It’s here!
The big, bad July Fourth weekend we both wait for (and yet some how, equally dread) all year. In an effort to deliver the PSA early this time around, don’t drive like a dunce, please be patient, stay kind and stay safe.
This weekend, one of the busiest for the Hamptons corner of the world for sure, is one to celebrate all the things that make America so special. We hope you enjoy every minute of it, and hopefully, with a little bit of help from our activity picks we’re including here:
Make it to Maju Gallery
Maju Gallery on Shelter Island (188 North Ferry Road) hosts the opening of a new “Island Pop,” featuring works from Lynda Sylvester, Veryonique Barrillot, Ben Bonart, Chip Haggerty, Adam Handler, Bonnie Lautenberg and Bruce Reinfeld. In addition to the selection of artwork on view, Maju also features lifestyle merchandise and art books, serving as a creative destination for the island.
Welcome the weekend, disco style
East Hampton’s Guild Hall (158 Main St., 631-324-0806) celebrates America’s 250th with a silent disco party Thursday, July 2, from 8 to 11 p.m. Sure to be a great night of good tunes, great moves and the best people, music will be provided by three special guest DJ’s: Mister Lama (husband of Guild Hall’s executive director Andrea Grover) spinning some of disco’s most iconic songs; ZiggaSun (aka artist and longtime friend of Guild Hall Almond Zigmud) providing the rap and hip-hop beats; DJ Schvitz-a-Lot blasting some of the most beloved dance hits of the 80s to today! Wine, beer, cocktails, and snacks will be available for purchase from Louise & Howie’s Coffee Cart in the Furman Garden. Get your most fun-loving group of friends together and grab some headphones, choose your channel, and dance the night away under the stars in a high-energy, all-ages celebration of sound. And for those who don’t feel like dancing, spectating is almost as fun! Tickets are $25 and are available here.
Awe at art to benefit Bridgehampton Museum
Bridgehampton’s 3rd Annual Art Affair starts Friday, July 3 (noon to 6 p.m.) and continues through Sunday, July 5 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), on the lawns of the Bridgehampton Museum (2368 Montauk Highway). Hours for July Fourth are 10 a.m to 6 p.m. To benefit the museum, a long-standing hub for the art market, the event is presented by Howard Alan Events and is free to enter.
Celebrate 30 years of Sexmob at The Parrish
Hamptons JazzFest hosts Steven Bernstein & Sexmob this Friday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m. at the Parrish Art Museum (279 Montauk Highway). Led by Bernstein, a master of the slide trumpet, the quartet has honed a singular sound over the past two decades, that’s marked by high-energy group improvisation and rollicking grooves unlike any other band around. Featuring Briggan Krauss on sax, Tony Scherr on bass and Kenny Wollesen on drums, tickets to the performance are $25. Seating is not provided, so bring lawn and beach chairs.
Go to a Golden Hour Market in Sagaponack
The Golden Hour Market makes its debut at Sagaponack Farm Distillery (369 Sagg Road) this Friday, July 3, from 3 to 8 p.m. A new market that celebrates farmers, makers, artisans, wellness practitioners and local food producers, the market will feature more than 18 curated vendors, handcrafted cocktails from the distillery, nature-inspired activities, interactive community programming and much more. 10% of the proceeds will benefit EchoWild.
Pack in for the parade, plus more fun for The Fourth
Southampton Village’s annual Fourth of July parade will be this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m., kicking off from Railroad Plaza, continuing down Main Street, Jobs Lane and ending at Agawam Park. A time honored tradition for well over a century, spectators can be sure to see fire trucks, floats, marching bands and all the usual parade panache, all in honor of America’s 250th. There’s tons more fireworks and festive fun to be had for The Fourth across the Hamptons.
Catch live music at Chelsea Living Room in Montauk
This summer, Chelsea Living Room made its Hamptons debut with the launch of Chelsea Living Room East at Gurney’s Montauk (290 Old Montauk Highway) – the brand’s first residency beyond Manhattan. This weekend, attendees are welcome to waterfront music sets and celebrations at Chelsea After Dark at the resort’s Dune Lounge for nightlife DJ sets, sunset cocktails and bar bites. During the afternoon, guests are welcome to the Beach Club for oceanfront sets from Blondish, Austin Millz, Oli Benz, Ryan Hand and Claptone. At sunset, enjoy the fire pit with sunset sessions from Chachi, Carlos Melange, So Dope and TRE. Inside Chelsea Living Room, there’ll be live music from Piper Phillps and the Robyn Adele Trio, Jessa Salerno Trio and Louis Middleton. The official debut of Chelsea After Dark starts at 10 p.m. with headline performances from Shipwrek, Twin Diplomacy, Mark Wolf and more. Reservations (and bottle service) are available. For more info, including the full lineup, click here.
Hit up the farmers market and two next exhibits on Shelter Island
Shelter Island History Museum (16 South Ferry Road, 631-749-0025) always has some good fun cookin’ all year long, but this weekend is extra special. In addition to the happening Havens Farmers Market on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. and running to 12:30 p.m., two new exhibits are opening simultaneously: “Unsung Heroes” and “Havens House: Witness the American Revolution.
Get your zero sugar soda fix in Southampton
This Saturday and Sunday, to celebrate the July 4th holiday, organic soda brand Nixie is teaming up with contemporary fashion label, Ramy Brook (44 Main St., Southampton), for an exclusive, two-day Sip & Shop event in the Hamptons.Locals, vacationers, and holiday travelers are invited to stop by, beat the summer heat, and enjoy complimentary ice-cold cans of Nixie’s organic zero sugar sodas while browsing Ramy Brook’s vibrant summer styles. Adding to the holiday weekend excitement, guests can capture the perfect summer memory with the custom photo ops alongside the retro Nixie Bronco. Free to public (while supplies last) and complimentary, ice-cold cans of Nixie’s organic zero sugar sodas will be featured.
Barney Greengrass does Babe’s in Sag Harbor
Babe’s in Sag Harbor — this year’s new “finer diner” addition to the Hamptons’ restaurant scene — hosts a special, one-day only dining event with the fine folks at Barney Greengrass, an NYC institution and leading authority on sturgeon, smoked fish and Jewish deli staples in general for the past century. Featuring a special, collaborative menu (think classic smoked salmon, whitefish salad, perfect bagels, latkes and black and white cookies) the dining event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.
