Hamptons Events, June 30–July 2: Jay Leno, Hot Tuna & More
Have a look at just some of the fun events happening in the Hamptons and on the North Fork this week. Visit Events.DansPapers.com for more.
MUSIC
The Drifters & The Marvelettes
When: June 30, 8 p.m.
Where: Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead
What: The Kings and Queens of the 1950s doo-wop and soul come together for one special night! The Drifters are beloved for hits like “Under the Boardwalk” and “This Magic Moment,” while the Marvelettes are known for classics such as “Mr. Postman,” “Beechwood 4-5789” and “Don’t Mess with Bill.”
Contact: 631-727-4343/suffolktheater.com
Hot Tuna
When: June 30, 8 p.m.
Where: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
What: The American blues band performs in Westhampton Beach. For more than four decades, Hot Tuna has played, toured and recorded some of the best and most memorable acoustic and electric music.
Contact: 631-288-1500/whbpac.org
GALA
Season Spectacular with Jay Leno
When: July 1, 7 p.m.
Where: Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton
What: Iconic late night TV host and admired stand-up comedian Jay Leno performs, followed by a benefit dinner. Known for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the internationally renowned star was recently inducted into the Television Academy’s Broadcast Hall of Fame.
Contact: 631-324-0806/guildhall.org
RUN
27th Annual Southampton Firecracker 8K
When: July 2, 8 a.m.
Where: Agawam Park, 23 Main Street, Southampton
What: This 8K race and 3-mile walk benefits the Southampton Rotary Scholarship Fund. Ribbons for first, second and third place will be awarded to the top male and female racers in different age groups.
Contact: 631-283-6875/southamptonrotary.org
THEATER
“On the Town”
When: July 2, 8 p.m.
Where: The Gateway, 215 South Country Road, Bellport
What: This classic musical comedy hits The Gateway. Following three sailors on their 24-hour shore leave in New York during World War II, this show is known for “New York, New York” and more hits.
Contact: 631-286-1133/thegateway.org