Big-name comedy, legendary music, art & film, restaurant deals, an oyster celebration and Veterans Day observances are among SPARK’s picks across the Hamptons and North Fork, Nov. 6–11.

FOOD & DINING — HAMPTONS AND NORTH FORK

Long Island Restaurant Week — HAMPTONS & NORTH FORK
Through Sunday, Nov. 8 | $25 lunch; $30, $40 and $48 dinner menus
Participating restaurants across the East End

Nick & Toni's, East Hampton

Miracle dining room in Sag Harbor. Photo by Madison Fender

The famous chicken parm at Frankie's Fabulous Italiano, East Hampton.

The Palm Huntting inn, East Hampton

It’s the final weekend of Long Island Restaurant Week’s 20th anniversary celebration, with specially priced menus at participating restaurants across the Hamptons and North Fork. See SPARK’s guide to where to dine.

SPARK’s Restaurant Week Guide: https://sparkhamptons.com/2026/10/25/long-island-restaurant-week-2026-where-to-dine-in-the-hamptons-and-north-fork/hamptons

HAMPTONS EVENTS

Comedy

Jessica Kirson at WHBPAC — WESTHAMPTON BEACH
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. | Ticket prices vary
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach

After selling out WHBPAC in 2025, comedian Jessica Kirson returns with her fearless stand-up, characters and crowd work. Read SPARK’s exclusive interview ahead of the show.

SPARK’s Jessica Kirson Interview: https://sparkhamptons.com/2026/11/04/jessica-kirson-brings-her-outrageous-comedy-back-to-westhampton-beach/hamptons

Music & Theater

Randy Brecker With Juanga Lakunza Collective — SAG HARBOR
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. | $25
Sag Harbor Masonic Temple, 200 Main St., Sag Harbor

Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker joins the Juanga Lakunza Collective for an evening of jazz presented by Hamptons JazzFest.

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird at Bay Street Theater — SAG HARBOR
Opens Monday, Nov. 9; runs through Nov. 29
Bay Street Theater, 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor

Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel comes to Bay Street Theater, directed by co-founder Stephen Hamilton.

Read SPARK’s Feature: https://sparkhamptons.com/2026/10/29/aaron-sorkins-to-kill-a-mockingbird-comes-to-bay-street-theater-in-sag-harbor/hamptons

Film

Sag Harbor Cinema Festival of Preservation — SAG HARBOR
Friday, Nov. 6–Monday, Nov. 9 | Ticket prices vary
Sag Harbor Cinema, 90 Main St., Sag Harbor

The sixth annual festival, presented by Martin Scorsese, celebrates film preservation with restored classics, rare screenings and cinematic discoveries.

cRead SPARK’s Festival Preview: https://sparkhamptons.com/2026/10/25/martin-scorseses-sag-harbor-cinema-festival-of-preservation-returns-nov-6-9-with-rare-films-and-restored-classics/hamptons

Art & Galleries

Guild Hall’s 86th Artist Members Exhibition — EAST HAMPTON
Saturday, Nov. 7, 3–5 p.m., members-only opening reception; public opening Sunday, Nov. 8 | Admission varies
Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton

Guild Hall celebrates its 86th Artist Members Exhibition with more than 300 works by established and emerging East End artists. This year’s awards juror is Whitney Museum curator Marcela Guerrero. The exhibition continues through Jan. 10.

The Energy of Light: Coffee With the Artists — AMAGANSETT
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10–11 a.m. Coffee with artists
ARC Fine Art, 26 Montauk Highway, Amagansett

Meet some of the East End artists featured in The Energy of Light, an inaugural juried exhibition showcasing 51 works by regional artists. Exhibition continues through Nov. 28.

NORTH FORK EVENTS

Food, Wine & Special Events

Día de los Muertos at RGNY — RIVERHEAD
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. | $163.13
RGNY, 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead

RGNY celebrates Día de los Muertos with an immersive evening featuring House of Yes performances, Mexican cultural traditions, tarot readings, face painting, a ceremonial fire and live poetry. *website: Sold Out

North Fork Women’s Oyster Extravaganza — CUTCHOGUE
Sunday, Nov. 8, 1–3 p.m. | $75
Pellegrini Vineyards, 23005 Main Road, Cutchogue

Celebrate the North Fork’s oyster culture with local oysters from Little Ram Oyster Co., shrimp, wine and an auction at this benefit supporting North Fork Women.

Art & Special Events

Contemporary Art Quilts Exhibition and Sale — SOUTHOLD
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7–8 and 14–15, 1–5 p.m.
Unitarian Universalists of Southold, 51900 Main Road, Southold

Handmade art quilts by former Southold summer resident Mary Richards will be on view and available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Unitarian Universalists of Southold and the Daniel Rosenblatt Foundation for the Arts.

Steamroller Printmaking Festival at East End Arts — RIVERHEAD
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon–4 p.m. | Free
East End Arts, 206 Griffing Ave., Riverhead

Watch artists transform large-scale carved printing blocks into oversized works of art using a steamroller as a printing press at this outdoor arts festival.

April Gornik: Finding My Soul in Landscape — GREENPORT
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7–8 p.m.
Peconic Landing Auditorium, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport

Acclaimed artist April Gornik discusses her landscape paintings, drawings and prints, tracing the evolution of her work and the influence of dreams, photography, literature and poetry on her art.

Veterans Day 2026

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here are notable events marking the holiday and honoring those who served.

Southampton Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony — SOUTHAMPTON
Wednesday, Nov. 11, parade at 10:45 a.m.; ceremony at 11 a.m. | Free
First Presbyterian Church, 2 South Main St., to Agawam Park, Southampton

The parade proceeds along Jobs Lane to Agawam Park for a ceremony honoring veterans. Transportation is available for veterans unable to march.

Montauk Veterans Day Flag-Raising Ceremony — MONTAUK
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Time to be announced
Montauk Playhouse Community Center, 240 Edgemere St., Montauk

The observance at the Suzanne Koch Gosman Flagpole Garden includes a flag raising, wreath laying and participation by local Scouts.

Honoring Veterans by Sharing Their Stories — SOUTHAMPTON
Sunday, Nov. 8, 3–5 p.m. | Free
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton

Three short films spotlight veterans Susan E. Soto, John Melillo and Arthur Muller, followed by a discussion with veterans and family members.

A Salute to Our Hampton Bays Veterans — HAMPTON BAYS
Thursday, Nov. 12, noon–1 p.m. | Registration required
Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave., Hampton Bays

The library’s annual program honors local wartime veterans and offers an opportunity to meet them.

Salute to Our Veterans Concert — RIVERHEAD
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2–3:30 p.m. | Free
Riverhead High School auditorium, Riverhead

The No Doubt World Famous Monday Night Band presents patriotic music and an Armed Forces Salute honoring military service members.

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .