Nearby In-Person Events

Re-Imagine Greenwich is hosting Free Music Fridays at Greenwich Common Park on Greenwich Avenue this summer from 12-1 p.m. Event will feature local artists with different performers every week, appealing to a variety of musical tastes. Grab a sandwich or a salad, sit outdoors and listen to great bands including June 24:  Cover Story with Megan Tyre, July 1: The Girtz. Future dates will be listed in upcoming issues.

Tarrytown Music Hall at 13 Main St. will present Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, Fri., June 24, 8 & 10 p.m. $38-$55; Roger McGuinn, Sat., June 25, 8 p.m. $30-$45; Shaun Cassidy, Magic of the Midnight Sky Tour, Sun., June 26, 7 p.m. $125-$148. For additional information and tickets go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present Michel Camilo Solo Piano! Fri. & Sat., June 24 & 25, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $40-$45; Tony Jefferson Sings, Sun., June 26, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Nilson Matta & Brazilian Voyage, Fri. & Sat., July 1 & 2, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25-$30 and Sarah Jane Cion Trio, Sun., July 3, 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.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present Chamber Fest, Fri., June 24, 8 p.m. Adults $40, $55, $70, $85; Children 50% off select tickets; American Roots Music Festival, Sat., June 25, 1 p.m. Daytime & Evening Headliner in the Venetian Theater. Tickets for adults start at $50; $25 per child. Daytime only. General Admission. Does not include evening headliner. Adult: $45; child: $20; Ion Barnatan on piano, Sun., June 26, 4 p.m. Adults: $40, $60, $75, $80, $95; children: 50% off select tickets. Garden Listening: $20, free for members & children; Lara Downes, piano, Thurs., June 30, 7 p.m. Adults: $40, $50, $55, $60, $65;

children 50% off select tickets; Pedrito Martinez, Concert on the Lawn, Fri., July 1, 8 p.m. on Friends Field. $55 for adults; $25 for children; Pops & Patriots, Westchester Symphonic Winds, Sat., July 2 at 4 p.m. Adults--$40, $55, $75, $85, $90, $100; children--50% off select tickets. Garden listening--$20; free for members & children. www.caramoor.org.

Rye Arts Center at 51 Milton Rd., will present Gallery B David Alge: Simply Drawings. Artist Talk Sat., June 25, 1-3 p.m. Get insight on his work, learn about his process and more. RAC is also offering classes for children and adults all summer. For information on class offerings go to www.ryeartscenter.org.

Irvington Theater’s Outdoor Family Concert will take place on the Main Street lawn at 101 Main St., Sat., June 25 at 1:30 p.m. It will feature Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band for a family-friendly performance.

The American Lung Association’s Lung Force Walk Westchester will take place Sat., June 25 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase. The event encourages participants to get active to support lung health. Participants will complete a 1.5 or 5k route around the campus. Register at Lungforce.org/Westchester

Westchester Children’s Museum at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye presents Museum Minis every Fri., 11-11:30 a.m. Children ages 6-30 months are invited into Toddler Beach where they will learn new songs, fingerplays, movement games, hear stories and more! Prints in the Enchanting Forest, Sat., June 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Follow a set of prints through the Enchanted Forest. In this collaborative workshop children will use natural materials and printmaking techniques to conjure a world of dreams. Recommended ages: 8-12. $5 for non-members plus regular admission: $9 per person; $8 for seniors and free for children under 1; Kick-Off Partnership Event! Sound Stewards: Exploring Life on the Sound, Sat., June 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Edith G. Read Sanctuary, Playland Park. Marine Biologists from Sea Grant will take participants on an adventure to explore life on the Sound and watch as biologists enter the LI Sound waters to collect samples and have a chance to discover and learn from what is found. Get ready to explore the shore and learn all about its unique plants, and animals, or maybe even find an organism or two you didn't know about!  Recommended ages 5-8; registration is required. This program is free, but spots are limited. Note: This is an outdoor exploration walk/workshop where caregivers must accompany children. Please make sure your child is properly protected with sunscreen and/or bug spray. Children may get a bit messy or wet, so bringing an extra shirt or a towel is recommended. Children will not be allowed on the rocky beach. Parking is included with a workshop ticket. Register at www.discoverwcm.org. Museum admission: $9 per person; $8 for seniors and free for members and children under 1. www.visit wccm.org.

Christ Church Greenwich, 216 E. Putnam Ave., will host an ice cream social gathering for the LGBTQ+ community and the people who love and support them Sun., June 26 at 4 p.m. Enjoy the ice cream truck, bring friends and meet new ones. Children, youth, families, singles and every combo are welcome. www.christchurchgreenwich.org.

The Irish-American Heritage Festival will take place Sat., June 25, 12-6 p.m. at Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale. Admission is $5 for adults; free for ages 14 & under; The African-American Heritage Festival will be held Sun., June 26. 12-6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Free.

