WELCOMETO TOPPING ROSE HOUSE
Not to be outdone, Jean Georges has expanded his summer offerings at Topping Rose House to include a rare opportunity to host a weekly communal dining experience hosted by chefs from his many restaurants. On a weekly basis, a chef from a Manhattan outpost
Farm, 19 Horsemill Lane, Bridgehampton; rush philanthropic.org
Bay Street Theater Gala: Marking its 26th year, this summer gala features celebrity performances and honorees. Last year’s event welcomed Richard Kind, Alan Alda, and Alec Baldwin, among others, with cocktails, auctions, and dinner. The Long Wharf, Sag Harbor; baystreet.org
Hope in the Hamptons: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s benefit, supporting research into the prevention of pediatric cancer, will feature cocktails, farm-fresh food, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by Majic Music from 6 to 10:30 pm. The dress code is “country chic.” 1143 Deerfield Road, Water Mill; stjude.org
Midsummer Party: Join more than 500 artists, philanthropists, business leaders, and art-world guests at the Parrish Art Museum’s annual Midsummer Party, this year honoring Agnes Gund and Clifford Ross. Stay for the post-dinner afterparty, with dancing in the Lichtenstein Theater. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; parrishart.org
Wild Night for Wildlife: Featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres by Dockers Waterside, local wines, live music by Souled Out, and live and silent auctions, Wild Night for Wildlife raises funds to support the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. 3 Old Country Road, Quogue; quoguewildliferefuge.org
SUNDAY, JULY 16
Party for the Cinema: Taking place in the Big Tent on Long Wharf, the Sag Harbor Partnership’s Party for the Cinema features a silent auction of art from top area galleries, plus food and drink from local establishments, including the Montauk Brewing Company. Proceeds will help rebuild the Sag Harbor Cinema after last year’s fire and establish the Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center. Long Wharf, Sag Harbor; sagharborcinema.org
SATURDAY, JULY 22
Family Fair Fundraiser: Animals A to Z: The Children’s Museum of the East End’s ninth annual fundraiser will include games, crafts, rides, performances, food, and fun—all in support of the museum’s outreach programs for underserved East End families. 376 BridgehamptonSag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton; cmee.org
SATURDAY, JULY 29
Chefs & Champagne: More than 40 celebrated chefs will showcase their talents at this annual bubbly-filled party to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation. This year’s honoree is Marcus Samuelsson; other great participating chefs include Olmsted’s Greg Baxtrom and Emmy Squared’s Matthew Hyland. Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack; jamesbeard.org
Starry Night: A breast cancer education and patient support organization, the Ellen Hermanson Foundation presents its annual gala, hosted by Jean Shafiroff, honoring Calvin Klein, and featuring food by Chris Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs and entertainment by MD Music and Entertainment. Wickapogue Road and Old Town Lane, Southampton; ellensrun.org
Super Saturday: Kelly Ripa and Donna Karan once again host Super Saturday, an annual daylong designer garage sale to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance. Nova’s Ark Project, 30 Millstone Road, Water Mill; ocrfa.org
Fly Into the Sun: The Watermill Center’s annual summer benefit and auction supports its year-round artist residency and education programs. This year’s honorees are Laurie Anderson, Isabelle Huppert, and the late Lou Reed. 39 Watermill Towd Road, Water Mill; watermillcenter.org
SUNDAY, JULY 30
Chefs Dinner: Hosted by Toni Ross and Eric Ripert, this year’s Chefs Dinner features cocktails and cuisine from culinary standouts to raise funds for the Hayground School’s cooking programs and overall curriculum. This year’s honorees are Tinka D. Topping, a founding member of the school, and Bill Telepan, the executive chef at Oceana and Wellness in the Schools. 151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton; haygroundchefsdinner.org
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
A Hamptons Happening: The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s
13th annual summer fundraiser honors Glenn Myles, Bobbie Lloyd, and Shep Gordon. Guests will enjoy live music, gourmet food, and a silent auction while supporting the foundation’s research. Private residence, Bridgehampton; waxmancancer.org
Hamptons Paddle & Party for Pink: This starstudded two-part event, featuring a morning paddleboard race and a sunset party, benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Havens Beach, Sag Harbor; Fairview on Mecox Bay, 269 Horsemill Lane, Bridgehampton; hamptonspaddleforpink.org
Montauk Playhouse Gala: Enjoy dinner, dancing, and a lively auction while supporting the Montauk arts community and the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation’s efforts to construct an Aquatic and Cultural Center. 240 Edgemere St., Montauk; montaukplayhouse.org
Summer Party: Southampton Hospital’s 59th annual Summer Party, with honorary chair Georgina Bloomberg, benefits the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department. The event will include live music from Groove Society, an auction, a raffle, and cocktails. Wickapogue Road and Old Town Road, Southampton; southamptonhospital.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
Hamptons Cup: Sponsored by Piaget, this annual polo match always includes some of the country’s top players. Proceeds support Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization. Equuleus Polo Club, Water Mill
MONDAY, AUGUST 7
Pioneer Chapter of Hadassah Luncheon: For the 22nd year, the Pioneer Chapter of Hadassah will host a luncheon celebrating its Woman of the Year. The 2017 honoree is Hamptons magazine publisher Debra Halpert. The afternoon will feature a silent auction, raffles, boutiques, gift bags, fashion shows, and a three-course lunch in a beautiful room overlooking the beach. Oceanbleu, 231 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach; oceanbleu-westhampton.com
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Guild Hall Summer Gala: Enjoy a preview of “Avedon’s America,” a new Guild Hall museum exhibit showcasing half a century of Richard Avedon’s photography, followed by drinks, dinner, and a sure-to-bespirited art auction. 158 Main St., East Hampton; guildhall.org Authors Night: The East Hampton Library’s lavish annual fundraiser regularly draws 100 authors and more than 1,000 guests. Alec Baldwin and Peter Marino are featured this year, among dozens of others. All proceeds benefit the library. 4 Maidstone Lane, East Hampton; authorsnight.org Get Wild: The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, Eastern Long Island’s only wildlife hospital, presents its 11th annual benefit, celebrating and raising funds for the rehabilitation of native wildlife. Private residence, Southampton; wildliferescuecenter.org
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
Bow Wow Meow Ball: The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons’ annual ball this year honors Nan Bush and Bruce Weber with the Champion of Animals Award, presented by past honorees Katharina Otto-bernstein and Peter Marino. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and some of the Hamptons’ cutest residents. 124 Daniels Hole Road, Wainscott; arfhamptons.org
Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game: Artists and writers battle it out once again in the 69th annual game, this year benefiting the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House Academy, The Retreat, and East End Hospice. Herrick Park, Newtown Lane, East Hampton; artistswritersgame.org
Under the Stars with Michael Bolton: This annual event supports the Michael Bolton Charities and a variety of great causes, particularly domestic violence outreach. In addition to a special performance by Bolton, the evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and an auction, with sponsor tickets also including a chance to meet the star himself. Private residence, Southampton; michael boltoncharities.com
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
Ellen’s Run: Now in its 22nd year, Ellen’s Run is a five-kilometer run that raises awareness about breast cancer and funds for the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, which provides education, advocacy, and support for patients and their families. Southampton Hospital, 240 Meeting House Lane, Southampton; ellensrun.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Hampton Classic: One of the largest and most acclaimed outdoor horse shows in the country is also a fundraiser for a number of local and national organizations. Through September 3. 240 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton; hampton classic.com