Nearby In-Person Events

The last act in the Town of Rye Summer Concert Series will take place in Rye Town Park, 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye, Tues., Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. The M62’s will perform. Tues., Aug. 30—potential rain date. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Picnicking welcomed.

Re-Imagine Greenwich is hosting Free Music Fridays at Greenwich Common Park on Greenwich Avenue this summer from 5-7 p.m. Outdoor live music, open to the community. Aug. 19: Music Happy Hour with Neil Spitzer Funk Review; Aug. 26: Long Meadow Bluegrass. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and cheeseboard or some snacks and drinks and sit outdoors in the heart of Greenwich Avenue and listen to great bands.

The 46^th Annual Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival will take place at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Sun., Aug. 21, 12-6 p.m. Rain or shine. Free admission and parking and open to all. Special guest entertainer will be Neshama Carlebach, an award-winning singer, songwriter and educator who has performed and taught in cities around the world. The festival will feature free face painting, juggler, arts & crafts and entertainment for all ages. See Jewish culture come alive through a variety of great music, performances and more. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed. Pre-registration is requested at www.wjcouncil.org. For additional information contact Pam at 914/328-7001 or [email protected]

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, will present Prof. Charles Ingrao of Purdue University Sat., Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. Free. He will explore themes from his book “The Hessian Mercenary State: Ideas, Institutions & Reform Under Frederick II, 1760-1785. 914/667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa

Free rabies vaccines for pets will be available Sat., Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the SPCA of Westchester, 590 N. State Rd., Briarcliff Manor. There will be no examinations. For a required appointment call 914/941-2896, x 110. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers and dogs must be on a leash. Muzzle all aggressive dogs. An adult must supervise each pet.

The White Plains Library, 100 Martine Ave. is hosting a community sewing day Mon., Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. to help create Amanda Browder’s 10,000 sq. ft. fabric sculpture, Metropolis Sunrise, that will be installed this fall at ArtsWestchester’s building, 31 Mamaroneck Ave. No registration necessary; come for an hour or the whole day. All are welcome and an Open Media Lab for Teens, Tues. & Thurs., Aug. 23 & 25 at 4:45 p.m. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

The Greenwich Historical Society will host Picnic in the Park at Montgomery Pinetum, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob, Sun., Aug. 21, 12-4 p.m. Order at 814park (ecwid.com) and at Binney Park, Soundview Dr. & Arch St., Greenwich Sun., Aug. 28. Order at 828park (ecwid.com) Picnics take place 12-4 p.m.

The Hey Stamford Food Festival will take place at Mill River Park, downtown Stamford, Fri.-Sun., Aug. 19-21. This family-friendly event will feature award-winning chefs, 50 vendors from the tri-state area and amazing live performances from a variety of artists. Chef Aaron May will be headlining cooking demos Aug. 20 & 21. For additional information including vendor listings, ticket pricing and a full list of performers, go to www.heystamfordfoodfest.com

A Muslim Heritage Festival will be held at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, Sun., Aug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Festival will feature music, entertainment, crafts, and food vendors. Rain or shine. For information, go to parks.westchestergov.com or call 914/864-PARK.

Friends of Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., has announced that tickets are available now for their Oktoberfest, Fri., Sept. 30, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sample a variety of beer, wine, Prosecco and hard seltzer; feast on delicious food from Marcia Selden Catering and other local partners and enjoy the sounds of Amber Anchor. There will also be a silent auction, hat wall and swag. Tickets support FRNC’s mission of conservation and environmental education. Tickets start at $200. www.ryenaturecenter.org.

Ticket sales begin Thurs., Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. for “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience,” an all-ages, 60- to 90-minute adventure that will open at FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights Sat., Oct. 22, 5-11 p.m. Ticket prices range from $36-$75 for adults and $25-$64 for children, depending on the session date and time. Purchase tickets at https://hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/westchester

Garrison Craft, a fine art and craft fair will be held on the riverfront of Garrison Landing behind the Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison Landing, Garrison, Sat. & Sun., Aug. 20 & 21, 10-5 p.m. Admission is $10; free for children 10 & under. The fair will include craft articles in wood, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry and more. Proceeds from the fair are used to find scholarships for the wide range of craft and art classes for students in need and to support the center’s exhibitions’ program which provides free public exhibition space for emerging contemporary artists. Fun food and beverages, including wine and spirits will also be available. For additional information go to garrisoncenter.org and click on Garrison Craft.

Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., will host a special event with Eric Winer, MD, director, Yale Cancer Center along with Smilow Cancer Hospital and Greenwich Hospital leaders presenting “The Future of Cancer Care is Here,” Wed., Aug. 31, 5-8 p.m. in the Noble Conference Center and via Zoom. Learn about the latest innovations in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Free. Register at 888/305-9253 or greenwichhospital.org/events

Greenwich Polo Club will hold its East Coast Gold Cup Final 2022 at 1 Hurlingham Dr., Sun., Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11 & Oct. 8. Gates open at 1 p.m.; matches begin at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $40 per car. www.greenwichpoloclub.com

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct. will stage “4000 Miles,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award-winning comedy/drama Tues., Aug. 23-Sept. 4. After completing a cross-country bicycle trip from the west coast, 21-year-old Leo crashes at the Greenwich Village apartment of his feisty 91-year-old grandmother. Although these unlikely roommates are not always in harmony on issues of age, family, love, sex and politics, they find an emotional connection that gives each a purpose. In conjunction with the production, WCP is offering a giveaway of a Cannondale Adventure 1 Bike valued at $960. Second prize is a Cycleology RBS classic SS cycling jersey (size large) and Cycleology water bottle valued at $97. To be eligible to win, one must submit name, phone number and email either by (a) purchasing a ticket online by phone or in person to see the show anytime up to Sun., Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. or (b) by filling out an entry form/ by Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. Performances are Tues. at 7 p.m.; Wed. at 2 & 8 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 3 & 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. Special series include Taste of Tues., (Aug. 23); LGBT Nite Out (Aug. 28); Post-Play Dialogues (Aug. 25 & 30); Opening Night (Aug. 27); Sunday Symposium (Aug. 28); Backstage Pass (Aug. 31); TalkBack (Sept. 1) and Open Captions (Sept. 4). Preview tickets—Aug. 23-26 are $30; beginning Aug. 27 tickets start at $50. www.westportplayhouse.org.

Westchester County’s MetroCard Mobile Van, provided by the County’s Department of Transportation in conjunction with the MTA NYC Transit Authority, will be at the following location to assist riders interested in purchasing MetroCards: Fri., Aug. 19 at Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Wakanda Celebration dinner will be held Fri., Aug. 26 at Luangisa African Gallery, 374 Hawthorne Terrace, Mt. Vernon, 6-10 p.m. Guests will enjoy African food, music and shopping from the curated collection of handmade and African artisan made goods from the gallery. RSVP by Aug. 20 to [email protected] or call 914/720-7179

SUNY Westchester Community College Gateway Center, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla will offer a speaker series, Cannabis, Community & Care that explores the many facets of the budding cannabis industry. This speaker series provides a multi-faceted, foundational awareness for those interested in the cannabis industry and the employment opportunities it will bring. Events will take place at 1 p.m. as follows: Thurs., Sept. 8—Cannabis in the NY Criminal Justice System presented by Elizabeth Gaynes; Thurs., Sept. 29—Cannabis as Medicine presented by Dr. Junelia Chin; Thurs., Oct. 20—Cannabis & Real Estate presented by Kristin Jordan and Thurs., Nov. 10 presented by Mary Pryor. $29 per session. Register at wccspeakerseries.eventcombo.com

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye offers Relaxing Sunday Afternoon Sound Bath Meditation at 4 p.m. $35 for non-members; Morning Balance Sound Baths, Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Sound Bath on The Sound Thursdays, 6-7:30 a.m.; SUP on Yoga, Sat., Aug. 20 & 27, 9:30-11 a.m. Join the Mermaids this summer and take your yoga practice to a whole new level on a floating yoga mat. $85. For information and registration go to www.wainwright.org.

