Nearby In-Person Events

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! Free with admission; Everything is Connected, Sat., Apr. 2, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. In this workshop presented by Virtual Arts and taught by professional teaching artists, children will experience geometry in motion through design and dance, explore architecture in music, learn the power of words by telling stories and histories, and discover designs found in art and in nature. Recommended ages: 4-6; Sat., Apr. 9 the program is presented for ages 7-10. Each is $5 for non-members plus admission and Solar Cars, Sat., Apr. 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Recommended ages: 8-12. $5 for non- members plus admission: $9 per person; $8 for seniors and free for children under 1. Register at www.discoverwcm.org.

The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford presents Shen Yun Fri., Apr. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Sat., Apr. 2 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 3 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $80-$165. In light of the recent decline in COVID-19 positivity rates within Connecticut, The Palace Theatre will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for entrance into the theatre. Additionally, masks are optional for all patrons. Purchase tickets at www.palacestarmford.org.

Temple Israel, 1000 Pinebrook Blvd., New Rochelle has been selected by the Vatican to host an historic exhibition, The Assisi Project, which includes religious leaders and local politicians from Italy, including the Pope’s Archivist, who will share up until now hidden stories about the clergy and citizens of Assisi, Italy who risked their lives to protect Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The event, Tues., Apr. 5, 5-8 p.m., will take place in person and online streaming by Assisi hosts and moderated by Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum. A roundtable discussion of Italian dignitaries with historical and illustrative panels from The Museum of Memory in Assisi will be onsite. To RSVP for the in-person or online event or to submit questions in advance during the webinar, email [email protected]

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. will present a live Ukrainian Pysanka Lecture & Demo, Wed., Apr. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Artist and ethnographer Sofika Zielyk leads a lecture and demonstration on the Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg). Created using the batik wax-resistance technique, pysanka was believed to possess enormous power. Learn about this Ukrainian tradition and the rich history behind it. Free and open to all. https://www.pelhamartcenter.org/event/pysanka-demo/ and a Traditional Ukrainian Craft Demonstrations with Nadia Garber, Tania Homenko, and Olga Khomenko featuring Ukrainian craft, music and dancing in the Pelham Art Center courtyard, Sun., Apr. 10, 1-2 p.m. At 2 p.m. enjoy “Haida-haida!” Live Music by Cheres Ensemble and Performances by the VESNA Dance Group from the Yunist Ukrainian Dance School. Pelham Art Center will collect cash donations to Razom, supporting immediate needs and relief in Ukraine, during this event. Learn more about Razom at https://razomforukraine.org/

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will host a History of Wainwright Family Talk with historian Paul Hicks Wed., Apr. 6 at 3 p.m. Event is sponsored by the Rye Historical Society and covers the influence the Wainwright family had in Rye. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations requested to 914/481-5706

White Plains Public Library at 100 Martine Ave., will present Harriet Tubman—Journey to Freedom events thru June 30. Offerings will include Before She Was Harriet, an April Storywalk, Apr. 1-29 on the Library Plaza. Take a walk around the Plaza and read about her life in this glorious book. www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Girls Inc. of Westchester County will hold their Strong Smart & Bold Gala Thurs., Apr. 7 at 6 p.m. at Glen Island Harbour Club, Weyman Ave., New Rochelle. The event celebrates diversity, empowerment & advocacy with honorees Jennifer Altman, PhD, Jasmine Bellamy and Mimi Rocah and includes cocktails, dinner, live & silent auction. For tickets go to www.StrongSmartGoldGala.org.

Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford will present “A Grand Night for Singing” Fri., Apr. 8-23 in the Kweskin Theatre. It features favorites from “Oklahoma!,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I” and more. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. and Thurs., Apr. 14 at 8 p.m. No show Easter Sunday, Apr. 17. Tickets are $35 for adults; $25 for senior citizens and $20 for children under 21 at 203/461-6358 or online at www.curtaincallinc.com.

