What’s Hot Now: Spark Hamptons Weekend Event Picks, Oct. 10–13

ARF Hamptons Stroll To The Sea takes place Oct. 11, East Hampton. Photo by Angela LaGreca

Hamptons International Film Festival
Oct. 3–13, 2025
Presented by the Artemis Rising Foundation, the Hamptons International Film Festival is celebrating its 33rd year with 85 features, 57 shorts, and major premieres, along with lively talkbacks.
For information and tickets: hamptonsfilmfest.org
Click this link for our Spark Hamptons Film Festival Highlights this weekend.

‘Merrily We Role Along’ screening, Oct. 12, 7:45 p.m. Guild Hall, East Hampton. Photo courtesy of Hamptons International Film Festival

Friday, Oct. 10

The Hub Home – Grand Opening
Opening party: Friday, Oct. 10; 6–8 p.m.
Open house: Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (hubhamptons.com)
A new venture in Bridgehampton showcasing “the swankiest collection of pre-loved furniture, art, lighting, and accessories.”
Click this link for our Spark story on The Hub Home.

HUB HOME, a curated consignment of furniture, art, and lighting, opens this weekend, Oct. 11-13 in Bridgehampton. Photo courtesy of The HUB

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Oct. 10–26 (Fridays–Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.)
Southampton Cultural Center (scc-arts.org)
Christopher Durang’s hilarious play, directed by Bob Kaplan and produced by Bonnie Grice’s boots on the ground theater, features Bonnie Grice, Randall Hemming, Alyson Reim, Shawn Friedman, Kristin Dougherty, and Leah Kerensky.

Saturday, Oct. 11

ARF Hamptons Stroll To The Sea
Saturday, Oct. 11; 9 a.m. Check-in; stroll at 11 a.m.
Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton (arfhamptons.org)
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons hosts its annual dog walk to the sea with emcee Isaac Mizrahi. Register to participate.

Adult + Child Art Class with Deborah Acquino
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane (scc-arts.org)
Bond with your child and create art together under the supportive guidance of the talented Deborah Acquino.

Deborah Acqino, artist and art instructor, teaches workshops at the Southampton Cultural Center. Photo by Angela LaGreca

CMEE Big Birthday Bash – Bridgehampton
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike (cmee.org)
Celebrate CMEE’s 20th birthday with cupcakes, dancing, and singing. Free for members, $19 for nonmembers.

Chowdah Chowdown
Saturday, Oct. 11, 12–3 p.m.
Springs Tavern & Grill, 15 Fort Pond Blvd., East Hampton (springsfoodpantry.com)
An annual tradition: enjoy all-you-can-eat chowder and soup from 20+ local chefs, live music, and a mocktail bar—then vote for the best chowder (or “chowdah”).

Chowdah Chowdown at Springs Tavern and Grill. Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Angela LaGreca

Puccini & Amici (Friends)
Saturday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m.
Lieber Museum, 446 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton (liebermuseum.org)
An afternoon of opera featuring soprano Ashley Bell and baritone Daniel Sutin performing the works of Giacomo Puccini, with Christine Sutin on piano. Tickets: $55.

“Second Skin” curated by Estrella Brodsky
Saturday, Oct. 11, 5–7 p.m. Opening reception. Through Dec. 28.
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane (scc-arts.org)
A highly anticipated show proving that fashion is more than ornament—it’s politics, power, and personal armor.

‘Second Skin’ group show opens at the Southampton Arts Center. Felix Beaudry, ‘Bury Me In Your Tits’. Photo courtesy of SAC

“Higher Vision: 4 Artists Shaping Form”
Saturday, Oct. 11, 5–7 p.m. Opening reception.
Julie Keyes Art, 45 Main St., Sag Harbor (juliekeyesart.com)
Featuring artists Walter Bobbie, Judith Henriques-Adams, Dwight Ripley, and Sumayyah Samaha.

Keyes Art Gallery ‘4 Artists Higher Vision, Shaping Form’ opening reception Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Keyes Art Gallery

Best in Show – “Floor to Ceiling Redux”
Saturday, Oct. 11, 5–7 p.m.
Stella Flame Gallery, 2385 Montauk Hwy. (stellaflamegallery.com)
Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, works on canvas, and art wear showcasing “visionary creatives in a fresh and unexpected manner.” Binoculars provided. Music by DJ Chili.

Jonathan Nash Glynn – Solo Exhibition
Saturday, Oct. 11, 7–9 p.m. Reception. Through Oct. 26. Open 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
New Space, Bridgehampton Museum, 2368 Montauk Hwy. (bridgehamptonmuseum.org)
Large acrylic paintings inspired by images captured by the Hubble and Webb space telescopes. In partnership with the Hamptons Observatory. Guests are invited to bring their own telescopes for a special stargazing experience.

Led Zeppelin Reimagined
Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m.
The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead (thesuffolk.org)
A stunning visual and musical celebration of Zeppelin—not just another cover band.

Sagtoberfest – Sag Harbor
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 11–12, 12–8 p.m.
Kidd Squid Brewing Co., 11 Spring St.
Oktoberfest-themed food, live music, and drinks.

Oktoberfest at Kidd Squid Brewing Co. in Sag Harbor, Oct. 11. Photo by Tom Davis

Montauk Chamber of Commerce & Visit Montauk 44th Annual Fall Fest
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 11–12, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fun, food, and family entertainment. Chowder contest (Saturday). Fireworks Sunday at 7 p.m.

Westhampton Beach Sidewalk Sales
Oct. 11–13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Westhampton Beach Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Food, family activities, a petting zoo, aerialists, beer and wine, artisan vendors, and a mobile golf simulator.
Live music by the New York Vendettas (’50s and ’60s rock and soul) from 12–4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Old Whalers’ Church Annual Pet Blessing
Sunday, Oct. 12 – Service at 10 a.m.; outdoor blessing at 11:30 a.m.
Old Whalers’ Church, 44 Union St., Sag Harbor (oldwhalerschurch.org)

Old Whalers’ Church Pet Blessing in Sag Harbor. Oct. 12. Photo courtesy of Old Whalers Church

Notable Art Shows

The Banned Book Project Art Exhibit
On view through Oct. 30
A group exhibit curated by Karyn Mannix “to highlight the significance of literature and underscore the importance of books in our culture and history,” while examining how “books are increasingly being weaponized and subjected to political constraints that limit our access to diverse knowledge, ideas, and information.”
Springs Library, 1 Parson Place, East Hampton (springshistoricalsociety.org)
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., East Hampton (easthamptonlibrary.org)

Stephanie Brody Lederman ‘Tropic Of Cancer’, Part of the ‘Banned Book Project’ in East Hampton. Photo courtesy of Karyn Mannix

3 Perspectives: Landscapes Reimagined
William Ris Gallery, 129 Main Rd., Jamesport (williamris.com)
Three artists—Carol C. Young, Susan Giblin, and Michael Taylor—interpret open space.