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will host a free outdoor concert and picnic Sun., Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. featuring Oh La La! featuring French chanteuse Marie Michèle. They will sing 1930s and 1940s swing music, delicate chanson française and sultry bossa nova. Advance registration is required at www.jayheritagecenter.com

Robison Summer Concert Series will be at Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla Fri., Aug. 26 featuring 45 Riots and SAGE, a one-night festival of blazing R&B, jazz, soul and dance. Gates open at 6 p.m.; concerts begin at 7 p.m. and parking is free. Please bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating; coolers are permitted. Concerts is a ticketed admission event with purchase available by online pre-sale only. $10 per person. Children 5 years and older require a ticket. Pre-purchase tickets at https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/1303. Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite on the day of the event. For additional information call 914/864-PARK or go to visitparks.westchestergov.com

The Yonkers Waterfront Summer Concert Series will take place Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheater, 71 Water Grant St., Aug. 19 will feature Mi Gente Live; Aug. 26 will feature Yvette Rovino. www.yonkersdowntown.com.

Playland Park in Rye is open thru Sept. 25 (limited hours in Sept.). Park hours: Mon.-Thurs., 12-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 12-11 p.m. and Sun., 12-10 p.m. There will be fireworks every Fri. at 9:15 p.m. Admission fees for Westchester County residents are $24.99 admission & ride pass; 14.99 junior admission with rides for children 48” & under; $4.99 Spectator—admission only. A 2022 Season Pass includes rides—all ages for $89.99. Must show proof of residency. Parking: $12 weekdays; $15 Sat. & Sun. and $20 holidays. There will be entertainment throughout the season. For information on this and to purchase tickets go to www.playland.com.

The Historic Jay Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye are open Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For additional information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org.

Westchester Roots: Performing Families will feature a Day of Ecuadorian Culture, Sat., Aug. 20, 3-8 p.m. at Barnhart Park, 25 Andrews La., Sleepy Hollow. For free tickets go to www.artswestchester.og.

The Picture House Pelham, 175 Wolfs Lane, will host a Picnic in the Park fundraiser Sat., Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. It will be a fun-filled night starting with a great movie at the Pelham theater followed by cocktails, food trucks and dancing to the sounds of DJ Stephen Byfield in a tent just across the street in Wolfs Lane Park. Early bird tickets are on sale now through Sat., Aug. 20--$135 for non-members. After Aug. 20 non-member tickets start at $155. Purchase tickets at https://thepicturehouse.org/join-give/picnic-in-the-park/

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present Ann Hampton Callaway--Fever! The Peggy Lee Century Fri. & Sat., Aug. 19 & 20, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; John Lang Nonet: Earotica, Sun., Aug. 21, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Rufus Reid & Expedition, Fri. & Sat., Aug. 26 & 27, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25-$30; Nanny Assis Birthday Party, Sun., Aug. 28, 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. Tickets at www.jazzforumarts.org.

Jazz Forum Arts is presenting outdoor concerts this summer: Jazz at Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining, Mon., Aug. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. and Jazz at Horan’s Landing, Sleepy Hollow, Tues., thru Aug. 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Jazz Forum Arts is also presenting Jitterbugs for Kids in Dobbs Ferry this summer, as a part of Jazz Forum Arts’ free outdoor Summer Concert series Wednesdays. The Dobbs Ferry series will include a pre-concert program for kids up to 10 years old. The Jitterbugs program is led by Neal Spitzer, Early Childhood Educator and Jazz Musician. For additional information go to www.jazzforumarts.org.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present a Concert on the Lawn with the Matthew Whittaker Quintet, Fri., Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.; $35 for adults; $15 for children. Purchase tickets at www.caramoor.org.

Bicycle Sundays take place Sept. 11, 18 & 25 & Oct. 2. The program closes a section of the Bronx River Parkway between Yonkers and White Plains from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for bicyclists and other recreational activities. Parking for Bicycle Sundays is available at the Westchester County Center lots. For additional information, go to thewpf.org/bicycle-sundays.

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present Music on the Great Lawn, Thurs., Aug. 25 & Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Site opens at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25: Gunsmoke and Sept. 8: Demolition Brass Band. Non-member tickets are $20 at www.greenwichhistory.org

Rye Farmers Market will be held in the parking lot on Theodore Fremd Avenue, behind the Purchase Street stores, Sundays thru Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The market features locally grown fruits & vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, local seafood, honey, small batch baked goods, pickles and more. For additional information go to downtoearthmarkets.com.