The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave. is presenting June Storywalk: Opal Lee and What It Means to be Free on the Plaza thru June 30. Take a walk on the Plaza and learn about the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” They are also offering Tabletop Games, Mon., June 27 at 4:30 p.m. www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

Bicycle Sundays will take place June 26; July 10, 17, 24 and 31. There is no Bicycle Sunday on July 3; 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.

NYS Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley B. Mayer will host a Thank You Picnic for Our Educators Wed., June 29 at 6 p.m. at Saxon Woods Park’s South entrance across from 500 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison. All teachers, school related professionals, administrators and staff are invited to celebrate the end of the 2021-22 school year. RSVP requested to bit.ly/MayerSchool2122.

United Way of Westchester Putnam is hosting a free Electronic Waste Recycling Event Wed., June 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 336 Central Park Ave., White Plains. Upcycle specialists will do the heavy lifting and loading; participants are responsible for bringing old, broken or retired equipment to the event. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online at www.uwwp.org/ewaste.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is encouraging prospective employees to participate in the County’s transportation careers job fair at the NY Power Authority, 123 Main St., White Plains Thurs., June 30, 1-4 p.m. The daylong event will feature a morning session from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. open to Minority and Women Owned Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. The afternoon session will offer information on careers in transportation. Register at https://westchestercatalyst.com/events

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present Music on the Great Lawn, Thurs., June 30, July 14, 28, Aug. 11, 25 & Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Site opens at 5:30 p.m. June 16: The Sun Kings; June 30: Billy & The Showmen; July 14: King’s Highway; July 28: Suburban Chaos; Aug. 11: The Bob Button Band; Aug. 25: Gunsmoke and Sept. 8: Demolition Brass Band. Non-member tickets are $20 at www.greenwichhistory.org

Cross County Center, located at the juncture of I-87 and the Cross County Parkway, Yonkers will present free concerts, 6:30-8 p.m.: FDR Drive Band, Thurs., June 30, 3D Rhythm of Life, Wed., July 6, The Fresh Kids of Bel Air, Thurs., July 14 and Amish Outlaws, Thurs., July 28.

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. and Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board class Fri., July 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All gear is included. This is a beginner class where participants will learn all the necessary boarding skills required to be safe in the water. Space is limited. For information and registration go to www.wainwright.org.

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon will offer a presentation by Kurt Delon, a Presidential Historian & Grave Hunter Sat., July 2 at 1 p.m.  He will share his discoveries and insights accumulated over many years of travel to countless historic sites and cemeteries. Free. 914/667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa

The Westchester County Music Fest and Fireworks will take place Sun., July 3 at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Pre-concert entrainment will begin at 5 p.m. with a guest DJ followed by the FDR Band at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at about 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Concertgoers should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating as well as a picnic supper. For additional information call 914/864-PARK.

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 June 29. 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/

Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will offer Farm Chores Saturdays in June. Participate in farm chores, helping the staff and learning what it takes to be a farmer. For families with children 8 years old and up. Six families of 4 per session; 24 people maximum. $25 per family of 4. Registration required via Eventbrite https://www.muscootfarm.org/programs-events/event-calendar.html/event/2022/05/07/1651928400/morning-farm-chores/373817

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 Pleasantville Music Festival will take place July 9. The Chill Tent will feature performances from Cornwall on Hudson’s Chas Kiss, singer-songwriter Greg Jacquin, Riki Stevens, a singer-songwriter and Cole Quest & the City Pickers, a bluegrass band. The Chill tent schedule will culminate with a performance from the stage’s headliner, singer-songwriter Paula Cole. The Party Stage will feature The Breaks Inc., Blankslate, Girl Skin and the Narrowbacks. The Main Stage headliner will be X Ambassadors and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. Also performing: Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears and 10,000 Maniacs. For additional information go to www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com.

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

Madelyn Jordon Fine Arts, 37 Popham Rd., Scarsdale is presenting Surreal Summer, a group exhibition thru Aug. 6. There will be an opening reception Fri., June 24, 6-8 p.m. Face masks are recommended. 914/723-8738.

The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., is presenting Countdown to Eternity: Dr. MLK, Jr. Photo Exhibit in the Museum Gallery thru July 30. The exhibit is a photographic tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. documenting the last year of Dr. King’s life. The photographer, Benedict J. Fernandez, has captured some of the most iconic images of the 1960’s and beyond. www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

Art in the Park: The Soul of the Species will be featured at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, juncture of Rtes. 35 & 121 S., Cross River thru Aug. 7. Admission is free; parking is $5 with Park Pass and $10 without pass. 914/864-7317.

Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will present art shows Art Shows weekends thru August in the Main House first floor gallery. The June exhibit is “Bloom” by artist Cindy Sacks. It celebrates the natural beauty of Northern Westchester landscapes using oil and watercolors. A full schedule of events can be found on the website, www.muscootfarm.org.

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting a Solo Art Show by Fabian Wes Fleurant—Feelings: Themes-Colors-Variations, thru June 27 and Summer Days, Member Group Show, Tues., June 28-July 30. There will be an opening reception Sat., July 9, 3-5 p.m. The artists are asked to respond to the theme, Summer Days, in a representational or abstract manner depicting landscapes, water, climate, summer season, etc. in all media.  Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. 914/834-1117; www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org.

