Things to Do in the Hamptons This Week, August 15-21, 2025

Get out in the Hamptons this week to enjoy exciting live shows, outdoor adventures, art exhibitions, workshops and more, August 15-21, 2025.

HAMPTONS LIVE SHOWS

Annual Hoedown Fundraiser
Friday, August 15, 5:30 p.m.

Don’t miss snacks, drinks, dancing, and more to support Amber Waves Farm! The event is for folks ages twenty-one and over.
367 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-5664, amberwavesfarm.org.

Nico Bernardini
Saturday, August 16, 4 p.m.

Don’t miss the house tech and hit singles of Nico Bernardini at The Surf Lodge in Montauk! General admission, deck tables, and beach tables are available.
83 Edgemere Street, Montauk. 631-483-5045, thesurflodge.com

“Nice Work if You Can Get It” Cabaret Jubilee
Saturday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this celebration of Broadway music featuring KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Marta Sanders, and Katie Douglas at LTV Studios! General admission is $60. VIP cocktail tables are $100.
75 Industrial Road, Wainscott. 631-315-8818, ltveh.org

Jazzfest: Masters of Jazz
Saturday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.

Don’t miss live jazz music featuring Lenny White, Buster Williams, Benito Gonzalez, and more at The Southampton Arts Center! Tickets start at $35.
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967, southamptonartscenter.org

Dan’s White Party Presented by Wilmington Trust
Saturday, August 16, 7 p.m.

Wear your finest whites and enjoy bites, brews, and wine while overlooking the elegant vineyards at RJNY. Your ticket includes food, wine, and entertainment.
6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. danstaste.com/events/white-party-gurneys

Hampton Theatre Company 40 Years of Magic
Sunday, August 17, 6 p.m.

Don’t miss cocktails, apps, entertainment by the Quogue jazz trio, and more to raise money for the Hampton Theatre Company! Tickets begin at $100.
125 Jessup Avenue, Quogue. 631-653-8955, hamptontheatre.org

The Last Word: A Festive Finale
Sunday, August 17, 6 p.m.

Don’t miss the apt final summer performance of The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Society, where you’ll hear the works of Fruhling, Muhly, Moravec, and Schumann. Tickets are $50 and students are $10.
2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6368, bcmf.org

Startalk Live! with Neil Degrasse Tyson
Sunday, August 17, 7 p.m.

Don’t miss American astrophysicist, writer, and Guild Hall Academy of Arts member Neil Degrasse Tyson as he brings comedy and cosmic discovery to Guild Hall! Tickets begin at $25.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0608, guildhall.org

Tig Notaro
Sunday, August 17, 8 p.m.

Don’t miss this comedian, actor, and writer nominated for Emmy, Grammy, WGA, and SAG Awards at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center! Tickets start at $161.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org

Tony Yazbeck
Monday, August 18, 8 p.m.

Don’t miss this American actor, singer, and dancer best known for his work in the Brodway revival of On the Town at the Bay Street Theater! Tickets begin at $89.
1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500, my.baystreet.org

Donavon Frankenreiter With Christina Holmes Opening
Tuesday, August 19, 8 p.m.

Don’t miss this surfer-turned-musician and his three-piece band live at the Stephen Talkhouse!
161 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com

Chelsea Handler
Thursday and Friday, August 21 and 22, 8 p.m.

Don’t miss the comedian known for her Netflix specials, iHeart Radio podcast, and hit show Chelsea Lately at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center! Tickets are available online.
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500, whbpac.org

MUMRR Presents Comedy in the Hamptons: David Cross
Thursday, August 21, 8 p.m.

Enjoy an evening with Emmy-winning comedian, actor, and writer David Cross at Canoe Place! Tickets begin at $61.
239 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-763-6300, canoeplace.com

Bonnie & Clyde: the Musical
Through August 24

Don’t miss this compelling musical about two small-town kids who craved adventure and became a notorious duo at The Bay Street Theater! The performance includes a score by Frank Wildhorn and Don Black.
1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500, my.baystreet.org

HAMPTONS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Earth Yoga Outside on the Deck with Amy Hess
Friday, August 15, 9:30 a.m.

Stretch, pose, and flex your way to better health with yoga on the deck at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! Be sure to bring your yoga mat. The fee is $20 per class.
3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771, quoguewildliferefuge.org

Cooper’s Beach Happy Hour & Music
Friday, August 15, 5 p.m.

Don’t miss live music, sunset views, the Wolffer champagne cart, and more at Cooper’s Beach Shack!
268 Meadow Lane, Southampton. 631-537-5106, wolffer.com

Yoga on the Lawn with Doza
Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m.

Don’t miss a nature-inspired yoga flow with the instructors of Doza Yoga Studio at Canoe Place! The event is open to hotel guests as well as those just stopping by. After class, you’re welcome to partake in the all-day brunch on the Terrace.
239 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-763-6300, canoeplace.com

Guided Tour of the Moran Studio & Garden
Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m.

