Arts 08-27

See Monster | Arts, Culture, and Living

Lez Zeppelin Is Ready to Rev ’Em Up

Since opening in 2009, Tripoli Gallery has hosted more than 80 exhibitions and shown more than 150 artists, but what’s most remarkable is the range and diversity of the artwork, a reflection of Tripoli Patterson’s ecumenical taste.
Florence Fabricant Trades Places
For the first time in 15 years, Florence Fabricant, the prominent food and wine writer, will be the guest, not the host, of Guild Hall's Stirring the Pot series of culinary conversations.
A Star-Studded ‘Big Chill’
The illustrious cast of "The Big Chill," a staged reading benefitting the Center at West Park, will include Marisa Tomei, Matthew Broderick, Ayo Edebiri, Amy Brenneman, and others to be announced.
A Week of Music at St. Luke’s
The Hamptons Festival of Music's MainStage concert series will highlight the work of Vaughan Williams, Brahms, Mozart, Gerald Finzi, Mendelssohn, Hummel, and Schubert.
Dance and Four Comedians
Seven of Noname Artist’s male dancers will perform “The Grave’s Tears” on Friday night at Guild Hall, and on Sunday, George Civeris, whose debut special was cited by The New York Times as one of the best comedies of 2025, will host an evening of stand-up comedy.
Joy Behar Goes ‘Bonkers’ at Bay Street
"Bonkers in the Boroughs," five short comedies written by and starring Joy Behar, will open a five-day run with an all-star cast at Bay Street Theater.
On Fire Island, a Vanishing Artists’ Enclave
An exhibition exploring the practices of five artists who lived and worked in a tiny Fire Island enclave from 1964 to 2022 will open at the Watermill Center.
The Party Reporter: Guitar Heroes
A rainy forecast didn't dampen a raucous night at Guild Hall with G.E. Smith, Patty Smyth — and John McEnroe on guitar.
Jazz and Film in Southampton
A jazz concert, a biopic starring Patricia Clarkson as a courageous factory worker, and documentary about our connection to nature are coming to the Southampton Arts Center.
News for Foodies
Montauk's Naturally Good Foods and Cafe is now open for dinner on Fridays from 5 to 8, East Hampton's Highway restaurant and bar will close for good after dinner service on Sept. 7.
Bits and Pieces
Up this week: a mountaineering documentary in the SummerDocs series, Venezuelan jazz at Duck Creek, a book talk and magazine launch, musical double play at LTV, and comedy in Southampton.
The Art Scene
A print show at the Depot Gallery, photography and painting at HaubrichArt, a call for submissions to juried art show, and an architect opens his studio.
From Chelsea to Springs
ACA Galleries in Chelsea will bring “Vignettes: Where Two Roads Meet,” a show of paintings and drawings from the 19th century to the present, to Ashawagh Hall in Springs Friday through Monday from 10 to 6. A reception will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

At the Galleries
Late-breaking and standing gallery and arts center listings that last beyond the opening receptions announced in "The Art Scene," updated frequently.

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