Krasner and Jazz
"Lee Krasner and Jazz," the second of two free concerts focused on the record collection of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, will happen next Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Arts Center at Duck Creek in Springs.
Sponsored by the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and organized with the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, the concert will feature original arrangements by Dan Pugach, inspired by the work of Krasner.
The performers are Nicole Zuraitis, a Grammy Award-winning vocalist; Miki Hayama, piano; John Marshall, saxophone; Tom Manuel, cornet, and Mr. Pugach on drums. Mr. Manuel is a jazz historian and music educator who holds the endowed Artist in Residence chair in Stony Brook University's jazz department.
Mulaney in Montauk
John Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and comedian, will deliver a stand-up comedy performance at the Montauk Point Lighthouse on Saturday at 7 p.m., in support of the Montauk Historical Society.
Mr. Mulaney, who has hosted "Saturday Night Live" five times and has sold out both Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl, can be seen in his latest Netflix stand-up special, "Baby J." His 2023 tour included shows across Europe, Australia, and the United States.
Silver-tier tickets have sold out, but "gold" tickets can still be had at $325, and "platinum" at $550.
'Ishtar' Reappraised
Elaine May's 1987 comedy "Ishtar," which starred Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman, was an infamous box office and critical disaster. However, according to the Sag Harbor Cinema, where it will be shown on Monday at 6 p.m., it has since been reconsidered, now attaining cult status.
Mr. Beatty and Mr. Hoffman play two untalented lounge singers whose dream of stardom leads them to play a gig in Morocco, where they become pawns in an international power play.
Carrie Courogen, author of the 2024 biography "Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius," will be on hand for a book signing and question-and-answer session after the screening.
Writers and Rescue
Zibby Owens, the C.E.O. of the Zibby Books publishing house, owner of Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica, Calif., founder of Zibby Media, and host of the podcast "Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books," will be at the Southampton Arts Center on Friday at 5 p.m. for a free panel discussion and book signing.
She will be joined by the writers Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding, and Swan Huntley for a conversation about their books and the process of writing and publishing.
Also at the arts center, an outdoor screening of short documentaries about wildlife protection, land conservation, and human-empowerment issues in Africa will begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Blankets or beach chairs have been recommended. Tickets are $10, free for members.
Erich Bergen in Concert
Next up in Bay Street Theater's Music Mondays series is Erich Bergen, an actor and singer known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the musical "Jersey Boys" and Blake Moran in the television series "Madam Secretary." Mr. Bergen, who recently concluded a sold-out residency at the Cafe Carlyle, will be at the Sag Harbor theater on Monday at 8 p.m.
Of Mr. Bergen’s past concert performances, BroadwayWorld.com said, "Taking the stage with the gusto akin to a tornado or blazing brush fire, this young dynamo captivated the packed house from the moment he opened his mouth." Monday's show will feature stories and songs from his nearly 30-year career.
Tickets are $65 to $75 and selling briskly.
All About Jazz
East End Jazz, which is dedicated to cultivating an appreciation of jazz through performance and education, will present "Curious About Jazz," a free interactive experience featuring a jazz quartet and workshop, on Saturday afternoon at 3, at the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton.
Olivia Foschi, a vocalist, and Iris Ornig, a bassist, will be joined by two other musicians to perform jazz standards and to explore the art of singing the blues and the expressive power of improvisation. Participants will interact directly with the musicians in a call-and-response experience.
Maternal Health
"Giving Birth in America: Arkansas," a short film that spotlights the state with the highest maternal mortality rate in the country, will be shown Friday at 6 p.m. at the Parrish Art Museum. The film exposes the reality of the postpartum period, when many maternal deaths take place.
After the 20-minute film, Julia Chiang and Sam Moyer, artists with solo shows now on view at the Water Mill museum, will be joined for a conversation by Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit whose mission is to raise awareness about the maternal health crisis, in part through its "Giving Birth in America" film series.
Tickets are $20, $18 for senior citizens, $15 for members' guests, $10 for members, and free for students and children.
Sticks and Stones
The Sticks and Stones Comedy Club at the Southampton Cultural Center will present two shows featuring Carmen Lynch on Friday evening at 7 and 9. Ms. Lynch has appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," and "Inside Amy Schumer." The early show will be in English, the late show in Spanish. Tickets are $35, $50, and $70.
The Sklar Brothers will take the stage on Saturday night at 7 and 9. They have a one-hour stand-up special on Netflix, have released six comedy albums, and have had two Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents specials. Tickets are $35, $50, $75, and $150 for table seating.
Rob White will perform on Wednesday at 8 p.m. A tattoo artist as well as a comedian, he will share "unexpected stories" of tattooing and modern life. Tickets are $35, $50, and $70.
