Author Victoria Erickson says, “August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the longest across the span of a year.”
While summer always seems to fly by (and trust us, this year’s no different) there does seem to be a palpable stillness occurring lately across the Hamptons…during weekdays, of course. It’s hot, for sure, but its been pleasant, like the outside air giving you a warm, gentle, welcoming hug. It’s hectic out, sure, but we’ve noticed a slightly less hurried state in comparison to July. Could this be an indication of what’s to come? We can only hope!
Here’s a little taste of what’s going on this weekend to get hyped about.
Support pups at Clubhouse
Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m., The Clubhouse (174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton, 631-537-2695) hosts The Art of Rescue, a family friendly event in collaboration with Wags & Walks, a nonprofit organization and a dedicated community of dog lovers working to reduce euthanasia in local shelters and increase awareness of rescue dogs being wonderful pets. The immersive event will feature dog-themed arts and crafts, a puppy play lounge, adoptions, pup portraits, collar making, stuffed animal adoptions, balloon art, treats and more. Come meet adoptable pups, get creative, and support rescue in a whole new way.
Chill at Channing Daughters
John Ludlow Bossa Trio will perform at Channing Daughters Winery (1927 Scuttlehole Road, Bridgehampton, 631-537-7224) tonight from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There’ll be snacks and glasses of wine available for purchase to enjoy some sunset tunes. Guests can sit on the lawn, under the tent, and on the lawn tables (you are welcome to bring a blanket). No reservations, first come first served. Children are welcome as long as they remain with and are supervised at all times by an adult. Please, no outside food or drink (or pets). No reservations required, just come on by!
Nourish your body with Naturopathica
Your hands and arms need a break! Renowned and Hamptons-born botanical wellness brand Naturopathica is partnering with everyday-luxury clothing brand Jenni Kayne’s Amagansett boutique (10 Amagansett Square Drive Unit A) to offer shoppers complimentary mini hand and arm massages from its therapists today from noon to 2 p.m. along with other exclusive perks from Jenni Kayne and treats from the James Beard Award-winning bakery, Carissa’s. Email [email protected] to book your time.
See part of SAC’s summer film series
Southampton Arts Center (25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-0967) shows “The Last Twins” on tonight at 5 p.m. Telling the untold story of Erno ‘Zvi’ Spiegel, a Holocaust hero who worked to shield young twins from the atrocities of Auschwitz, the film utilizes personal testimonies and archival footage, showcasing Spiegel’s steadfast courage and compassion amid unspeakable brutality. Following the film, a panel moderated by author and journalist Marie Brenner will take place with Dr. Judith Richter and filmmakers Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neil. On Sunday, Aug. 17, it’s “Stella & Co: A Romantic Musical Comedy Documentary About Aging” from 6 to 8 p.m. Filmmaker Robin Baker Leacock’s new PBS documentary “Stella & Co.” is a celebration of the extraordinary life of her almost 104-year old mother, Stella, and a group of vibrant seniors — ages 75 to 105 — living their best lives. A panel guests include fashion designer, Stan Herman, artist and teacher Cornelia Foss, adman Jerry Della Femina and author Jeannette Seaver. Tickets are $10, free for members for each event.
See the latest Spike Lee joint in Sag Harbor
Tomorrow, Aug. 15, director Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” opens at Sag Harbor Cinema (90 Main St., 631-725-0010) at 3:45 p.m. A reinterpretation of great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller “High and Low,” the one and only Denzel Washington plays a titan music mogul, widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, who ends up being targeted with a ransom plot, eventually getting jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. This film marks the for fifth collaboration of Washington and Lee. Click here for showtimes
Pile in for Pilates in Montauk
This Saturday and Sunday, Arketa’s Summer Sweat Series, a curated lineup of wellness experiences, is at Hero Beach Club (626 Montauk Highway, Montauk, 631-668-9825) this weekend. Bringing together top instructors, brands, and a vibrant community for immersive classes and elevated moments that go beyond the mat, the series is designed to merge fitness, recovery, and social connection. Among offerings is a special session with Kevyn Zeller, founder of Kevyn Zeller Pilates in East Hampton, on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It’s a perfect opportunity to experience her teaching live this summer. The session costs $45 per person. To take a peek at the rest of the series schedule for this weekend, click here.
See film and comedy at Sticks and Stones
Big weekend at Sticks and Stones Comedy Club (25 Pond Lane, Southampton, 917-855-4828)! Sherrod Small headlines his birthday show with great acts from NYC’s Best Comedy Clubs, like Comedy Cellar, Gotham Comedy Club and Comic Strip Live. Starts this Saturday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. And, DJ Mars Fox spins live, from the stage! On Sunday at 8 p.m. Hamptons Comedy Film Fest holds a film screening of “Bootie’,” directed by Milana Vayntrub. A Q&A follows. Afterward, don’t miss live standup comedy from Ted Jones at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $40.25 per person.
Get some insight on The Met at Guild Hall
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents “A Morning with Director Max Hollein” at Guild Hall in East Hampton (158 Main St., 631-324-0806) on Sunday at 11 a.m. Join Hollein, director and CEO of The Met, for an engaging discussion on the world-renowned museum’s future, the power of cultural storytelling and The Met’s evolving role in the global art world. General admission is $25. Get tickets here.
