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ROSS BLECKNER: NEVER THE LESS

Installation view of Ross Bleckner: NEVER THE LESS, Guild Hall, East Hampton, August 9 – October 25, 2026. Photo by Francine Fleischer. Image courtesy of Guild Hall.

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VILLA COCO: ANDREW SEAN GREER

This program will take place at BookHampton, located at 41 Main Street, East Hampton, NY.

Presented by BookHampton and Guild Hall 

One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2026 at People, Esquire, TIME Magazine, Oprah Daily, Today.com, Brit + Co, Alta Journal, Barnes & Noble, Lit Hub, and the Seattle Times. 

“No one writing in English is funnier or more charming than Andrew Greer. Every sentence in this novel sings.” — David Sedaris

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Andrew Sean Greer (Less) joins Guild Hall to celebrate his new novel, Villa Coco, in conversation with bestselling author, editor, and cultural commentator Derek Blasberg.

Hailed as the “Future Undisputed Book of Summer 2026,” Villa Coco is a dazzling, sun-soaked ode to life, love, friendship—and focaccia. In this magical, madcap tale, a broke and directionless young American takes on a mysterious role at the Tuscan villa of a formidable nonagenarian Baronessa known as Coco. Charged with cataloguing her vast collection, he instead navigates eccentric tasks, a parade of colorful guests, and Coco’s audacious final plan: to reunite with the lost love of her life before it’s too late.

Following the conversation, Greer will sign copies of Villa Coco. A copy of the book is included with each ticket.

COOL MACHINE: COLSON WHITEHEAD

Presented by BookHampton and Guild Hall

Named a most anticipated book by The New York Times, The New Yorker, TIME, Vulture, Today.com, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, LitHub, and Bookriot.

Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author Colson Whitehead joins us to celebrate Cool Machine, the exuberant final volume of his Harlem Trilogy.

Spanning the early 1980s, the novel follows Harlem businessman and fence Ray Carney as he is pulled back into the city’s shifting criminal landscape. In 1981, a desperate bid to secure a loan for his wife draws Carney into one last heist. By 1983, his volatile partner Pepper navigates the downtown art and club scene as a bodyguard. And in 1986, Carney risks everything to save his late cousin’s son, confronting the past he thought he’d left behind.

Moving across a transforming New York—from Harlem to Wall Street to the East Village—Cool Machine brings to life a city of ambition, danger, and reinvention.

The evening features a conversation with the author, followed by an audience Q&A.

Book signing to follow.

THE INNOVATORS, EPISODE 2: WOMEN REDEFINING TRAVEL, HOSPITALITY, & LIFESTYLE

Doors Open at 5:45 PM
Reception to Follow

Free for Community Pillars

The Innovators at Guild Hall brings you an insightful series spotlighting the business and cultural leaders who are reshaping their industries and doing game-changing work.

The Innovators, Episode 2: Women Redefining Travel, Hospitality & Lifestyle

Hosted by Malcolm Carfrae, this conversation brings together some of the most influential women shaping the future of luxury travel, hospitality, and lifestyle. Featuring Sarah Wetenhall of The Colony Hotel and The Hedges Inn, Jayma Cardoso of The Surf Lodge, Deborah Calmeyer of ROAR AFRICA, and Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos of Flag Luxury Group, the panel will explore visionary entrepreneurship, experiential hospitality, brand-building, and the growing impact of women-led businesses across the global luxury landscape.

The Innovators at Guild Hall is a conversation series featuring the visionaries redefining business, culture, and innovation across industries. From brand-building and audience growth to marketing strategy and operational excellence, each discussion offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights from today’s leading entrepreneurs and executives.

The program takes the form of a 50-minute conversation hosted by Malcolm Carfrae (Carfrae Consulting), a sought-after global brand and communications strategist, followed by a Q&A.

Networking and Reception to follow with drinks and light bites by Moby’s East Hampton.

Support Guild Hall as a Community Pillar and enjoy exclusive benefits for your business.

Watch Episode One:

Annual Members Meeting

Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan Theater
12 PM – Presentation
12:30 – 2 PM Reception

Join us for a 2026 Season Preview from the Guild Hall program team, followed by a festive reception in the Minikes Garden to meet and mingle with fellow members.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Important Note:
In order to make your reservation, you must first log in HERE by using the email address associated with your membership.

SUMMERDOCS: THE LION QUEEN

The divorce of the century turned Jocelyne Wildenstein – often referred to in the media as ‘The Catwoman’ – into a 90s tabloid obsession, bringing the private Wildenstein art empire into the spotlight. THE LION QUEEN explores the life of a woman shaped by extraordinary wealth and scrutiny, offering a revealing look at the personal cost of fame and fortune.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with producer, Caroline Baron, HamptonsFilm Co-Chair, Alec Baldwin, and HamptonsFilm Chief Creative Officer, David Nugent.

