Nearby In-Person Events

The American Cancer Society will host an In-Person Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Sun., Oct. 17 at Manhattanville College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, 9 a.m.-noon. Advance registration is free and open to individuals, teams, families and groups at www.makingstrideswalk.org/westchester.

State Sen. Shelley B. Mayer invites residents to a Discussion of NYS Constitutional Amendments Mon., Oct. 18, 5-6 p.m. at Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye. Space is limited; reservations requested. 914/934-5250; [email protected]. Proof of vaccination and masks are required.

She Said What? Ladies Comedy Night will take place Thurs., Nov. 4, 7-10 p.m. at Christ’s Church, 2 Rectory St., Rye. Tickets are $125 and are on sale now at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ryeartscenter/activity/search/detail/6529. Note: This event is presently waitlisted.

Maria Regina High School, 500 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale will host an open house for prospective students and parents Sat., Oct. 23, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about the school from members of the administration, faculty and student body by taking guided tours of the campus. Online registration is required to reserve a time slot for a guided tour at www.mariaregina.org

Stepinac High School, 950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, will host a Fall Open House, Wed. Oct. 20 at 5, 6 & 7 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 24 at 1, 2, & 3 p.m. While at the site, visitors will be able to take an in-depth virtual tour of Stepinac. School health and safety guidelines for all visitors will apply. Register at www.Stepinac.org.

Yorktown’s Fall Farm Weekend will take place Sat. & Sun., Oct. 23 & 24 and will feature a beer garden, music and food trucks. The highlight of the weekend will be Hilltop Hanover’s Farm Brews and B-B-Q event Sat., Oct. 23, 1-5 p.m. $125 ticket includes beer tastings, Bar-B-Que and the Eugene Tyler Bluegrass Band. Ages 21+. Tickets are available at hilltophanoverfarm.org. Participating farms include Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm, 1335 White Hill Rd., Yorktown Heights which features a pie-eating contest Sun., Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.; Hemlock Hill Farm and Market, 500 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor; The Meadows Farm, 329 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights; Fable: From Farm to Table, 1311 Kitchawan Rd., Ossining; Hilltop Hanover Farm Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; Thompson Cider Mill, 355 Blinn Rd., Croton-on-Hudson; White Oak Farm, 680 Croton Lake Rd., Yorktown Heights and Stuarts Apple Fruit Farm, 62 Grande Spring Rd., Granite Springs. Attendees should call ahead to confirm participation, operating hours and COVID-19 procedures. For additional information call Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater at 914/982-5722 x201.

Curtain Call Inc.’s Kweskin Theater, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, is presenting “Crossing Delancy” in their Dressing Room Theater, thru Sun., Oct. 17, 8 p.m. $35. $25 for seniors; $20 for children. Come to New York's Lower East Side in the 1980s, visit with Izzy and sit a spell with her Bubbie (grandmother) in this charming romantic comedy. www.curtaincallinc.com

Rye Arts Center, 15 Milton Rd., will present Make a Sweet Red Panda With Polymer Clay Sat., Oct. 16, 2-3 p.m. for ages 5-8 and 3-4 p.m. for ages 9-12. Instructor is Terry Taylor. Using polymer clay, students will learn how to make simple shapes and put them together to form a cute panda sculpture. All projects will be baked at home with simple instructions included for each project. $25. Register at www.ryeartscenter.org

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye presents Sound Bath Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. and TGIF Yoga Fridays 5-6 p.m.; Chair Yoga with Debbie, Tues., Oct. 19 & 26, 12-1 p.m. Improve your strength, flexibility, postural endurance and balance. Proof of vaccination and masks required. $35 for non-members. For additional information and to register go to www.wainwright.org.

