Save the date and don’t be late—these July happenings are worth penning into the calendar.
7/22
EAST END OPEN
Pick up your paddle and rally for a good cause at this year’s East End Open, hosted and planned by the young and charitable Chase Behar, Jake Khorozian and Lucas Yaffe of the CJL committee . With the generous support of Montaukila and Claudio’s Waterfront, the athletic and altruistic day begins with a morning pickleball tournament supporting F C Cancer Foundation. Picklers with the greatest game can earn tickets to Rangers, Mets, Knicks and Giants games; a sunset cruise with Yacht Hampton Boat Rental; and other exciting gifts. Burn up the dance floor at the evening gala, where an open bar—provided by select sponsors— and passed apps ensure a good time. Tournament, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Racquet Lounge at Southampton, 125 Sandy Hollow Road, Southampton; evening gala, 7 p.m., Claudio’s Waterfront, 111 Main St., Greenport
Polo Hamptons returns to the East End this summer.
7/22
POLO HAMPTONS
Hold your horses—Polo Hamptons returns to the East End this summer. Don your greatest attire and mingle amid the backdrop of manicured lawns and rolling hills as the afternoon will include more than just a thrilling polo match on Lumber Lane. Polo Hamptons offers a variety of indulgences for its esteemed guests, including delectable gourmet bites—catered by Elegant Affairs— and handcrafted cocktails. Saddle up for this sensational affair. 4 p.m., 900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton, polohamptons.com
Chris Ruggiero will participate in The Westhampton Beach Project this year
7/22-23
AMAGANSETT FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Enjoy the culturally abundant Hamptons art scene while soaking up some vitamin D at Amagansett Fine Arts Festival, an annual outdoor art event featuring an eclectic mix of art from exhibitors from around the world. Guests will have the opportunity to admire regional and nationally recognized artists’ prized paintings, prints, sculptures and drawings. 15 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, amagansettfinearts.com
7/28-29
THE WESTHAMPTON BEACH PROJECT
Celebrating the fifth event of its kind at The Great Lawn on Main Street in Westhampton, the annual Westhampton Beach Project brings two days of contemporary dance, music and local Long Island eats to the area. The star-studded set list includes performances from Chris Ruggiero and Parsons Dance, and art for purchase by Steven Colucci, with 100% of sales going to The Westhampton Beach Project. Hearts and stomachs will leave full, especially when food vendors include Justin Chop Shop, Mill Road Seafood, Votto Vines Importing and much more. 8 p.m., The Great Lawn, 35 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbproject.com
Stephen Marley will perform at The ClubHouse later this month.
7/29
STEPHEN MARLEY
Musical talent must run in the Marley family. Stephen Marley takes The ClubHouse stage as a pivotal performance on his North American Babylon By Bus Tour, featuring special guest Jesse Royal. As the eldest son of Rita and Bob Marley, Stephen has been singing and strumming reggae tunes since the age of 7. With a whopping eight Grammy Awards under his belt, his singing, songwriting and producing capabilities are endless. 7 p.m., The ClubHouse, 174 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton, clubhousehamptons.com
Photography by: PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND, PHOTO BY: JOSEPH MIRRIONE, MIKE LUE,
