Make the Hamptons your beach for Memorial Day week, the unofficial start of summer, at all kinds of fun and exciting events and activities, May 26–June 1, 2023.
HAMPTONS LIVE SHOWS
Memorial Day Weekend at the Southampton Social Club
Friday–Sunday, May 26–28
Don’t miss a kickin’ weekend and a sparkling way to start the summer at the Southampton Social Club, where DJ Lomo, DJ Joey Sik and Jes Button will keep you rockin’. Reserve your spot ahead of time for dinner and bottle service.
256 Elm Street, Southampton. 631-287-1400, southamptonsocialclub.com
Dan’s Rosé Soirée
Sunday, May 28, 7 p.m.
Enjoy music, food and beverages from many local restaurants and wineries at the Southampton Arts Center. You can also purchase VIP access and party packages.
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. danstaste.com/events/rose-soiree
An Evening With Jacopo & Madelena Giacapuzzi
Sunday, May 28, 8 p.m.
Don’t miss siblings Jacopo and Madelena in their critically acclaimed performance of piano works. Tickets are $33.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org
Rumba Flamenca Spanish Guitar Trio at Calissa
Thursday, June 1, 8 p.m.
Don’t miss Jason and Elysa Hochman playing acoustic guitar and artfully fusing styles like Flamenco, Spanish and Classical Guitar. Enjoy a delightful Greek-inspired dinner while watching the show.
1020 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-500-9292, calissahamptons.com
HAMPTONS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Planting Day
Friday, May 26, 4–5:30 p.m.
Head to Amber Waves Farm to celebrate the beginning of summer by planting your own lettuce box and learning how to care for teenaged plants at home. Tickets are $60.
367 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-5664, amberwavesfarm.org
Spring Migration-Birding at Hither Hills
Saturday, May 27, 8 a.m.
Join Wayne Whitmore of SoFo to look for migratory birds in Montauk. Some species you’ll hunt for are blue-winged warblers, American redstarts and ovenbirds. Bring your own binoculars.
164 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-537-9735, sofo.org
Annual Plant Sale at Quail Hill Farm
Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Visit Quail Hill Farm to purchase all of the herb, flower and veggie seedlings you’ll need for the season. The event will take place rain or shine.
660 Old Stone Highway, Amagansett. 631-283-3195, peconiclandtrust.org
Edie’s Backyard BBQ
Saturday, May 27, 1–4 p.m.
Join in on the fun of one of the Hamptons’ most anticipated summer traditions this Memorial Day weekend. There will be food, drinks, entertainment, auctions and more. All proceeds benefit the Edie Windsor & Thea Spyer Foundation and its support of LGBTQ+ causes and organizations. Tickets can be purchased online.
Southampton. ediewindsor.org/edies-backyard-bbq
Yoga in the Vines
Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, 9 and 10:15 a.m.
Don’t miss Yoga in the Vines in the bucolic fields of Wölffer Estate. Classes are on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on May 27. There is a drop-in fee of $38 or you can purchase class packs.
139 Saag Road, Sagaponack. 631-537-5106, wolffer.com
Memorial Day Weekend at Corwith Farm
Sunday, May 28, 12–4 p.m.
Bring the whole family out and about to raise money for Wipe Out Bullying. There will be a barbecue and fun for kids and wine for grownups.
851 Head of Pond Road, Watermill. wipeoutbully.com/buy-scavenger-hunt-tickets
ENRICHING HAMPTONS PROGRAMS
Memorial Day Weekend at Gurney’s
Friday–Sunday, May 26–28
Enjoy the holiday in style at Gurney’s resort, where the weekend-long celebration includes live music, wine tastings, a beach bonfire and a brunch buffet. Take advantage of beach chairs and umbrellas at the Beach Club while you’re there.
290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-2345, gurneysresorts.com
ARF’s Grand Reopening Celebration
Saturday, May 27, 12–4 p.m.
Join the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons for this Grand Reopening of the campus that will ensure compassionate care for furry friends for generations to come. Enjoy food trucks, vendors, adoptions and more!
124 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-0400, arfhamptons.org
Art of the Eye: Drawing Workshop
Tuesday, May 30, 4–5 p.m.
Join the East Hampton Library and Joyce Raimondo of Pollock-Krasner House for this virtual workshop on how to draw eyes with advanced precision. Register ahead of time and a Zoom ID and password will be emailed to you fifteen minutes before the start of the meeting.
159 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0222, easthamptonlibrary.org
Ballet for Everyone
Tuesday, May 30, 7 p.m.
Adults of every level can spin on over to the Hampton Bays Library for ballet instruction with Sara, who will help you learn basic steps and movement progression. Registration is required.
52 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays 631-728-6241, hamptonbays.librarycalendar.com
Afternoon English Tea With Author Margaret M. Johnson
Wednesday, May 31, 2 p.m.
Don’t miss this event with cookbook author Margaret M. Johnson featuring tea, finger sandwiches and prosecco. Cookbooks will be available for sale and signing. You’ll need to bring your own cup and saucer.
90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org
Tai Chi For Seniors
Thursday, June 1, 2–3 p.m.
Don’t miss Tai Chi geared for the needs of older adults at the Westhampton Free Library. You’ll improve your muscle strength, balance and focus through regular practice.
7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3335, westhamptonlibrary.librarymarket.com
HAMPTONS ART EXHIBITIONS
ALLOFASUDDEN Reception
Saturday May 27, 4–7 p.m.
ALLOFASUDDEN is a solo show at The Lucore Art presenting the work of local father, artist, writer and host of LTV’s Hello Hello Haim Mizrahi. The title of the exhibition brings to mind artists’ experience of working for days, weeks, months on a painting, then all of a sudden, it’s finished. Opening earlier this month, the show runs through June 6 with gallery hours Thursday through Tuesday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., or by appointment.
87 South Euclid Avenue, Montauk. 217-341-9344, thelucoreart.com
“There’s No Place Like Home” Art Exhibition by Richard Mothes
On view through May 29
Don’t miss the last weekend to view this solo art exhibition at the Clinton Academy. The paintings represent restorative and nostalgic themes.
151 Main Street, East Hampton. richardmothes.com
Play Time! At the White Room Gallery
On view through June 5
Don’t miss play-inspired works at the White Room Gallery, featuring lots of color and fun. The gallery is open to the public every Friday-Sunday.
2415 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-237-1481, thewhiteroom.gallery
Ten Local Artists You Should Know!
On view through June 30
Enjoy various works by artists like Sam Emler, Edward Joseph and Judy Keller presented by ABI Fine Art at the Lucille Khornak Gallery.
2400 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-830-1336, fineartbyabi.com
Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at DansPapers.com/Events.