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will offer Ghost Tours of the Music Hall, Sun.-Thurs., Oct. 24-28. Tours are paranormal investigations of the theater for the public and are hands-on, small group experiences led by Gotham Paranormal Research Society. $25. Admission is by timed tickets. The 45-minute tour kicks off in the lobby and does include climbing stairs and extended periods of standing. Subject to COVID-19 regulations in force at time of event. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Screenings Under the Stars, sponsored by White Plains Hospital, continues at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson this month. These family-friendly drive-in events will take place as follows: Fri., Oct. 15 will feature “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” PG (2018) at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla; Fri., Oct. 22 will feature “Hocus Pocus” PG (1993) at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., movies at dusk. Rain or shine. All movies will be ticketed-admission events, with purchase available by online pre-sale only. Tickets for Goosebumps are on sale now at https://www.showclix.com/event/screenings-2021; tickets go on sale for Hocus Pocus Wed., Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. online at https://www.showclix.com/event/screenings-2021. Tickets are $25 per car and there will be limited capacity following distancing protocols.

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., will present Loosen Up and Paint: A BYOB Night Out Wed., Oct. 27 & Nov. 17, 6:30-9 p.m. Ages 21 & over. An evening of self-expression through paint. No paint by numbers, no pressure to be perfect. Workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace and in their own style. No experience necessary. All supplies included. BYOB. Instructor is Laura Anechiarico, MAT. $75. Register at www.ryeartscenter.org.

Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present ArtieTobia & Kevin McIntyre, Fri., Oct. 15, 8 p.m., 25-$30; Jake Shimabukuro, Sat., Oct. 16, 8 p.m. $45-$55. www.emelin.org.

Hudson Stage Company will present “The October Storm,” Fri.-Sun., thru Oct. 23. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.  at the Whippoorwill Theatre at North Castle Library, Kent Place, Armonk. Proof of vaccination and masks are required to enter. $37.50-$42.50. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hudsonstage/550162/

The White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., White Plains, has announced that live performances will begin with “Masquerade: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,” thru Sun., Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. The cast features the talents of Brandi Burkhardt, Aaron Richard Burt, Julian Decker, Andrew Foote, Rebecca Kuznick, Shannon Rakow, Emily Royer and Cartreze Tucker. $39-$61. https://wppac.com/

The Clocktower Players will present Priscilla Queen of the Desert in Concert: A Fun-Raiser Disco Ball, Sat., Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. at Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. It will be chock-full or theatrical razzle dazzle and will be a show-stopping, epic event. $50. $75 & $100. For tickets go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

The Irvington Theater will present a Sunset Cinema screening of “Hocus Pocus” Fri., Oct. 15 at the Main Street School, 101 Main St. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. All tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at irvingtontheater.com/hocus-pocus or in person at the event (cash only). Bring a blanket or chairs and feel free to pack a picnic for the screening—no alcohol on school grounds. No public restrooms will be available.

The Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St. will present Indigo Girls, Sat., Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. $35-$65. 203/325-4466; CT Grateful Dead All Stars, Fri., Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. $30; Air Supply, Sat., Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. $50-$179. Jadakiss, Sun., Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. $60-$225. For tickets and show information go to www.PalaceStamford.org.

Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present the Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet, Fri., Oct. 15, 8 p.m. Jazz in the Music Room. $30, $60, $70, $85; 18 and under: 50% off (does not apply to top price).  Kate Baldwin, Cabaret in the Music Room: A Benefit Event Sat., Oct. 23 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $75. Purchase tickets at www.caramoor.org and Celebrate Dia de Muertos, Sun., Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. This is a free family event at Friends Field.   RSVP to https://caramoor.org/spektrix/?event-id=54820

Tarrytown Music Hall will present The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents Larkin Poe, Fri., Oct. 15, 8 p.m., $38 & $48; Four Fabulously Funny Females Starring NPR's Ophira Eisenberg. Sat., Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29; Hudson Ballet Theatre presents Diaspora: A Mother's Elegy, Sun., Oct. 17, 2 p.m.; in-person & livestream tickets are $20; The Monkees Farewell Tour with Michael Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Wed., Oct. 20. 8 p.m. $68-$138; Chris Thile Live in Concert Fri., Oct. 22. 8 p.m. $48. $58 & $68; Vaccinated patrons only for all shows. For tickets and show information go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Joe Lovano Quartet, Fri. & Sat., Oct. 15 & 16, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $30-$35; Helio Alves/Tyler Blanton Quartet, Sun., Oct. 17, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Alexis Cole Trio, Fri. & Sat., Oct. 22 & 23, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25-$30 and Vanderlei Pereira & Blindfold Test, Sun., Oct. 24, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. In an abundance of caution, the Jazz Forum requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the box office and that you wear a mask, except while seated. $10 minimum in food or drink per person.www.jazzforumarts.org.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will offer Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids (2-7 years), a six-week program beginning Sat., Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. $120. https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=CC96EB69-C618-0792-B6C76E27BEA69B5A

