This Weekend: Karaoke, St. Patrick's Day Parade Activities, and More

Lots happening this weekend, particularly in Montauk where the 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade. What will you be doing this weekend? 

Friday

Village Board Meeting: The East Hampton Village board will meet for its regular meeting at the Emergency Services Building at 11 a.m. Click the hyperlink for the agenda.

Grand Marshal Luncheon: The Montauk Friends of Erin will honor Jack Perna, the grand marshal of the 2013 St. Patrick's Day parade, at Gurney's Inn in Montauk from noon to 3 p.m. Perna will be roasted and then presented with their parade sash, top hat and shillelagh. Price: $50 per person. Reservations are suggested. Email John Behan at sgtjlb@optonline.net or call him at (631) 668-2257.

Kendall Madison Foundation Karaoke Night: The Kendall Madison Foundation annual Karaoke Night will be held at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett at 8. There will be a 50/50 and the event is hosted by Harry LaGarenne. Price: Donation is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 

The Picture Show: The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor will feature "Top Hat," with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The screening begins at 8 p.m. Price: $7 at the door

Saturday

Rummage Sale: The Women's Guild at the Montauk Community Church will hold a rummage sale with half-price sale on clothing and linens. It begins at 9 a.m.

Family Fun Day: The Montauk Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Family Fun Day for kids aged 6 to 11 at 1 p.m. Meet at the chamber for an exciting Treasure Hunt. Kids can register for this in advance at the chamber’s office by calling or emailing mcoc@montaukchamber.com.

The Met: Live in HD: Guild Hall presents The Met: Live in HD - Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini at noon. Price: $22, $20 members, $15 students.

Author Talk: Sonia Taitz will speak about her book, "The Watchmaker's Daughter: A Memoir" at the East Hampton Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

"Be Brave N' Fly" for Pediatric Cancer: Indoor cyclers are invited to join The Max Cure Foundation & Flywheel Sports for the first annual “Be Brave N’ Fly” national cycling event to support MCF in it’s mission to advance pediatric cancer causes. This first time event, which will take place between 2 and 4 p.m., will take place at more than 10 Flywheel studios from New York to Seattle on more than 500 bikes. All participants will start and finish the class together, regardless of location but as a national team riding for a cure. Price: $75

Walk: The Concerned Citizens of Montauk have organized a tour of The Big Reed Pond Nature Trails at Montauk County Park (formerly Theodore Roosevelt County Park) that runs adjacent to Big Reed Pond. The walk begins at 2 p.m. and will last about an hour. Vicki Bustamante and student interns will educate participants on winter trees along the trail.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner: The Springs Community Presbyterian Church will offer a St. Patrick's Day dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner with Potatoes, Carrots, Irish Soda Bread, a beverage, coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Price: $17 for adults, $12 for children. Take–out available.

Clam Chowder Dinner: St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold a clam chowder dinner to benefit its scholarship fund. The dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

Gala Cocktail Party: On the evening before the St. Patrick's Day parade, the Montauk Friends of Erin will hold a gala cocktail party at Gurney's Inn from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a food buffet, open bar and a live band with Billy and the Barfights. Price: $60 in advance, $75 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Becker's Home Center of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce or Atlantic Wines & Liquors in Amagansett.

Erin Go Mardi Gras Party!: Dance and party at Bay Street Theatre at this St. Patrick's Day party with a Mardi Gras theme (This is a rescheduled event as it was formerly the Mardi Gras party on Feb. 9 which was cancelled due to the weather). Dance to the music of Joe Lauro's HOODOO Loungers and Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks, starting at 8 p.m. Price: Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at the box office or online or $25 at the door. Beads and masks will be available for this special night of fun.

Sunday

St. Patrick's Day Parade: The Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off at 11:30 a.m. Grand Marshal Jack Perna, the Montauk School Superintendent and Principal, will lead the parade. For more information, click here.

Pancake Breakfast: The Springs Fire Department hosts a pancake breakfast at the firehouse from 7 to 11 a.m. Price: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children 6 and under.