Fri., Mar. 6

  • DROP IN BASKETBALL. John F. Kennedy Magnet School gym, Olivia Street, Port Chester. Thru March. 6-8 p.m. Free. For young men aged 13-22. Offered by the Village of Port Chester Recreation Dept. and open to any young man wishing to learn and play the game of basketball. 914/939-2354.
  • CLADIES NIGHT. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester. Every Friday, 7-9 p.m. No class Mar. 27, Apr. 3 or May 2. Ages 18 & over (proof required). BYOB. This is a one-time class for adults interested in learning to use the potter's wheel. Cladies Night is a great date night or girls' night out. Participants can have fun and get their hands dirty while learning the potter's wheel. $50 fee includes clay and firing. Registration closes 2 days before class. Find a full listing by logging on to www.clayartcenter.org.
  • PORT CHESTER ALL DISTRICT INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT. Port Chester Middle School, Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook. 7 p.m. In celebration of Music in Our Schools Month. Featuring the Select Fifth Grade Band led by Michael Miceli and Anthony Sabia, the Middle School Sixth Grade Band and Seventh & Eighth Grade Band directed by Linda McDermott and Symphonic Band of Port Chester High School led by Robert Vitti. Bands will perform an eclectic mix of selections including "Alien Invasion," "Castle Hill Overture," "The Great Locomotive Chase," Leroy Anderson's "Irish Suite," "The Liberty Bell," and "Amparito Roca." Grand finale featuring all participants: "America the Beautiful."
  • FIRST FRIDAYS. Today and the first Friday of every month, eat a meal and spend quality time together as a family at one of several participating local restaurants. Use your "It Takes a Village" key card to receive a discount on your family's meal. Go to www.portchestercares.org to see a full list of participating restaurants or call 914/255-4856.
  • LOS LOBOS. The Capitol Theatre. 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Ages 18 & over. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. American Chicano rock band. Special guest: Alejandro Escovedo. $30-$60. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.
  • ZUMBA. Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook. Every Thursday. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Martha Oceguera, who also teaches at the Rye YMCA. Your first class is free. Classes will continue every Thursday. Come for a fun, exciting, high calorie-burning workout that feels like a party. Classes are open to the public and walk-ins are welcome. No dance experience required. Bring friends and meet new ones. For information, write to Martha Oceguera at zumba.w.martha@gmail.com.
  • FT. JOURNEY FORMER LEAD VOCALIST STEVE AUGERI. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. For all ages. Doors open at 8:15 p.m., show at 9 p.m. $35. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.

    Sat., Mar. 7

  • SATURDAY DROP-IN CLAY CLASSES. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester. Every Saturday. 2-4 p.m. No class Mar. 28 or Apr. 4. A fun afternoon for ages 5-99. Spend an afternoon with friends, family or just for you while exploring your inner artist in this fun and messy introduction to clay. Professional ceramic artists will guide featured weekly projects. Space is limited. Tickets, $25 for adults; $15 for children under 12, go on sale at the front desk 30 minutes prior to each session--first come, first served. There is also a $5 firing fee per piece. 914/937-2047.
  • MELVIN SEALS & JGB. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Ages 18 & over. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Seals is an American musician best known as a longtime member of the Jerry Garcia band. Also performing: Jay's Happy Sunshine and Burger Joint. $20 $25 & $35. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.

    Sun., Mar. 8

  • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS at 2 a.m. this morning. Remember to set your clocks AHEAD one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time will end Sun., Nov. 1 at 2 a.m.
  • JAY'S HAPPY SUNSHINE & BURGER JOINT. Garcia's, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Ages 21 & over. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. East Coast Album Release Party. Special guest: Stella Blues Band. $10-$15. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.

    Mon., Mar. 9

  • AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ASSISTANCE. Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester. Every Monday. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Representatives from Open Door Family Medical Centers will answer questions and register patrons for the new insurance. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. Appointments recommended. Drop-in hours from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. 914/939-6710 x110.
  • TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS). 900 King St., Rye Brook. Every Monday. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Through weight monitoring, mutual support and education about healthy lifestyle choices, TOPS members work to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Sponsored by Community Health at Greenwich Hospital. Log on to www.tops.org or call 203/863-4444.