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. will host an acoustic singer-songwriter showcase, as part of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts ArtsFest weekend Fri., Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Enjoy live performances by local musicians and view the Meditation exhibit at PAC. There is a suggested $10 donation for this event and a dance performance by Accent Dance NYC Sat., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. which will take place at the public sculpture in Wolfs Lane Park, Pelham. www.pelhamartcenter.org.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. will host its annual fall fundraiser, Studio Café, Sat., Oct. 23, 7-11 p.m. An evening in the PAC outdoor courtyard, tented with open airways and full of fantastic music, drinks and delicious delicacies. Come inside to your comfort level, to browse the Meditations exhibit and auction items on display. Upon arrival, attendees are requested to provide either: proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative PCR test results from within 72 hours of the event. VIP: $175; general admission: $125 at www.StudioCafe.GiveSmart.com

Historic Hudson Valley has announced that tickets are on sale for their fall events. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is taking place thru Nov. 21 at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson. Tickets are $40 for adults, seniors and students with valid ID; $32 for children 3-17 and Home of the Legend and Irving’s “Legend,” both at Sunnyside in Tarrytown. Home of the Legend will take place daytime, thru Nov. 8. Tour Washington Irving’s home and see a special exhibit. $12 for adults; $10 for children 3-17 and students with valid ID; Irving’s Legend will take place evenings thru Oct. 31. Storyteller Jonathan Kruk casts a spell and the Headless Horseman makes an appearance in this reimagined experience. $35 for adults, seniors and students 18-25 with valid ID; $29 for children ages 3-17. Timed admission for all events with limited capacity. For tickets go to [email protected].

Rye Nature Center has announced that online registration for their Fall offerings will begin Wed., Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. for Session 3. To register set up an account at https://ryenaturecenter.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ryenaturecenter/account.jsp. You will submit your child's information at the indicated registration date and time and select the program you wish to attend. For additional information call 914/967-5150

Washington Irving's Sunnyside and Union Church of Pocantico Hills are welcoming visitors. At Union Church, a self-guided tour of Matisse and Chagall's acclaimed stained-glass windows are sure to inspire awe in anyone who steps inside thru Nov. 7. Guides will be available to provide information and answer any questions. Tickets will not be sold on site and capacity is limited, so reserve your time slot today to enjoy this iconic Hudson Valley destination at https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., is presenting Lenape Art Showcase: Jack Crying Raven Anderson thru Dec. 1. In celebration of his Ramapough Lenape Heritage, this memorial exhibit is a display of works by self-taught artist, Jack Crying Raven Anderson on view during regular library hours—Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun., 1-5 p.m.     www.whiteplainslibrary.org; 914/422-1400.

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., is presenting The Rise of Social Consciousness in the Arts of Mexico Since the Revolution thru Dec. 24. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. www.neuberger.org.

Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont will present Aspects 2021: Two Photographers Visions—an exhibition of works by Rita Banouk and Ruth Raskin Tues.-Sat., thru Oct. 30. There will be an opening reception Sat., Oct. 15, 3-5 p.m. 914/834-1117; www.mamaroneckar tistsguild.org.

The Katonah Museum of Art at 134 Jay St. will present Arrivals, a new exhibition that explores American origin stories through five centuries of art. On view thru Jan. 23. Exhibit features more than 50 artists. To accompany the exhibition KMA will give visitors the opportunity to share their own stories related to family history, immigration and national identity. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. Advanced timed tickets are recommended. adults: $10; seniors & students $5; members and children 12 years & younger are free. www.katonahmuseum.org.

