Summer 2009 is days away from officially kicking off and this Memorial Day Weekend is sure to be an eventful one. Back yard BBQs, poolside shindigs, beach front soirees, and the hottest nightlife on the East coast, and we will be there every step of the way. Check out what's going on below:
Georgica's Launch of Summer 2009: Where: Georgica Restaurant & Lounge, 108 Wainscott Stone Rd. Why: Matt Levine is launching the summer at his brand new location in the East End with not just one party...but three. Friday night kicks off with an open bar, hors d'oeuvre's, and DJ Nick Cohen while Saturday night brings in DJ Ruckus followed by Sunday night with DJ Mel Debarge. When: Friday 9pm-11pm; Saturday & Sunday 11pm-4am
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Day & Night Sneak Preview With the Koch Brothers: Where: 281 County RD 39 A Southampton Why: If you've ever ventured to brunch at Mercato 55, you'll know exactly what you're in for! The Koch boys are at it again as they take their normal brunch insanity to Southampton with a sneak peak into their Day & Night Restaurant Beach Club for Memorial Day Weekend with DJ Serebe Kironde. When: Saturday, 12pm -8pm
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Hamptons Magazine Summer Season Kick-Off: Where: Day & Night Restaurant and Lounge Why:Day & Night Restaurant and Lounge Keep the party going on to Sunday with the boys as they officially launch their Day & Night Restaurant Beach Club with Hamptons Magazine and cover girl Anna Paquin. INVITE ONLY! When: Sunday 5:30-9:30pm
AXE Lounge at Dune: Where: 1181 North Sea Road, Southampton Why: These guys are no strangers to how to throw a party and this weekend, they too are taking over all three nights with DJ Phresh Friday night, DJ Mel DeBarge for the Grand Opening Saturday night, and DJ Berrie Sunday as Kiss N Fly hosts on Memorial Day. When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10pm-4am -
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Robert Fowler Hamptons Summer Kick Off Party: Where: East Hampton Why: This kick-off promises to keep the music and drinks flowing all night in celebration of the start of summer. "Pull out your madras, seersucker, linen, pastel, white bucks, and throw a cashmere over your shoulder" to get this preppy chic party started. INVITE ONLY! When: Saturday, 9pm
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1Oak at Lily Pond and Memorial Day Weekend Grand Opening: Where: Lily Pond, 44 Three Mile Harbor Road Why: Lily Pond's Michael Satsky will be teaming up with Scott Sartiano and Richie Akiva bringing 1Oak to Lily Pond every Saturday in East Hampton. And just when we thought this weekend couldn't get any better, Saturday will start with the Grand Opening followed by Sunday's 1OAK at Lily Pond celebrating their 6th annual Blue & Cream Memorial Day weekend event! When: Saturday 10pm, Sunday 11pm
Melet Mercantile Montauk Opening: Where: Melet Mercantile Montauk: 102 Industrial Road, Montauk Why: Melet Mercantile is ready to begin its second summer in Montauk with their opening featuring Maripol’s original Polaroids, art, books, Maripol jewelry and clothing in her first ever East End show! During the 80s using her SX-70 Polaroid, she captured Manhattan clubland and now she's bringing it East. Paul Sevigny on the turn tables followed by afterparty at Surflodge...sounds like a perfect night in Montauk to us! When: Saturday 6pm-9pm, Afterparty at Surflodge 11pm
The Harbor Club Grand Opening: Where: The Harbor Club, 964 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike Why: Because these guys are planning on"Bringing Sexy Back to the Hamptons" with a Friday night performance by Remo. The new club is complete with 15 foot ceilings, two bars, huge banquettes, and a full outdoor patio/yard. When: Friday, 11pm-4am
Social Life Magazine May Cover Celebration: Where: The Social Life Estate, Watermill Why: Devorah Rose and Justin Mitchell are starting the summer along side Social Life Magazine's May cover girl Alexandra Richards at their Watermill Estate and what's a party without an after-party? The Memorial Day Weekend soiree will head to AXE Nightclub (at Dune) INVITE ONLY! When: Saturday, 7-10pm
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Montauk Yacht Club's Memorial Day Weekend: Where: 32 Star Island Road, Montauk Why: The Yacht Club is kicking off their weekend with some of New York City's finest DJ's including Saturday night with GoldBar's DJ Kiss and Sunday night with The Box and Prada's go-to guy, Jeffrey Tonneson. The club is celebrating their 80th anniversary this summer and we hear they have tons of exciting plans you wont want to miss. When: Saturday & Sunday, 10pm
Memorial Day Weekend BBQ: Where: Southampton Why: Marina Albright is throwing a party at her Southampton digs with a Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. New York Social stars are expected to be in attendance, of course, with the party's official departure time "when everybody's bottoms up!" INVITE ONLY! When: Sunday, 1pm
Watermill Concert 2009 Kick-Off Cocktail Party: Where: c/o The Maidstone Hotel & Restaurant, East Hampton Why: Lisa Anastos, Martin Dawson, Amanda Hearst, Shamim M. Momin, Dalia Oberlander, and Arden Wohl are hosting this kick-off party for The Watermill Concert 2009 at the formerly known Maidstone Arms which just launched as the fabulous new c/o The Maidstone. INVITE ONLY! When: Sunday, 5-7pm
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And if you're not heading to the Hamptons, why not venture to Atlantic City to see what The Cabana Club and C5 are stirring up...
The Cabana Club and C5 in the Chelsea Hotel: Where: Atlantic City Why: They will be keeping the party going all weekend with pool parties, BBQs, burlesque performances, special guests DJs, and you wont want to miss Saturday's "I'm in Atlantic City B*tch" party complete with a live performance by LMFAO. Click on the invite for official details! When: Thursday 8pm, Friday 10pm, Saturday 10pm, and Sunday 2pm