An all-star roster for the Chowdah Chowdown, specials for fall at Elaia, brunch at Coche Comedor, freebies at Hampton Eats, seasonal closings, and more.

Grants for the Moran Studio in East Hampton and the D’Amico Home and Studio on Napeague, solo shows for Valerie Jaudon in Manhattan and Mary Heilmann at Dia Beacon, spotlight on animals at the Oscar Molina Gallery.

LongHouse lecture by Liz Collins in Manhattan, ‘War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast” landing in Southampton, Cowgirls’ “The Dreamer” at LTV, lecture on post-war modernist architecture, African drumming and dance workshops, Gershwin recital.

East Hampton Village's Department of Public Works began its leaf pickup program on Oct. 9 and will continue to pick up leaves through Dec. 8.