Nelson White’s work Waterford Beach is on view at Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor beginning July 24.

Outdoors

SAT JUL 24

Scenic Bike Ride to Sagg Beach with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet at Mashashimuet Park, Sag Harbor, at 10 a.m. for an easy paced bike ride through Sagaponack ending at 2 p.m. BYO bike and helmet. Call Joe Lane 725-3942.

Narrow Lane Clean Up with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society from 8 to 9 a.m. Meet at Narrow and Norris Lanes, Bridgehampton to help clean up the adopted road. Bring gloves. 745-0689.

Inland Treasures Hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet at 9 a.m. at Old Northwest Road and Northwest Road for an easy 3.5 mile hike. 324-2425.

Hydrangea Lecture at Marders Nursery, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. 10 a.m. Free. 537-3700.

Soldier Ride, a 30 or 60 mile bicycle route or one of two 4 mile walk/runs in honor of Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter of Sag Harbor. Bike ride or walk  8 a.m. Oceanview Farm, 551 Montauk Highway, Amagansett. Also 8 a.m. run/walk at Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Tribute to LCpl. Haerter 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Barbecue noon to 4 p.m. in Amagansett. $75 ($25 under age 21). Solderridethehamptons.com.

Montauk Open Water Swim with the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue to benefit the Montauk Playhouse Community Center. Registration at 6 a.m. at Kirk Park, Montauk with the option of two mile, one mile, and half mile swim. 516-443-8138.

Beach Picnic at Indian Wells with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. 6 p.m. Indian Wells Beach, East Hampton.

SUN JUL 25

Sagg Pond Paddle & BBQ with Group for the East End. One mile paddle across Sagg Pond, Sagaponack to the ocean beach followed by a BBQ. $30. BYO kayak, drinks, and a chair or blanket. Rentals are available for $30 and $50. 765-6450.

Early Morning Ramble in the Long Pond Greenbelt with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 8 a.m. at the end of Round Pond Lane, Sag Harbor. 745-0689.

Sag Harbor/Sagaponack Bike Ride with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meeting place will be provided. Call Bob Wolfram 848-2255.

WED JUL 28

Lost Boulder Hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 9 a.m. Montauk Recycling Center, Route 27  two miles west of downtown Montauk. Four miles. 668-2093.

SAT JUL 31

Stony Hill Preserve a three mile hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 9 a.m. on the south side of Red Dirt Road near Old Accabonac Highway, Amagansett. 324-8662.

SUN AUG 1

Elliston Park and Beyond a four mile hike with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the park entrance on Millstone Brook Road, Southampton. 725-5861.

THU AUG 5

St. Ann’s Annual House and Garden Tour, hosted by St. Ann’s Episcopal Church of Bridgehampton. Panel discussion “Reflections on Hamptons’ Style” with architects and interior designers at 11:30 a.m. at the church. House tour of four homes to follow from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets $30 for discussion, $50/60 for tour, and $70 for both. 537-1527.

SAT AUG 7

Haywagon Tour at the Quail Hill Farm, Deep Lane, Amagansett. Meet the Peconic Land Trust members in the orchard to learn about the farm and its plants. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. 283-3195.

SUN AUG 15

“Strides for Life” a benefit for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation. Meet around Lake Agawam, Southampton at 9 a.m. for a thee mile run/walk. Pre-registration 7 to 8:30 a.m. (646) 290-5154.

SAT AUG 21

Fall Garden Color, Grasses Pruning, and Fall Care for Hydrangeas Lecture at Marder’s Nursery, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. 10 a.m. Free. 537-3700.

SAT SEP 18

Fall Pruning Lecture at Marder’s Nursery, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. 10 a.m. Free. 537-3700.

SAT SEP 25

Harvest Wreath Making Lecture at Marder’s Nursery, 120 Snake Hollow Bridgehampton. 10 a.m. Free. 537-3700.

FRI NOV 26

Annual Open House at Marder’s Nursery, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. November 26 through 28. 537-3700.