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., is presenting David Alge: Simple Drawings thru June 25. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 914/967-0700.

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.

Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom sculpture is on display at Renaissance Plaza in downtown White Plains thru June 30.

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains will present “Who Writes History?” exhibition exploring inclusive recounting of the past and present thru July 3. Exhibit considers how images and language—together and independently, shape our collective memory and mainstream narratives. A full calendar and additional information is at www.artswestchester.org.

The Katonah Museum of Art at 13 Jay St. will present Constant Carnival: The Haas Brothers in Context on view thru June 26. The exhibit explores the work of contemporary artists Simon and Nikolai Haas within the art historical tradition of the carnivalesque; Jeila Gueramian: Let's Step Inside, thru June 26. Experience a magical environment full of whimsical creatures and surprising elements hand-crafted from recycled textiles. The site-specific installation will entice visitors to inspect, discover, and engage with the playful creations around them. This interactive, family-friendly space is open during regular Museum hours. Don’t miss visiting the joint exhibition on view at the Katonah Village Library. Free with Museum admission. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. Admission: $12 for adults; $6 for seniors and students and free for members and children under 12. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (ages 5+) and masks (ages 2+) are required for all visitors. Advance timed tickets are recommended. www.katonahmuseum.org.

Summer Programs

Westchester County Parks is offering an out of the park deal for HEAT Baseball Camp which will be held at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley. Weeklong sessions will be held July 5-8, 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29. HEAT Baseball Camp will cover all areas of the game including fielding, pitching, hitting, base running, strength and conditioning, game situations and baseball IQ. Camp will run from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 8-15 as of May 1. Registration fee is $300 per camper. For additional information go to https;//parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps/baseball-camp or call 914/231-4673.

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Ave., Rye will present Summer Musical Theater for ages 8-14, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. as follows: July 25-29--“Aristocrats;” Aug. 1-5--“The Wizard of Oz;” Aug. 8-12--“The Little Mermaid” and Aug. 15-19--“Bye, Bye Birdie.” Tuition for each weeklong workshop is $475. Register at www.ryeartscenter.org.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. announces that Summer Registration is now open for their classes, camps and workshops. Adult classes begin July 11; Youth Classes begin July 18. They are also offering youth weeklong programs and camps July 11-Sept. 2 and Summer Workshops beginning July 9. For information on the programs and to register go to www.pelhamartcenter.org.

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos Cob will offer Art & History Camp 2022. Senior Art & History Campers week of July 11-15 (rising grades 5–8); Junior History Campers, week of July 18-22 (rising grades 2–4) and Junior Art Campers, week of July 25-29 (rising grades 2–4). All camps sessions are 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kids learn important skills while exploring Connecticut’s history and the works of the Cos Cob art colony through interactive games, crafts and hands-on fun. Prices: 1 Week: $450, 2 Weeks: $800. Have two kids coming the same week? Enjoy sibling discount: $800 for two kids (a $100 saving!). www.greenwichhistory.org

The Picture House will offer Summer at the Picture House, a filmmaking camp for K-5, middle and high school students. Documentary Intensive for High School Students will be offered Aug. 1-5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Picture House Bronxville. $500 for non-members. Green Screen Camp for ages 8-12 will be offered Aug. 8-12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Picture House Bronxville, $500 for non-members. Page to Screen for students in grades K-2 and 3-5 will be offered Aug. 8-19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Picture House Pelham. $900 for 2 weeks for non-members; $500 for one week. Students should bring lunch from home. Register at www.thepicturehouse.org.

Tarrytown Music Hall at 13 Main St. will offer Circus Week, a one-week program for ages 6-12 Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $525; a Workshop & Camp for grades 1-8 for “The Sound of Music,” July 25-Aug. 5, 9 a.m-3 p.m. There will be a live performance Fri., Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. $800 per child;” The Wedding Singer” for grades 9-college seniors, July 25-Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m. Live performances Sat., Aug. 6, 1 & 7 p.m. $400 per student. Register at https://tarrytownmusichall.org/the-academy

Westport Country Playhouse at 13 Powers Ct. will offer Camp WCP, a social justice summer camp for grades 6-8. Camp WCP will empower young artists to activate their creative voice so that they can ignite social change for their community and beyond. Camp will run June 27-July 23, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $900. Register at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WestportCountryPlayhouse?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3083145 and CampWCP for playwriting and performing arts, June 27-July 23, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. It is an intensive experience for middle school students—6^th-8^th grade—who love putting on a show and inspiring others. No theater experience is required. Fee is $900. Register at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WestportCountryPlayhouse?orglink=camps-registration.

Clocktower Players, Inc. will present Summer Stage Seussical™ June 27-July 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for grades 1-8 at Hastings American Legion Hall, 215 Farragut Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson and Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. Vaccinations required. For fees and registration information go to http://www.clocktowerplayers.com/register