Recreation

When the former location of The Drift Inn was bought by the Town, many feared the popular Dune Road venue wouldn't be open for the 2014 season. This weekend, they are kicking off summer thanks to their partnership with Beach Bar in Hampton Bays.

Memorial Day weekend, a.k.a. the official kickoff to the Hamptons summer season, is right around the corner. For all you last minute planners, here are ten events to check out.

The Southampton Historical Museum is endorsing the Charles and Tee Adams House Benefit Cocktail Party in Sagaponack.

"We are thrilled to finally be bringing the 1 OAK experience to the Hamptons this summer," said The Butter Group Co-Owner Richie Akiva.

"Our honorees truly represent the best of what it means to be supporters of the arts," noted Tracy Mitchell, Executive Director of Bay Street Theatre.

This year's NMA Give Kids A Shot Gala was emotional when Errol Rappaport received the Nancy Ford Springer Inspiration Award.

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons is turning their thrift store into a gorgeous Designer Showhouse for their summer's cocktail party to benefit rescue animals from the East End.

"We are excited to bring the FINALE brand, and the #IHEARTSATURDAYS party, to the Hamptons nightlife scene," says co-­founder Eugene Remm.

Two Hamptons summer staples are debuting for the 2014 season this weekend.

Lifestyle media company, UrbanDaddy, celebrated Qui Tequila, the world's first platinum extra añejo tequila, during an exclusive event, The Casbah.