Hamptons Week Ahead, August 11–15: Bob Marley, Mike Rusinsky, Doo-Wop, More
From potatoes to greased lightning, the East End has something for everyone this week. Check out some highlights here and head to events.danspapers.com for a full list of daily events.
BOB MARLEY AT BAY STREET
Monday, 8 p.m. Stand-up comedian Bob Marley performs as part of the Comedy Club series at Bay Street Theater. READ THE DAN’S PAPERS INTERVIEW WITH BOB MARLEY.
CONCERTS ON THE GREEN IN MONTAUK: MIKE RUSINSKY AND FRIENDS
Monday, 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and listen to live music by Mike Rusinsky and Friends. The Gazebo, at the Green in the center of Montauk, outdoors. 845-365-2506
THE DOO-WOP PROJECT
Monday, 8 p.m. Cast members from Jersey Boys, Motown and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical perform. $38–$75. Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806 guildhall.org
SAIL MONTAUK’S TUESDAY NIGHT REGATTAS
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Watch the race and drink like a sailor. Sign up to sail, no experience necessary! $95 per person, $250 to sponsor a full boat. Sail Montauk, 32 Star Island Road, Montauk. 631-522-5183 sailmontauk.com
THE ORCHARD: STANFORD WHITE”S FINAL MASTERPIECE
Thursday, 5 p.m. RSVP by Tuesday. In 1915, Country Life Magazine called The Orchard one of 12 significant country houses in America. Now called Whitefield, architect Stanford White created what is today considered one of the finest and most prominent estates in the Hamptons. Author and architect Gary Lawrance will give a lecture in the Music Room at Whitefield, 155 Hill Street, Southampton, followed by a reception in the garden at the 16-acre estate. Admission $140, or $125 for Southampton Historical Museum members RSVP required by Tuesday. southamptonhistoricalmuseum.org.
STAGED READING OF “TOAST” BY LEMON ANDERSON
Thursday, 8 p.m. Check out a reading of a new play by Tony Award-winning playwright and poet Lemon Anderson. $28–$50. Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806 guildhall.org
“TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA” AT AGAWAM PARK
Friday, 7:30 p.m. Hip to Hip Theatre Company brings its free Shakespeare in the Park to Southampton. Agawam Park, Southampton Village. 917-669-5324 hiptohip.org
ISABEL ROSE AT STEPHEN TALKHOUSE
Friday, 8 p.m. Visit Amagansett’s popular music venue for a performance by acclaimed NY-based singer Isabel Rose. $30. 21 and over. The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3117 stephentalkhouse.com
SUMMER SCREENINGS WITH HIFF: “GREASE”
Friday, 8:30 p.m. It’s summer lovin’ with this fantastic movie musical. Sponsored by Dan’s Papers. Bring beach chairs, blankets and picnic and enjoy the film. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptoncenter.org
20TH ANNUAL JURIED FINE ART SHOW ON THE MONTAUK GREEN
Friday–Sunday, Art enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike will be flocking to Montauk for the upcoming 20th annual Juried Fine Art Show, featuring works from across the world. One of the premier creative events of the East End, Montauk’s annual show is heralded for its diverse selections of sculptures, paintings and more.