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Spark Hamptons Event Picks: Jan. 29–Feb. 1, 2026
Live music, comedy, film screenings, talks, and winter dining deals across the East End
Cold gettin’ you down? Bundle up — the East End is still buzzing. From Nancy Atlas at Bay Street and a Prince–tribute at The Suffolk to comedy at The Talkhouse and Sticks ’n Stones, plus screenings, talks, and winter dining deals, here are Spark Hamptons’ top event picks for Jan. 29–Feb. 1.
Music & Performance
Marshall Charloff and The Purple XpeRIeNCE
Fri., Jan. 30, 8 p.m. | $70–$80, including fees
The Suffolk, Riverhead | thesuffolk.org
Now in its 16th year touring worldwide, this celebrated Prince tribute delivers a 100% live, untracked show. Discerning Prince fans — and the Prince Estate (official license) — give it a thumbs-up.
Nancy Atlas with Jonny Rosch: The Fireside Sessions
Sat., Jan. 24, 8 p.m. | $44–$56
Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor | baystreet.org
The final Fireside Sessions features the unstoppable Nancy Atlas with special guest Jonny Rosch — vocalist, keyboardist, and harmonica player — for a night of Soul Sonic Love. A consistent crowd-pleaser and an ideal antidote to January’s chill.
Jazz Night
Fri., Jan. 30, 7 p.m. | $20
Masonic Temple, Sag Harbor | masonicmusicseries.com
Kick off the weekend with Oscar Feldman, Benito Gonzalez, Greg August, Carly Amaldonato, and Chris Brondalfor in a relaxed, intimate setting made for live jazz.
Comedy
Stand Up for Hunger: Comedy Benefit
Sat., Jan. 31, 8–9:30 p.m. | $30 general, $50 VIP
The Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett | stephentalkhouse.com
A night of laughs for a good cause, featuring comedian Laura Patton and three guest performers. All proceeds benefit East End food pantries. Produced by Pitch Your Peers.
Paul Ollinger
Sat., Jan. 31, 8 p.m. | $40–$78, including fees
Sticks and Stones Comedy Club | sticksandstonescomedyclub.com
Headliner Paul Ollinger, host of the Reasonably Happy podcast, brings sharp insight on money, happiness, and work. Hosted by Joe Winchell.
Screenings
Rocky Revisited: 50 Years of Stallone’s Sports Saga
Thu., Jan. 29, 7–8 p.m. | Free; library card and pre-registration required
Hampton Bays Public Library | hamptonbayslibrary.com
A lively multimedia program led by Clive Young celebrating 50 years of Rocky, with behind-the-scenes stories from Stallone’s iconic saga.
Film Screening: Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed + Q&A with Susan Lacy
Sat., Jan. 31, 5–7 p.m. | Advance tickets $10
The Church, Sag Harbor | thechurchsagharbor.org
Produced for PBS’ American Masters, this full-length documentary explores the life and legacy of Martha Graham. Executive producer Susan Lacy joins for a post-screening Q&A led by The Church’s executive director, Sheri L. Pasquarella. The Martha Graham exhibit at The Church is also on view—and a must-see.
Hamptons Pride Film Series: C.R.A.Z.Y.
Sun., Feb. 1, 4 p.m. | Advance tickets $10
Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor | hamptonspride.org
The 2026 Hamptons Pride Film Series opens with this acclaimed coming-of-age story set in 1960s and ’70s Montreal.
Art & Photography
Remembering Jackson Pollock / Jason Bard Yarmosky: Time Has Many Faces
Thu., Jan. 28, 4–5 p.m. | Free; virtual event
Pollock-Krasner House & Study Center, East Hampton | pkhouse.org
Celebrate Jackson Pollock’s birthday with a guided tour led by Joyce Raimondo, followed by firsthand recollections from special guests. Attend virtually or add it to your Springs must-visit list.
In Conversation with Lindsay Morris
Fri., Jan. 30, 5–6 p.m.
The Church, Sag Harbor | thechurchsagharbor.org
Photographer and New York Times contributor Lindsay Morris discusses The Kids of Camp I Am, her project documenting a camp for gender-creative children and their families. Morris explores new photos and essays and invites dialogue around nonjudgmental environments and their life-changing impact. Audience Q&A follows her talk.
Dining Deals
Long Island Winter Restaurant Week 2026
Through Sun., Feb. 1
$24 two-course lunch | $29 / $39 / $46 three-course dinner
Various locations | longislandrestaurantweek.com
You have through Sunday, Feb. 1, to enjoy standout dining deals across the East End. Most Hamptons restaurants participate at the $46 dinner tier — and the quality remains consistently strong. Take advantage!