A celebration of all things art across the Hamptons is on tap for this weekend. From a chat with a master film production designer to group exhibitions in an 18th-century grist mill building to more live musical performances than you can shake a popsicle stick it (because it’s gonna be hot!), this Fourth of July weekend is setting out to be memorable in more ways than one. (For all the firework and specifically Fourth fun, click here.)
Finally, this is your quarterly Public Service Announcement to behave yourselves this weekend. The rules are simple: If you drink, don’t drive; tip your bartenders and your servers; don’t litter; be aware of your surroundings; stay safe (for the love of Pete, please don’t be messing around with fireworks!); have fun. See… easy as pie.
Enjoy free outdoor music
Inés Velasco Large Ensemble plays at the Arts Center at Duck Creek (127 Squaw Road, East Hampton, 631-604-8464) tonight beginning at 6 p.m. Velasco, a Brooklyn-based composer, arranger and drummer, leads a 17-piece band comprised of the rhythm section; base, drums, keyboard and guitar, as well as four trumpets, four trombones and five saxophones… and a partridge in a pear tree. Just kidding. And hey! Don’t forget to head to Kidd Squid Brewing Co. in Sag Harbor (11 Spring St., 631-500-0533) for some tasty tunes (and brews) starting tonight with Friday Night Traditional from 6 to 8 p.m. Tomorrow, Lina Maxine performs and on Saturday, July 5, it’s Woody Boley, with both shows from 6 to 8 p.m.
Make it to a maritime mingle in North Sea
Raise a glass to heritage and community at the North Sea Maritime Center‘s Maritime Mingle, a summertime social for young professionals, history lovers and maritime enthusiasts. Set to take place tonight at Captain Jack’s on the Coast (1109 Noyack Road, Southampton, 631-204-5877), the event is from 5 to 7 p.m. and cost $50 per person (a tax-deductible donation!) to mix and mingle with community members while supporting to restoration of the historic Tupper Boathouse. Appetizers and drinks will be included.
Find some Common Ground (and good music) at Clubhouse
Did you hear that Common Ground East moved from it’s Three Mile Harbor Road location to The Clubhouse (174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton, 631-537-2695) a few weeks ago? Well, get ready, everybody, for this weekend will see some a wide range of musical performances, with something for everyone to enjoy. DJ and record producer Sigala takes the stage at 4 p.m. for a sunset party until 9 p.m. (tickets are $35, get ’em here) while musical duo Sofi Tukker performs at 10 p.m. (tickets are $279). Tomorrow, July 4, Jettykoon performs at Clubhouse’s outdoor beer garden (no cover!) from 6 to 9 p.m. while later on electronic music extraordinaire Luke Alexander (starts at 9 p.m., tickets are $233). Finally, on Saturday, it’s dance/electronic pop trio Laszewo starting at 10 p.m. Tickets are $279. Sunday, July 6, is Local Night, featuring live music from the Hoo Doo Loungers on the lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. No cover.
Take part (and win prizes) at the Long Island History Hunt
Long Island museums and historical societies from Brooklyn to Montauk are teaming up to offer the Long Island History Hunt, a fun and FREE epic adventure at a dozen sites where spies, patriots and presidents helped shape local history. From the secrets of the Culper Spy Ring to the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the past comes alive at every stop. Visitors who complete a challenge at any historic site are automatically eligible to win a prize. Those who complete a challenge at all 12 sites will earn the title of Revolutionary Trailblazer and be entered into the grand prize drawing that includes $500, an 18th century-style luncheon at the Ketcham Inn tavern in Center Moriches, family museum memberships and a basket of curated surprises. Hamptons-based historical sites include the Shelter Island History Center and the East Hampton Historical Society. The hunt officially started on July 1 and will continue through September 30. Free to join.
Celebrate Black culture at LTV
The third annual “Celebrating Black Culture on the East End” with Ambassador Sujay is at LTV Studios (75 Industrial Road, Wainscott, 631-537-2777) tonight starting at 7 p.m. Co-hosts of Sujay’s will include Crystal Brown and Dr. Maria DeLongoria as well as guests from the business, fashion, film and education worlds. VIP seating is available for $75 and includes two drink vouchers. The night will include conversations, dancing and fun!
Take in a group exhibition in Water Mill
Starting today all are welcome to come see the “Group Show” at the Water Mill Museum (41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill, 631-72604625) featuring Adam Bundy, Mary Godfrey, Dean McNamara and Jason Poremba. Sure to brighten up the historically rich gallery walls, the collection of images reflects the varied strengths of four artist friends. Come find the ones that speak to you. Exhibition will run through July 20.
Check out a new biz on the Reservation
The grand opening of Raindrops Greenery is today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located at 40 Montauk Highway in Southampton, this is a brand-new, walk-in store and the latest addition to the Shinnecock cannabis market, featuring premium cannabis grown on Shinnecock territory. More than just a cannabis business, there will also be music, prizes, food, discounts and fun!
See the works of a master production designer
“Worlds Imagined: Mark Friedberg” is the new third floor exhibit opening this Saturday at the Sag Harbor Cinema (90 Main St. 631-725-0010). Featuring works from the renowned production designer and Springs native Mark Friedberg, known for the films “Joker,” “The Darjeeling Limited,” “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,” “The Whale,” “Far from Heaven,” “Across the Universe” and “Pollock,” the cinema will host a gallery reception (beginning at 5:30 p.m.) and a screening of “Pollock,” (at 7 p.m.) accompanied by a Q&A with Friedberg and producer Fred Berner.
Laugh with the best of ’em at Sticks and Stones
American actress and comedian Iris Bahr (known from “Hacks” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) brings her one-woman show “Stories from the Brink” to Sticks and Stones Comedy Club (25 Pond Lane, Southampton, 917-855-4828) at 6 p.m. this Sunday, July 6. Following Bahr, it’s Jordan Rock (Chris Rock’s younger brother known from Netflix’s “Last Comic Standing”) taking the stage at 8 p.m. Additional laughs will be given by Rob White and Sag Harbor’s own funnyman Joe Winchell. Each show is $40.25 for general admission. Click on each comedian to buy tickets.