SAT DEC 4

Holiday Wreath Making Lecture at Marder’s Nursery, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. 10 a.m. Free. 537-3700.

For the Kids

THU JUL 22

Tour & Drip Paint with artist Karyn Mannix at the Pollock-Krasner House, 830 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton. All ages take a guided tour and finish with a painting workshop. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $25 per person. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through September 3. (917) 502-0790 to reserve.

The Three Little Pigs a puppet show by Liz Joyce and a Couple of Puppets. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. Show offered today, Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. $5 to $10. 725-4193 to reserve.

FRI JUL 23

Puppet Play Groups at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. 9 a.m. $25. Offered Mondays and Fridays. 725-4193.

Safe Summer Beach Program for ages 11 to 18 at Long Beach, Sag Harbor. 8 to 11 p.m. Age appropriate activities and entertainment provided in a supervised environment. Sponsored by YARD. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in summer.

Puppet Play Groups at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. 9 a.m. $25. Offered Mondays and Fridays. 725-4193.

SAT JUL 24

“Manners and Charm with the Countess,” offered at The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. Special guest Luan Delesseps of “The Real Housewives of New York City” will explain the basics of manners and charm. Grades 6 and up. 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 537-0015.

2^nd Annual Summer Family Fair to benefit the Children’s Museum of the East End. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. $100 and up. Call 537-8250.

Plover and Friends Day at the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge, 2595 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor featuring a puppet show, bird walk, nest demonstration, and crafts and games. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 506-6195.

SUN JULY 25

The 1st Annual Maidstone Park Youth Triathlon for ages 10 to 17 sponsored by the East Hampton YMCA RECenter. A 300 yard swim, 7 mile bike ride and 1.5 mile run at Maidstone Park, Springs. (516) 617-5721.

MON JUL 26

Production Lab Camp for ages 8 to 12 led by Robbie McDonald and Steve Watson at Nova’s Ark, 60 Millstone Road, Water Mill. 2 to 4:30 p.m. daily through July 9. Culminates in a final production on stage. $375. Sponsored by Bay Street Theatre. 725-0818 ext. 110 to reserve.

Tot Art at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. 10:15 a.m. $25. Offered Mondays. 725-4193.

TUE JUL 27

Tot Camp at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. $250 per week. 725-4193.

World Travelers, an imaginative travel program for children ages 3 ½ to 6 at United Methodist Church, 160 Main Street, Southampton. Program runs July 6 through August 12, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. (917) 538-5049.

WED JUL 28

Parent/Child Workshops for ages 3 and 4. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parrish Art Museum, 25 Job’s Lane, Southampton. Meets daily through July 30. $65/$90. 283-2118.

“KidFEST: Live Performances” for ages 5 and up. 5 to 6 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. Arnie Kolodner’s “The Magical School for Wizards.” $10 to $15. Hands-On Workshop” for ages 5 and up before the show 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $10/$8.324-0806.

Steppin’ Out presented by Arts Horizons. Educational dance workshop hosted by the Parrish Art Museum. $5/$10. 283-2118 ext. 30.

THU JUL 29

Conductor Jack performs music at Goat a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. Show offered today, Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. $5 to $10. 725-4193 to reserve.

FRI JUL 30

Summer Musical presented by Stages, A Children’s Theater Workshop, Inc. Shows at the Ross School Court Theatre, 18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton daily through August 1. 329-1420.

Safe Summer Beach Program for ages 11 to 18 at Long Beach, Sag Harbor. 8 to 11 p.m. Age appropriate activities and entertainment provided in a supervised environment. Sponsored by YARD. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in summer.

Puppet Play Groups at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor. 9 a.m. $25. Offered Mondays and Fridays. 725-4193.

Stage and Screen

THU JUL 22

“Cabaret” the musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb presented by Center Stage at the Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton. Performances run Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. through August 8. $25/$12. 287-4377.

MGM Musical Movie Series hosted by Emmy Award-winning director and producer John Erman at the Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. Screening of “Singin’ in the Rain.” 7 p.m. 283-0774.

