Jazz, Film, More Jazz
Richard Baratta will bring his Gotham City Latin/Jazz Quintet to the Southampton Arts Center, courtesy of Hamptons Jazz Fest, on Saturday at 7 p.m.
After playing saxophone, flute, and drums as a teenager, Mr. Baratta focused on drums, playing gigs and recording in and out of New York City from 1975 to 1984, when he made what he has called "a total about-face."
Since then he has worked on over 50 films, first as a location manager, then unit production manager, and for the past 15 years as a co-producer and executive producer.
While he is still active as a film producer, he began to perform music again in 2016, playing with dozens of jazz musicians, recording four albums, and leading two different bands.
Tickets are $30, $25 for members. Doors will open at 6:30 for a reception with a complimentary wine bar.
At the Talkhouse
This weekend kicks off at the Stephen Talkhouse with Johnny in the Basement on Friday at 8 p.m. The band, led by Will Bart, consists of unique diverse lineups, and features grammy nominated artists and local talent, playing "hits and misses" for a $10 cover. Karaoke follows at 10 p.m. and is also $10. The Battle of the Fantasy Girl Bands is sold out on Saturday, but at 10:30 p.m., D.J. flykai takes over for $10.
Double Jam
The Glam Jam, which invites musicians to play with others on the second Thursday of each month, will return to Sag Harbor's Masonic Temple Thursday evening at 7. The event will be hosted by Ur Mom, whose members are Holly Li, Christine Sciulli, Francine Fleischer, Christina Sun, and Almond Zigmund. Admission is a can of food for donation.
The Jam Session will bring Argentine Latin/Jazz Night to the temple on Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Oscar Feldman on saxophone, Benito Gonzalez on piano, Michael O'Brien on bass, and Claes Brondal on drums. The $20 admission fee supports local charities.
Dance, Film, Dervish
It will be a busy St. Patrick's Day weekend at Riverhead's Suffolk Theater, starting Friday evening at 8 with a performance by the Step Crew, featuring three styles of percussive dance: Irish step dancing, Ottawa Valley step dancing, and tap. Besides dancers, the Step Crew includes three fiddlers and a five-piece ensemble of Celtic musicians. Tickets are $59 to $89.
John Ford's 1952 film "The Quiet Man," a romantic comedy-drama set in rural Ireland and starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, will be shown on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.
Dervish, one of the biggest names in Irish music, will take the stage on Sunday evening at 7. Dervish had performed around the world for more than 30 years, even accompanying Ireland's president on several state visits. Tickets are $75 to $89.
A Brew of Live Music
Live music is now on tap at Kidd Squid Brewing Company in Sag Harbor, Saturday afternoons from 4 to 6. This week's performer is Woody Boley. Rob Europe will be on hand on March 23, with Chris Kline set to perform on March 30. All programs are free; reservations are not required.