“The Solomon Diaries,” an original musical tribute to the Borscht Belt, will be held Sat., Apr. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Israel, 1000 Pinebrook Ave., New Rochelle. The “Solomon Diaries” are an aural reflection on American Jewry’s once favorite vacationland. It celebrates the monumental place the Borscht Belt holds in our cultural history by capturing a sense of loss and change within the Jewish American immigrant story. Tickets are $18 in advance; $25 at the door. Order online at https://tinyurl.com/2p824tnw

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will offer a Teen Chakra Yoga Series Sundays thru May 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Explore the energetic system, also called the chakras, to understand what makes us feel whole and what has us feeling off kilter. $20 per class; Sunday Morning Sound Bath: Meditation, Sun., Apr. 10 at 10:30 a.m. You will need a yoga mat and water; UN Peacekeepers, four sessions beginning Mon., Apr. 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. for middle school students. $25 per session. Register at www.wainwright.org.

The New York Blood Center will conduct a blood drive Sun., Apr. 10, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Church of Our Savior, 2195 Westchester Ave., East, Rye. Appointments preferred at NYBD.org; walk-ins accommodated when scheduling permits.

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon will present the Aronson Memorial Lecture Sat., Apr. 9 at 2 p.m. with Prof. Woody Holton of the University of South Carolina, He will explore the American Revolution, based on themes from his recent book “Liberty is Sweet; The Hidden History of the American Revolution.” 914/667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa 

Westport Country Playhouse at 13 Powers Ct. will present “Next to Normal,” Tues., Apr. 5-Apr. 24. 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. No Sun. performance on Easter, Arp. 17. Special series include Taste of Tuesday, Apr. 5, LGTB Nigh Out, Apr. 7, Post-Play Dialogues, Apr. 7, 12, 19 & 22; Opening Night, Apr. 9, Sunday Symposium Apr. 10; Backstage Pass, Apr. 20, TalkBack, Apr. 21 and Open Captions, Apr. 24. Tickets start at $35. www.westportplayhouse.org/visit/box-office/

The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd., Rye will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt Sat., Apr. 16 at 11:15 a.m. with gates opening at 10:45 a.m. The event is free, open to the public and pre-registration is not required. During the festivities, approximately 5,000 candy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden for children to find, gather and enjoy. The event will be split into two groups—one for children under 3 years of age and the other for children over 3. It provides a chance for seniors and children to interact in a way many may not have the opportunity to do otherwise. Participants should bring their own baskets to gather eggs. The event will include a DJ, dancing and games. Discounted lunches will be available which will include a hot dog, drink, chips and cookie. For additional information call 914/925-8218 or go to www.theosborn.org/events.

The Easter Bunny will return to the Cross County Shopping Center, located at the juncture of I-87 and the Cross County Parkway in Yonkers at the former Sprint store between Ulta Beauty and Champs thru Apr. 16, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Sun. Reservations are recommended and NYS mask mandates regarding COVID will be followed. Each child who visits will receive a free gift. For reservations go to www.crosscountycenter.com.

Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah, will offer Morning Farm Chores, Saturdays in April, 8-9:30 a.m. Meet at Reception Center. 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.

Flip Circus is coming to Cross County Center in Yonkers Fri., Apr. 15-May 2, bringing the great American circus tradition and entertaining guests of all ages. Flip Circus takes place in a traditional red and white big top tent and features traditional circus acts including clowns, acrobats, jugglers, aerial acts, dancers, daredevil motorcycles, audience participation and more. Circular stadium seating ensures no guest is more than 50 feet from center stage. Circus shows will take place in the north parking lot, across from Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, Mon.- Fri. at 7:30 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. at 11a.m., 2 & 5 p.m. Parking is free. Tickets are now on sale at www.crosscountycenter.com.

The Hundred Acre Wood Exhibit “Forest Friends is coming to Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Rte. 35, Somers Sat., Apr. 9-May 29. This presentation walks viewers through a “storybook” fantasy featuring the original characters of A.A. Milne and inspired art of E.H. Shepard. Winnie the Pooh and friends come to life with enchanting visuals that teach children about the importance of our forests and the inhabitants that live there. Tickets are $10-$20 for scheduled viewing times at www.LasdonPark.org or call 914/864-7268.

