By Jenna Lebovits
JULY 8
Bay Street Gala
The Bay Street Theater transforms into an intimate space for dinner, drinks, dancing and special performances. The event’s honorees include Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and Julie Andrews. Tickets from $1,750. Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor; baystreet.org
JULY 13-16
Hamptons Fine Art Fair
Featuring the biggest names in 20th- and 21st-century art—from Pablo Picasso to Helen Frankenthaler—this is a wonderland for art lovers. Tickets from $45. Southampton Fairgrounds, 605 County Road 39, Southampton; hamptonsfineartfair.com
JULY 14
Midsummer Dance 2023
The Parrish Art Museum hosts its annual Midsummer Dance, a high-spirited outdoor celebration in support of the museum’s educational programs and exhibitions. Tickets from $300. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; parrishart.org
JULY 15
HMI’s Annual School’s Out
Hetrick-Martin Institute’s annual cocktail party returns to help ensure that LGBTQIA+ youth have the resources they need throughout the summer. The evening includes a VIP “Best of The Hamptons” dinner. Tickets from $500. Water Mill; hmi.org
JULY 22
LongHouse Midsummer Dream Summer Benefit
A night of Shakespearean wonder, dance, food, drink and garden art, LongHouse Reserve’s 32nd annual celebration will honor the achievements of Mary Heilmann and A.M. Homes. Tickets from $1,250. LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton; longhouse.org
JULY 29
SOFO’s 34th Annual Summer Gala
Immerse yourself in a night of environmental activism with The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center. Tickets from $550. 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton; sofo.org
Fran Drescher’s Master Class Health Summit
Actress and Cancer Schmancer founder Fran Drescher hosts an educational series featuring trailblazing doctors and medical experts who will discuss the connection between lifestyle and disease. Tickets from $482. Ross School, 18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton; cancerschmancer.org
Hampton Artists for Haiti
Wings Over Haiti’s sixth annual benefit party supports an important grassroots project: the building of a thriving school in Haiti from the ground up. In addition to helping fund the school, the event will also raise money to provide the students with meals and medical care. Tickets are $175 in advance, $195 at the door (under 12 free). 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton; wingsoverhaiti.net
The Watermill Center’s Annual Summer Benefit
The BODY is a dynamic celebration of international artistry, where guests can immerse themselves in performances and installations across The Watermill Center’s vast property. The Watermill Center, 39 Water Mill Towd Road, Water Mill; watermillcenter.org
JULY 31
Ladies Lunch
Enjoy a delicious Italian meal while supporting Solving Kids’ Cancer, an organization that advocates for breakthrough treatment options for pediatric cancers. Tutto il Giorno, 56 Nugent St., Southampton; solvingkidscancer.org
AUGUST 4
Guild Hall’s 2023 Summer Gala
Guests at this year’s Summer Gala can enjoy seasonal eats, an exhibition by Renee Cox and dancing. Tickets from $500. Exhibition at 158 Main St., East Hampton; Cocktails, Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton; guildhall.org
