Things to Do in the Hamptons This Week, May 1-7, 2026

HAMPTONS LIVE SHOWS

Moxie Poe
Friday, May 1, 6 p.m.

Enjoy live music from singer/songwriter Moxie Poe with the views, drinks, and bites at Cofwish!
258 E Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-594-3868, cowfishrestaurant.com

Duane Betts & Palmetto Hotel
Friday, May 1, 8 p.m.

Don’t miss Southern rock delivered by Duane Betts, son of the legendary Dickey Betts, live at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center! It’s a stirring blend of roots rock, blues, and improvisation jamming. Tickets start at $9.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org

Streetfighter–The Stones Tribute Band
Friday, May 1, 8 p.m.

Enjoy this musical tribute to the Rolling Stones live at The Stephen Talkhouse! Tickets $29.
161 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com

The Met–Live in HD–Eugene Onegin
Saturday, May 2, 1 p.m.

Enjoy Asmik Grigorian as Tatiana in Eugene Onegin, one of Tchaikovsky’s lyric operas, streaming live from the Met at Guild Hall!
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806, guildhall.org

Center Stage Presents: Dear Jack, Dear Louise
Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2 p.m.

Don’t miss this two-person play telling the true story of the playwright’s parents, who fell in love through letters during WWII. Tickets are $20-$25.
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967, southamptonartscenter.org

Kiron Atom Tellion
Saturday, May 2, 6 p.m.

Don’t miss Australian pianist and composer Kiron Atom Tellion, who has appeared on major stages across the US, Europe, and South America, live at the Southampton Cultural Center!
25 Pond Lane, Southampton. 631-287-4377, scc-arts.org

We All Need a Laugh
Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m.

Enjoy top Long Island comedians, including Paul Anthony, Ron Canberg, Maria Walsh, and more at this fundraiser at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center!
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org

CSNY Tribute Band–Four Way Street
Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m.

Don’t miss this tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young at the Stephen Talkhouse! Tickets are $40.
161 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com

East Meets West: Live Film/Live Jazz
Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m.

Don’t miss this collaborative jam session where musicians improvise soundtracks to classic silent films! Admission is free, RSVP requested.
25 Pond Lane, Southampton. 631-287-4377, scc-arts.org

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea
Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m.

Enjoy performances of songs from Hamptons Summer Songbook, storytelling, and more at LTV Studios!
75 Industrial Road, Wainscott. 631-537-2777, ltveh.org

Invitational Pro-Jam
Thursday, May 7, 8 p.m.

Rock out to new acts and enjoy an open mic segment every Thursday at Union Burger Bar! Good vibes and great food are part of the fun.
40 Bowden Square, Southampton. 631-377-3233, unionburgerbar.com

HAMPTONS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Full Moon Flower Hike
Friday, May 1, 8:30 a.m.

Join the Long Pond Greenbelt and SoFo to enjoy a leisurely-paced hike through open fields, which are full of flowers this time of year! Meet in the SoFo parking lot.
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-9735, sofo.org

Signs of Spring Paddle at Big Fresh Pond
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.

Enjoy a leisurely paddle on Big Fresh Pond with naturalist Mike Bottini! You’ll look for ospreys, migrating birds, turtles, and more. Registration and a $10 fee are required.
40 Millstone Brook Road, Southampton. 631-283-3195, peconiclandtrust.org

Pet Celebration Day
Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.

Celebrate your pets with vendors, music, food, pet adoptions, scavenger hunts, crafts, a dog agility course, face painting, free microchipping, free nail clipping, coffee, candy, and so much more! Pre-registration is required for pet services.
127 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-0400, arfhamptons.org

Indigenous Plant Hike
Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m.

Learn about the Indigenous history of Long Island, including native plants and their importance to Indigenous communities, with the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! Registration and a $10 fee are required.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

ENRICHING HAMPTONS PROGRAMS

Knowledge Friday with Billy Baldwin
Friday, May 1, 6 p.m

Join actor and Sag Harbor resident Billy Baldwin as he discusses his books, screenplays, and short films at The Church! Copies of his books will be for sale, and proceeds will benefit The Church. Registration and a $10 fee are required. Members free.
48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor. 631-919-5342, thechurchsagharbor.org

Airing of the Quilts 2026
Saturday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.

Hang your quilt, enjoy a marimba performance, and participate in quilting workshops through 4 p.m. at Duck Creek!
127 Squaw Road, East Hampton. 631-604-8464, duckcreekarts.org

Panel & Reception: Randi Renate & Juli Berwald
Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m.