“Fifth of July” Lanford Wilson’s Play at Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Directed by Terry Kinney. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. Saturday matinees at 4 p.m. Wednesday matinees at 2 p.m. Sundays at 7 p.m. Shows run through August 1. $55/$65. 725-9500.

Film Screening of “Funny Business” a documentary on the New Yorker magazine’s cartoonists. 8 p.m. Parrish Art Museum, 25 Job’s Lane, Southampton. $5/$7. 283-2118.

“The Lost Lesson” a theatrical monologue performed by Maria Pessino at the Karyn Mannix Contemporary at Hampton Road Gallery. Held at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. $10 suggested donation. 377-3235.

FRI JUL 23

Outdoor Film Screening at the Silas Marder Gallery, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. George Roy Hill’s “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” (1969) starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Katharine Ross. Free. Bring a beach chair, a blanket, and a picnic. Films start at dark. 702-2306.

“Trojan Women Redux” a dance theater depicting Euripides’ ancient warning about the human cost of war. Hosted by the East Hampton Historical Society at Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton. 8:30 p.m. on the lawn. Also tomorrow and Sunday. $15. Call 866-811-4111.

“My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy” a show by Brad Zimmerman with Bay Street @ The Parrish, performed at the Parrish Art Museum, 25 Job’s Lane, Southampton. Performances take place at 8 p.m. and will run two weekends only, July 23 and 24 and July 30 and 31. Tickets $35. Call 725-9500.

SAT JUL 24

A Bipolar Evening with Friends: Florence Henderson and Bruce Vilanch. 8 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $43 to $85 (includes post-performance meet and greet reception with cast). 324-0806.

SUN JUL 25

“Head to Hart” a salute by the American Musical Theatre, in the uniting of melody and wit by Rogers and Hart. 7:30 p.m. Held at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $53/$55. 324-0806.

MON JUL 26

“CRUDE: The Real Price of Oil” will screen at Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. Hosted by GAIN and Long Island Green. 3 p.m. Call 283-0774.

TUE JUL 27

“Bye Bye Braverman” directed by Sidney Lumet, starring George Segal, Jessica Walter, Alan King, and Godfrey Cambridge will screen at the East Hampton Library, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. 324-0222.

“Salabwek: Not Far From Here,” will screen at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 5 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Sanam Vaziri Quaraishi Foundation to support sustainable community development. 324-4050.

“Jaws” outdoor screening to benefit the East Hampton Hurricane Swim Team at Havens Beach, Bay Street, Sag Harbor. Doors open 6:30 p.m. with movie beginning at dusk. $10 ($5 children under 10). 725-1043.

THU JUL 29

“Fifth of July” Lanford Wilson’s Play at Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. Directed by Terry Kinney. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. Saturday matinees at 4 p.m. Wednesday matinees at 2 p.m. Sundays at 7 p.m. Shows run through August 1. $55/$65. 725-9500.

Host Laurence Asseraf will screen seven short films from BeFilm: The Underground Film Festival in the Morris Meeting Room of Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 7 p.m. Call 283-0774.

FRI JUL 30

Outdoor Film Screening at the Silas Marder Gallery, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. Richard Brooks’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” (1958) starring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman. Free. Bring a beach chair, a blanket, and a picnic. Films start at dark. 702-2306.

“My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy” a show by comedian Brad Zimmerman with Bay Street @ The Parrish. 8 p.m. Parrish Art Museum, 25 Job’s Lane, Southampton. Also tomorrow at 8 p.m. $35. 725-9500.

Plover and Friends Day at the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge, 2595 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor featuring a puppet show, bird walk, nest demonstration, and crafts and games. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 506-6195.

Verlon Thompson, Grammy nominated songwriter, will perform at Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. 725-9500.

SUN AUG 1

Staged Reading: “Petticoat Government” by Jenny Lyn Bader. 7:30 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. Presented in association with The Playwright’s Theatre of East Hampton. $20/$18. 324-0806.

