{"id":5489,"date":"2026-06-04T13:25:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrateidea.com\/?p=5489"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:25:47","slug":"hamptons-summer-arts-events-festivals-fundraisers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrateidea.com\/?p=5489","title":{"rendered":"Hamptons Summer Arts & Events: Festivals & Fundraisers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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6\/2-14<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Residual Light<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A quietly radical group show, Residual Light <\/em>foregrounds female artists pushing photography beyond the lens. Working with camera-less and alternative processes, these artists treat analog methods as collaborators rather than tools, a nod to early experimental darkroom practices now resurfacing on the East End. It’s a rare chance to see photography untethered from representation and rooted in process at the Arts Center at Duck Creek in the John Little Barn. 127 Squaw Road, East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n

6\/2-14<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What the Garden Remembers<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Drawing from memories of her childhood in India, Avani Patel’s What the Garden Remembers<\/em> unfolds as a lush meditation on memory, mythology and the natural world. Fluidly moving between abstraction and figuration, Patel populates the exhibition with imagined creatures and botanical forms inspired by her mother’s garden and the ornate movement of traditional Indian dance costumes. On view in the Little Gallery through June 14, the show balances personal narrative with dreamlike fantasy. 127 Squaw Road, East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n

6\/2<\/strong>–<\/strong><\/em>21<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mister Halston<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Set against the electric backdrop of 1970s and ’80s New York, Mister Halston <\/em>traces the designer’s meteoric rise and unraveling. Produced with Donna Karan’s involvement and staged at Bay Street Theater, the play trades spectacle for a more intimate, character-driven portrait. Director Michael Wilson leans into the tension between ambition and identity, revealing the personal cost behind the brand. It’s a sharply focused look at fashion history through a human lens. 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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6\/4-21<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mark Seidenfeld: Uncharted Waters<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Uncharted Waters <\/em>marks the inaugural exhibition in the new Corwith Homestead Tractor Barn gallery space at Bridgehampton Museum. Featuring new works by Hamptons-based painter Mark Seidenfeld, the solo presentation explores layered, dreamlike compositions that chart the artist’s continued experimentation with color, texture and abstraction. Each painting unfolds like a shifting landscape, balancing atmosphere and emotion within Seidenfeld’s distinctly immersive visual language. 2368 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton<\/em><\/p>\n

6\/6<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hamptons Pride Parade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in its fifth year, the Hamptons Pride Parade returns to East Hampton with a spirited celebration. The parade winds down Main Street before culminating in Herrick Park, where the festivities continue with live performances, food trucks and family-friendly programming. Equal parts celebration and show of solidarity, the annual event has become one of the East End’s most vibrant early-summer gatherings. Noon, Main Street, East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n

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6\/9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

i-tri Power Ball<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the East End’s feel-good fixtures of the season, i-tri’s annual “Power Her Potential†Power Ball returns to Moby’s for an evening that blends philanthropy with the Hamptons social calendar. The cocktail-style fundraiser supports the nonprofit’s triathlon-based mentorship and wellness programs for middle school girls, which have become a quietly transformative force for young women across Long Island. 6 p.m., 341 Pantigo Road, East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n

6\/13<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ladies’ Village Improvement Society Fair<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A hallmark of the East Hampton summer season since 1896, the Ladies’ Village Improvement Society’s annual fair returns to the historic headquarters of the LVIS for a day that feels equal parts community gathering and time capsule. This year’s edition introduces a more collaborative approach, with local nonprofits curating nostalgic themed booths alongside longtime fair staples like vintage finds, plant sales, live music and the beloved carousel. Run almost entirely by volunteers, the annual fair continues to embody the civic spirit that has long defined East Hampton, while raising funds for scholarships, preservation efforts and environmental initiatives across the village. 10 a.m., 95 Main St., East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n

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Guests at the 1915 LVIS Fair, a long-standing East End summer tradition<\/p>\n

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6\/14<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Hamptons Handbag Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Back for its second season on the East End, The Hamptons Handbag Festival brings together collectors, dealers and luxury aficionados for a niche shopping event centered on rare and collectible accessories. Founded by Lois Peltz, the festival gathers retailers and private sellers offering everything from vintage icons to hard-to-find designer pieces, while Brett Heeley of Bonhams leads a presentation on navigating the growing resale market for luxury handbags. 10 a.m., American Legion Post 419, 15 Montauk Highway, Amagansett<\/em><\/p>\n

6\/19<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Luke Bergman Trio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Seattle-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Luke Bergman moves fluidly between roles as composer, collaborator and sideman across contemporary jazz and indie circles. His work spans original projects such as Heatwarmer<\/em>, alongside appearances with artists including Bill Frisell, Cuong Vu and Andrew Bird, where his voice, bass and guitar contributions underscore a versatile, genre-blurring approach to performance and recording. 6 p.m., Arts Center at Duck Creek,127 Squaw Road, East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n

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Multi-instrumentalist Luke Bergman will perform at the Arts Center at Duck Creek on June 19.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of subject<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

6\/26<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center Summer Benefit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center kicks off summer with its third annual summer kickoff cocktail party at Mulford Farm. The evening pairs cocktails, bluegrass and a silent auction with a community-driven celebration supporting affordable childcare and early education on the East End. A highlight of the night is the Eleanor Prize, honoring individuals advancing the Center’s mission; this year’s recipient is Ruth Ann McSpadden. 5:30 p.m., 10 James Lane, East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n

6\/27<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Blues in the Barn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A summer staple of live music on the East End, Blues in the Barn returns to the grounds of the Bridgehampton Museum, bringing an easygoing evening of open-air performances and community gathering. Set against the museum’s historic setting, the event keeps things unfussy and rooted in tradition. 6 p.m., 2368 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton<\/em><\/p>\n

6\/28<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Project MOST Summer Benefit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Marking its 25th anniversary, Project MOST hosts its annual summer benefit at Moby’s. The afternoon gathering brings together supporters for a celebratory fundraiser benefiting scholarships and creative learning programs for East End youth, while honoring the advocates who have helped shape the organization’s long-standing community impact. This year’s honoree, Joe O’Connell—long known as “Dr. Joeâ€â€”is recognized for his decades of leadership in education and youth programming across the East End, including early support that helped launch Project MOST’s after-school initiatives at Springs School. 4 p.m., 341 Pantigo Road, East Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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