The Katonah Museum of Art will present Picture Our Journey, on view in the Learning Center thru Jan. 23. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with Arrivals (see above) on view in the Museum’s main galleries. Picture Our Journey will feature original children’s picture book art that shares personal yet universal stories of immigration. Through illustrations and words, these stories give voice to topics such as the struggle to belong in one’s new home, the pain of separation, and the ties that bind immigrants to their country and culture of origin. In a country filled with families that trace their roots back to other homelands, these stories have resonated throughout American history and are woven into the vibrant fabric of our nation. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. Advanced timed tickets are recommended. adults: $10; seniors & students $5; members and children 12 years & younger are free. www.katonahmuseum.org.

The Katonah Museum of Art Gala will take place Sat., Oct. 16 at the American Yacht Club, 499 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye. It will feature cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and program, dessert & dancing beginning at 8:15 p.m. The evening will include live and silent auctions and a live band. Tickets start at $175 at https://e.givesmart.com/events/lDH/#. Guests are required to show proof of full vaccination to attend. Auction items will be available for viewing on the KMA Gala website 1-2 weeks prior to the event.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave., will present Meditations on view thru Nov. 13. The exhibition features the work of Andras Boroez, Elizabeth Goldman, Anki King, Elaine Lorenz, Howard Nathenson and Melita Westerlund whose work in painting and sculpture resonates with the calming, healing and repetitive mental and physical notions of meditating. Gallery hours; Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org; 914/738-2525.

Madelon Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Rd., Scarsdale is presenting Liz Tran Cosmic Explorations: Tiffany Tang Moon Jars thru Oct. 22. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 914/723-8738.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. is displaying a new public art installation. The Conversation Sculpture, by Brooklyn artist Musa Hixson. It is a 9 ft. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. steel sculpture that mimics a blooming flower with three seats enclosed in its frame. The interactive piece intends to facilitate new connections and encourage people to think differently about public space. The installation will be on display through June 20, 2023. www.pelhamartcenter.org.

The six Westchester County Parks Nature Centers are open daily. One household allowed in at a time and face masks must be worn. Call ahead to confirm your visit to Cranberry Lake Preserve, N. White Plains, 914/428-1005; Croton Point Nature Center, Croton-on-Hudson 914/862-5297 (Fri.-Sun, only); Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye, 914/967-8720; Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers, 914/968-585; Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, 914/835-4466 and Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, 914/864-7322.

Canoe rentals are available at Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park in N. Salem, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, call for times during the week: 914/864-7312; boat rentals at Wampus Pond in Armonk have reopened for weekends and holidays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., last boat out at 4 p.m., walk-ins only. Nature centers are free to the public. For canoe and boat rental fees visit parks.westchestergov.com.

The Rye 2021 Down to Earth Farmers Market is open Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. thru Dec. 5. It is located in the parking lot on Theo Fremd Ave. directly behind the Purchase St. stores. For information on participating vendors go to https://downtoearthmarkets.com/markets?region=Westchester&market=Rye

The farmers market at Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah, has returned and will run every Sunday through Nov. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Muscoot’s weekly farmers market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 20 local vendors each week. Social distancing protocols will be in place and masks will be required in accordance with New York State COVID-19 guidelines. Admission is free. For more details, call Muscoot Farm at 914/864-7282 or visit https://www.muscootfarm.org/. 

Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks announced an expanded Bicycle Sundays season for 2021. The program takes place every Sunday through October. It is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by the Westchester Parks Foundation and its partners through generous donations from co-presenting sponsors Con Edison and NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital. Danny Cycles returns as the exclusive bicycle shop. The annual event welcomes bicyclists, skaters, joggers, and walkers and runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers – a round-trip of 13.1 miles. There are many points of entry, exit and parking along the way. The event is free to the public.

Visit Muscoot Farm for the animals and stay for the art as the farm’s art shows return every weekend through October, 12-4 p.m. in the Main House first floor gallery at 51 Route 100, Katonah. Each month will showcase the work of a different local artist for visitors to view and purchase. October features Hudson River Potters--Functional & Sculptural Pottery Show and Sale. Admission is free. Social distancing protocols will be in place and face masks must be worn. For a full list of artists that will be featured visit: https://www.muscootfarm.org/ or call (914) 864-7282.