Galleries/Museums

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THU JUL 22

“Not Everyone Gets a Unicorn” an exhibit by Darius Yektai at the Tripoli Gallery, 30 A Jobs Lane, Southampton. Opening reception 7 to 10 p.m. Show runs through August 10. 377-3715.

FRI JUL 23

Sag Harbor Custom House Museum open to the public daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main and Garden Streets, Sag Harbor. 692-4664.

Orphans in the Attic treasures from the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum on view throughout the summer. 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor. Adoption opportunities to restore objects available. 725-0770.

SAT JUL 24

The Work of Nelson H. White on view at the Grenning Gallery, 17 Washington Street, Sag Harbor. Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Show runs through August 15. 725-8469.

Open Studio Sculpture Garden hosted by artist Dorothy Frankel. Noon to 4 p.m. 2879 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor. 725-4081.

Roisin Bateman, a Sag Harbor local, exhibits her paintings at the John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street, Sag Harbor. Opening reception 1 to 3 p.m. Show runs through August 31. 725-0049.

Stargazer Jewelry by Linda Scott on view at Pelletreau Silver Shop, 80 Main Street, Southampton. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Southampton Historical Museum. 283-2494.

“East Meets West” an exhibit of clay works by Jeff Shapiro at the Celadon Gallery, 41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill. A two day event with gallery hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 726-2547.

New Work at The Crazy Monkey Gallery featuring artists Rolande Cicurel, Mark Zimmerman, Jennifer Meihofer, and Sylvia Iskander. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gallery, 136 Main Street, Amagansett. Show runs through August 9. 267-3627.

SUN JUL 25

Conversation with Richard Barons “The Fine Art of Summer: East Hampton As a Resort 1840 to 1910.” 11 a.m. Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. Free with museum admission. 324-0806.

TUE JUL 27

Sydney Albertini exhibits her work at Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road. Reception 5 to 8 p.m. Show runs to July 29. 917-749-4665.

FRI JUL 30

“The New Negro” an exhibit featuring work by Gavin Benjamin on view at boltax.gallery, 21 Ferry Road, Shelter Island through August 30.

Orphans in the Attic treasures from the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum on view throughout the summer. 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor. Adoption opportunities to restore objects available. 725-0770.

Sag Harbor Custom House Museum open to the public daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main and Garden Streets, Sag Harbor. 692-4664.

SAT JUL 31

64^th Annual Clothesline Art Sale on the grounds Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 324-0806.

History of Long Beach an exhibit at the Sag Harbor Historical Society, 174 Main Street, Sag Harbor. On view Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through September 19.

Open Studio Sculpture Garden hosted by artist Dorothy Frankel. Noon to 4 p.m. 2879 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor. 725-4081.

“Art on the Waterfront” a benefit for Fountain Gallery hosted by Richard Demato and Harriet Sawyer at their home, 19 Robertson Drive, North Haven. Cocktails and light dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Suggested donation of $100. 212-582-0341.

“East End Artists Exhibit” highlighting the work of Judy Clifford and Marilyn Stevenson at the Bridgehampton Historical Society Archives Building, 2539-A Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Free. 537-1088.

SUN AUG 1

“Jackson and Lee, August 1953” photographs of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner by Tony Vaccaro at the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, 830 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton. Opening reception at 5 p.m. Show runs through October 30. Museum admission $5. 324-4929.

Music & Night Life

THU JUL 22

“Songs of the Sea and Tales of the Whales” a sea chanty concert by Don Sineti of the Mystic Whaler. 8 p.m. Old Whalers’ Church, 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor. Free, but donations welcome. Benefits preservation of the church. 725-0894.

Midsummer’s Night Music Classical Series present “Chamzz” by pianist Matt Herskowitz and Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York. 8 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $25/$23. 324-0806.

Jazz Jam Session at Bay Burger, 1742 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor. Free. Every Thursday. 899-3915.

Live Music with Jim Turner at Blue Sky Restaurant, 63 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 9 p.m. Free. 725-1810.