Don’t miss this tour of the historic art studio and elegant garden in East Hampton with SOFO and the East Hampton Historical Society! The event is free, but registration is required.
229 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-903-7217, sofo.org

Shampooch
Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m.

Don’t miss dog washes, nail clipping, raffles, food trucks, and more to raise money for The Southampton Animal Shelter!
102 Old Riverhead Road West, Hampton Bays. 631-728-7387, southamptonanimalshelter.com

75th Annual East Hampton Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game
Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m.

Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream while playing ball and raising money for those in need on the East End. This year’s beneficiaries include The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House Society, and East End Hospice. The suggested donation is $10 per person, and a rain date is on August 23.
67 Newton Lane, East Hampton. awgame.org

Cars & Conversations
Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m.

View and discuss collector cars while enjoying coffee and light bites at Canoe Place! The event is complimentary.
239 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-763-6300, canoeplace.com

ENRICHING HAMPTONS PROGRAMS

A Taste of Peruvian Culture at Baker House 1650
Friday, August 15, 5 p.m.

Sample the authentic cuisine and cocktails of Peru at Baker House 1650! Music and costumes are also part of the fun. Be sure to register in advance.
181 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-4081, bakerhouse1650.com

Taste of Sagaponack
Friday, August 15, 6 p.m.

Don’t miss seed-to-glass vodka, bourbon, and rye as well as Wolffer wine and music live at Sagaponack Farm Distillery! Farm-to-table food will be supplied by Almond Restaurant and Marillee’s Farm Stand.
369 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 631-537-5106, wolffer.com

Hampton Vintage
Sunday, August 17, 10 a.m.

Don’t miss one-of-a-kind finds, music, and fun at the Bridgehampton Museum! Find handmade treasures, vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories. The events are free and open to the public.
44 Union Street, Sag Harbor. hamptonvintage.com

The Universal Timekeepers: Reconstructing History Atom by Atom
Tuesday, August 19, 7 p.m.

Don’t miss this free, in-person lecture with Columbia University Astronomer Dr. David John Helfand and the Hamptons Observatory at the East Hampton Library. The event is free, but registration is required.
159 Main Street, East Hampton. hamptonsobservatory.org

Quilting Demo
Thursday, August 21, 3 p.m.

Enjoy a live quilting demo at the Water Mill Museum!
41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill. 631-726-4625, watermillmuseum.org

Wags & Pups: The Art of Rescue
Thursday, August 21, 5 p.m.

Meet adoptable pups, enjoy creative activities, and help raise funds for Walks & Walks at The Clubhouse! Pup portraits, collar making, balloon art, treats, and more are part of the fun!
174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton. 631-537-2695, clubhousehamptons.com

HAMPTONS ART EXHIBITIONS

Red Carpet
Through August 17

Don’t miss the last weekend of this fascinating exhibition at The White Room Gallery featuring mixed creations, Pop Art, and photography. An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, July 19, from 5-7 p.m.
3 Railroad Avenue, East Hampton. 631-237-1481, thewhiteroom.gallery

Adam Baranello: A Celebration of Grunge Pop
Through August 24

Enjoy this uniquely authentic and colorful exhibition featuring paintings, fashion, and film at The Southampton Cultural Center! Admission is free, and some items will be available for sale.
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-4377, scc-arts.org

Planters On & Off Ground XII
On view through September 1

Enjoy the works of artists, horticulturists, designers, gardeners, and landscapists live at The Longhouse Reserve! You can also vote on your favorite piece.
133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton. 631-329-3568, longhouse.org

“Artists in Residence”
Through September 2025

Don’t miss this summer exhibition at The Clinton Academy featuring original work and artifacts from artists like Lee Krasner, Robert Dash, and Jackson Pollock. The exhibit is open daily from noon to 4 p.m.
151 Main Street, East Hampton. easthamptonhistory.org

The Ark
On view through September 1

Don’t miss the opening weekend of this exhibition at The Church, featuring animal sculptures by over 40 international artists. Sculpture installations will also be on view in the public garden. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.
48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor. 631-919-5342, thechurchsagharbor.org

Sean Scully: The Albee Barn, Montauk
On view through September 21

Enjoy the works of minimalist artist Sean Scully, ranging from 1981 to 2024. A month spent painting in the Ablee Barn in Montauk in 1982 allowed him to produce multi-paneled works on scraps of wood, which has been the artist’s signature ever since. The exhibition includes over 70 works.
279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-283-2118, parrishart.org

Joel Mesler: Miles of Smiles
Through October 26

View works curated and composed by Joel Mesler, an artist, collector, and former art dealer, at Guild Hall. He will be in and out of his “office” throughout the exhibition.
158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0608, 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.