Enjoy a conversation between Regeneration artist Randi Renate and science writer Juli Berwald as they discuss ocean regeneration at the Parrish Art Museum. Tickets $30 and free for students and children.
279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-238-2118, parrishart.org/exhibitions

Fauna Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, May 2, 4 p.m.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby on Fauna’s back porch with Derby dress, specialty cocktails, a raw bar, and passed apps. Prizes will be awarded for Best Hat and betting games.
6 Plarlato Drive, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-3500, faunawhb.com

Matcha & Mahjong
Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m.

Beginner-friendly Mahjong with Hamptons Mahj at Sett Coffee! $75 per person includes a full lesson, drinks, pastries, and mimosas.
136 Main Street, Amagansett. hamptonsmahj.co

Killer Lawns: A Perfect Earth Day Project Grounded Conversation
Sunday, May 3, 4 p.m.

Learn about the dangerous chemicals lurking in your yard and how you can enjoy your summer lawn without the unwanted harm at Guild Hall! Tickets are $35.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806, guildhall.org

Mahjong Mondays at the Tasting Room
Monday, May 4, 5 p.m.

Learn to play American Mahjong and sharpen your skills at Wolffer Estate throughout late April and early May! Your $85 ticket includes a glass of wine and small bites. You can book a general reservation if you bring your own Mahjong set.
139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 631-537-5106, wolffer.com/pages

Spring Long Island Restaurant Week
Through Sunday, May 3

Welcome the signs of spring with delightful deals at your favorite East End Restaurants, which will be offering 3-course prix fixe dinners for $29, $39, or $46, and/or 2-course prix fixe lunches for $24. Participating South Fork restaurants include Bistro Ete, Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant, Calissa, Frankie’s Fabulous Italiano, Nick & Toni’s, Page Sag Harbor, R.AIRE, Seven Beach Lane, Stone Creek Inn, and The Palm.
longislandrestaurantweek.com/suffolk.php

Hamptons Business Forum
Monday, May 4, 4:30 p.m.

Don’t miss a keynote speaker, musical performance, a DJ, drinks, bites, and networking with many local business owners and industry leaders at LTV Studios!
75 Industrial Road, Wainscott. 631-537-2777, ltveh.org

Almond Artists and Writers: Molly Gaudry
Monday, May 4, 7 p.m.

Meet with Molly Gaudry, author of the verse novel We Take Me Apart and a finalist for the Asian American Literacy Award, live at Almond! Meanwhile, enjoy a three-course, family-style meal and a glass of wine or craft beer for $55.
1 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton. 631-537-5665, almondrestaurant.com

Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, May 5, 11 a.m.

Grab your fiesta hat and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Westhampton Beach Brewing Company!
220 Rogers Way, Suite i, Westhampton Beach. 631-998-0800, whbbrewing.com

DIY With Donna–Yarn Birds
Wednesday, May 6, 1 p.m.

Learn how to use leftover yarn to make decorative Yarn Birds with Donna at the Hampton Bays Library! Registration is required as space is limited. Materials will be provided.
55 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays. 631-728-6241, hamptonbayslibrary.org

The World of Wine
Wednesday, May 6, 3 p.m.

Learn about wines from around the world with Pascal Zugmeyer, Certified Sommelier, at the Quogue Library. Registration is required as space is limited.
90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org

Caviar Happy Hour
Thursday, May 7, 3 p.m.

Don’t miss sustainably sourced caviar from Northern Italy, complimentary rose, and Happy Hour bottle specials at Wolffer Estates!
139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 631-537-5106, wolffer.com/pages

HAMPTONS ART EXHIBITIONS

First Light: Celebrating the Student Artists of Southampton
Through May 3

Student art exhibition celebrating creativity, curiosity, and artistic voices at the Southampton Arts Center!
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967, southamptonartscenter.org

Photography of Bruce Mermelstein
Through May 31

Don’t miss the street photography and photojournalistic photography of Bruce Mermelstein at Southampton Town Hall! Mr. Mermelstein is a retired Broadcast TV News Videographer whose works have been on display at East End galleries.
116 NY-27A, Southampton. 201-207-6850, southamptontownny.gov

A Thousand Words: Photography at the New Yorker
Through May 31

Enjoy this new photography exhibition at The Church, curated by Elisabeth Bondi, the first visuals editor at The New Yorker! Exhibition hours Thursday-Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor. 631-919-5342, thechurchsagharbor.org

Claire Watson: Re-Paired
On view from May 3 Through July 19

Enjoy the sculptures and mixed-media works composed of found materials created by Claire Watson at Guild Hall! The artist is the recipient of the 2023 Top Honors of the 84th Artist Members Exhibition.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806, guildhall.org

Armonoro Niles: Forgotten Words I Never Forgot to Say
On view from May 3 Through July 19

Don’t miss the colorful, creative renderings of Armonoro Niles, who works in landscapes, portraits, and domestic interiors. The artist was one of the first in the Guild Hall Artists in Residence Program.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806, guildhall.org

Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com.