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Montauk
What: 9th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Show on the Green
Where: Montauk Green
When: May 26-28, 10am-6pm
Why Go: When the weather is beautiful (which it should be for at least part of the extended weekend), who wants to be stuck indoors? This annual festival transforms Montauk into an outdoor museum, showcasing paintings, sculptures, tapestries, jewelry, photography and more. Guests can even commission a custom-made piece of art. Go.
Southampton
What: Dan’s Rosé Soirée
Where: Southampton Arts Center
When: Sunday, May 28, 5-8pm
Why Go: Put on those rosé colored glasses for a quintessential summer Sunday. Guests can sip more than 25 of the East End’s best rosés paired perfectly with small bites from famous chefs and restaurants. If rosé is not your drink of choice, savor an assemblage of the summer’s best craft cocktails and beer. Stay up past curfew as the Southampton Arts Center transforms into a chic lounge for the Rock Angel VIP After Party, complete with live music and flowing Rock Angel rosé. Go.
What: A TOAST to Summer 2017
Where: Oreya Restaurant & Lounge at the Capri
When: Friday, May 26, 10pm
Why Go: Vodka for a valuable cause. Join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for a night of giving back and fun. TOAST Vodka will sponsor an open vodka bar and guests can enjoy a kissing booth, photobooth, silent and live auctions and raffles. Proceeds go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Go.
What: Taste Of Wine
Where: Southampton Animal Shelter
When: Sunday, May 28, 5-8pm
Why Go: “Canines, Felines, and Wines,” oh my! Guests can sample hor d’oeuvres, taste wines and enjoy a night filled with laughs and live music. All proceeds go directly to helping homeless pets. Go.
East Hampton
What: Pollock Family Drip Painting
Where: Pollock Krasner House and Study Center
When: Saturday, May 27, 10-11:30am
Why Go: Acclaimed painter Jackson Pollock’s house is opening its doors for family-friendly fun. Directed by Long Island-based author and artist Joyce Raimondo, the event allows families to explore the house the Pollock lived and worked in. Later, attendees can venture outdoors to create their own drip paint masterpiece. Go.
What: Elements Fitness Studio Is Back For The 2017 Season
Where: Elements Fitness Studio
When: May 26-28, 9am-2pm
Why Go: It’s never too late to get started on that summer body. Elements Fitness Studio’s peak season kicks off with a weekend of fun events. Look good post-workout thanks to Glam & Go who will host an in-studio pop-up offering blow dry and other styling services. Guests can shop on-site for premium athletic apparel for their next sweat session from Grace by Grit and HPE. Finally, relax your tired muscles with a complimentary massage courtesy of Naturopathica. Go.
What: Opening Celebration Garden Tea Party
Where: The Leiber Collection
When: Saturday, May 27, 2-5pm
Why Go: View fashion designer Judith Leiber’s newest collection Magnificent Obsession ~ Passion, Fashion and Collection and enjoy a classy night out. The event will showcase the collections of three prominent Judith Leiber Collectors and Judith’s husband Gerson’s paintings and prints from his Fashion Series. Whether it’s girls’ night out or date night, this event will not disappoint. Go.
What: Third Annual Family Day
Where: LongHouse Reserve
When: Saturday, May 27, 11am-2pm
Why Go: Third time will definitely be a charm at this year’s Family Day gathering, featuring visits from children’s book authors Hilary Knight (Eloise) and Katharine Holabird (Angelina Ballerina). Families can also enjoy tours of the gardens, a bird watching walk, art projects, music and more! Go.
Riverhead
What: “That 70’s Band” Summer Kick-Off
Where: Suffolk Theater
When: Saturday, May 27, 8pm
Why Go: A night of 70s soul. Enjoy live music from That 70’s Band, performing classics by artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire and the Commodores, as you are transported into a previous era. It’s sure to be a funky event that will keep you disco dancing all night long. Go.
Sag Harbor
What: Book Signing & Cocktail Party With Jonathan Morse
Where: Sylvester & Co.
When: Sunday, May 28, 5-7pm
Why Go: Sag Harbor-based photographer Jonathan Morse will be signing his new catalogue “Face To Face,” a collection of black and white portraits of artists and writers from the East End. And not only can guests support local Long Islander artists, but they can also support the Long Island community! Proceeds from the sales of Morse’s book will go to benefit the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum. Go.