1. Southforker’s Taste of Westhampton Beach Southforker’s 4th annual Taste of Westhampton Beach is set for Saturday, June 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. — sure to be the culinary celebration of the season — on the Great Lawn in downtown Westhampton Beach, on the corner of Main Street and Potunk Lane. Under the giant tent, attendees will find unlimited samplings from some of the East End’s finest purveyors of food and drink along with plenty of opportunities for dancing, mixing and mingling. For tickets, click here.
2. Make it a Madoo Monday Join in at the Madoo Conservancy (618 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack, 631-537-8200) on Monday, June 1, as storytellers from the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton tell enthralling children’s tales. All are welcome to pack a picnic lunch, bring a blanket and chairs and hang out in the garden afterward. Starts at 10 a.m. Call the library at 631-537-0015 to confirm the event if the weather gets dicey.
3. Meet Mr. Halston at Bay Street “Mister Halston” premieres at Bay Street Theater (1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, 631-725-9500) Tuesday, June 2, and runs through Sunday, June 21. Set in the chic and shabby dichotomy of 1970s and ‘80s New York City, the play follows the life, times and ultimate fall of iconic American fashion designer Halston. For tickets, call the box office at 631-725-9500.
4. Hunt for one-of-a-kind handbags The second annual Hamptons Handbag Festival is on Sunday, June 14, at the American Legion Post 419 (15 Montauk Highway, East Hampton). Peruse luxury, designer and vintage handbags of all types and price points. Call or text 917-747-3606 for more information.
5. View the World Cup Calissa (1020 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-500-9292) hosts a full-scale World Cup tournament viewing experience on its massive 18-foot LED screen starting Thursday, June 11. Set across the restaurant’s expansive grounds, you’ll have your choice of communal or VIP viewing areas.
6. Get your golf fix If you go gaga for golf, you’re in luck. The 126th U.S. Open Golf Championship comes to the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club June 15 through June 21. Marking the sixth time the course has hosted the prestigious event, daily and weekly passes are available for both individuals and groups. Visit usopen.com.
7. Run for a cause The annual Beacon of Hope 5K run/walk in Montauk is on Saturday, June 20, and benefits two East End women’s cancer organizations: Lucia’s Angels and the Coalition for Women’s Cancers. Set to go through Camp Hero and finish at the historic Montauk Lighthouse, the run/walk costs $40 the day of the event.
8. Show your PRIDE Join Hamptons Pride for their annual fundraiser party on Saturday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at LongHouse Reserve (133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton, 631-329-3568). Enjoy dancing with DJ Watts, musical performances, drinks and light bites and the second annual “Served with Pride” art auction. All proceeds benefit Hamptons Pride’s activities all year long as well as programs for the East End’s LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Contact [email protected] with questions.
9. Pile in at Palm Tree Fest Returning to the Shinnecock Reservation on Saturday, June 27, from 3 to 11 p.m., the Palm Tree Music Festival’s full lineup of performances on the docket this year will be from Palm Tree crew co-founder Kygo, along with The Chainsmokers, Disco Lines, It’s Murph, Xandra, Will Sass, Rhodes and Brooke Brazelton. Tickets start at $259; 18 and over only. Visit palmtreemusicfestival.com.
10. Catch curated crafts The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce hosts the Arts & Crafts Fair on Father’s Day weekend (June 19, 20 and 21) at Marine Park, on Bay Street. Over 50 vendors, creators and artisans will be selling their wares, ranging from handmade jewelry to carefully crafted skincare to glassworks.
11. Enjoy art, mysteriously On June 12 and 13, Ashawagh Hall (780 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton) hosts the Springs Mystery Art Sale, a fundraiser to benefit Springs School. How it works: professional artists, community members and students all donate pieces of equal size to be displayed anonymously. Each piece is $20. After the show concludes, the mystery is revealed as buyers pick up their piece and see who signed the back of the work. Visit ashawagh-hall.org.
