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JULY 2016

SATURDAY 16

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Jean Shafiroff will host the Unconditional Love Dinner Dance, benefiting the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. 6:30 p.m. Gin Lane, Southampton. Call: 631-488-8000.

SOFO FETE

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center honors the Patsy and Jeff Tarr family and Anke and Jürgen Friedrich at its Summer Gala: Explore, Discover, Celebrate. Tracy Anderson and Katie Lee host, with featured guest chef Alex Guarnaschelli. 6 p.m. South Fork Natural History Museum, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-9735.

WILD SIDE

Celebrate and support Quogue Wildlife Refuge at its Wild Night for Wildlife Gala, celebrating its landmark 10th anniversary. 7 p.m. Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Call: 631-653-4771.

ART FOR LIFE

Blackish writer and star Anthony Anderson hosts Russell Simmons's Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's annual benefit: Art for Life. This year, the event—with its Back to the Future theme—honors Soledad O'Brien, Star Jones, BuzzFeed's Frank Cooper III, James Cruz, Suzanne de Passe, BET CEO Debra L. Lee, Alex Waislitz, and Nari Ward. 6 p.m. Fairview Farms, Bridgehampton. Call: 212-235-6813.

FRIDAY 22

GRILLHAMPTON

Dan's Taste of Summer kicks off with GrillHampton. The one-of-a-kind cooking competition pits East End chefs against NYC chefs. Hosted by Adam Richman, the evening will also feature live music by New Life Crisis. 7 p.m. Fairview Farm, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-629-8037.

*MOZART MOMENT

Experience music at its fi nest during the Mostly Mozart Festival, a celebration of the composer's genius through dynamic performances of both classic and contemporary music. The festival's 50th anniversary celebration runs through Aug. 27. Lincoln Center. Call: 212-721-6500.

SATURDAY 23

TASTE OF TWO FORKS

Hosted by Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Dan's Taste of Two Forks Presented by Farrell Building Company is the Hamptons's premier culinary event, featuring top chefs, great winemakers, and over 40 of the fi nest restaurants from the North and South Forks. 6:30 p.m. Fairview Farm, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-629-8037.

MOONLIGHT DELIGHT

Don night sky and silver shades to celebrate honorees Molly Chappellet and Luanne Wells, as well as Jack Lenor Larsen, at the LongHouse Summer Benefit: Serious Moonlight. 6 p.m. LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton. Call: 631-329-3568.

CHEFS & CHAMPAGNE

The James Beard Foundation hosts its annual summer tasting party: Chefs & Champagne. The evening will feature fl owing champagne , the wines of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and culinary offerings from a select group of over 30 celebrated chefs, with many from JBF Award– winning restaurants. 6 p.m. Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack. Call: 212-627-2308.

SUPERHERO SATURDAY

Be a super-parent and take your kids to the Children's Museum of the East End Family Fair: CMEE Celebrates Heroes. The fun-filled day will feature games, crafts, rides, performances, and more. 10:30 a.m. Children's Museum of the East End, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-8250.

DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

The Hampton Designer Showhouse Presented by Traditional Home hosts its Gala Preview Cocktail Party. The Showhouse, which runs until September 5, benefits Southampton Hospital. 6 p.m. Sag Harbor. Call: 212-980-1711.

STARRY NIGHT

Jennifer Finkelstein will be honored at Ellen Hermanson Foundation's Starry Night summer party. 7 p.m. Wickapogue Road and Old Town Lane, Southampton. Call: 212-840-0916.

FRIDAY 29

ITZHAK'S MUSIC BENEFIT

Toby and Itzhak Perlman invite you to the Perlman Music Program's summer benefit: A Taste of Shelter Island. The evening will feature culinary highlights from Shelter Island's fi nest restaurants as well as a celebration concert conducted by Maestros Itzhak Perlman and Patrick Romano. 6 p.m. The Perlman Music Program, Shelter Island. Call: 212-877-5045.

SATURDAY 30

SUPER SATURDAY

Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa, and Gabby Karan de Felice host Super Saturday, benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The extremely posh designer garage sale features fashions from the most esteemed designers. 12 p.m. Nova's Ark Project, Water Mill. Call: 212-268-1002.

HOUSE OF MADNESS

The Watermill Center once again brings together the worlds of theater, art, fashion, design, and society for its 23rd annual Summer Benefit: FADA House of Madness. Watermill International Summer Program participants come from over 25 countries to create installations and performances for attendees. 6 p.m. Watermill Center, Water Mill. Call: 631-726-4628.