Twilight Thursdays in the winery tasting room of the at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. No cover charge. 537-5106.

FRI JUL 23

Mr. No-Shame presented by Crossroads Music Showcase. 8 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $20/$18 ($10 under 21). 324-0806.

Sunset Fridays at the Wölffer Wine Stand, 3312 Montauk Highway, Sagaponack. 5 p.m. to sunset. No cover charge. 537-5106

Pianist Jane Hastay performs at Gurney’s ocean front Sea Grille Restaurant, 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. Every Friday and Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. 668-2345.

Cyndi Lauper in concert. 8:30 p.m. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. Also July 24. $125 to $175. 288-1500.

Frederique Trunk and Hill Greene perform in a free concert at Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 7:30 p.m. To reserve call 283-0774.

SAT JUL 24

Summer Benefit in celebration of the Perlman Music Program hosted by Annette and Ian Cumming at their East Hampton Home. 212-877-5045.

Vida Abundante de Puerto Rico will play a concert at Living Water Church, 69 Industrial Road, Wainscott. 7 to 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 537-2120.

SUN JULY 25

American Musical Theatre Salutes “Heart to Hart” the music of Rodgers and Hart with Anna Bergman and LeeRoy Reams. Written and hosted by Lee Davis with musical direction by James Followell. 7:30 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $53/$55. 324-0806.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers in concert. 8:30 p.m. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. $95 to $145. 288-1500.

Singer Songwriter Series in the lobby at Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 6 to 8 p.m. Original songs by new talent and seasoned pros. Free. Donations welcome. 725-9500.

“Where Latin Meets Local” a cross-pollination of musical heritage in support of S.H.I.N.E. (Sag Harbor in Nicaragua Enterprise). 5 to 9 p.m. B. Smith’s Restaurant, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. Suggested donation of $25 at the door. 725-4300.

MON JUL 26

The Comedy Club presents Jim Breuer. 8 p.m. Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. $60. 725-9500.

Acoustic Jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pizza Place, 2123 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. Free. Every Monday.

TUE JUL 27

The Sag Harbor Community Band performs on the Patio of the American Legion Hall on Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 8 p.m. Band concerts every Tuesday in summer through Labor Day.

WED JUL 28

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival opening concert at the Bridgehampton Historical Society, 2368 Main Street, Sag Harbor. This free outdoor concert will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The series of twelve concerts will run to August 22. Call 212-741-9403.

THU JUL 29

Midsummer’s Night Music Classical Series presents Rieko Aizawa in concert performing Schumann and Chopin. 8 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $25/$23. 324-0806.

Jazz Jam Session at Bay Burger, 1742 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor. Free. Every Thursday. 899-3915.

Live Music with Jim Turner at Blue Sky Restaurant, 63 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 9 p.m. Free. 725-1810.

Twilight Thursdays in the winery tasting room of the at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. No cover charge. 537-5106.

FRI JUL 30

Summer Season of Song presents Karen Akers in “Akers Sings ‘Anything Goes.’” 8 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $53 to $65. 324-0806.

Sunset Fridays at the Wölffer Wine Stand, 3312 Montauk Highway, Sagaponack. 5 p.m. to sunset. No cover charge. 537-5106

Pianist Jane Hastay performs at Gurney’s ocean front Sea Grille Restaurant, 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. Every Friday and Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. 668-2345.

SAT JUL 31

2010 Summer Gala to benefit Fighting Chance. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Cocktails, dinner and dancing at Wölffer Estate Vineyards, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. $400/$800. 725-4646.

Summer Season of Song presents Christine Ebersole in concert in “Garage Band Fantasy.” 8:30 p.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. $43 to $70. 324-0806.

“Jazz in the Park” an annual cocktail party to benefit Southampton Rotary Club’s community activities and Lucia’s Angels. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Parrish Art Museum, 25 Job’s Lane, Southampton. $40 in advance/$50 at the door. Food, jazz, raffles and auction. Tickets available at Suffolk County National Bank.

