What's happening this weekend in the Hamptons

'Real Housewives of NJ'

It's the Hamptons Social Series dinner at Lily Pond this Friday. International polo star Nic Roldan, NBA stars Chris Bosh and Tracy Mourning, PR giant Shamin Abas and International Polo Club Palm Beach are throwing the bash in honor of St. Jude's Children Hospital. Cocktails will be served at 10 p.m., followed by a light buffet dinner by Philippe Chow. Check out hamptonssocialseries.com to reserve a table or get general admission for $25. "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Teresa Giudice, Caroline and Dina Manzo (seen here) and "The Real Housewives of New York City" stars Jill Zarin and Ramona Singer are expected to attend. (Lily Pond, 44 3 Mile Harbor Rd., East Hampton)

Danny Simmons at Walk Tall Gallery

On Friday, Walk Tall Gallery in Sag Harbor will be featuring artist Danny Simmons, brother of Russell Simmons of famed hip-hop label Def Jam and Joseph Simmons (“Reverend Run”) of Run DMC. There will be an invite-only champagne opening at 6 to 8 p.m. Simmons’ exhibit will be featured at the gallery until Aug. 16. This is all part of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, founded by Danny and Russell. (Walk Tall Gallery, 197 Madison St., Sag Harbor)

Tastings, Tapas and Tango

Tango the night away while sipping your favorite Martha Clara wines this Friday. Tapas provided by Tapas Nouveaux, tango lessons with Arthur Murray Dance Studios, and wine from Martha Clara wines will be featured. The event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $30 and $20 for wine club members. (Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-298-0075)

Chefs for Champagne

Sharpen your taste buds at the East End’s premiere culinary event, the James Beard foundations’ lavish tasting party and annual summer fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday with guest of honor Martha Stewart. The champagne will be flowing while more than 30 of the world’s finest chefs dish out tasty samplings of their best work. (Wolffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Rd., Sagaponack, tickets start at $195, contact James Beard Foundation for more info at 212-627-2308)

Art For Life

Rub elbows with Deepak Chopra, Richie Akiva and record producer Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean at Russell Simmons' phat East Hampton crib starting at 6 p.m. Saturday. The granddaddy of hip-hops’ 11th annual Ruth Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s "Night of Wonder" is sure to be a whimsical and enchanting evening, and it benefits thousands of underserved New York City children. (Russell Simmons' private estate, tickets start at $1,500, for tickets call 212-810-4490 or write to artforlife@havenllc.com)

2010 Hampton Designer Showhouse

The 2010 Hampton Designer Showhouse, presented by Traditional Home magazine, is hosting a gala preview party this Saturday benefitting Southampton Hospital. This year’s showhouse is located at 129 Stoney Hill Rd. in Sag Harbor. The gala will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Individual reservations are $225 or you can make reservations in sets of two ($750), four ($1,500), six ($2,500) or 10 ($5,000). Purchase tickets online at hamptondesignershowhouse.com/galapreview.html.

Comedy at Guild Hall

Florence Henderson ("Brady Bunch," anyone?) and Bruce Vilanch (Emmy-winning comedian) will be providing the fuel for the laughs this Saturday at Guild Hall in East Hampton. VIP tickets plus reception (post-performance meet and greet) cost $85, for members, $80. Orchestra seats cost $65, or $63 for members and Balcony seats cost $45, or $43 for members. (John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-0806, https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/81)

Night at the Light

Saturday is the fourth annual Night at the Light, a celebration of Long Island wines. The wine-tasting event will be on the grounds of the Montauk Lighthouse. Jazz will be playing and hor d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets cost $75. The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. (2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk, 631-668-2428)

Opening Day of Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge

It’s opening day of the Mercedes-Benz polo challenge at Blue Star Jets Field this Saturday. This marks the beginning of six weeks of polo, with athletes competing for the Mercedes-Benz Cup and the Hamptons Cup. The invite-only event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Celebrities includes include Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian from "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and Bethenny Frankel from "Bethenny Getting Married?" A portion of the proceeds from the polo challenge will go to the South Fork Breast Cancer Coalition. (Blue Star Jets Field, 849 Hayground Rd., Bridgehampton)

Unconditional Love with Southampton Animal Shelter

Come celebrate Unconditional Love on Saturday to benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. The night is to honor Bernadette Peters and her two dogs Stella and Kramer. Joy Behar is honorary host. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at a private residence in Southampton. Tickets cost everywhere from $150 to $2,500; to purchase, call 631-329-5480 or visit southamptonanimalshelter.com/unconditional-love-tickets.html.

Lu Berry Bikini Fashion Show

This Saturday is the Lu Berry 2010 Fashion Show at Blue Sky Lounge. Complimentary champagne will be served from 10 to 10:30 p.m., and the event ends at 4 a.m. DJ Glam will be spinning the beats as the models strut their stuff. Tickets cost $15. (Blue Sky Lounge, 63 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-655-6728)

Southampton Inn’s Summer Soiree

Come hang by the newly renovated pool at the Southampton Inn this Saturday. Relax while sipping turquoise martinis, created especially for the soiree. There will also be an exclusive preview of Mimi’s Child jewelry by Jean Dalva. Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will be served. This invite-only party will take place from noon to 2 p.m. (Southampton Inn, 91 Hill St., Southampton, 631-287-1073)

Water Mill Summer Benefit

It’s the 17th annual Water Mill Summer Benefit this Saturday. The evening includes cocktails, a silent auction and live auction, art installations, dinner and dancing. International Flavors & Fragrances will be creating a one-of-a-kind fragrance made just for the night to benefit The Water Mill Center. One-hundred bottles will be auctioned. Sharon Stone, Alec Baldwin, Calvin Klein, Nicole Miller, Rufus Wainwright and Anne Hearst are just some expected to attend. The event starts at 6 p.m. and dinner and live auction at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets online at http://watermillcenter.org/civicrm/event/register?id=25&reset=1 (The Water Mill Center, 39 Water Mill Towd Rd., Water Mill, 631-726-4648)

Children’s Museum of the East End’s Summer Family Fair

Saturday is the second annual summer family fair at the Children’s Museum of the East End. The event, “Under the Sea,” is a day of fun benefiting the museum. Mariska Hargitay of NBC’s “Law and Order SVU” and her husband, actor Peter Hermann, will be at the event. It will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. General admission is $9 and under 1 year old is free. (Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton Tpke., Bridgehampton, 631-537-8250)

East End Green Fest

This Saturday and Sunday is the East End Green Fest at Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds in Mattituck. The two-day open-air event celebrates local green businesses. It will showcase 10 live local bands, local wineries, renewable energy exhibits, and hand-crafted products available for purchase. Christie Brinkley, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Alec Baldwin, Sen. Charles Schumer and Dan Rattiner have been invited. Tickets cost $3 for adults and children 12 and under are free. On Saturday, the green fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, it will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds, Country Rd. 48, Mattituck, 631-734-5894)