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Best Hamptons Events April 29–May 6: Live Music, Art, Farm Markets & Weekend Picks
The Hamptons are coming alive with events indoors and out. (And if you are looking to adopt or celebrate your pet, this is the weekend!)
Here’s your guide to the best music, art, markets, talks, and community happenings from April 29 – May 6, 2026.
Top 5 Event Picks
TALK
Knowledge Friday with Billy Baldwin
Friday, May 1, 6–7:30 p.m. • $10 (free for members)
The Church, 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor
Author and storyteller Billy Baldwin discusses creativity, dyslexia, and his journey from cookies to children’s books.
ANIMALS/PETS
ARF Pet Celebration Day – East Hampton
Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. • Free
ARF Hamptons, 124 Daniels Hole Rd., East Hampton
A pet-friendly fair with adoptions, food trucks, music, and family activities.
COMMUNITY
Share the Harvest Farm Spring Market – East Hampton
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. • Free
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 18 James Ln., East Hampton
A lively spring market with 20 local vendors, live music, and raffles benefiting Share the Harvest Farm.
MUSIC/PERFORMANCE
Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra – Riverhead
Saturday, May 2, 8–10 p.m. • $49–$79
The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead
Grammy-nominated guitarist blends flamenco, world rhythms, and melodic storytelling.
ART
Cmanoro Niles: Forgotten Words I Never Got to Say – East Hampton
Sunday, May 3 • Free–$12
Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
A decade-spanning exhibition exploring Cmanoro Niles’ evolving portrait and landscape work, known for saturated color, layered skin tones, and emotionally charged imagery drawn from memory and daily life.
More Event Picks
ART
LongHouse Reserve Exhibition Opening – East Hampton
Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. • $0–$20
LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton
Opening reception for a new exhibition featuring Cheryl R. Riley and Wharton Esherick.
MUSIC/PERFORMANCE
Opera Days in the Hamptons: Rites of Spring – Bridgehampton
Friday, May 1, 4–5 p.m. • Free
The Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
Songs of Love and Suffering: An intimate recital of French mélodie and Ladino-inspired works as part of Opera Days in the Hamptons. With Michaela Larsen (mezzo-soprano), Noah Fotis Larsen (horn), Sebastian Molina (guitar).
Duane Betts – Westhampton Beach
Friday, May 1, 8 p.m. • $55–$73
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
76 Main St., Westhampton Beach
Southern rock guitarist Duane Betts brings his signature sound to WHBPAC.
Silent Film Jazz Jam by East End Jazz – Southampton
Sunday, May 3, 2–4:30 p.m. • Free
Southampton Cultural Center
25 Pond Ln., Southampton
Live jazz improvisation meets silent film in a collaborative, one-of-a-kind performance.
ANIMALS/PETS
Southampton Animal Shelter Open House – Southampton
Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. • Free
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
102 Old Riverhead Rd. W, Hampton Bays
Meet adoptable pets, learn about volunteering, and enjoy a mini dog parade.
Westhampton Beach Spring Fling
Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. • Free
Main Street, Westhampton Beach
A festive day of shopping, food, and family fun, plus adoptable animals from the shelter.
COMMUNITY
Airing of the Quilts – East Hampton/Springs
Saturday, May 2, noon–5 p.m. • Free
The Arts Center at Duck Creek
127 Squaw Rd., East Hampton
A community tradition celebrating spring with quilt displays and hands-on workshops.
THEATER
‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ (Encore) – Southampton
Saturday, May 2, 2–4 p.m. • $20–$25
Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs Ln., Southampton
Ken Ludwig’s WWII love story returns for two encore performances.
FAMILY
Farmer for an Afternoon – Sagaponack
Saturday, May 2, 3–4:30 p.m. • $15–$45
The Green School
287 Merchants Path, Sagaponack
A hands-on family farm experience with animals, chores, and fresh eggs to take home.
TALK
Balcomb Greene Opening Reception & Talk – Montauk
Saturday, May 2, 3–5 p.m. • Free
Montauk Library
871 Montauk Hwy., Montauk
Opening reception and artist talk exploring Greene’s Montauk-inspired work.
History of Oysters on Long Island – Bridgehampton
Saturday, May 2, 4–5 p.m. • Free
South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO)
Bridgehampton
A look at Long Island’s oyster industry, with shucking tips and tastings.
Amplifying Voices: Human Trafficking Panel – Sag Harbor
Sunday, May 3, 2–3:30 p.m. • $10
The Church
48 Madison St., Sag Harbor
A discussion on human trafficking awareness, prevention, and community action.
LOCAL BUSINESS
Hamptons Business Forum – Wainscott
Monday, May 4, 4:30–7:30 p.m. • Free
LTV Studios
75 Industrial Rd., Wainscott
A regional business forum with keynote speaker Kathleen King, panels, networking, and studio tours.
Life Drawing – East Hampton/Springs
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m. • Free
Ashawagh Hall
780 Springs Fireplace Rd., East Hampton
Weekly figure drawing sessions open to all levels in a relaxed studio setting.