The Church in Sag Harbor will host a panel discussion on comedy, two resident writers reading from their work, and a post-fusion music concert.

“Lee Krasner and Jazz” concert, “Ishtar” reappraised, Erich Bergen in concert, “Bach & Django” from BCM, writers’ panel, comedy club, and more.

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.