“Cocktails by the Bay” to benefit Miracle House. 6 to 8 p.m. 4405 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor. Guest host Joan Allen. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent and live auctionTickets $175 and up. (212) 989-7790 ext. 12.

BodyVox dance company performs. 8:30 p.m. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. $45 to $85. 288-1500.

Vladimir Nielsen Piano Festival music by young piano students from leading conservatories. Artistic Director Recital by Victoria Mushkatkol. 5 p.m. 64 Laurel Trail, Sag Harbor. $15. 899-4074.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will hold its second concert at the Atlantic Golf Club, 1040 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $40 and up. Call 212-772-1132.

SUN AUG 1

“Through Farms & Fields” a country supper in celebration of the local bounty to benefit Peconic Land Trust. Port of Missing Men, North Sea Road, Southampton. Live music and auction. 5:30 p.m. 283-3195.

Brandi Carlile in concert. 8:30 p.m. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. $40 to $70. 288-1500.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will hold its third concert at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church, 2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $40 and up. Call 212-772-1132.

“Cocktails by the Bay” an annual fundraiser to benefit San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing, Rehabilitation &Adult Day Health Care. Held at the Shelter Island Yacht Club, 12 Chequit Avenue. 4 p.m. Tickets $125 and sponsorships available. 477-2100 ext. 252.

Readings, Lectures & Classes

THU JUL 22

“Straight Talk: Real People” community conversations at the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center. Guest speaker Yves Michel, Commissioner of Economic Development and Workforce Housing for the County of Suffolk County. 7 p.m. 551 Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 537-0616.

“Improving the Quality of Your Life” a free lecture series by Alan R. Klein, PT, with Southampton Physical Therapy at 325 Meeting House Lane, Bldg. 1, Southampton. Lectures run on Thursdays at 6 p.m. This week’s lecture is titled “All About Your Shoulder & Rotator Cuff.” To register call 920-5640.

“Using the Web to Organize and Share Photos,” a lecture by Noah Carter, CEO of smartHampton, hosted by the Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 1 p.m. 283-0774.

“Enhance Your Health Naturally” a series of three discussions with Dr. Kelly J. Downes D.C. at the John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street, Sag Harbor. This week’s discussion is titled “The Secret to Getting Healthy and Staying Healthy.” 1 to 3 p.m. 725-0049.

Hilary Thayer Hamann reads from her book “Anthropology of an American Girl” at the John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 7 to 8 p.m. 725-0049.

Alec Baldwin reads from “Moby Dick” at BookHampton, 41 Main Street, East Hampton. 8 p.m. 324-4939.

FRI JUL 23

Frances Osborne reads from her book “The Bolter” as a part of the Fridays at Five program to benefit The Hampton Library. 5 p.m. $15 or $60 for a series of five readings. Held at The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 537-1339.

Rebecca Chace reads from her new book “Leaving Rock Harbor” at Canio’s Books, 290 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 6 p.m. 725-4926.

Dan Rattiner reads from “In the Hamptons Too” at BookHampton, 41 Main Street, East Hampton. 5 p.m. Visit danrattiner.com.

“Mommy, What is Light?” a discussion about light and the night sky hosted by the Boltax Gallery with members of the Custer Institute and Observatory. Telescope available. 9 p.m. $10 donation to Custer Institute suggested. Held at the gallery, 21 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island. Reserve at info@boltaxgallery.com.

SAT JUL 24

Meet Author Jeffrey Sussman and designers Judith and Gerson Leiber. 11 a.m. John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. Book signing of “No Mere Bagatelles, Telling the Story of Handbag Genius Judith Leiber and Modernist Artist Gerson Leiber.” Free. 324-0806.

Cineaste Toby Talbot reads from her book “The New Yorker Theater and Other Scenes From a Life at the Movies” at Canio’s Books, 290 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 6 p.m. 725-4926.

