talk runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to attend.
Catch a romp at Hampton Theatre Co.
“Boeing Boeing” is the latest production at Hampton Theatre Company (125 Jessup Ave., 631-653-8955) in Quogue, opening tonight at 7 p.m. The acclaimed 1960s farce centers on inveterate bachelor named Bernard, living in a Paris and who is juggling three girlfriends, all of which are flight attendants. Performances will run through March 30 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. An additional matinee performance will be offered on Saturday, March 29, at 2:30 p.m. prior to the regular 7 p.m. performance that evening. Tickets are $40, $36 for seniors, $30 for veterans and Native Americans, $25 for students 25 and under. There are also group discounts available. Click here for more info.
Celebrate women at LTV
Tomorrow, March 14, the Playwrights’ Theatre of East Hampton presents “Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed and Unbowed,” the immersive and interactive one-woman show by New York City actor Ingrid Griffith, at LTV Studios (75 Industrial Road, Wainscott 631-537-2777) The show follows the life and times of the late American politician and social justice activist Shirley Chisholm who in 1968 became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Showtimes next week are at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, free for students and there’ll be VIP café table seating available for $50. Save your spot here. On Sunday, March 16, all are welcome to LTV’s World Voice Series, presented in association with Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor, for a concert performance by the world-renowned Isle of Klezbos. The New York City-based, all women band plays traditional Yiddish music with a neo-folkloric twist that ranges from ethereal to rambunctious. The band will be joined by special guest trombonist Reut Regev. Sunday’s show starts at 4 p.m. and tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, $20 for students, and VIP café seating is available for $60 per person.
Ignite your inner light at Ram’s Head Inn
A “Rise with Radiance” workshop with author/artist and yogi Susan Schrott is this Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. at Ram’s Head Inn (108 Ram Island Drive, 631-749-0811) on Shelter Island. The workshop is blending of movement, meditation, breathwork, creative expression and collaboration, providing participants with an arsenal of daily practices to both inspire and empower. Tickets are $150 each. Make your reservations here.
Comedy and camera work at Bay Street
“Mom’s Night Out,” the mother of all comedy shows part of the “Haha Hamptons” 2025 tour, is at Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theater (1 Long Wharf, 631-725-9500) on Saturday at 8 p.m. Laugh with comediennes Peaches Roderiguez, Ellen Kari, Marla Schultz and Carla Ulbrich, plus special guest Ruby Jackson. Tickets start at $42 and are available here. A one day only on-camera workshop is also on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Bay Street with Megan Rafferty. Cost $150 to attend. Click here to sign up.
Hear Beethoven’s opera at Guild Hall
Another installment of “The Met: Live in HD” is at Guild Hall in East Hampton (158 Main Street, 631-324-0806) this Saturday afternoon with a performance of Beethoven’s sole opera, “Fidelio,” led by Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen. The program runs from 1 to 4 p.m. with an intermission in between. Tickets are $35, $32 for members. Food and beverages, including fresh sandwiches from Harbor Market, will be available for purchase from Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar in the lobby.
New art and fondue in Sag and Sagaponack
Sag Harbor’s Grenning Gallery (26 Main St., 631-8469) has a new exhibit opening this Saturday. “Tight Lines,” a group exhibition, showcases contemporary paintings largely inspired by the lives and lore of fishermen and the sea. Artists on view will include Rolf Hellem, Daniela Astone, Marc Delessio, Terry Elkins, John Morfis and Rachel Personett. An opening reception is Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
At Sagaponack Farm Distillery (369 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, 631-537-7300), there’s a new series of collages and pegboards from mixed media artist Agathe Snow, of Mattituck Mushrooms. A reception for the artist and the work will be from 4 to 7 p.m. On Sunday, March 16, it’s “Apres Surf Fondue Dinner” featuring a three-course raclette-heavy meal from Alpina Bakery in Water Mill from 4 to 6 p.m.
