[Photo by Steven Ekerovich] Friday has arrived meaning yet another weekend in the Hamptons is upon us. The GofG Hamptons crew is officially over being grumpy about a little party we missed in the city this week and we're ready take on the weekend in the East End. Judging by our calendar, we predict that Montauk will be the star of this weekend's scene so if you're in the mood for a School's Out-Surf Lodging-Birthday partying-Ivy Sole East-ing type of weekend, then click below to see where we'll be this weekend and don't forget to check out our calendar...Hope your ready...
School's Out! A Benefit for the Hetrick-Martin Institute and Harvey Milk School Where: East Hampton Why: Because School's Out! Duh! And because this party has been considered by many to be one of the best events out East in support of the Hetrick-Martin and Harvey Milk School. So have a great time while supporting a great cause and Go HERE for ticket information. When: Saturday, 6-8:30pm
Andrew Farkas and Accompanied Literary Society at The Montauk Yacht Club Where: The Montauk Yacht Club: 32 Star Island Road, Montauk Why: Because the list of hosts for this event should be reason enough to attend. Hosts include Hugh Dancy & Claire Danes, Andres & Lauren Santo Domingo, Ben Watts & Jeanann Williams, Amanda Hearst, Luigi Tandini, Patrick McMullan, Bonnie Morrison, Tom Hooper, James Gardner, and Serge Becker. Jay McInerney will be sharing his short story collection "How It Ended" with cocktails and readings by Jay, Claire, and Hugh, Music by Adam Dugas and the Fitzgerald Follies. INVITE ONLY! When: Saturday, 6-11pm
Quintessentially and Hamptons Undercover Private Event at Surf Lodge
Where: The Surf Lodge, 183 Edgemere Street Montauk Why: Are you a Quintessential member? If so, Get into the spirit of summer with Quintessentially and yummy Bacardi mojitos and Corzo margaritas with friends, fellow members, and Surf Lodge. INVITE ONLY! When: Sunday, 5-7pm---
The Ivy at Sole East Where: Solé East Pool & Garden 90 Second House Road, Montauk Why: Because they have a beer bus. Don't worry about the trek to and from Montauk because Sole East is offering complimentary booze filled rides to the Jitney and train. You can find this party at Sole East every other Saturday. Tomorrow night, music by Gregory Lynch, Matt & Maia, food by The Backyard, and drinks by Inocente Tequila. After party at Lily Pond INVITE ONLY! When: Saturday 3-9pm
Birthday Celebration for Tamarama's Nicolas Potts Where: Lily Pond: 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton Why: The Ivy heads over to Lily Pond for their after party while Sports Illustrated supermodel Jessica Hart throws a birthday bash for her BF and Tamarama's Nicolas Potts. Music by Lee Kalt When: Saturday, 11pm
The Lost Weekend: Omeed Malik's 30th Birthday Brunch Party Where: Day & Night Restaurant Beach Club: 281 County Rd 39A, Southampton Why: Close friend to the Koch bros, Omeed Malik, is turning 30 and ready to celebrate with a brunch party at Day & Night. The party will last all day of course with "drinks and dancing to the best music from '79 - '09: The three decades Omeed has been making this world a better place for us to live." Music by DJ Josh Link and DJ Serabe Kironde. INVITE ONLY! When: Saturday, 12-5pm
Chrisite's Atwater Estate Wine Auction/Benefit Where: Atwater Estate 66 Seafield Lane, Westhampton Beach Why: Because there's an autographed bottle up for auction expected to go for $6,000 to $10,000 and we want to see who the lucky winner is. Christie’s “Wine Auction” in Westhampton Beach will be auctioning off cases of wine autographed by various celebrities and proceeds will benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund. For ticket info, contact aboorstin@nikecomm.com When: Saturday, 11am
Summer Lovin' Paintings by Annika Connor Where: Southampton Why: A celebration of "Summer Lovin", with an evening of Art and Music featuring an exhibition of new paintings by New York based artist, Annika Connor with musical performances by Katharina Hagopian, Dina Pruzhansky, and Marina Boldyreva. Generously hosted by Peter Felfe in his Hamptons getaway When: Saturday, 8pm
Alberta Cross at Surf Lodge Where: The Surf Lodge, The Surf Lodge: 183 Edgemere Street, Montauk Why: Because if last weekends Stephen Marley performance was any indication of how the rest of the concert series will be, then this outdoor performance is a must during your Saturday Hamptons outings. When: Saturday, 6pm