Life@Nite: Solange Knowles Set To Spin In The Hamptons

Notable names like Solange Knowles (a.k.a. Beyonce’s little sister) and Pete Francis of Dispatch join East End favorites this weekend in the Hamptons.

The Surf Lodge (183 Edgemere Street, Montauk, 631-483-5037, thesurflodge.com) will have a performance from Della Grove, as part of the Ilegal Music Series, on Thursday. On Saturday, Zimmermann x The Surf Lodge are celebrating their summer collaboration for The Surf Lodge staff’s uniforms during a party featuring a DJ set from Solange Knowles and performance from Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Sunday showcases a live music from Alvvays.

Join VHS Collection at the Talkhouse. (Photo: www.facebook.com)

Support the Surfrider Foundation during their annual benefit featuring Jettykoon and special guests at the Stephen Talkhouse (161 Main Street, Amagansett, 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com) on Thursday at 7 p.m. The fundraiser will be followed by The Last Hombres at 10 p.m. Join Pete Francis, of Dispatch and Dragon Crest Collective, on Friday at 8 p.m. and The Counterfeiters at 10 p.m. Saturday features Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams at 7 p.m., VHS Collection at 9 p.m., and LHT at 10:30 p.m. Sunday Reggae Night will showcase Skadanks with Ras Droppa and Nardo at 10 p.m. Open Mic Night kicks off on Monday at 10 p.m. Tuesday showcases Sax Leader Benefit “Stir it Up” at 7 p.m. and Industry Night at 10 p.m. Inda Eaton is performing on Wednesday at 8 p.m., followed by local talent during karaoke at 10 p.m.

The Backyard Restaurant at Solé East Resort (90 Second House Road, Montauk, 631-668-2105, www.soleeast.com) has their regular lineup with Reggae favorite Winston Irie and the Selective Security Band on Thursday at 9 p.m., DJ Faze on Friday at 10 p.m., a poolside set from DJ Faze on Saturday, from 1 to 6 p..m and a late night set from DJ Faze at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Solé East has their Jazz and Bosso Nova Brunch with music by Ludmilla and Marcello from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pete Francis of Dispatch is performing in the Hamptons twice this weekend. (Photo: www.facebook.com)

Roots, reggae group Soul Junkies are performing at Rumba Inspired Cuisine and Rum Bar (43 Canoe Place Road, Hampton Bays, 631-594-3544, www.rumbarumbar.com) on Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Sip on a glass of Wolffer Rose as you listen to an eclectic groove sunset set from Luma on Friday at the Wolffer Wine Stand (3312 Montauk Highway, Sagaponack, 631-537-5106, www.wolffer.com). Saturday will feature New Orleans party band and East End favorite, Hoo Doo Loungers. Both performances begin at 5 p.m. and continue until sunset.

Support the Navy SEAL Foundation at Navy Beach. (Courtesy Photo)

On Friday at 6 p.m., the Parrish Art Museum (279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-283-2118, parrishart.org) is hosting Pechakucha Night Hamptons. During the event, local experts will give rapid-fire presentations featuring 20 slides for 20 seconds each, resulting in an intriguing 6-minute, 40-second long presentation series. Featured speakers include Tyler Armstrong, ecologist/poet; Livia Azevedo, design student; Taylor Rose Berry, bookstore owner; Ted Delano, digital marketing director; Georgette Grier-Key, community leader; Sarah Koenig, journalist and public radio personality; Marian Lindberg, author; Sameer Mohan, restaurateur; James Ryan, inventor, musician, and tinkerer; and James Salomon, gallery owner.

Get ready to get funky with the Certain Moves Trio at Cowfish Hampton Bays (258 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, 631-594-3868, cowfishrestaurant.com) on Friday, starting at 6 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy fun, danceable, and infectious melodies by Satchel Boogie from 6 to 9 p.m.

Rock out to local teen musicians during The 13th Annual Battle Of The Bands (www.southamptontownny.gov) on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. The competition will be held at Ponquogue Beach (280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays) and admission is $5.

Jane Hastay & Peter Martin Weiss Trio are back at Osteria Salina (108 Wainscott Stone Road, Wainscott, 631-527-5396, osteriasalina.net) on Friday, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

End the weekend with the Dave Higgins Band at The Sloppy Tuna. (Photo: www.facebook.com)

“Light Up The Night” during the Glow Party at Beach Bar (58 Foster Ave, Hampton Bays, 631-723-3100, beachbarhamptons.com) on Friday. The evening will feature music by DJ Doug O’Mara. On Saturday night, bring your “drinking shoes” for The Drift Inn 3.0 Dance & Romance to the Sounds of DJ Moyno.

Enjoy an evening of dancing surrounded by aerlialists, acrobats, hula artists, light walls and more during Cirque After Dark Club Night with Dj Loki at The Suffolk Theater (118 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-747-4343, www.suffolktheater.com) on Friday, starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $25. On Saturday at 8 p.m., The Suffolk Theater will have Good Vibrations, a Beach Boys Tribute. Admission is $42.

The Montauk Beach House (55 South Elmwood Avenue, Montauk, 631-668-2112, thembh.com) is kicking off Summer Set Saturdays with Tennessee Thomas and Oli Benz on the decks. Join MBH for Sunday Afternoon Delight with Pete Francis of Dispatch.

Listen to reggae from Soul Junkies at Rumba. (Photo: www.facebook.com)

Navy Beach (16 Navy Road, Montauk, 631-668-6868, www.navybeach.com) is honoring Montauk’s Naval history and kicking off its summer partnership with the Navy SEAL Foundation during “Honoring our Warriors. Supporting their Families.” The benefit will take place on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.

668 The Gig Shack (782 Main Street, Montauk, 631-668-2727, www.668thegigshack.com) will have live music on Friday from Mike Cardinal from 1 to 4 p.m. and Heart n Soul from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday will feature PJ Foscolo from 1 to 4 p.m. and Jack Marshall of the Montauk Project from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday features their summer Champagne Campaign, with music by Broken Arrow with Paul Hamilton and guests, from 7 to 10 p.m.

End the weekend at The Sloppy Tuna (148 South Emerson Avenue, Montauk, 631-647-8000, www.thesloppytuna.com) on Sunday, with a performance from the Dave Higgins Band, who will showcase a mix of rock and pop dance music, along with their own originals.

Sunday Night Jazz is back for the summer at the Ram’s Head Inn (108 Ram Island Drive, Shelter Island, 347-752-3626, www.theramsheadinn.com). Catch another round of live jazz by Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.