The second iteration of the Parrish Art Museum’s “Artists Choose Parrish” exhibitions features selections made by contemporary artists from the museum’s permanent collection that reflect their connections to the chosen artists or artworks.

The first Black Authors Festival will bring eight prominent writers and entrepreneurs from around the country to Sag Harbor’s Breakwater Yacht Club for food, music, readings, a fashion show, and more.

The annual Box Art Auction benefit for East End Hospice will feature inventive and dramatic transformations of cigar or wine boxes by more than 80 artists.

As the Hampton Classic approaches, the timing is right for “Equestrian Life in the Hamptons,” a new coffee-table book by Blue Carreon that is chock full of images and text that tell the story promised by its title.

The Church in Sag Harbor will host a curators' tour of its “Artists on Boxing” exhibition, a reading by Philip Schultz, a workshop devoted to Indian hand drums, a jazz concert, and a writing workshop with Star Black.

The Gyrotonic Method, a form of exercise that stretches and strengthens the body and develops coordination, can be experienced at the Seed Center in East Hampton, a studio owned by Charley Aldred, a former professional ballet dancer.

South Etna returns for a benefit show at the Carl Fisher House, The Ranch pops up at Gosman's, two-artist exhibitions open at several venues, group shows headed to Harper's, Tripoli and the Depot, and Louis Eisner at the Fireplace Project.

Ariana DeBose in Southampton, Melissa Errico at Bay Street, surfing event in Montauk, Black film classic at Sag Cinema, Hamptons Dance Project alfresco, jazz at the Parrish, and Japanese music at Duck Creek.

A TikTok meme inspired in part by the Mediterranean coast, Tomato Girl Summer can also celebrate the East End’s summer bounty, with simple recipes to enjoy it.

Thai barbecue at Sagaponack Farm Distillery, a hoedown at Amber Waves Farm, margaritas to go from Rita Cantina, happy hour at Crabby Jerry’s, and more.

It’s time for the South Fork Natural History Museum’s annual panel discussion and question-and-answer session with its Shark Research and Education Team.

Along with a number of parties and events last weekend, Guild Hall's annual summer gala took place in East Hampton on Friday, starting at the museum and continuing with cocktails and dinner served at Mulford Farm. The evening marked the opening of Leo Villareal's new exhibition and Renee Cox's ongoing show in the newly renovated galleries. Ken Wyse was the evening's honoree.

Along with a number of parties and events last weekend, Guild Hall's annual summer gala took place in East Hampton on Friday, starting at the museum and continuing with cocktails and dinner served at Mulford Farm. The evening marked the opening of Leo Villareal's new exhibition and Renee Cox's ongoing show in the newly renovated galleries. Ken Wyse was the evening's honoree.

Saturday is the East Hampton Library’s Author’s Night, but on Sunday, the kids get their turn with the library's annual Children’s Fair.

Averill Dayton Geus died at home in East Hampton on Aug. 1 following a stroke. Ms. Geus, a past president of the East Hampton Ladies Village Improvement Society who was instrumental in establishing its landmarks committee, was 89. 

Madeleine Hunter of East Hampton, who had worked at New York art galleries and for TriStar Pictures in Los Angeles, died of chronic Lyme disease and heart and organ failure on July 21. She was 74.

Gay Quarty, an East Hampton native and dedicated volunteer, died on June 21 at Peconic Landing in Greenport. She was 78 and had cancer and dementia.

Helen S. Witty, an author of seven cookbooks and a veteran of the Women's Army Corps during World War II, died on July 15 at Peconic Landing in Greenport. Mrs. Witty, who had lived in Springs for many years, was 101.

Dick Webb, who grew up in Montauk and devoted his life to charity and humanitarian work, died on July 18. He was 89.

The Dominy Shops Museum, a restoration and reconstruction of the North Main Street house and workshops of the famed Dominy family of 18th and 19th-century craftsmen — renowned for their clocks, watches, cabinets, and furniture — will open to the public on Aug. 17.