Yogi G embraces the healing power of laughter with Komic Yoga at KamaDeva Yoga, 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton. 7 to 8 p.m. $20. 604-1382.

Dan Rattiner reads from “In the Hamptons Too” in the lobby of the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m. 288-1500.

SUN JUL 25

Author Donald Warring will discuss and sign his new book “So Ends This Day: The Portuguese in American Whaling, 1765-1927” at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum, 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. 725-0770.

Dan Rattiner reads from “In the Hamptons Too” at BookHampton, 42 Main Street, East Hampton. 5 p.m. 324-4939.

“Arshile Gorky and Abstract Expressionism: A Contested History” a lecture by curator Michael Taylor at The Fireplace Project, 851 Springs-Fireplace Road. Hosted by the Pollock-Krasner House. 5 p.m. $5/$4. 324-8768.

Authors After Hours at the Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. This week features Peggy Backman, author of “Did That Really Happen?” 6 p.m. 267-3810.

MON JUL 26

“Quality and Quantity of Protein” a lecture on healthy food choices with the Ross School Center for Well-Being, 20 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30. 907-5555.

TUE JUL 27

Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshop for parents of children ages one to 12 led by Christie Sosnowski, M.A. Clinical Psychologist. Held at the Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 7 to 9 p.m. 516-446-9584.

“Organize Your Home and Office” a lecture with a professional organizer to help form new organizational habits held at the Ross School Center for Well-Being, 20 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton 6:15 p.m. $30. 907-5555.

“Heart-Math: Transforming Anxiety” a class to bring emotions, thoughts, and body into harmony held at the Ross School Center for Well-Being, 20 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton. 6 to 8 p.m. $30. 907-5555.

WED JUL 28

Southampton Screenwriters Conference workshops with esteemed writers on playwrighting, children’s literature and screen writing at the Stony Brook Southampton campus, 239 Montauk Highway. Runs through August 1. For information on application and fees call 632-5007.

Anne C. Heller, author of “Ayn Rand and the World She Made,” will speak on her biography at the Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. Noon. 283-0774.

Defensive Driving Course with the Ross School Center for Well-Being, 20 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton. Receive a 10 percent discount on your auto insurance premium. Runs Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. $55. 907-5555.

THU JUL 29

“Improving the Quality of Your Life” a free lecture series by Alan R. Klein, PT, with Southampton Physical Therapy at 325 Meeting House Lane, Bldg. 1, Southampton. Lectures run on Thursdays at 6 p.m. This week’s lecture is titled “The Missing Link: Exercise & Golf.” Runs through August 26. To register call 920-5640.

“Healthy Fats, Excellent Protein” a lecture on preparing healthy meals at the Ross School Center for Well-Being, 20 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. $35. 907-5555.

FRI JUL 30

Writer Taylor Plimpton reads from his new memoir “Notes From the Night: Life After Dark” at Canio’s Books, 290 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 6 p.m. 725-4926.

SAT JUL 31

Poet Mark Doty reads from “The Art of Description” at Canio’s Books, 290 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 6 p.m. 725-4926.

Dan Rattiner reads from “In the Hamptons Too” at the headwaters of Georgica Pond in the rest stop just to the east of Saracen Restaurant on Montauk Highway. 11 a.m. Visit danrattiner.com.

Events, Workshops & Meetings

FRI JUL 23

Beebe Windmill Tour, hosted by the Bridgehampton Historical Society, located at the southeast corner of Ocean Road and Hildreth Avenue, Bridgehampton. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. 537-1088.

“Summer Happening” hosted by Michelle and Peter Farmer of Michelle Farmer Fine Jewelry and Beth Mc Neill of the McNeill Art Group. 5 to 9 p.m. at a private residence, 153 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. View the art of Sean Brannan, Kevin Berlin, Jeff Muhs and others. Call 516-769-3365.

SAT JUL 24

Community Yard Sale hosted by the Azurest Property Owners Association in Sag Harbor. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Selling locations at Milton Avenue, Meredith Avenue, Walker Avenue, Cuffee Drive, Terry Drive and Richards Drive and Cadmus Road. Enter off Route 114. 725-9361.