Greenwich Historical Society’s Tavern Garden Market is open at 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob. It features all things “home” with a specially curated and alternating selection of locally grown and sourced products. Support local growers, producers and artisans when you fill your basket and your home with the bounties of nature and unique, hand-crafted goods. Enjoy farm-to-table organic produce, fresh eggs, plants and flowers. Savor the flavor of nutritious prepared foods, fresh-baked breads, fruit pies and donuts. Find the perfect gift from an array of vintage silver, jewelry, stationery and one-of-a-kind art, ceramics and accessories. It is open on alternating Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. thru Nov. 2. The next market will be held Aug. 24. For more information and to schedule your visit email [email protected] and specify your preferred appointment time/s between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or call Daniel Suozzo at 203/869-6899 x12.

The Muscoot Farmers Market, 51 Route 100, Katonah, will be open Sundays thru Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. It features more than 20 local vendors each week. Admission is free. For additional information call 914/864-7282 or go www.muscootfarm.org/

Mall Walks at The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, take place every Tues. & Fri., 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Meet at the horse fountain on retail level 2. Membership is free and members park for free from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tues. and 8 a.m.-11 a.m. on Fri., Every walker, including past participants must register at the registration table before walking. 914/231-4645.

The Toonerville Music Festival will take place in Pelham Sat., Sept. 17. Early bird tickets are on sale now at www.toonerville.org--$45 for adults; $25 for students 12-18 & seniors 65+; free for kids under 12. The festival is named for the famous Toonerville Trolley that carried residents of this small commuter town up and down its main street to what is now the Metro-North train into Manhattan. The large municipal Lot #7 behind popular Rockwell’s Restaurant and other Wolf’s Lane retail will be transformed into an outdoor amphitheater and host top national acts as well as the best regional and local rock, blues, R&B and folk groups.

Historic Hudson Valley has announced that their sites will be open thru Nov. 6. Step inside the home of Washington Irving, the “Founding Father of Literature,” behold vibrant stained-glass windows by Matisse and Chagall and the Union Church of Pocantico Hills and see the gristmill and learn about the life and labor of the 23 enslaved individuals who lived at Philipsburg Manor. Uncover the stories of the people and places that shaped our region. Tickets are on sale for all location. Go to www.hudsonvalley.org or call 914/366-0900.

Tarrytown Music Hall has rescheduled the following previously announced events: Cancelled shows: The Allman Betts Band with Special Guest River Kittens, Westchester Symphonic Winds: Polkas & Other Stories; Survivor Blues with John Mayall & Walter Trout; 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 and The Fixx: The English Beat US Tour 2021.

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

Exhibits

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont will hold a Summer Funraiser Auction and Show, Tues., Aug. 23-Sept. 10. There will be a closing reception in the Gallery, Sat., Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m. August Gallery hours: Aug. 25-27, 12-4 p.m.; regular hours beginning in September: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. View artwork in the gallery and on the Bidding Owl Auction site (see link on MAG’s website, mamaroneckartistsgallery.org.

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Rd., Scarsdale has extended its exhibit Surreal Summer thru Sat., Aug. 27. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.MadelynJordanFineArt.com; 914/723-8738.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. will present Cover Lover Remix on view thru Aug. 27. This exhibition of remixed album covers is touring from the Garner Arts Center to the PAC this summer. There will be a Community Art Day, Sat., Aug. 27, 12-3 p.m. For additional information on all events go to www.pelhamartcenter.org or call 914/738-2525.

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., Rye is presenting Debbie Paciarello: New Beginnings thru Aug. 29.  Her unique expression is drawn from her life experiences, working in both a culinary career and the automotive industry. She is attracted to the energy and freedom of colors when working with epoxy and resin and A Student and Instructor Exhibit thru Sept. 9. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.ryeartscenter.org.

Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will present art shows weekends thru August in the Main House first floor gallery. A full schedule of events can be found on the website, www.muscootfarm.org.

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.