Hamptons Week Ahead: 'Moby Dick' Readings, Writers Speak, Gilbert Gottfried
From Broadway divas to flying sharks, there’s something for everybody on the East End. Here’s a few highlights of the coming week:
Monday
FLPG MONTHLY MEETING
10/13, 6–8 p.m. Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt monthly meeting. All are welcome. Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center, 1061 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-745-0689 longpondgreenbelt.org
Tuesday
ALMOND’S ARTISTS & WRITERS NIGHT KICKS OFF
10/14, 7 p.m. Communal readings from Moby Dick, a family style three-course meal, glass of wine or craft beer. $45. Advance registration required. Almond Restaurant, 1 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton. 631-537-5665 almondrestaurant.com
Wednesday
MOVIE NIGHT AT HAMPTON COFFEE COMPANY SOUTHAMPTON
10/15, 6 p.m. An eclectic selection of foreign, documentary and independent film. Free. Great selection of coffee drinks and Tapas available for purchase. Discussion following movie. Hampton Coffee Company, 749 County Road 39A, Southampton. 340-548-2260
WRITERS SPEAK WEDNESDAYS: AMY SOHN
10/15, 7–9 p.m. Free. Discussion and reading. Chancellors Hall Radio Lounge, 239 Montauk Highway, Southampton. 631-632-5030 stonybrook.edu/mfa
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOUTHAMPTON PUBLICK HOUSE
10/15, 9:30 p.m. Ladies’ night and open mic in the taproom. Drink and tap specials. Southampton Publick House, 40 Bowden Square, Southampton. 631-283-2800 publick.com
Thursday
QUIZ NIGHT AT TOWNLINE BBQ
10/16, 7 p.m. Bring a group of five and compete in various rounds of trivia. 21 and over. $10 per person; gift cards and cash prizes awarded. Townline BBQ, 3593 Townline Road, Sagaponack. 631-537-2271 townlinebbq.com
Friday
“SHARKNADO 2” MOVIE NIGHT AT WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
10/17, 6 p.m. Screening of the cult film. Costumes welcome, prizes possible. Refreshments to “sink your teeth into” will be served. Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach.
SALON SERIES: WILLIAM HOBBS
10/17, 6 p.m. Also 10/18, 2 p.m. The pianist performs. $10 members/$20 non-members. Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-283-2118 parrishart.org
GILBERT GOTTFRIED AT SUFFOLK THEATER
10/17, 8 p.m. The iconic comedian performs. $49. Doors, bar and restaurant open at 6:30 p.m. A la carte menu available throughout the evening. Suffolk Theater, 118 E Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343 suffolktheater.com. READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH GILBERT GOTTFRIED