10573 In-Person Events

Port Chester Recreation is presenting Concerts in the Park in Lyon Park, 331 Putnam Ave., Fri. nights, 7:30-9 p.m. July 8: Goza (Latin music); July 15: Digging for Sharks (classic rock); July 22: The Desperados (Eagles tribute band); July 29: Mass Conn Fusion (r&b music); Aug. 5: Twist of Fate (fun summer music) and Aug. 12: Sway (rock ‘n roll). Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket and lawn chairs. Rain date: Aug. 28.  For additional information call 914/939-2354.

The Village of Rye Brook is hosting Ice Cream Fridays every Fri. in July, 6-7:30 p.m., in Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road. On Fri., July 8, there will be ice cream from 6:00-7:30 p.m. followed by a showing of “Sponge Bob—Sponge on the Run” starting at 8:15. There will be music, a bounce house and the concession stand will also be open.

There will be a Pro Supreme Court--Gratitude for Courage Rally Sun., July 10, 2:15-3:15 p.m. at 210 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester, the vacant lot on the corner of the Post Road and S. Regent St. There will be a short program to celebrate the decision of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade and the return of the issue back to the State level. Others may want to celebrate other decisions of the Supreme Court this term. People are encouraged to bring signs and bring friends and neighbors. All are welcome for a peaceful assembly.

Rye Brook Seniors is offering Broadway Presents: “MJ The Musical” Wed., July 13. Bus departs Posillipo Center at 10 a.m. Lunch on your own in NYC followed by the show. Fee: $109. 914/939-7904.  

Life Chain at Gateway Plaza (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), Boston Post Road, Port Chester will be held Sun., July 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Respect Life Ministry, Church of St. John Bosco, Port Chester. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal and non-confrontational presence for unborn babies and their mothers. For information, call 914/881-1400.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave. Port Chester will present Almost Queen, the most authentic Queen tribute show since the days of Queen themselves, Fri., July 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39-$79.50. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for this event. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present The Englishtown Project, Fri., July 8. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Finders Keepers Wed., July 13. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; The Road to LonCon Festival:

Baked Shrimp & Jedd Ft. Jeff Arevalo of Goose, Thurs., July 14. $10 in advance; $15 day of show. Must be 21+ with valid ID unless noted otherwise. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. General admission. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test are not required for these events. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse: The Music of Phish for Kids Sat., July 9. All ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

The Town of Rye Great Lawn Summer Series will be presented at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook Sun., July 24 (Gil Paris & Friends Cool Jazz), 2:30-4:40 p.m.; Thurs., Aug. 4 (Movie “Sing 2”), 8-10:30 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 11 and Wed., Aug. 24 (Funk Salsa Urban), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Events feature food trucks, movies, music and fun. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester is presenting Concurrent Solo Exhibitions by Artists-in-Residence Abie Broyles, Anny Chen and Breanna Hendricks in the gallery and online thru Aug. 4.  www.clayartcenter.org

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester offers Maker Night for ages 17+, one-time pottery wheel class. Fridays 7-9 p.m. This is a creative night out for adults. $65 per person; Family Wheel Night for ages 10+. Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Parent/guardian must also register for class. $45 per person and Saturday Clay for ages 6+, 2-4 p.m. $25 per person; Daytime Adult Summer Workshops including Patterned Plates: Animals (July 16); Intermediate Wheel: Bottles (July 18); Handbuilt Dishes—Cups & Mugs and Sculpting Flowers (July 22); Luster Workshop (Aug. 6).  For information and registration go to www.clayartcenter.org.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester has announced that advance sale tickets for upcoming shows including Bret McKenzie (Thurs., Oct. 20) can be ordered online now. For information on upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Bulk pickup dates in Port Chester are Wed., July 13 & 27.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., is offering a Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark. Children will receive a Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark and crayons to take home and keep; a Grab & Go Summer Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces they need to make 2 summer crafts at home. Register by July 14 and Grab & Go Rock Painting Kits for children, tweens, teens, adults, seniors and families. Participants will be given paint, rocks and paintbrushes to take home and keep; sign up by phone at 914/939-6710 and press 3.

The Port Chester Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering several programs this summer including a Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages can visit the library to sign up for this program. Children will be given a bingo board to record they books they read. Once they get bingo, they can come back to the library with their bingo board for a prize; Summer Storywalk thru Sept. 2. Enjoy walking around the lawn and reading “Smiley Shark” by Ruth Galloway. Go to www.portchester-ryebrooklobrary.org to see and listen to Ms. Tee read the story; Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy. Supplies are limited; Outdoor music for the Whole Family, Tues., July 12 & 19, 10 a.m. Bring a chair, blanket or towel. In case of rain, call the library; Seashell Bingo, Wed., July 13, at 12:30 p.m. Sign up to reserve a spot to play bingo with the Children’s Room staff. Limited registration; Sidewalk Chalk, Thurs., July 14, 10 a.m. Sign up to reserve a spot to play bingo with the Children’s Room staff and Scavenger Hunt at the Library. Children will be given a list of items to find in the Children’s Room. If they can find all the items, they will receive a prize--while supplies last. Register for all programs at 914/939-6710, press 3.

All shows at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester during the height of the pandemic have been canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from The Capitol: Rescheduled: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, Mon., Sept. 26 (originally Jan. 24, 2022) and Steve Vai, Thurs., Oct. 27 (originally Feb. 26, 2022). Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. 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, The Fab Faux and Devon Allman Band & Samantha Fish Band (previously June 17, 2022). 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.

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.