Optimism in group show at Firestone, artist talks in East Hampton and Southampton, watercolor classes in Bridgehampton, and more.

Giada De Laurentiis, a chef, writer, and Food Network host, was at il Buco Vita on Aug. 3 to sign copies of her book "Giada's Italy" and launch a pop-up that will be at the Amagansett store for the month of August. 

The weather may have something different in mind, but the Sag Harbor Fire Department carnival is set to return to Havens Beach for a five-night run starting on Tuesday.

Village Justice Carl Irace instructed the pop star, appearing in court virtually from Belgium, to turn his camera on for his arraignment redo.