By Lillian Langtry
Many incredible events, stunning galas, premier charity benefits and lavish parties take place during the summer season in the Hamptons. Here are the most coveted events to attend, where you can help raise money for charitable causes, enjoy opulent dinners and cocktails, see spectacular performances and dance the night away.
Ann Liguori “Life on the Green” Book Party
Thursday June 27, 2024 • 6:00 p.m.
Canoe Place, Hampton Bays, NY
Sports talk show host and author will be hosting a book party for “Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf” published by Hatherleigh Press. annliguori.com
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 20th Annual Hamptons Happening
Saturday, July 6, 2024 • 7:00 p.m.
900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton, NY
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will hold their annual Hamptons Happening event at the Fishel estate in Bridgehampton on Saturday, July 6. The event features tastings, live music, and a thrilling auction. This year’s honorees include Arthur F. Backal, Fern Mallis, Cheri Kaufman, Stephen Kliegerman and Chef Francois Payard. The Step Up to Turn Cancer Off event is running from June 17 – June 23 with an in-person walk at Metlife Stadium on June 22.
waxmancancer.org
East Hampton Emergency Department 4th Annual Lecture and Luncheon
Thursday, July 11, 2024 • 11:00 a.m.
Maidstone Club
The highly anticipated 4th annual Lecture & Luncheon, benefitting the East Hampton Emergency Department, returns on Thursday, July 11. Presented by the Southampton Hospital Foundation, this year we’re talking beauty with iconic makeup artist Bobbi Brown. Beauty industry titan Bobbi Brown is a legendary makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker and the founder and chief creative officer of Jones Road Beauty. BookHampton owner Carolyn Brody will moderate the conversation.
Jill Davis, Kate Davis, Hollis Forbes, Liz Lange and Mary Margaret Trousdale will co-chair the annual Lecture & Luncheon Fundraiser at Maidstone Club in East Hampton to support the new Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) East Hampton Emergency Department.
The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Summer Gala
Saturday July 13, 2024 • 6:30 p.m.
Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club
The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Summer Gala will be held Saturday July 13 at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. This year’s chair is philanthropist and author, Jean Shafiroff and the honorees include Dr. Fred Weinbaum and Rebecca Seawright. The 29th Annual Ellen’s Run event will occur on Sunday, August 18. ellenhermanson.org
Hamptons Polo
Saturday, July 20 and 2 • 4:00 p.m.
Private estate, Bridgehampton
Ken and Maria Fishel have the invite list to be on this summer and will be hosting the Equestrian Sport of Kings at their Bridgehampton Estate on Saturday, July 20 and Saturday July 27.
polohamptons.com
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation 15th Unconditional Love Gala
Saturday, July 20, 2024 • 6:00 p.m.
Under the tents at Wickapogue, Southampton, NY
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation to host their annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, July 20. The SASF relies on generosity of donors and volunteers to care for homeless animals in the local community with the goal of placing them in loving “forever homes.” Led by Anthony Sabia, this year’s honoree is Cathy Bissell, founder – Bissell Pet Foundation.
southamptonanimalshelter.com
Southampton African-American Museum Annual Gala
Saturday, July 25, 2024 • 6:00 p.m.
Southampton, NY
The Southampton African-American Museum (SAAM) started in 2005 with the aim to promote an understanding and appreciation of African American culture. The Gala will be co-chaired by Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and SAAM’s Aisha Christian.
saamuseum.org
Claire Florence x Fierce Grace Collaboration Exhibition
Daily till July 31
3 Railroad Avenue, East Hampton NY
claireflorence.com