The Greenwich Historical Society at 39 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob is hosting Garden Markets in their Tavern Garden from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays thru Nov. 2. Tavern Garden Markets feature all things "Home"—from food and flowers to specially curated items that enrich life enjoyed with family and friends. Enjoy a stroll on their campus, shop the market, enjoy an iced coffee at their Artist's Cafe and support local growers, producers and artisans. For additional information go to www.greenwichhistory.org.

Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Rd, New Windsor, NY is presenting a site-specific installation of Rashid Johnson’s 2019 sculptural work The Crisis on view thru Nov. 8. The installation marks the first US presentation of the artwork, which the artist has adapted to respond directly to Storm King’s native landscape. The work—a 16-foot-tall, yellow pyramidal steel structure—is set within a field of native grasses, which Storm King has worked to reintroduce to its landscape and cultivate over the last 25 years. For information go to stormking.org.

The Emelin Theatre has announced the following schedule: Red Molly is postponed. New date TBD. David Broza & Trio Havana is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 30; Amy Helm is scheduled for Thurs., Nov. 4; Joe Matarese is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 6; Joan Osborne is scheduled for Thurs., Nov. 11; Jim Messina is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 13; Liberty Comedy Presents is scheduled for Fri., Dec. 3 and A Rockpella Holiday is scheduled for Sat., Dec. 4; We Banjo 3 is scheduled for Dec. 11; On A Winter’s Night will be Jan. 20; The Sixties Show will be Feb. 11; :Lisa Fischer will be Feb. 12; James Hunter will be Feb. 19. Peking Acrobats postponed, date TBD.; Hey 19, Tribute to Steely Dan postponed until Fall 2021; Leo Kottke is postponed to May 14, 2022.  The Sweet Remains is canceled; Mark Morris Dance Group postponed to 2022. Existing ticketholders for above rescheduled events have been moved to the new dates. For information on all shows go to www.emelin.org.

Tarrytown Music Hall has rescheduled the following previously announced events: Singer Songwriter Showcase with Greg Jacquin and Friends will be Oct. 26; The Mavericks will be Oct. 30 & 31; The Fix: The English Beat will be Nov. 4; Vic DiBitetto will be: Nov. 5 & 6; The Psychedelic Furs will be Nov. 7; Norm Macdonald will be Nov 10; John Mayall & Walter Trout: Survivor Blues will be Nov. 11; Friends, the Musical Parody will be Nov. 12; Roseanne Cash will be Nov. 13; Tom Papa Stand Up will be Nov. 20; Justin Wellman: Magic for Humans will be Nov. 21; Box of Rain & Soulshine will be Nov. 24; Martin Sexton & KT Tunstall will be Dec. 11; Tommy Emmanuel, will be: Dec. 12; Puddles Pity Party will be Dec. 16; Paula Poundstone will be Jan. 21, 1922; Anais Mitchell & Bonny Light Horseman will be Feb. 16, 2022; The Righteous Brothers will be Feb. 25, 2022;  Red Hot Chilli Pipers, will be Mar. 11, 2022; Niki Jacobs: The Ballad of Mauthausen will be Mar. 15; Tom Segura will be Mar. 29; Marc Broussard will be Apr. 2, 2022; Colin Hay will be Apr. 7, 2022; One Night of Queen will be: Apr. 15, 2022; Rick Thomas will be Apr. 23, 2022; Kevin James will be Apr. 29 & May 11, 2022; The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour will be  May 14, 2022; Melissa Etheridge will be June 12, 2022

Cancelled shows: Mary Chapin Carpenter - Marc Cohn - Shawn Colvin: Together in Concert, Shovels & Rope; Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie, In Conversation with The Sopranos. Legends of British Rock Dave Mason with special guest John Mayall, Peter Wolf & The Midnight Travelers.

Above information is subject to change. For a complete listing of upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org