    Tues., Mar. 10

  • BINGO. Corpus Christi-Holy Rosary School Cafeteria, 136 S. Regent St., Port Chester. Every Tuesday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m.
  • SCHOOL SUCCESS: THE FUTURE OF YOUR CHILD. Thomas A. Edison School, 113 Rectory St., Port Chester. 7 p.m. Information session for students and families in grades K-5. Information session for parents and students on the U.S. education system, how to help your child excel in school, financial aid and types of colleges. Presented by Port Chester Cares. 914/255-4856.

    Wed., Mar. 11

  • THE TRUTV IMPRACTICAL JOKERS STARRING THE TENDERLOINS. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Ages 18 & over. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Four comedians compete to embarrass each other. The Tenderloins are an improve group. $125 (VIP), $49.50. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.

    Thurs., Mar. 12

  • COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS. Ridge Street School Conference Room, 390 N. Ridge Street, Rye Brook. 9 a.m. Led by Superintendent William Stark.
  • DIANA KRALL. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Ages 18 & over. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. The jazz pianist and singer will perform. $85/$95 & $125. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.
  • 31ST ANNUAL PORT CHESTER DISTRICT CHORAL CONCERT. Port Chester Middle School Auditorium, Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook. 7:30 p.m. Free. The 100-member Select 5th grade chorus, representing Port Chester's four elementary schools, directed by Kristen D'Avanzo, Kristin Fleming and Michael Johnson will perform as will groups from the Port Chester Middle School-the 6th grade chorus and the 7th & 8th grade chorus led by Mark Zizolfo and the PCHS Concert Choir led by Linda Ventura. The theme for the concert will be the Great American Songbook.

    Fri., Mar. 13

  • AN EVENING WITH GOV'T MULE. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Tonight & tomorrow. Ages 18 & over. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Special guest: John Scofield, American rock guitarist and composer. Gov't Mule is a southern rock jam band. $35-$175. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.
  • CABINET. Garcia's, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Ages 21 & over. Doors open at show at 11:59 p.m. The band has its roots firmly planted in the Appalachian tradition. $10. www.thecapitoltheatre.com or www.ticketfly.com.

    Sat., Mar. 14

  • FREE CLAY WORKSHOPS. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester. Today & Apr. 18. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Port Chester residents are invited to participate in free clay workshops. Residents will work with a teaching artist to craft a creative piece of clay artwork to take home and enjoy. Workshops are open to families, teens, adults and seniors. Children under 12 must attend with an adult. You must sign up to attend. Contact Ariel Edwards at communityarts@clayartcenter.org or call 914/937-2047 x240.
  • AN EVENING WITH GOV'T MULE. See Mar. 13 listing for details.

    Sun., Mar. 15

  • PORT CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND BOTTLE AND CAN COLLECTION. PCHS gym side of building on College Avenue, Port Chester. Today, Mar. 15, Apr. 5 & 19. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Additional dates will be listed in future issues. Aluminum soda or beer cans, plastic and glass beverage bottles eligible for deposit refund will be collected. Remember that water bottles carry the deposit, too. The collections underwrite band expenses throughout the year.
  • LIFE CHAIN. Kohl's Plaza, Boston Post Road, Port Chester. 2-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Holy Rosary Parish Right to Life Committee. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal and non-confrontational presence. For information, call 914/939-0547.

    For Kids

    Sun., Mar. 8

  • RYE BROOK LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL RATINGS. Blind Brook Middle School gym, 840 King Street, Rye Brook. 9 a.m.-noon. Ratings for 3rd-7th grade boys and girls. Please register your child online before you come to the ratings. If they are not registered, they will not be put on a team at the draft. If your child played in the Major League last season, he/she does not have to come to the ratings. Please sign him/her up online so the Rec Department knows they are playing. Register now at ryebrook.org. If you have any questions, call Janice at 305-2947 for softball or Kyle at 305-2948 for baseball.

