The East End is the place to be this week if you love live music. Add in an artist open studio tour, the arrival of the second Hamptons art fair and more happenings with a cultural twist, and the Hamptons weekend is bound to be a vibrant one. Get the fun started early with a free concert at Cooper's Beach on Wednesday. This Friday is especially chocked full of events so make your plans early.
Scroll on for the full list of the best things to do this weekend in The Hamptons. All take place through Sunday, July 21, 2019.
1. Kate Usher & The Sturdy Souls at Cooper’s Beach
The Southampton Cultural Center presents Kate Usher & The Sturdy Souls at Cooper’s Beach on Wednesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m.
Based in Montauk, the band is known for its high energy, acoustic performances comparable to a mix of John Mayer, Colbie Callet & Fleetwood Mac. The group will visit Cooper’s Beach as part of the Southampton Cultural Center’s summer concert series. Click here to view the schedule of performances.
Admission is free. Cooper’s Beach is located at 268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.
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2. Upstairs Art Fair Returns
The Upstairs Art Fair, founded by Harper’s Books and Half Gallery, returns to Amagansett for its third year with a VIP Preview on Friday, July 19, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by an opening from 6 to 8 p.m. The fair continues on Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The fair is free and open to the public. Located on the top floor of a three story red barn of a former arts school, the space is minimally altered to present a more organic venue with the feeling of a salon style exposition. The fair will bring together a dozen New York City and East End galleries. Click here for a list of exhibitors. The Upstairs Art Fair is located at 11 Indian Wells, Amagansett, NY 11930.
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3. Live Jazz Music on the Terrace
The Parrish Art Museum continues its “Jazz on the Terrace” series with Brazilian singer/songwriter Abelita Mateus on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 6 p.m.
The New York-based musician performs at international venues and is currently the pianist for the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Cuban Experience. She has performed with such notables as Paquito D’Rivera, John Lee, Antonio Hart, Eric Alexander, Larry Coryell, Claudio Roditi and more. Her 2018 album Mixed Feelings was nominated for Grammy Awards in three categories.
Admission is $12 or free for museum members, children and students. Click here to reserve. The Parrish Art Museum is located at 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY 11976. www.parrishart.org.
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4. East Hampton Antiques and Design Show
The East Hampton Antiques and Design Show opens with a preview cocktail party on Friday, July 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Mulford Farm. The show continues on Saturday & Sunday with an Early Buying hour on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the fair open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, July 21, 201, the fair is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Trends in Antiquing.” A panel of experts will discuss how antiques can be introduced into contemporary design at the opening preview. Proceeds benefit the East Hampton Historical Society.
Tickets for the Friday night Opening Night Preview Cocktail Party start at $175 per person and include return visits to the Show over the weekend. Junior Tickets (ages 40 and under) are $100. Admission to the show on Saturday or Sunday is $10. Tickets for the early buying hour at 9 a.m. on Saturday are $20. Click here to purchase tickets. Mulford Farm is located at 10 James Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937.
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5. Artist Studio Tour in Westhampton & Beyond
The Westhampton Beach Library offers a weekend "Art Studio Tour" on Saturday and Sunday (July 20 & 21, 2019) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Over 30 artists open their studios based in Westhampton, Quogue, East Quogue and the surrounding. Click here to see the list.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the library with proceeds benefiting the library's programs. The Westhampton Beach Library is located at 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.
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6. Eric Fischl Hosts “Art as Ecosystem” Series
Guild Hall presents "Art As Ecosystem" Conversation on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. Hosted by Eric Fischl, the panel features Glenn Fuhrman from the Flag Foundation, Dorothy Lichtenstein from the Roy Litchenstein Foundation, and Rick Lowe, a MacArthur Genius, who will discuss what's possible in art and what is yet to dream.
Tickets are $15 or $13 for Members. Click here to purchase. Guild Hall is located at 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937.
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7. Shakespeare at Sylvester Manor
Take a short trip to Shelter Island to catch Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the Sylvester Manor Educational Farm.
Tickets to the classic Shakespeare play are $18 and free for children 18 years and younger. Click here to purchase tickets. The Sylvester Manor Educational Farm is located at 80 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964. www.sylvestermanor.org.
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8. Tone Poems - Songs without Words Concert
The Southampton Cultural Center presents "Summer Roses IX - Songs without Words - the magical world of tone Poets" on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 5 p.m.
The performance features Junko Ohtsu on violin and Colette Valentine on piano. The repertoire includes work by Ravel and Messiaen, Chopin, Ysaye and Richard Strauss.
Admission is $35 and free for children under 14 years old. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here, by calling 631-287-4377 or at the door. The Southampton Cultural Center is located at 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968. www.scc-arts.org.
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Junko Ohtsu and Colette Valentine. Courtesy Southampton Cultural Center.
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9. Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival Performs Dvořák
The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival continues its “Composer Portraits” series with music by Antonín Dvořák on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church.
Dvořák was inspired by the music of the “New World,” and incorporated many of these rich musical traditions into some of his greatest works. Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival musicians will perform four compositions by Dvořák, and Narrator Roger Rosenblatt will bring insight and humor to Dvořák’s story that continues to reverberate today.
Tickets starts at $55 or $10 for students. Click here to purchase. The Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church is located at 2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932.
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UPCOMING
Southampton Cultural Center presents the second lecture in the series "The Majesty and Mystery" by Roger Ketzerstein, LCSW, on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 7 p.m. The series examines the relationship between mental illness and genius exhibited by artists and scientists. Admission is $10 at the door. The Southampton Cultural Center is located at 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.
The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival presents a free outdoor concert on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the field behind the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church. Saxophone quartet Project Fusion will perform music by Bach, Gershwin, Clare Shore and Maslanka. Click here to purchase tickets. The Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church is located at 2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932. Click here to read more.
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