Happy new year! Let’s forget 2016 ever happened and have some fun, shall we? Now is the perfect time to take up a new hobby, make new friends and have a little fun. Here are some weeknight events on the East End we think you’ll enjoy.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT NORTH SEA TAVERN
8 p.m. Show your musical talent or come and watch some amazing local performers. Complimentary drink for performing musicians! Hosted by Paul Fried. The North Sea Tavern & Raw Bar, 1271 North Sea Road, Southampton. 631-353-3322

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

NOFO NEIGHBORS AT SANNINO VINEYARD
11 a.m.–7 p.m. Show your North Fork ID for proof of residence and get a complimentary tasting and special discount. Winemaker Anthony Sannino discusses viticulture and oenology at 5 p.m. Sannino Vineyard, 1375 Peconic Lane, Peconic. 631-734-8282 sanninovineyard.com

SMOKIN HOT TUNES AT TOWNLINE BBQ
5 p.m. Performance by Junkyard Farmer. Happy hour menu and more. Townline BBQ, 3593 Townline Road, Bridgehampton. 631-537-2771

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

FIRESIDE SESSIONS WITH NANCY ATLAS AND FRIENDS
8 p.m. Nancy Atlas performs with Clark Gayton. Presented by Dan’s Papers. Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500 baystreet.org

For more stuff to do in the Hamptons, visit events.danspapers.com.