Nearby In-Person Events

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive due to a concerning drop in blood and platelet donations this summer. You can donate at the Veterans Memorial Building, 216 Halstead Ave., Harrison, Wed., Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Type O & platelet donors are especially needed. To make an appointment and for information on other locations in Westchester, go to rcblood.org/donate

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. 26: Long Meadow Bluegrass and Sept. 2: J. Stud & Co. Acoustic Trio. 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.

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 Greenwich Historical Society will host a Picnic in the Park at Binney Park, Soundview Dr. & Arch St., Greenwich, Sun., Aug. 28, 12-4 p.m. Order food at 828park (ecwid.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.

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., will host their annual Community Art Day Sat., Aug. 27, 12-4 p.m. Free. For all ages. Event will feature face painting by JoJo, a summer raffle, caricature drawing, crafty chemistry experiment, origami demonstration, VashtiDance Theater African Drum & Dance (1 p.m.) and cover lover remix artist talk (2:30-4 pm.). www.pelhamartcenter.org.

Tarrytown Music Hall Academy, 13 Main St. has announced that registration is open for guitar lessons—weekly and private lessons with instructor Sean Satin. Classes start Sat., Sept. 10 for ages 5+; for their Triple Threat Audition Experience Workshop—a one day workshop with Broadway professionals for ages 7-18 Sun., Sept. 18; Mythology Playwriting Classes for ages 9-13. Classes meet Thursdays starting Sept. 22; The Addams Family Workshop, a weekly theater workshop for ages 9-18 starting Sept. 24. For additional information go to www.tarrytownmucichall.org or email [email protected]

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.

Tickets are on sale now 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

The Serious Fun Arts Fest, a street collaboration of public art, will appear in downtown White Plains Oct. 12-16. The event will feature a series of monumental murals and sculptures. There will also be activities ranging from concerts to live mural painting, a public art walking tour and dancing in the streets, performance art, massive public art unveilings by renowned artists, fun family artmaking and more throughout downtown.

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 thru 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 LGBT Nite Out (Aug. 28); Post-Play Dialogues (Aug. 30); Opening Night (Aug. 27); Sunday Symposium (Aug. 28); Backstage Pass (Aug. 31); TalkBack (Sept. 1) and Open Captions (Sept. 4). Preview tickets—Aug. 26 are $30; beginning Aug. 27 tickets start at $50. www.westportplayhouse.org.

A Wakanda 5 Celebration will take place Sat., Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Traphagen School, 72 Lexington Ave., Mt. Vernon. Free. Come for a day of free fun at this annual celebration of music, food, culture, community, and African pride! Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a plethora of activities centered around Africa such as wearable art African fashion show, enjoy the cuisine of Africa, enjoy live music, such as drumming, dancing, community, kids' activities, and incredible shopping at Luangisa African Gallery featuring handmade goods and handcrafts made by African artisans and from local vendors. The event is for everyone. For tickets go to www.eventbrite.com/e/wakanda-5-celebrate-the-culture-pride-music-arts-community-of-africa-tickets-345668201897

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon will present Ranger Michael Callahan, Sat., Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. Free. He will explore the content, significance and stories behind a series of remarkable World War II letters form service members (and her former students) to Bernice Bailey, an English teacher at Mt. Vernon High School and a Labor Day concert, Mon., Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. by Linda Russell, acclaimed balladeer. She sings and interprets songs of the labor movement. 914/667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa

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. 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 6:30-8 p.m. at the Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheater, 71 Water Grant St. Fri., 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.

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. 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 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; Dave Stryker Group, Fri. & Sat., Sept. 2 & 3, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25-$30; Nelson Riveros Brazilian & Latin Quartet, Sun., Sept. 4, 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.

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., Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Site opens at 5:30 p.m. Evening features the 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 Sept. 7. 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. 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 thru July 31, 1937. 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. Headlining the event will be Living Colour, and the event will also include Eliza & The Delusionals, Strand of Oaks, Cosmic Guild, the Lonely Together, Lizzie & The Makers, Today’s Outfit, Saccharine, Warren Banholzer, Andrew Cole & The Brave Hope, The Stellar Wolfs and Liam Ginsburg & The Delay. Tickets are on sale now at www.toonerville.org--$45 for adults; $25 for students 12-18 & seniors 65+; free for kids under 12.

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 is holding a Summer Funraiser Auction and Show, thru Sept. 10. There will be a closing reception in the Gallery, Sat., Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m.  Gallery hours: Aug. 26 & 27, Sept. 1 & 2, 12-4 p.m.; Sept. 6-10. 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. For additional information go to www.pelhamartcenter.org or call 914/738-2525.

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.

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.