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What to Do in the Hamptons: Can’t-Miss Events Jan. 9–12 | Spark Picks
From Nancy Atlas at Bay Street Theater to Dance Out East, Sag Saturday, a seal cruise, and much more, here’s Spark Hamptons’ guide to the best East End events, art, music, Jan. 9–12.
Music That’s Creating a Spark
Nancy Atlas with Gene Casey & Eugene Chrysler: The Fireside Sessions
Saturday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $44–$56
Bay Street Theater, 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor
baystreet.org
Nancy Atlas returns to ignite another January at Bay Street Theater with her ever-popular Fireside Sessions. Each week features a different musical guest—and a show that never disappoints. Sellouts are common, so advance tickets are strongly recommended. (Read more about Atlas in our feature story.)
MJ The Illusion
Friday–Saturday, Jan. 9–10, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $59–$79
The Suffolk, 118 Main St., Riverhead
thesuffolk.org
Michael Jackson fans will swoon over this high-energy tribute that recreates the King of Pop’s Dangerous
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: I Puritani
Saturday, Jan. 10, 1–5 p.m.
Tickets: $32–$35
Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
guildhall.org
A sweeping bel canto masterpiece featuring virtuosic vocals and soaring melodies. Long—but absolutely worth it.
GUNK Female Funk Band
Saturday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 adults; $10 ages 5–18; free for ages 4 and under
Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Road (corner of Marion Lane), Jamesport
jamesportmeetinghouse.org
This eight-piece, all-female funk band—made up of local music teachers and musicians—will raise the roof and have audiences dancing in the aisles.
Dance & Performance Highlights
Dance Out East
Saturday–Sunday, Jan. 10–11
Three venues across the East End
danceouteast.org
Be among the first to see newly commissioned works by three contemporary dance troupes, presented in partnership with Works & Process.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $25; members $22.50
The Church, 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor
Kirstine Bendul & Abvdiel: The Lineage Project
thechurchsagharbor.org
Saturday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $25.29–$29
Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
Naomi Funaki: Ikigai — Tino and Rajika Puri Creative Residency
guildhall.org
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m.
The Watermill Center, 39 Water Mill Town Road, Water Mill
Sekou McMiller & Friends: Palladium Nights
(In memory of Robert Wilson and Michele Pesner)
watermillcenter.org
Girls: Neo-Political Cowgirls Workshop
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m.
Free
Springs Presbyterian Church Hall, 5 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton
Register: info@npcowgirls.org
An art-and-friendship workshop designed to empower girls and women through conversation, journaling, collaborative art projects, and intergenerational connection. Teaching artists include Veronica Mezzina, Karyn Mannix, Kate Mueth, and Veonica Mezzina.
Ages 6–106 welcome.
Art, Museum & Gallery Shows, Shopping
Stella Flame Gallery: Once Upon a Pizza & a Pearl!
Saturday–Sunday, Jan. 10–11, 10–11 a.m.
2385 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
stellaflamegallery.com
A children’s book reading, singing, and craft session with author Stephanie Navato (The Pearl in the Pizza).
Advance registration required: $20
Venmo: @stella-flame | Zelle: 917-696-4955
Drawing Room Gallery: Points of Light
Through Jan. 18
55 Main St., second floor, East Hampton
drawingroom-gallery.com
Paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, and collages by leading contemporary artists including Vija Celmins, Alice Hope, John Iversen, Patricia Maurides, Ted Muehling, Michelle Stuart, and John Torreano.
Art Social: Painting & Drawing From Nature With Sumi Ink
Monday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m.
Tickets: $51–$57; $45 members
Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
guildhall.org
Explore expressive techniques using sumi ink, bamboo, brushes, and sticks. All materials provided. Admission includes wine and refreshments.
Learn, Live, Thrive
Winter Seal Cruise (Co-Sponsored by CRESLI)
Sunday, Jan. 11, 9–11 a.m.
$40 per person
Shinnecock Bay and surrounding waters, Southampton
Register: cresli.org
A two-hour educational cruise to observe, photograph, and learn about the seals of Shinnecock Bay. Open to adults, teens, and children ages 8+. Co-sponsored by CRESLI and the South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center (SoFo).
Sag Saturday – Sag Harbor
Saturday, Jan. Jan. 10, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tickets: $51–$57; $45 members
Main Street, Sag Harbor
sagsaturdaysorg
Sag Saturday is back inviting locals and visitors to Sag Harbor to embrace winter wellness, renewal and connection. Held on the second Saturday of each month, this Sag Saturday will see local stores with doors wide open and with activations for wellness, nourishment and creativity. Dragon Hemp offers a Mindful Morning, Kidd Squidd Brewing Co. is giving out free non-alcoholic IPA NAUTEE with every purchase over $20, K Pasa will have a family quesadilla making session, free popcorn with movie ticket at Sag Harbor Cinema and many more deals and specials.
Girls Who Code
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2–2:45 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Quogue Library, 90 Quogue St., Quogue
Registration required by Jan. 10: quoguelibrary.org
A hands-on coding program designed to empower young students as they learn the basics of coding and build tech confidence.
Looking Ahead: Dining Deals
Long Island Restaurant Week
Jan. 25–Feb. 1, 2026
longislandrestaurantweek.com
The beloved winter dining event returns soon. Click through to find participating restaurants and score special prix-fixe lunch and dinner deals.