10573 In-Person Events

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. 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-ryebrooklibrary.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 with performer Kurt Gallagher Tues., July 19, 10 a.m. Bring a chair, blanket or towel. In case of rain, call the library. Register for all programs at 914/939-6710, press 3.

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.

Rye Brook Seniors will host a trip to Tod’s Point, Greenwich Wed., July 20. Bus departs AJP at 9:30 a.m. and Tod’s Point at 3 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely day at this beautiful beach. Be sure to wear a bathing suit and pack a lunch and drinks because the snack bar is a long walk through the sand. Fee: $2; an opera lecture with Joe Lawliss Thurs., July 21, 10:15 a.m. at Posillipo Center. Free. Sightseeing cruise to West Point Wed., July 27. Bus departs AJP at 9:30 a.m. Feel free to pack a lunch or purchase snacks or drinks on board; no outside alcohol is permitted. Fee: $35. For additional information and to register call 914/939-7904.

Port Chester Recreation is presenting Concerts in the Park in Lyon Park, 331 Putnam Ave., Fri. nights, 7:30-9 p.m. July 15: Digging for Sharks (classic rock); July 22: The Desperados (Eagles tribute band); July 29: Mass Conn Fusion (r&b); 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.

There will be a Mobile Shredder Event in the Port Chester Village Hall parking lot, 222 Grace Church St., Sat., July 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. sponsored by the Town of Rye and the Village of Port Chester. Residents can bring items for shredding.

There will be a Port Chester-Rye Brook community-wide Tag Sale event Sat., July 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Foster Teen Employment Network headquarters, 63 Bowman Ave., organized by the Rye Brook Sustainability Committee. $38 suggested donation for a tag sale space. Register by Fri., July 15 to [email protected]. Rain date: Sun., July 24.

The Village of Rye Brook will present the following events at Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, Rye Brook: Music in the Park Wed., July 27, 6:45-8:45 p.m. with Music from Andrea and The Armenian Rug Riders. Rain date: July 28 and Wed., Aug. 3, Bealy Dan. Rain Date: Aug. 4. Free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs; a Food Truck Festival Sat., July 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Movie in The Park “Clifford the Big Red Dog” Fri., Aug. 12, 8:15 p.m. until the end of movie.

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. There will be music, a bounce house and the concession stand will be open.

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. Tickets are $39-$79.50; Blackberry Smoke Summer '22 Tour: Rasslin' Is Real with special guest Elizabeth Cook. Thurs., July 21. $35-$89.50; Ann Wilson of Heart, Wed., July 27. $39.50-$79.50. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 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 SoulShine: An Allman Brothers Experience Wed., July 20. $25 in advance; $30 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.

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 27 & Aug. 10.

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 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.

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.