CRUCE DE CAMINOS / CROSSROADS: A NIGHT OF SHORT PLAYS

Guild Hall and OLA of Eastern Long Island present a dynamic, original multi-lingual performance led by 2026 Guild Hall Community Artists-in-Residence Margarita Espada and Minerva Perez. Building on the spirit of Fuenteovejuna: East End(2025), this performance program brings community voices to the stage through a series of original short works.

Blending language, music, movement, and storytelling, the evening reflects contemporary issues and lived experiences from across the East End. Each piece highlights the richness of the region’s cultural and linguistic diversity, creating a shared space for expression and connection.

Join us for an inspiring evening of original theater that uplifts local voices and showcases the vibrancy of multilingual storytelling.

Come early for a pre-show reception at 6 PM in Guild Hall’s Minikes Garden. Free Entry with ticket purchase.

Guild Hall y OLA del Este de Long Island presentan una dinámica actuación multilingüe original, dirigida por las Artistas en Residencia Comunitarias 2026 de Guild Hall, Margarita Espada y Minerva Pérez. Inspirado en el espíritu de Fuenteovejuna: East End (2025), este programa escénico lleva las voces de la comunidad al escenario a través de una serie de obras cortas originales.

Combinando lenguaje, música, movimiento y narración, la velada refleja problemáticas contemporáneas y experiencias vividas en todo el East End. Cada pieza resalta la riqueza de la diversidad cultural y lingüística de la región, creando un espacio compartido para la expresión y la conexión.

Acompáñenos en una noche inspiradora de teatro original que eleva las voces locales y muestra la vitalidad de la narración multilingüe.

Llega temprano para una recepción antes del espectáculo a las 6 p. m. en el Jardín Minikes de Guild Hall. Entrada gratuita con la compra de un boleto.

SILKROAD UP CLOSE: KAORU WATANABE, KINAN AZMEH, AND MAEVE GILCHRIST

Traversing the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, Silkroad presents a brand new trio seamlessly blending three disparate narratives of language and sound. Three internationally acclaimed, genre-bending artists who each have been credited with reshaping the landscape of their respective instruments through their unique improvisational styles and compositional voices. 

Hailing from Damascus, Syria, Kinan Azmeh has been taking the international music scene by storm with his unique blending of Eastern and Western styles, bombastic improvisation and large-scale compositions for orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic and the Seattle Symphony. 

Acclaimed composer and instrumentalist Kaoru Watanabe‘s work is grounded in traditional Japanese music while imbued with contemporary jazz, improvisation, and experimental music elements, working with such figures as Laurie Anderson, Jason Moran and André 3000. 

Scottish harper and composer Maeve Gilchrist has been credited with bringing the Celtic harp to new levels of visibility through her unique improvisational and textural approach to the instrument and her collaborations with artists such as from Arooj Aftab, Yo-Yo Ma, The Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Esperanza Spalding. 

Through this unique collaboration, hear three very different voices in conversation with one another as they find the sweet spots of stylistic intersection, dramatic contrast and virtuosity, forging an entirely new aesthetic that feels as organic as can be.

RUSH TICKETS
A limited number of $25 Rush tickets may be available for Guild Hall-produced programs, 20 minutes before start time, in person only. Guests are instructed to line up outside in the rush line for the potential release of tickets.

Art Social: Loom Weaving with Laurie Lambrecht

December course details to come.

Art Social is a monthly gathering where attendees enter into a supportive and judgment-free session of art/craftmaking and socializing. Bring your friends and expect to make new ones while tapping into your creative selves. Workshops will be led by experts in their practice, and the projects are designed to be easily and enjoyably accomplished by all skill levels.

Admission includes wine and refreshments courtesy of Red Horse Market!

 

ART SOCIAL: PAINTING TINIER WITH MICHAEL A. BUTLER

Join current exhibiting artist and 2024 Artist Members Exhibition Top Honors Winner Michael A. Butler for another session of even tinier painting. Bring a magnifying glass to help with detail as we work off the teeniest, tiniest canvas you have ever seen! 

Michael A. Butler is an artist, historian, and humanitarian, and describes himself as an intuitive self-taught artist, defining his style as narrative folk art and primarily works in acrylic. The intricate details in his small-scale works have a powerful impact. 

Admission includes wine and refreshments courtesy of Red Horse Market!

Art Social is a monthly gathering where attendees enter into a supportive and judgment-free session of art/craftmaking and socializing. Bring your friends and expect to make new ones while tapping into your creative selves. Workshops will be led by experts in their practice, and the projects are designed to be easily and enjoyably accomplished by all skill levels.

SOUTH FORK PERFORMING ARTS: MARIAN, OR THE TRUE OF ROBIN HOOD, TEEN EDITION

Friday, May 29, 7 PM
Saturday, May 30, 7 PM
Sunday, May 31, 7 PM

MARIAN, OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD: TEEN EDITION
By Adam Szymkowicz

A gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale, adapted for performance by teen actors for family audiences. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble? Modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield and on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle in this play about selfishness, selflessness, love deferred and the fight. Always the fight. The fight must go on.