Are you heading to the Hamptons for Memorial Day weekend? Let our event cheat sheet get you up to speed on how to make the most of summer’s first official weekend!
Friday Goings On
- East Hampton – Beautify your summer rental and do some good by attending the The Garden Club of East Hampton’s annual Garden Party & Plant Sale from 6-8 p.m. Purchase plants, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at East Hampton’s Mulford Farm.
- Montauk – The 8th Annual Memorial Day Weekend On The Montauk Green Art Show runs from Friday to Sunday. From 12-6 Friday and 10-6 Saturday and Sunday, stop by the green to browse local fine arts and handicrafts.
- Water Mill – The Jazz En Plein Air summer series kicks off with jazz pianist Emilio Solla and his Tango Jazz quartet. BYO blanket or lawn chair and arrive hungry for food and drinks from the Golden Pear Cafe. Music runs from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Bellport – Theater lovers will want to catch the Cole Porter “Anything Goes” revival at the Gateway Playhouse, running all weekend long at 8:00 p.m. True love meets high seas hijinks in this classic American tap dancing musical comed
Saturday Goings On
- North Fork – Enjoy your fill of chowder and barbecue at the 8th Annual New Suffolk Chowderfest, held on the New Suffolk Waterfront from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds fund waterfront improvements. There will be children’s activities and live entertainment.
- Southampton – Dine on classic barbecue and do some good for the Hamptons LGBT community at Edie Windsor’s Backyard BBQ, taking place from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. This event, held at the home of the celebrated LGBT activist, is the not-to-miss Hamptons summer kickoff for the LGBT community
- Water Mill – Dance lovers will want to nab the chance to see the Trisha Brown Dance Company perform a unique and memorable site-specific piece at The Watermill Center. In Plain Site, given Saturday and Sunday night at 5:00 p.m., combines the dance company’s signature moves and style with the environmental constraints of this outdoor performance space.
- Bellport – Theater lovers will want to catch the Cole Porter “Anything Goes” revival at the Gateway Playhouse, running all weekend long at 8:00 p.m. True love meets high seas hijinks in this classic American tap dancing musical comed
Sunday Goings On
- Southampton – From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., you can browse collectibles, vintage fashion, artwork, furniture, and more on the grounds of the Rogers Mansion. There is free admission to the flea market, and you can take a house tour of the Rogers Mansion for $4 (free for children).
- East End – Hear live music, enjoy food trucks, and take part in family entertainment at the East End’s free Annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival. The event takes place from 12:00 to 5:00 in Riverhead. Come prepared to eat, shop, dance, and support the Hamptons’ vibrant arts scene.
- East End – From 7:00 to 10:00, the Long Island Aquarium hosts the Second Annual Taste the East End event. Start the summer celebrating the bounty of the Hamptons with craft beer, local wine, and some of the best-tasting fare in the Hamptons from your favorite local restaurants. All set to live music and the natural beauty of the aquarium
- Southampton – The first annual gala “An Evening of Wine and Roses” kicks off at the Southampton Social Club at 8:00 p.m. Kevin Spirtas, Broadway and soap opera star, will emcee the gala. Mingle with Hamptons elite, enjoy food and drink, bid on live and silent auction items, and support the Southampton Cultural Center.
What are your favorite spots in the Hamptons to people watch, party, or just unwind?