    Tues., Mar. 10, Apr. 7 & May 5

  • STORIES AND SONGS IN SPANISH. Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester. 11 a.m. For ages 2-5. Children will participate in stories and songs in Spanish. Pre-registration required by phone to 914/939-6710 x108 or in person.

    Wed., Mar. 11, 18 & 25; Apr. 8, 15, 22
    & 29 and May 6

  • TODDLER TIME. Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester. 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. Parents and children will participate in fingerplays, songs, stories, musical instruments and other parent-child activities. Pre-registration is required by phone to 914/939-6710 x108 or in person.

    Wed. Mar. 11, 18 & 25; Apr. 8, 15, 22 & 29 & May 6 or Thurs., Feb. 26; Mar. 5, 12 19 & 26; Apr. 9, 16, 23 & 30 & May 7

  • PRESCHOOLER STORYTIME. Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester. 1:30 p.m. For ages 3-5. Children will listen to stories and participate in songs, fingerplays, movement and an occasional craft activity. Pre-registration is required by phone to 914/939-6710 x108 or in person.

    Beginning Mar. 23

  • YOUTH CLASSES. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester. Creatures in Clay, Clay Kitchen, Tween Wheel and Teen Wheel. For information go to www.clayartcenter.org.

    For Seniors

    Mon.-Wed., Mar. 9-18

  • EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE. Port Chester Seniors. Norwegian Line cruise from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and back to New York. Prices start at $699 per person. For reservations and information call 914/939-4975.

    Wed., Mar. 11

  • DINING CLUB: DAVY BYRNES. Rye Brook Seniors. 538 Willett Ave., Port Chester. Traditional Irish fare at the annual St. Patty's Day luncheon. Deadline to register is Mar. 9. $22. Only the first 20 people signing up will get a seat on the senior bus; all others must drive on their own-parking is limited. 914/939-7904.

    Thurs., Mar. 12

  • RYE BROOK VS RYE BOWLING TOURNAMENT. Rye Brook Seniors. 10 a.m. Lunch to follow at noon. For information call 914/939-7904.

    Every Tues. & Thurs.

  • FREE GENERAL FITNESS AND STRENGTH TRAINING. Rye Brook Seniors, Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook. 9:30 a.m. Free for Rye Brook Senior Center members; $2 for non-residents. Treat your body to an aerobic workout concentrating on building muscle mass and stronger bones. To register, call the Rye Brook Senior Center at 914/939-7904.

    First Mon. every month

  • MONDAYS WITH SOLE RYEDERS. Beauty Bar & Salon, 8 Bowman Ave., Port Chester. By appointment 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tri-state women undergoing cancer treatment will receive complimentary pre-chemo haircuts, wig styling, massages, reflexology, manicures, make-up consultations, relaxation and emotional support from survivors and other women going through cancer treatment. All clients will receive a special bag filled with practical and pampering items such as soft chemo hats, beauty products, comfort items and more. Homemade snacks will be provided. To make an appointment call 914/412-4884 or email mondayswithsoleryeders@gmail.com.

    Every Monday

  • ZUMBA. Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 1-2 p.m. For information call 939-4975.

    Every other Monday

  • MUSIC SINGALONGS. Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 1-2 p.m. For information call 939-4975.

    1st & 3rd Tuesday

  • TAI CHI. Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor is Domingo Colon. Open to Port Chester seniors. 939-4975.

    Every Wed., Thurs. & Sat.

  • BINGO. Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 1-3 p.m. For information call 939-4975.

    Every Thursday

  • SENIOR BENEFITS INFORMATION CENTER. Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Trained counselors are available to help adults 55 and over and those caring for the elderly achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage. Please bring your Medicare card as well as any other insurance card you may have. 914/269-7131.

    Every Friday

  • ART CLASSES. Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 939-4975.
  • MAH JONG CLASSES. Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester. 1-2 p.m. 939-4975.