White Plains Public Library at 100 Martine Ave. is offering the AARP tax service every Mon. and Tues., 10 a.m.–3 p.m., through Apr. 12. This service is available by appointment only; no walk-ins. Two appointments are required. To make appointments, please pick up a flyer and packet of forms from the table in the Library's lobby. All forms must be picked up and completed prior to the first scheduled appointment. You will not be seen if forms are not already completed. The taxpayer packet contains: the forms you need to complete, a list of documents you will need to bring to the first (intake) appointment and a description of these forms and documents and of the process.

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.

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

ArtsWestchester’s Teen Tuesdays & Thursdays are back. Youth can join on a Tuesday or Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. to participate in new creative and fun art-making activities led by professional teaching artists. Workshops are temporarily being held next door to ArtsWestchester at the White Plains City Center, 3rd floor at 19 Mamaroneck Ave. For the safety of participants, social distancing and masks will be enforced regardless of vaccination status. Workshops are free and open to youth 12-16 years of age. Space is limited. Email Remy Kuhn at [email protected] with questions or to register.

Tarrytown Music Hall at 13 Main St., will present Tab Benoit with special guest Whiskey Bayou Revue, Fri., Apr. 1 at 8 p.m. $34, $39 & 49; Marc Broussard, Sat., Apr. 2 at 8 p.m. $29, $39 & $49 and The Wailin’ Jennys, Sun., Apr. 3 at4 7 p.m. $38-$58; Jason Isbell with special guest S. G. Goodman, Tues., Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 10 at 7 p.m. $79-$129; The Magnetic Fields, Wed., Apr. 6, 8 p.m. $42-$62; Colin Hay, Thurs., Apr. 7, 8 p.m. (Rescheduled from 4/9/2020, 4/8/2021) $61-$209; Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend Lives, Fri., Apr. 8, 8 p.m., $58-$90; "A Bronx Tale" Starring Chazz Palminteri, Sat., Apr.; 9 at 8 p.m. $48-$80; Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart featuring Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz, & Bryan Sutton, Wed., Apr. `13 at 8 p.m. $58-$90; Marc Maron: This May Be The Last Time Tour 22, Thurs., Apr. 14 at 8 p.m. $48- $58; One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works Fri., Apr. 15 at 8 p.m. $35. $45 & $50. This performance was postponed from 4/24/2020, tickets will be honored on the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date, please email [email protected] with your order number to receive a full refund. For additional information and tickets go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present Brad Mehldau on piano, Thurs., Apr. 14 at 8 p.m. Sold out on website. www.caramoor.org.

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present their Spring 2022 Film Club featuring five pre-release independent films Wed., Apr. 6, 20, 27, May 11 & 15 at 7 p.m. plus exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with special guests. Films will be shown in person and via streaming. $100 per membership. Join by Apr. 1. Members can bring a guest to any screening for $20. www.emelin.org.

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present the Bill Frisell Trio™, Fri., Apr. 1 at 8 p.m. $40, $48 & $58; Ladies Of Laughter, Sat., Apr. 2, at 8 p.m. featuring Maureen Langan, Zarna Garg, Liz Glazer and Sarah Fearon. $35 & $45 and Music from Copland House Residence: Sounds of Westchester, Sun., Apr. 3 at 4 p.m. Ticketholders are invited to a post-performance ‘OFFBEAT/ONSTAGE’ talk with the artists.  $35 & $45. For show information and tickets go to www.emelin.org.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present the Louis Hayes Quartet, Fri. & Sat., Apr. 1 & 2, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Eugenie Jones CD Release Celebration, Sun., Apr. 3, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; the Russell Malone Quartet, Fri., & Sat., Apr. 8 & 9, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Maggie Gould Brazilian Experience, Sun., Apr. 10, 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.

