What’s Happening

In Brief: On Sunday, May 5th at 3 pm, a reading of VERRAZZANO in his own words will be performed by Robert Spiotto as part of a special series  commemorating Verrazzano’s voyage to North America in 1524 and his discovery of NY Harbor and encounters with indigenous people.

The play was adapted from a letter written by Verrazzano to Francis I, the King of France. It is entitled Del Viaggio del Verrazzano Nobile Fiorentino al Servizio di Francesco I, Ri de Francia, fatto nel 1524 all’America Settentrionale [Concerning the Voyage of Verrazzano, Florentine gentleman, in the service of Francis I, King of France, made in 1524 to North America.] 

WATERWAYS: Commemorating the Occasion of the 500th anniversary of

Verrazzano’s voyage through NY harbor & around Montauk Point.

The Waterways Series is funded by a Creative Communities/Long Island Arts Grant.Long Island Arts Grants are made possible with funds from the State & Local Partnerships (SLP) program of New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, and administered by Huntington Arts Council.

Sunday April 28 – 3:00 to 4:30. Italian Songs of the Sea – Featuring Cristina Fontanelli

Sunday, May 5  – 3:00 to 4:00. VERRAZZANO: In his own words. Featuring Bob Spiotto

Wednesday, July 10 – 6:00 to 7:30. Ballads & Folk Music of Long Island’s Maritime Past. Jordan Shapiro Trio

Actor Bob Spiotto has worked extensively in theater and the creative arts for more than 40 years including Executive Director for Hofstra Entertainment and Artistic Director of Community Arts Programs at Hofstra University.

Wouldn’t you like to know more about Montauk’s “original locals,” the people who gave our hamlet its name?  Please join us as our wonderful East Hampton Town Historian, Hugh King, tells us stories of Wyandank Pharaoh, Queen Maria Pharaoh, Marguerite Fowler, and many others, and explains the impact that they had on Montauk and beyond.

Free admission; donations gratefully accepted. Please register as space is limited!  Light refreshments will be served.

Join us in Montauk for the 13th Annual Montauk Music Festival from May 16 to 19th, presented by the Montauk Sun! This is a great family fun event for all ages. Come out to Montauk for 4 days of live music and fun. This year’s Main Stage will be at the Montauk Yacht Club. There will be an admission/donation fee, and children under 5 are free- this will allow you entrance for both Saturday and Sunday’s shows 11am-6pm. {Cash or VENMO only} Aside from the Thursday Night Opening Party, all other shows at over 35 venues are free.

A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Lucia’s Angels & East End Coalition for Women’s Cancers! Aside from the Thursday Night Opening Party, all other shows at over 35 venues are free.

Visit https://www.montaukmusicfestival.com/ for full event details!

Be sure to swing into Montauk each Thursday of the summer season to enjoy the largest Farmers Market on the East End with over 40 vendors. Open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Thursday from May 16 through October 4, 2024, you are sure to love this community favorite event. From fresh veggies and cut flowers, to fantastic olive oils, to delicious sangria – this market has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Be sure to swing into Montauk each Thursday of the summer season to enjoy the largest Farmers Market on the East End with over 40 vendors. Open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Thursday from May 16 through October 4, 2024, you are sure to love this community favorite event. From fresh veggies and cut flowers, to fantastic olive oils, to delicious sangria – this market has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Be sure to swing into Montauk each Thursday of the summer season to enjoy the largest Farmers Market on the East End with over 40 vendors. Open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Thursday from May 16 through October 4, 2024, you are sure to love this community favorite event. From fresh veggies and cut flowers, to fantastic olive oils, to delicious sangria – this market has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Be sure to swing into Montauk each Thursday of the summer season to enjoy the largest Farmers Market on the East End with over 40 vendors. Open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Thursday from May 16 through October 4, 2024, you are sure to love this community favorite event. From fresh veggies and cut flowers, to fantastic olive oils, to delicious sangria – this market has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Be sure to swing into Montauk each Thursday of the summer season to enjoy the largest Farmers Market on the East End with over 40 vendors. Open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Thursday from May 16 through October 4, 2024, you are sure to love this community favorite event. From fresh veggies and cut flowers, to fantastic olive oils, to delicious sangria – this market has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!