Carmichael Returns
Judy Carmichael will pause her globe-trotting schedule to perform with her trio at Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theater on Saturday at 8 p.m. She will be accompanied by John Merrill on guitar and Dan Block on saxophone and clarinet.
Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride” for her mastery of the physically demanding early jazz piano style. She is also a singer, songwriter, storyteller, and author. Saturday’s program will focus on the music of Hollywood and Broadway musicals from the 1930s and ’40s, with songs that evoke Fred Astaire, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and that era of American popular song, as well as a few originals, according to Bay Street.
Tickets are $44 to $56; the lobby bar will open at 7.
Oral History in Sag
In conjunction with “Dear Mazie,” a show celebrating a pioneering architect and co-founder of Sag Harbor’s Azurest community, The Church will host “Storytellers: An Oral History of the Historic Black Beach Front Communities” on Sunday afternoon at 3.
The program will begin with Donnamarie Barnes and Michael Butler, two artists included in the exhibition whose roots in the community go back generations. They will be followed by reflections by other local residents, including Steve Williams, president of the Azurest Property Owners Association, and Karen Saah and Mark Price, residents of Sag Harbor Hills.
Tickets are $10, $5 for members.
Comedy in Montauk
The Montauk Comedy Festival will debut on Saturday evening at 8 at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center. The show is produced and hosted by Paul Anthony, the host of the Long Island Comedy Festival and a veteran comic who has performed with Robert Klein, Chris Distefano, Louie Anderson, and Judy Gold.
Also on the bill are Tugboat Manny, whose style combines self-deprecation and astute observations, Maria Walsh, who has performed in comedy clubs, theaters, and on cruise lines, and Tim Krompier, who combines autobiography with physical character work.
Tickets are $43.
Improv, Take 2
Speaking of comedy, On the Spot: Improv, Take 2 at Guild Hall will enable actors and comedians to improve their improvisation skills in a six-session workshop starting Tuesday at 6 p.m. and continuing weekly through Nov. 17.
Led by Kayla Matters and Amy Kirwin, the course will feature dramatic, comedic, and musical improvisation and equip participants to explore point of view, build longer scenes, and create spontaneous stories. It will culminate in a performance for family and friends.
Priced at $300, the workshop is suitable for all levels, including new and past participants.
Music in the Garden
Juliet Garrett, a singer-songwriter who grew up on Shelter Island and is now based in Brooklyn, will perform in the sculpture garden of the Leiber Collection in Springs on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. She will perform a selection of original songs that celebrate the power of storytelling, melody, and human connection, according to the Leiber Collection, which likens her to such singer-songwriters as Joni Mitchell and Regina Spektor.
Tickets are $25.
Jam, Blues, and Jazz
Sag Harbor’s Masonic Temple will host a long weekend of music starting Thursday evening at 7 with Glam Jam, led by Emily Weitz and Liz Joyce. Participants can sign up for two songs; the second one is a jam. A can of nonperishable food gets you in.
The Dirt Whisperers will return to the temple Friday at 8 for an evening of psychedelic swamp blues, according to the venue. The duo is Eric Simons, a guitarist and singer, and Bradford Reed, a multi-instrumentalist. Tickets are $35.
In partnership with Hamptons JazzFest, the temple will host Oscar Feldman and the Latin Jazz Collection on Saturday night at 7. Feldman, a saxophonist, will be accompanied by Santi Debriano on bass, Hector Martignon on piano, Cristian Rivera on percussion, and Claes Blondal, the M.C., on drums. The doors will open at 6:30, and dinner provided by Rena’s Dream will be available for purchase until sold out. Tickets are $25, $20 for JazzFest members, and $10 for students.
Pop-Up and Party
The Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack will open a pop-up shop on Saturday from noon to 4. Anastassios Mentis will return with extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt from his Mentis Estate in Greece. Also on hand will be Pamela Abrahams with hand-sculpted berry bowls, vases, and salt cellars, and Oriana Tannenbaum, whose small-batch specialty foods include jams, vinegars, and jellies.
The end-of-season party at Madoo will happen on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. R.S.V.P.s are by email to [email protected].
Black Art and Culture
The Hamptons Black Film, Art, and Culture Series, Part III, a program of the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center, will take place on Sunday at Bay Street Theater at 2:30 p.m., with two films, each followed by a panel discussion.
“Men of Courage,” by Byron Hurt, follows five Black and Latino men who engage in conversations with other boys and men about the roles they play in ending violence against women. “Flower,” directed by Lauren Finerman, is an experimental short art film starring Misty Copeland, the renowned ballerina, in her first independently produced film. A blend of dance, drama, and music, it explores intergenerational equity in Oakland, Calif.
Tickets are $20, $10 for students and children. Doors will open at 2, and refreshments will be served.
Violin and Guitar
The Shelter Island Friends of Music will conclude its 2026 concert season with a free performance by Jiji, a guitarist, and Danbi Um, a violinist, on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the island’s Presbyterian Church. The program will include works by Corelli, Paganini, and Astor Piazzolla.
Jiji, who won first prize in the Concert Artists Guild Competition, has a repertoire that spans traditional and contemporary classical music, electric guitar, and free improvisation. A silver medalist at the Menuhin International Violin Competition, Um plays a 1683 Nicolo Amati violin on loan from a private collection.
A reception with the artists will follow the performance.
Rocking the Rock
Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island will host an outdoor double play featuring Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks, roots rockers, and the HooDoo Loungers, a New Orleans-inspired dance band, on Saturday afternoon at 2. A portion of all ticket sales will go directly toward supporting the island’s Fire Department, while 100 percent of proceeds from a 50-50 raffle will also benefit the department.
Tickets are $40, free for children under 10. Blankets or lawn chairs are encouraged. Wine and beer will be available for purchase for those 21 and over, and the gates will open at 1:30.