WALK OF HOPE

Join the Hope for Depression Research Foundation for a 5k walk around Lake Agawam Park, followed by a wellness fair at its first annual Walk of Hope to Defeat Depression. 7:30 a.m. Lake Agawam, Southampton. Call: 212-676-3200.

HAPPY AS A CLAM

Meet up in Montauk for the ultimate seaside soiree: Dan's ClambakeMTK. Guests of the soiree, hosted by Chef Marc Murphy, will sink their teeth into surf and turf from top East End restaurants while celebrating the beach life, the coastal cuisine, and everything Montauk. 7:30 p.m. Gurney's Montauk. Call: 631-629-8037

SUNDAY 31

KITCHEN'S OPEN

The Hayground School honors Toni Ross and Chef Claudia Fleming at its 12th annual Chefs Dinner, celebrating the school's 20th anniversary. 5 p.m. Jeff's Kitchen at Hayground School, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-7068.

AUGUST 2016

SATURDAY 6

PADDLE AND PARTY

Join host Gwyneth Paltrow and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for its annual Paddle and Party for Pink two-part event, starting with a multiskill-level, WPA-sanctioned paddle board race, followed by a Sunset Party at Fairview on Mecox Bay in Bridgehampton. 8 a.m. Havens Beach, Sag Harbor. Call: 646-497-2640.

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL BASH

Chuck Scarborough will serve as MC at the Southampton Hospital's 58th annual Summer Party, benefiting the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department. 6:30 p.m. The corner of Wickapogue Road and Old Town Road, Southampton. Call: 631-283-4406.

FRIDAY 12

GUILDED EVENING

Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and art at Guild Hall's Summer Gala. Guests will experience an exclusive exhibition preview of Aspects of Minimalism at the Museum. 7 p.m. Guild Hall, East Hampton. Call: 631-324-4050.

SATURDAY 13

GO WILD

Release your wild side at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center's annual summer benefit: Get Wild. The evening, hosted by Molly Channing, will also feature some feathered and furry friends. 6 p.m. Channing Daughters Winery, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-728-9453.

AUTHORS' NIGHT OUT

Join Founding Cochairs Alec Baldwin and Barbara Goldsmith to wine and dine with your favorite authors at the premier literary event of the Hamptons: East Hampton Library's Authors Night. 5 p.m. East Hampton Library. Call: 631- 324-0222 ext. 7.

SUNDAY 14

IN STRIDE

Start your day off with a 3-mile fun run/walk at Strides for Life, hosted by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation. The morning's run-along with the Children's 50-yard dash is perfect for professional runners, first-time runners, teams, families, children, current and former lung cancer patients and survivors, and anyone who wants to be active for a cause! 7:30 a.m. Lake Agawam, Southampton. Call: 212-588-1580.

FRIDAY 19

PRE-GAME PARTY

Party with the players of the 68th annual Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game at the Pre- Game Party, featuring games, lives and silent auctions, and, of course, fabulous fare! 6 p.m. LTV Studio, Wainscott. Call: 631-725-1294.

SATURDAY 20

PLAY BALL

Modern maestros swap out their pens and paintbrushes for bats at the 68th Annual Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game. The afternoon benefits the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center, Phoenix House Academy, the Retreat, and East End Hospice. 12 p.m. Herrick Park, East Hampton. Call: 631-725-1294.

BOW WOW MEOW

Celebrate the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons at its Bow Wow Meow Ball, honoring Katharina Otto-Bernstein. 6:30 p.m. ARF Adoption Center, Wainscott. Call: 631-537-0400.

HARVEST FETE

Dan's Taste of Summer wraps up with Harvest East End. Hosted by Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, the evening showcases the wines of East End winemakers paired with the dishes of top regional chefs and the food craft of local purveyors. 6:30 p.m. McCall Vineyard and Ranch, Cutchogue. Call: 631-629-8037.

SUNDAY 28

HORSE PLAY

The nation's premier show jumping competition trots back into town for the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, benefiting Southampton Hospital. Watch local equestrians, Olympians, and world-class riders compete, while enjoying boutique shopping, international food, pony rides, and more. The show runs until September 4th which culminates in the Grand Prix Sunday (the VIP tent is the place to be if you're lucky enough to be invited!) 240 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton. Call: 631-537-5446.

SEPTEMBER 2016

WEDNESDAY 7

*COUTURE CAUSE

The Couture Council of the Museum at FIT will honor Akris creative director Albert Kriemler at its Couture Council award luncheon, heralding in New York Fashion Week. 11:30 a.m. David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Call: 212-217-4105.