Hamptons Agenda: Sandy Benefit, Relay for Life & More

With warm temperature coming in, Patch has the places to be this weekend, May 31 to June 2, around the Hamptons. Whether it’s art, music, a play or something else that piques your interest, we’ve got you covered.

What will you be doing to welcome the summer weather?

MONTAUK

• Home Canning Seminar: Mark Vosburg, named a certified master food preserver by Cornell Cooperative Extension, will speak Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. about safe food handling and pressure canning methods.

• Navy Seal Foundation Fundraiser: Navy Beach will host its annual fundraiser to benefit the Navy Seal Foundation, which supports personnel, their spouses and children. Saturday’s fundraiser will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., including a cocktail party for a cost of $35.

• Films for Sandy Benefit: This fundraiser hosted by Solé East will include a series of short films curated by Brooklyn-based SMASH Production. From 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, The Backyard Restaurant will provide a barbecue. Cost is $40.

EAST HAMPTON

• The Cripple of Inishmaan: Catch this Martin McDonagh comedy directed by Stephen Hamilton at Guild Hall this weekend. Tickets run from $10 for students to $30 for general admission.

SPRINGS

• The Business of Art: This four-part seminar hosted by Jane Martin will start on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Springs Presbyterian Church, with classes coming the following few Saturdays. Courses focus on selling and making money off art.

• Prime Rib Dinner: The Springs F.D. is hosting its annual prime rib dinner Sunday at 2 p.m. for $27 a plate.

BRIDGEHAMPTON

• Relay for Life: Cancer fundraiser kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Bridgehampton School on Montauk Highway.

• From Pastures to Putting: This exhibition at the Bridgehampton Museum will look back at the development of golf in greater Bridgehampton, with original equipment, fashions and more.

SOUTHAMPTON

• Opening Reception: This exhibition of sculpture by Bill Stewart and photography by Ann Fristoe Stewart will take place at 4 North Main in the village from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Gospel Jubilee: Local choirs will perform at the First Baptist Church of Southampton Friday night at 7 to celebrate the church choir’s anniversary.

QUOGUE

• Artists’ Reception: Quogue resident Donna Levy’s ‘Visions in Color’ kicks off Saturday afternoon at the Quogue Library from 2:30 to 4:30.


HAMPTON BAYS

• Professional Rugby Tourney: Members of the Southampton Dragons – the newest team in the American National Rugby League – kick off their season hosting a tournament at Hampton Bays High School. Drop by starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

• Teen Camp Fundraising Day: Need your car washed? Some baked goods? Or household items? Drop by this all-around fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Assembly of God Church on Ponquogue Avenue to help teens raise funds for their summer camps.

• Beautification Association Garden Party: The Hampton Bays Beautification Association is holding its garden party and famous Chinese auction on Saturday at Cowfish, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $40.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH

• Aaron Neville: The longtime R&B artist makes his way to Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $70 to $90.