Spark Hamptons Event Picks | Feb. 19–22, 2026

From Southold’s Winter Fest to acclaimed theater broadcasts, film series, student art, literary gatherings, and live music — here’s what to see and do across the East End this week.

Community

Southold Winter Festivities
Sat., Feb. 20, 10 a.m. (Rain date: Sun., Feb. 21)
53345 Main Rd., Southold

Southold Winter Festival. Courtesy of Southold Historical Museum

A community celebration of Southold featuring more than 50 exhibitions and merchants, plus live music, line dancing, face painting, ice carving, complimentary food and beverage tastings, kids’ activities, raffles, and more. Worth the trip to the North Fork — even if you don’t live there.

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
Sat., Feb. 20, 7–10:38 p.m.
Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
guildhall.org

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire at Guild Hall. Photo courtesy of Guild Hall

A screening of the acclaimed production filmed during a sold-out run at the Young Vic. Tennessee Williams’ timeless classic is directed by Benedict Andrews and stars Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor).

Black History Month Film Series: Lives, Legacy & the Long Road to Justice
Thurs., Feb. 19 (Fences); Fri., Feb. 20 (42); Sat., Feb. 21 (Selma) — 7 p.m.
$10 per screening; all three films $28
Avram Theater, Stony Brook Southampton, 39 Tuckahoe Rd., Southampton
stonybrook.edu

Black History Month Film Series: Lives, Legacy & the Long Road to Justice at Avram Theater, Southampton. Photo courtesy of Avram Theater

This three-night series highlights individuals and movements that shaped Black history in the United States, exploring family, perseverance, and the ongoing pursuit of justice through powerful storytelling.

Hamptons Pride Film Series: Carol
Sun., Feb. 22, 1 and 4 p.m. **Note: This screening has been rescheduled to Mar. 22**
Advance tickets $10
Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor | hamptonspride.org

Carole (2015) screening at Hamptons Pride Film Fest, Bay Street Theater, Mar. 22. Photo courtesy of Hamptons Pride

Based on The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith, Carol follows two women from very different backgrounds and their unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. This Hamptons Pride series takes place the last Sunday of every month at Bay Street.
(Read our Spark review of Carol.)

*Note: Due to severe blizzard weather conditions, the screening of Carol has been postponed to Sunday, Mar. 22 at 4 p.m. at Bay Street Theater

Art

First Light: Celebrating Student Artists of Southampton
Thurs.–Sun., Feb. 19–22, noon–5 p.m.
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs La., Southampton

Addison Stevens, student artist. SAC ‘First Light: Celebrating Student Artists of Southampton’ opening reception, Feb. 11, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini

A new exhibition highlighting student artists in Southampton, part of an arts education partnership with the Southampton School District designed to expand access, increase visibility, and inspire creative engagement. Curated by SAC Executive Director Christina Strassfield. Runs through May 3.

Nina Yankowitz: In the Out/Out the In — Closing Tour
Sun., Feb. 22, 2–3 p.m.
Members free; guests $30; free for students and children
Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill | parrishart.org

Nina Yankowitz: In the Out/Out the In — Closing Tour. Photo courtesy of The Parrish Art Museum

Join artist Nina Yankowitz for a special closing tour of her retrospective spanning a six-decade career that has pushed the boundaries of painting, sculpture, sound, video, and installation.

The Written Word

Adult Writing Workshop
Thurs., Feb. 19, 6–7 p.m.
John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main St., Sag Harbor | johnjermain.org

Adult writing workshop at the John Jermain Library in Sag Harbor. Photo courtesy of John Jermain Library

A friendly, supportive creative writing group designed to help writers hone their craft and receive thoughtful feedback. Led by author and professor Mira Johnson. Meets weekly.

Word: Identity — An Evening Celebrating Writers and the Written Word
Fri., Feb. 20, 6–7:30 p.m.
The Church, 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor
$25–30; café table seating available

Word: Identity — An Evening Celebrating Writers and the Written Word at The Church,, Sag Harbor

Curated by Tom House, this program invites writers to share work inspired by a central theme. Featured writers include Jeremy Dennis, Ariel Ransom, Christine Sampson, and Lora Tucker.

Music

Winter Concert Series: Craig Hui Guo Boyd
Sun., Feb. 22, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required; closes Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.

Craig Boyd & Hui Guo Boyd at the Westhampton Free Library. Photo by Wayne Cook

Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach | westhamptonlibrary.net
Craig Hui Guo Boyd performs solo guitar selections ranging from Bach to rock — including pop, rock, classical, Latin, swing, and blues.