10573 In-Person Events

Blind Brook Middle School will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Sat., Feb. 5 at 12 & 4 p.m. This production has some double cast roles. Tickets will be sold online only; each purchase is limited to four tickets; in-person tickets may not be available for purchase on the day of the show. There is a separate ticket event to purchase the livestream for those who cannot attend. In-person tickets are $15; livestream tickets are $20. There is a nominal service fee per ticket. To purchase tickets, go to ShowTix4U.com and click on Current Events.

State Senator Shelley B. Mayer’s Youth Advisory Council’s 2nd Annual Coat and Diaper Drive, originally scheduled for Sat., Jan. 29, was postponed to Sat., Feb. 5 due to last weekend’s snowstorm. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Port Chester Village Hall parking lot, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester. This drive-thru, drop off event will benefit The Sharing Shelf, an organization dedicated to fighting clothing insecurity in Westchester County. Donors are asked to remain inside their vehicles while making their donations. Masked volunteers will be onsite to take donations directly from vehicles. Needed items include: coats (new or gently used), diapers, baby wipes and face masks. For more information, email [email protected] or call 914/ 934-5250.

The Town of Rye and the Village of Port Chester will host a Mobile Shredder event in the parking lot of Village Hall, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester Sat., Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents can bring items for shredding.

The Port Chester Mobile Pantry will be at Drew Gardens, 10-22 Drew St., Sat., Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. The Mobile Pantry makes food more accessible in underserved neighborhoods where people may not be able to access food through traditional grocery stores or food pantries. Everyone must bring their own reusable bag.

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook, Thurs., Feb. 10, 2-7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is offering a Grab and Go February Craft. Children will be given all the pieces needed to make a Valentine's Day rocket craft. Sign up at 914/939-6710, ext. 108 or email [email protected] and Make a Snowflake & Write a Wish. Cut one of their snowflake designs to put on their windows, and write a wish on your snowflake, too! Ask a Children's Room staff member for help to get started. www.portchester-ryebrookpubliclibrary.org

Rye Brook Seniors will host a trip to Central Avenue shops and Epstein’s Deli Wed., Feb. 9, departing from Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Place, Rye Brook at 10 a.m. $2. Register in person at the center. For information call 914/939-7904.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Billy Strings thru Sun., Feb. 6. All performances are sold out on website. $39.50-$235.50. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted. Vaccinated patrons only. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

All shows at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester during the pandemic were canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from The Capitol: Rescheduled shows: Patti Smith, Feb. 24; Feb. 26: Steve Vai Inviolate Tour; Mar. 31-Apr. 2: Railroad Earth; Mar. 18: Disco Biscuits; Apr. 8: Mt. Joy 2022; Apr. 9: The Beach Boys; Apr. 29: Nate Bargatze; Jessie’s Girl, May 21. Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. Postponed: Pink Floyd Drummer Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. Canceled shows: Bella Fleck & The Fleckstones; Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Lake Street Drive, Bombay Bicycle Club, Michael Franti, Sunrise Day Camp Benefit, Billy Strings, Saving Grace and The Fab Faux. Refund at point of purchase. Original tickets will be honored on the new date and tickets for all performances can be purchased at www.ticketfly.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present the Billy Strings Pre-Show--Beg, Steal or Borrow, Fri., Feb. 4 and Mikaela Davis, Sat. & Sun., Feb. 5 & 6. Doors open and show at 6:30 p.m. Attendees must have ticket to each date’s Billy Strings concert to attend pre-show; Soulshine: An Allman Brothers Experience, Wed., Feb. 9. $25 + fees; Tim Palmieri & Friends w/ Carubba and Sasser, Thurs., Feb. 10. $18 + fees; Stella Blues Band, Fri., Feb. 11. $20 + fees and Blue Star Radiation, Sat., Feb. 12. $25 + fees. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. General admission. Ages 21+. All patrons must show proof of either full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of entry. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse: Music of Queen for Kids & More Sat., Feb. 12. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. All ages. $15 in advance; $17 day of show at https://www.thecapitoltheatre.com/events/detail/music-of-queen-for-kids-more-g5vvzpz28_drw

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester presents Maker Night for ages 17+ every Friday thru Apr 22, 7-9 p.m. This is a creative night out for adults. Have fun and get messy as they walk you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from their studio selection. Pieces are fired and picked up at a later date. $65--all materials and firing included. There will be special holiday themes: Feb. 12, Valentine’s Day, Apr. 16, Easter and Apr. 23, Mother’s Day gifts. and Saturday Clay for ages 6+ 2-4 p.m., Jan. 29, Feb. 12 (Valentine’s Day themed), Feb. 26, Mar. 12, 28, Apr. 9, 16 (Easter themed), & 23 (Mother’s Day gifts). $25 per person. CAC requires all adult students to be vaccinated and must present proof of their Covid vaccination. Limited enrollment. Pre-registration required at www.clayartcenter.org.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, presents Rising Stars Student Exhibition thru Feb. 28. There will be an opening reception Sat., Feb. 5 at 1:30-3:30 p.m. Celebrate the achievements of the adult students with concurrent exhibitions from the youth students and the community arts program. www.clayartcenter.org.

Bulk pickup dates in Port Chester are Feb. 16 & Mar. 2.

Health Insurance Navigation Help, offered by the Westchester County Department of Health, takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].

Yoga in the Park with Jamie Maldonado at Crawford Park Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook takes place every Sun., 9:30-10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Jamie is a native of Rye Brook and a Port Chester High School graduate. Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Fee: $20 suggested amount by cash or check at Venmo@JMalYoga. For information and registration, email [email protected]

Bingo that usually takes place Tuesdays at Corpus Christi Holy Rosary School Cafeteria has been cancelled until further notice.