1. Ponder inspiration with Inda Eaton Insight Sunday with Inda Eaton is at The Church (48 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 631-919-5342) on Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The East End singer-songwriter reflects on her process and what drives her work. A Q&A follows. General admission is $10; free for members. Visit thechurchsagharbor.org to snag yours.
2. Catch some post-turkey comedy Sticks and Stones Comedy Club (25 Pond Lane, Southampton, 917-855-4828) hosts a two-night comedy special, aptly dubbed “After the Stuffing,” on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28, beginning at 8 p.m. both nights. General admission is $40.25.
3. Tour the houses (and gardens) of East Hampton The 38th annual House & Garden Tour Benefit is on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Benefitting the East Hampton Historical Society, the self-guided tour offers five architecturally distinct properties in East Hampton Town. Tickets start at $125. Get yours at easthamptonhistory.org.
4. Tree and menorah lighting The Westhampton Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual tree and menorah lighting on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Village Green in Westhampton. There’ll be live music, a visit from Santa and hot chocolate and cookies. Visit whbcc.org for more.
5. Lighting the Lighthouse The annual Montauk Lighthouse lighting event is on Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. A live singalong of holiday music will be performed by Sarah Conway & the Playful Souls, with the actual lighting set for around 5:15 p.m. Hot chocolate will be provided by Hampton Coffee. Santa will be available the following day, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6. Havens Holiday Market Ferry over to the Shelter Island Historical Museum (16 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-0025) for their annual winter Havens Holiday Market, featuring lots of vendors, baked goods and treats, story time for kids and lots of opportunities to find unique gifts. Held from noon to 4 p.m. in the museum at. Head to shelterislandhistory.org for more information.
7. Hampton Holiday Open House The Hampton Library in Bridgehampton hosts its annual holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 5. Enjoy cozy stories, music from the library’s recorder ensemble and a visit from Santa (with a little help from the Bridgehampton Lions Club), plus a singalong with the Bridgehampton School band.
8. SantaFest East Hampton Town hosts its annual SantaFest on Dec. 5. A holiday market with local vendors kicks off at 10 a.m. with Santa Claus arriving by helicopter at 11 a.m. in Herrick Park. Additional fun includes a free holiday movie at East Hampton Middle School at 2 p.m., presented in part with Hamptons Film. Visit ehvf.org/santafest for the full lineup.
9. Choral Society of the Hamptons Holiday Concert This year-end concert from CSHH is dubbed “Holiday Music on the 250th Anniversary of America.” Conducted by Walter Klauss, it’s on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church (2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton). Visit choralsocietyofthehamptons.org for more information.
10. Annual Nutcracker Ballet The 17th annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” with Hampton Ballet Theatre School is at Guild Hall in East Hampton (158 Main St., 631-324-0806). performances will be staged Friday, Dec.12 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at noon and 5 p.m. Advance tickets range from $40 to $55.
