10573 In-Person Events

The Blind Brook High School annual Sophomore Circus will take place Fri., May 6, 4-8 p.m. in the Commons and the High School Gym, 840 King St., Rye Brook. The event will feature games, prizes, food, jumping castle, haunted house, spin art, sand art, magnetic darts, disc game, tabletop bowling, ring toss, many more games plus pizza, candy, snacks and cupcakes.

Ice Cream Social at 40 Merritt St., Port Chester is presenting the group exhibition “Terrarium,” the first exhibition at the new contemporary art studio. It will run thru May 6, Mon.-Fri. and select Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment only at www.icecreamsocial.com.

The Port Chester Mobile Pantry will be at Drew Gardens, 10-22 Drew St., Port Chester Sat., May 7 at 1 p.m. Everyone must bring their own reusable bag. The Mobile Pantry makes food more accessible in under-served neighborhoods where people may not be able to access food through traditional grocery stores or food pantries. CDC guidelines will be followed to ensure community safety.

Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress will hold listening sessions in Port Chester for housing needs assessment to gather information about local housing needs Mon., May 9, 6-8 p.m. at Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave.; Thurs., May 12—a virtual session, 5;30-7 p.m. Register at https;//bit.ly/PortChesterHousing and Fri., May 13 at the Metro-North Station, 7-9 a.m. Researchers will have a table at the train station to talk with commuters and other community members. For additional information call 845/565-4900.

Margot Metzger of Rye Brook, a member of Congregation K.T.I. and its immediate past-president, will be honored by the Westchester Jewish Council as a recipient of the Julian F. Bernstein Distinguished Service Award Tues., May 10 at Temple Israel Center of White Plains at 280 Old Mamaroneck Rd. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required but appreciated. To make a donation in honor of Margot or to register, go to https://sjccouncil.org/26th-annual-dsa-ceremony/

Rye Brook Seniors is hosting a Mother’s Day Luncheon Tues., May 10. Celebrate mothers with a delicious lunch and entertainment by the King—Elvis, aka Patrick Perrone. $4; $8 for non-residents; a trip to Washington’s Headquarters Historic House Wed., May 11. Bus departs AJP at 9 a.m. Enjoy a guided tour of the Hasbrouck House (Gen. Washington’s headquarters) and tour the museum, gallery spaces and award-winning open storage exhibit. Lunch on your own in the area. Departure time and location to return home will be determined on the day of. $5. Register at 914/939-7904.

Rye Brook Seniors, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook, is offering an AARP Safe Driving Course Wed., May 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This one-day course is offered to people age 50 and older. Class is limited to 25. Course completion provides a 3-year reduction on auto liability. $25 with AARP membership; $30 without. Make checks payable to AARP. Register at 914/939-7904.

The Village of Port Chester’s Birthday will be celebrated Sat., May 14, 1-5 p.m. in Lyon Park. This new event will include food trucks, free entertainment, kids’ rides and live bands. For more information, call Port Chester Recreation at 914/939-2331 or go to www.portchesterny.gov

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Mon., May 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Schedule an appointment at 800/RED CROSS.

The 71^st Annual Memorial Mass & Breakfast to honor the Port Chester Fire & Police Departments will be held Sun., May 15. Firefighters and police from Port Chester will remember their comrades with a Mass at St. John Bosco Parish (Our Lady of Mercy) at 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast at the Port Chester Senior Center at 8:45 a.m.

Rye Brook Recreation will host a cornhole tournament Sat., May 14 at Pine Ridge Park on the main lawn in front of the playground. Brackets will be broken down by age group: 12 & under; 18 & under and +40. Teams will have a maximum of 4 players on their roster and they will accept a maximum of 8 teams per division. Please deliver your roster to the rec department by hand, fax to 937-7438 or email to [email protected] prior to May 6.

There will be a Spring Planting Day at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook Sat., May 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteers should bring gardening tools and a smile. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Colorblast, a family fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research and Ukraine war relief, will take place Sat., May 14, 1-3 p.m., in Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. There will be a celebration of colors with DJ entertainment, Dhol, Bollywood Zumba, raffle, games and more. $25 ticket price includes snacks and organic colors (extra food and color available for purchase). Venmo@Colorblast or Facebook@Colorblastryebrook

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present WEBE 108 presents Chicago, Fri., May 6. $80.50-$180.50; 107.1 The Peak's 18th Birthday Show--Blues Traveler with special guest Magnolia Boulevard Sat., May 7. $35-$59.50; George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour, Thurs., May 12. $50.50--$150.50; The event organizer is requiring all attendees of these events to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a negative COVID-19 test within 48-hours prior to entering the venue. These regulations will apply to all members of your party before they are allowed to entry to the event and to any users of the tickets purchased by you. Dark Star Orchestra Playing the Grateful Dead’s performance from Lille, France--5/13/72—50 Years Later Fri. & Sat., May 13 & 14, $35-$49.50. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted oth erwise. 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 are not required for this event. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse featuring Music of The Beatles for Kids, Sat., May 7. All ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $15 in advance; $17 day of show. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test not required for this event. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present DeadCenter Summerfeet, Wed., May 11, $15 in advance; $20 day of show; "The Capitol Theatre, Volume 1 Coffee Table Book Signing and Release Party, Sat., May 14. Doors open and event 4-6 p.m. Free; Pluck & Rail Record Release Party with special guests! Sun., May 15. Doors open at 4 p.m., show at 5 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Must be 21+ with valid ID. 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.

Bulk pickup dates in Port Chester are May 11 & 25.

Rye Brook Recreation will offer a 6-week Summer Day Camp and Teen Travel Camp, July 5-Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration is open. Day Camp--$1150 for first child; additional child is $900. Travel Camp: $1,900. You can send your child/children for as many weeks as you like also. Day Camp is for boys and girls entering K-6^th grade; Teen Travel Camp is for boys and girls entering 7^th-10^th grade. For Day Camp information call Kathy at 914/305-2948. For Teen Travel Camp information call Janice at 914/305-2947.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., is offering a May Grab ‘n Go. Children will be given all of the pieces needed to make a bee craft. To register, please email [email protected] or call 914-939-6710 and press 3.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is offering English Classes with Westchester Community College. Level 0-2 will take place Mon.-Wed. & Thurs. May 10-June 22 (no classes May 30 & June 20), 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. There will be a second session Mon.-Wed. & Thurs., July 5-Aug. 15, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Online placement exam will be June 28 at 9 a.m. Cost is $22 by credit card at the time of registration. Cost of books is approximately $45. 914/929-6710.

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 shows: 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.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present a new exhibition, Anat Shiftan: The Garden Exhibition, thru May 9. This solo exhibition explores the garden in three dimensional still life and centerpieces and Object/Image: In the Space Between Thoughts & Things in the gallery and online thru May 9. This is an exhibition of art by SUNY New Paltz Ceramics Program students and faculty that is a reflection on the generative potential between internal and external space. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org.

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.

Cerebral Palsy Westchester, 1186 King St., Rye Brook will offer the Jimmy Vejar Summer Day Camp June 27-Aug. 12. It is an inclusive camp for children, teens and young adults with all abilities, ages 5-21. Campers will take part in a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts & crafts, festive barbeques, field trips and special events. Online registration is open now at cpwestchester.org/camp

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will offer a Summer Camp Program for ages 7-15, June 27-Aug. 19.  Have your kids unplug with mud in our half and full day weekly themed camps. Campers will learn a variety of techniques on and off the wheel and will craft everything from mythical creatures, animals and world culture artifacts to handmade cups, bowls and plates. For additional information and to register, go to www.clayartcenter.org.