Who says you can only have fun on the weekend? Check out these great weekday events in the Hamptons!

Sunday, December 18

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY” AT SUFFOLK THEATER
6 p.m. Directed by Cindy Clifford. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343 suffolktheater.com

SEISKAYA BALLET’S “NUTCRACKER” AT THE STALLER CENTER
12/16­–12/19. One of Long Island’s most lavish productions of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet returns to the Staller Center. Choreographed by the famous Valia Seiskaya, this spectacular show has been crafted by acclaimed artists and dance from all over the world. Staller Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook. nutcrackerballet.com

Monday, December 19

MONDAY NIGHT PAINT AT TOWNLINE BBQ
6:30 p.m. Hosted by Townline and Salty Canvas. Step-by-step instructions, painting materials provided. Townline BBQ, 3593 Townline Road, Sagaponack. saltycanvashamptons.com

Wednesday, December 21

WINTER SOLSTICE WALK AT QUOGUE WILDLIFE REFUGE
4:30 p.m. Celebrate the winter solstice with a one-mile walk. Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771 quoguewildliferefuge.org

EAST END OPRY AT ZIGMUND’S BAR
7 p.m. Live music every Wednesday. Zigmund’s Bar, 203, Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-919-5340

Thursday, December 22

THE GATEWAY’S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE
7 p.m. Capture the magic of the season as the Gateway stage is turned into an ice rink for an exciting musical production. Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. 631-283-1133 thegateway.org

Friday, December 23

SCREENING: “A CHRISTMAS STORY” AT SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
7 p.m. Screening of the holiday classic. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-0967 southamptonartscenter.org