Rye Arts Center, 61 Milton Rd., Rye will offer April Break: Week-Long Workshops Mon.-Fri., Apr. 11-15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for ages 5-7; 12:30-2:30 p.m. for ages 12:30-2:30 p.m. The workshops are drawing, painting & sculpture week and ceramics week. $265. www.ryeartscenter.org.

The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham is offering Spring Break Camp 2022 Mon., Apr. 11 at 9 a.m. At Spring Break Camp, kids bring poems to life on screen! Under the guidance of professional film educators, campers in grades K–2 and 3–5 will learn movie-making techniques, show off their acting skills, and use their imaginations to create short films inspired by the work of Shel Silverstein, Dr. Seuss, Lewis Carroll, and more! $375. For additional information and to register go to www.thepicturehouse.org.

Rye Arts Center, 61 Milton Rd., Rye is presenting the exhibit Censored and Poetic thru Sat., Apr. 2. The exhibit is in celebration of Women’s History Month and features noted painter Carol Douglas and sculptor Anne de Villenejane. RSVP to join in person or virtually at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6rGXDMjZmaI5qlzj20HNdzQVNytJt4od42KmxE19gE7WRiQ/viewform

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, is presenting their MAG-members & non-members 17^th Open Juried Group Show, Small Works, exhibited in the gallery and online at https://mamaroneckartistsguild.og/2022-small-works-art-show thru Apr. 23. There will be an awards ceremony & reception Sat., Apr. 2, 2-5 p.m. 914/834-1117.

The White Plains Library, 100 Martine Ave. will present Vision of Home Lands’ Art Exhibition, original paintings by Lori Kapner Hosp Sun., Apr. 3-May 27. There will be an opening reception Sun., Apr. 3, 1-4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of paintings will go to Westchester-based Hearts & Homes for Refugees, an organization that welcomes, assists and advocates for refugee families in the region. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. www.whiteplainslibrary.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 and Elena Grajek: Overdramatic, thru May 8. Grajek’s drawings, collages, and prints play with pareidolia, the human tendency to see an object or meaning where there is none. While her depictions of people and animals are deceptively simple and even child-like, her complex compositions, developed through layers of drawing, painting, and collage, suggest relationships and tensions among these characters, and invite the viewer to create narratives of their own. In Grajek's work, people and animals, sometimes clearly depicted and sometimes suggested in an abstracted form, may share a space with squiggles and blobs of color, or with lines that form complex but unidentifiable objects that live only in her work. 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.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. has announced its inaugural Artist Club Exhibition on view Thurs., Apr. 7-May 21. The exhibition features a selection of recent works by members of the Pelham Art Center Artist Club, including more than 50 artists based in Westchester, New York City, and Hudson Valley. The Artist Club Exhibition features over 75 artworks representing a diverse variety of styles and mediums ranging from collage, drawing and painting to sculpture and digital media. This exhibition is the perfect opportunity to discover and collect works by local emerging artists. There will be an opening reception Thurs., Apr. 7, 6-8 p.m. and an Artist Club Bazaar @ The Art Happening Sat., May 21 12-3 p.m. The gallery is free and open to the public Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org.

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.

The Emelin Theatre has announced the following schedule: Red Molly is postponed. New date TBD; the Feb. 19 James Hunter Six, Mar. 11 Appalachian Road Show, Mar. 13 Peking Acrobats, and Apr. 3 Edward Arron & Jeewon Park performances will be rescheduled. New dates TBD. Ladysmith Black Bambazo is postponed; new date TBD; Hollis Brown, Apr. 22; Leo Kottke is postponed to May 14, 2022. The Sweet Remains is canceled; Mark Morris Dance Group postponed to 2022. Existing ticketholders for above rescheduled events have been moved to the new dates. For information on all shows go to www.emelin.org.

Tarrytown Music Hall has rescheduled the following previously announced events: Rick Thomas will be Apr. 23; Kevin James will be Apr. 29 & May 11; The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour will be May 14; Melissa Etheridge will be June 12.

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

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 22, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $900. Register at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WestportCountryPlayhouse?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3083145