Hamptons Event Highlights, August 12–13: Authors Night, 'As You Like It' and More
Have a look at just some of the fun events happening in the Hamptons and on the North Fork this week. For more, visit events.DansPapers.com.
FESTIVALS
Sag Harbor Firemen’s Carnival
When: Through August 12
Where: Haven’s Beach, Sag Harbor
What: Enjoy food vendors, activities for kids & more.
Contact: 631-725-0252, sagharborfd.com
SIGNINGS
East Hampton Library’s Authors Night
When: August 12, 5 p.m.
Where: 4 Maidstone Lane, East Hampton
What: Meet and mingle with 100 authors, buy their books and have books signed at this cocktail party that benefits East Hampton Library.
Contact: 631-324-0222, authorsnight.org
THEATER
“As You Like It”
When: Opens August 12, 8 p.m.
Where: Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
What: John Doyle directs this lively production of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy As You Like It. With an original score by the incomparable Stephen Schwartz and starring Ellen Burstyn.
Contact: 631-725-9500, baystreet.org
DISCUSSION
Stirring the Pot: Conversations with Culinary Celebrities
When: August 13, 11 a.m.
Where: Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton
What: Hosted and led by Florence Fabricant, this interview series features culinary icons and celebrities talking about their lives and careers. This week, chef, food writer and television personality Andrew Zimmern stops by.
Contact: 631-324-0806, guildhall.org
CONCERT
Buddy Guy
When: August 13, 8 p.m.
Where: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
What: Guitarist Buddy Guy, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has been an influence on rock stars like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton and is a pioneer of Chicago’s famous West Side sound.
Contact: 631-288-1500, whbpac.org