THROUGH OCTOBER 4
Imagined Worlds at the Water Mill Museum
Curator Marilyn Stevenson brings together photographers Deborah Acquino, Louise Peabody and Susan Zises in Imagined Worlds, exploring how environment, lived experiences and cultural differences shape the worlds we see and create. An opening reception will be held Sept. 26 from 4-6PM. Free admission. Water Mill Museum, 41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill; watermillmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 23
Autumn Acoustics at Canoe Place
Settle in by the firepits every Wednesday from 5 to 8PM for live acoustic music under the stars, with seasonal bites, cocktails and the garden aglow. Free admission. Canoe Place Inn & Cottages, 239 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays; canoeplace.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Robby Hoffman at Guild Hall
A night of bold, unfiltered comedy with Emmy-nominated comedian Robby Hoffman, fresh off her acclaimed Netflix special Wake Up and her breakout role on HBO’s Hacks. The Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan Theater, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton; guildhall.org
SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 – FEBRUARY 14, 2027
Abstract Expressionism: The East End, 1940 to Today
This exhibition traces the East End’s role in shaping Abstract Expressionism and the generations of artists who have carried its spirit forward. Drawn primarily from the Parrish’s permanent collection, the show spans more than eight decades of creative freedom on the East End. Tickets from $12. Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; parrishart.org
OCTOBER 2-12
Hamptons International Film Festival
Returning for its 34th year with 11 days of screenings and events across the East End, opening with the East Coast premiere of Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky. This year’s festival will also honor Bob Balaban with a Lifetime Achievement Award and Project Hail Mary filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for achievement in directing. Tickets from $20. Various locations throughout the Hamptons; hamptonsfilmfest.org
OCTOBER 10
Judy Carmichael Performs at Bay Street Theater
The Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist comes home to Sag Harbor for an evening performance at Bay Street Theater, joined by guitarist John Merrill. Bay Street Theater, 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor; baystreet.org
ARF Dog Walk
Bring your four-legged companion to one of the Hamptons’ favorite fall traditions, where hundreds of dogs and their owners gather for a charity walk from Mulford Farm to Main Beach. 9AM-noon. Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton; arfhamptons.org
OCTOBER 22
The Jazz Loft: From Birdland to Broadway
Guitarist Frank Vignola brings his Birdland Quartet to Southampton for an evening of jazz standards, Broadway favorites and plenty of swing. 7PM. Tickets from $36. The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton, 39 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton; stonybrook.edu/avram
NOVEMBER 7
Aperitivo Sunset Cocktails at The Baker House 1650
Ease into a fall evening with sunset cocktails in the gardens of The Baker House 1650. Sip mixologist-crafted cocktails, wine and beer while gathering with friends in the historic inn’s private oasis. 5-8PM. The Baker House 1650, 181 Main St., East Hampton; bakerhouse1650.com
Silkroad Up Close: Kaoru Watanabe, Kinan Azmeh and Maeve Gilchrist
Spend an evening with three Silkroad artists as Japanese, Syrian and Celtic musical traditions meet on one stage. Kaoru Watanabe, Kinan Azmeh and Maeve Gilchrist bring their sounds together for a performance rooted in culture. 7PM. Tickets are $18. Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton; guildhall.org
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