Sag Harbor’s Farmers Market in the parking area by Breakwater Yacht Club, Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October 30.

“Unconditional Love” a benefit for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation honoring Bernadette Peters and her dogs. Hosted by Liz Brown and Leslie Alexander at their Southampton home, 384 Baron’s Lane. 6 to 8 p.m. For tickets and information call 329-5480.

Knife Fest at Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, Bridgehampton, 2422 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. Special events and demonstrations hosted by the finest knife makers in the world. Sharpening by Chef’s Choice. 537-6066.

Fish Fry hosted by the Triune Baptist Church of East Hampton. 1 to 6 p.m. 87 Prospect Street, Southampton. $15. 259-3706.

“Night at the Light,” the 4^tth annual celebration of Long Island wines hosted by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, will take place on the grounds of the Montauk Lighthouse, 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets $75. Call 668-2428.

Book Signing with Florence Fabricant and members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, co-authors of the cookbook “Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations.” 2 to 4 p.m. Bridge Street Gifts, 183 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island. Sweets, treats and drinks. Sloan Kettering’s Kids Kick In committee offers a lemonade stand with proceeds benefiting the Department of Pediatrics. 749-1780.

Yoga with Sharmila. 8 a.m. Long Beach, Sag Harbor. Every Saturday and Wednesday in summer. 725-4995.

Most Holy Trinity Church Cocktail Party an auction held at outside under the stars at the  church, 79 Buell Lane, East Hampton. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $125. 267-3478.

Hampton Designer Showcase Gala to benefit Southampton Hospital held at 129 Stoney Hill Road, Sag Harbor. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets $225 and up. 377-3500.

MON JUL 26

A Meeting of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. 7:30 p.m. Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road, Springs.

SAT JUL 31

“Chefs & Champagne” the James Beard Foundation’s fundraiser honoring Martha Stewart. VIP reception with silent auction preview 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Main event 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. Tickets $195 and up. Call 212-627-2308.

Sag Harbor’s Farmers Market in the parking area by Breakwater Yacht Club, Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October 30.

“Pianofest Makes Music History!” a benefit to raise scholarship funds, at the Southampton Historical Museum, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton. 5 to 7 p.m. $100. 329-9115.

Yoga with Sharmila. 8 a.m. Long Beach, Sag Harbor. Every Saturday and Wednesday in summer. 725-4995.

Mid-Summer Art Show & Cocktail Party to benefit Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic at the home of Michael and Andrea Gordon, Bridgehampton. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $250/$75. Call 240-1134.

ARF Beach Ball to benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club, 231 Mid Ocean Drive, Bridgehampton. Tickets start at $200. Call 537-0400.

11^th Annual Sag Harbor Masonic Barbeque at the historic Wamponamon Masonic Lodge, Main Street, Sag Harbor (home of the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum). 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30, free for kids under eight. 725-2458.

114^th Annual Fair & BBQ with the East Hampton Ladies’ Village Improvement Society, 95 Main Street, East Hampton. Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and BBQ from 3 to 7 p.m. Free. 324-1220.

SUN AUG 1

Watering Cans as Art, a silent auction of artist created watering cans to raise funds to water Sag Harbor’s new trees, hosted by the Sag Harbor Tree Fund at the Cormaria Retreat House, 77 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 4 to 6 p.m. $20. 725-2866.

“Freedom from Tyranny: An American Woman’s Struggle and Triumphs for Soviet Jews,” an exhibit and program hosted by The Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane East Hampton. 3 p.m. Free. 324-9858.

Government/School Board Meetings

TUE JUL 27

Sag Harbor’s Planning Board meets. Work session 5:30 p.m. Meeting at 6 p.m. Municipal Building, 55 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 725-0222.

WED JUL 28

Noyac Citizens Advisory Committee to the Town of Southampton meets. 7 p.m. Old Noyac School House, 3010 Noyac Road.

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