Two offbeat bashes to consider

Iconic NYC DJ Stretch Armstrong, spinning a session of reggae... — Iconic NYC DJ Stretch Armstrong, spinning a session of reggae music in Montauk. He'll be returning to the Hamptons on July 5 to spin at the "Dream Session: Dancehall Edition" party at Gurney's Inn, also in Montauk. (May 26, 2013) Credit: Ian J. Stark

By Ian J. StarkJuly 4, 2013

Making trips into Manhattan and Brooklyn to enjoy the city’s cutting edge nightlife has always been a regular move by Long Islanders – as while there’s plenty to do in Nassau and Suffolk, NYC remains one of the world’s main destinations for both fabulous and offbeat parties. However, once the summer rolls around, a healthy portion of the New York City DJs, hosts, performers, staffers and other club scene stars will also throw special gatherings in the Hamptons – making taking in these unique affairs as easy as driving east on Route 27.

Here are two choice (and free) events worthy of investigation:

“Dream Session: Dancehall Edition”