Nearby In-Person Events

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive at Stepinac High School, 950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, Fri., May 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reserve at 1-800-RED-CROSS.

The Old Salem Spring Horse Show will take place Fri.-Sun., May 20-22 at Old Salem Farm, 190 June Rd., N. Salem. Eat, drink, chat and enjoy world class equestrian competition. For additional information go to www.OldSalemFarm.net

There will be an outdoor screening of the film “Harriet,” Sat., May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Court Street between Main and Martine Avenues, White Plains. Tickets start at $3 at Eventbrite.com. No refunds. Bring a chair or blanket. This film may not be suited for children under age 10. The White Plains-Greenburgh NAACP will provide popcorn and water.

The Westchester Chordsmen will present a spring concert, “Back in Business,” Sat., May 21 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ossining, 34 S. Highland Ave. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For tickets go to https://chordsmen.org/shows

Canticum Novum Singers will present a concert Cantatas 98-106 with Huizi Zhang on piano at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 68 Bedford Rd., Katonah, Sat., May 21. Doors open at 2:15 p.m. and tickets can be purchased only at the door. www.conticumnovum.org.

Tarrytown Music Hall at 13 Main St. will present Dar Williams w/special guest Sophie B Hawkins, Fri., May 20, 8 p.m. $35-$45; Zoso--The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, Sat., May 21 at 8 p.m. $28-$38; MK Dance On Hudson 2022 Showcase, Sun., May 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $20. For additional information and tickets go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present the Houston Person Quartet, Fri. & Sat., May 20 & 21, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Mafalda Minnozzi-Fotogrammi, Sun., May 22, 4 & 5 p.m. $15-$20; Helio Alves Quartet, with special guest Chico Pinheiro, Fri. & Sat., May 27 & 28, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25-$30; Ludovica Burtone & Little Sparks Quartet, Sun., May 29, 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 An Evening of Wine, Sat., May 21 at 6 p.m. This is a benefit supporting Caramoor’s new education programs. It will be an Evening in Paris featuring Parisian jazz and wine selections. Tickets are $2500; Dan + Claudia Zanes, concert of American roots music, Sun., May 22 at 3 p.m. This family event will take place on the lawn of Friends Field. adults $20, children $10.  www.caramoor.org.

The Bruce Museum’s 37^th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival will take place Sat. & Sun., May 21 & 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. Event will feature artisans from New England and the East Coast with fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery and more—all available for purchase. Admission to the Museum grounds is “Pay as You Wish” with a suggested donation of $10 per adult. The Festival is free to Museum members and children younger than 5 years old. Reservations are suggested but not required at brucemuseum.org. or by calling 203/869-0376, ext. 311.

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos Cob, will present a Plein Air Experience of Light and Legacy: Painting Workshop with Dmitri Wright at Cos Cob Park, 22 Sound Shore Drive, Sat., May 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $160 for non-members. www.greenwichhistory.org.

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! Museum Medic, Sat., May 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Recommended ages 8-12. Free for members; $5 for non- members (does not include museum admission fee)--$9 per person; $8 for seniors and free for children under 1. Register at www.discoverwcm.org.

Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah, will offer Morning Farm Chores, Saturdays in May, 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 https://www.muscootfarm.org/programs-events/event-calendar.html/event/2022/05/07/1651928400/morning-farm-chores/373817; The Muscoot Farmers Market will run 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/

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will offer a Summer Crops Workshop Sun., May 22, 11 a.m. in the Jay Gardens. This is a drop-in event.

Bicycle Sundays will take place May 22; June 3, 12, 19 & 26; 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.

Christ Church Greenwich at 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, will present The “Creation Care” Environmental Sunday Forum Speaker Series at 11:15 a.m. in Parish Hall. Events include May 22 “Spiritual Resilience and Leadership in a Climate Emergency” with The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jones. In the face of ecological crisis, how do we maintain courage and hope? and May 28 “What Might We Owe?” with Bill McKibbin. The extraordinary wealth of American suburbia is reflected in, among other things, clouds of carbon now warming the world. Free & open to the public in-person or livestream. Links available on the website: christchurchgreenwich.org.

Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford will present the world premiere of “The Lobby,” thru Sun., May 22. Play is about Jimmy Burgess, the unassuming night doorman of a posh downtown loft space and his old friend Miles O’Riordan. Jimmy is stuck behind a desk watching life in NYC pass him by, while Miles is always looking for the next scheme to get ahead—often at Jimmy’s expense. Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. $35 for adults; $25 for seniors and $20 for children under 21. 203/461-6358 or online at www.curtaincallinc.com.

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will offer How to Free Your Mind, Sun., May 22, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $35 for non-members; 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. For information and registration go to www.wainwright.org.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced that On The Horizon Town Halls on Westchester County Airport will take place at 6 p.m., Tues., May 24 at Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University, 78 N. Broadway, White Plains; Thurs., June 2 at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase and Thurs., June 9 at Mercy College, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. The Master Plan Supplement will focus on analysis of the Airport with respect to the physical condition of the Airport property, buildings and infrastructure, additional analysis of noise and environmental impacts and the local and regional economic impact of the airport. This analysis will be used to develop a vision for the Airport in the future.

Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 N. Bedford Rd., will present Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway, Tues., May 24. A sprawling revue of American musical treasures from Irving Berlin to Andrew Lloyd Webber, including dazzling tributes to Rogers and Hart, Kander and Ebb and more; Forever Motown, Fri., May 27 at 8 p. A non-stop, high-energy trip down Memory Lane; 50 Years of Rock ‘n Roll, Sat., May 28 at 8 p.m. With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible rock ‘n roll singers, Berg shares the often-unknown stories from the 50-year history of the music that changed the world forever. All shows are at 8 p.m. and tickets for all shows are $49, $69 & $89 at Ticketmaster.com.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, Ct., will present the comedy “Straight White Men,” Tues., May 24-June 5. 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. Tickets start at $30 May 24-27; they start at $50 beginning May 28, subject to availability. Special events include Taste of Tuesday, May 24; LGBT Night, May 26; Post-Play Dialogues, May 26 & 31; Opening Night, May 28; Sunday Symposium, May 29; Backstage Pass, June 1, Thursday Talk Back, June 2 and Open Captions, June 5. www.westportplayhouse.org.

Salute to Seniors will celebrate Older Americans Month with special events on Wednesdays in May at various Westchester County Parks including May 25 at Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave., New Rochelle. The Westchester County Department of Health will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Attendees will enjoy a boxed lunch, music and information on programs, services and products targeted to the senior community. Parking and admission are free. Free COVID-19 test kits and hand sanitizers will also be distributed on a first come, first served basis. All the events run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required—914/281-3968.

Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla will conduct a pre-Memorial Day service Fri., May 27 at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony will include placement of wreaths, the raising of the American flag, scripture readings, guest speakers and the reading of names of Westchester military who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. A High School Musical Workshop for 3^rd-8th graders, in collaboration with KJK Productions, will be offered May 31-June 16. Students will have the opportunity to explore musical theatre skills including singing technique, movement, stage presence, acting and more. Participation is on a first come first served basis. Once you have registered, you will be prompted to submit a video using provided lines and lyrics for casting purposes. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

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.

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, stationary and one-of-a-kind art, ceramics and accessories. It is open on alternating Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. thru Nov. 2. For more information and to schedule your sitting, 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.

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. For additional information go to downtoearthmarkets.com.

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.

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. 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: 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

Exhibits

The Art Society of Old Greenwich is hosting their annual spring art show at the Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob thru May 21. This year's show will feature a closing reception, Sat., May 21, 4-6 p.m. 25% of sale will be donated to the GBC. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org; 203/869.9242.

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, is presenting In Full Bloom Color Group Show thru June 4. There will be an opening reception Sat., May 21, 3-5 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. 914/834-1117; www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org.

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. has announced its inaugural Artist Club Exhibition on view thru 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 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.

The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., is presenting Vision of Home Lands’ Art Exhibition, original paintings by Lori Kapner Hosp thru May 27. 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. Free and open to the public. www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

The Hundred Acre Wood Exhibit “Forest Friends is at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Rte. 35, Somers thru 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.

C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, will present a special exhibition and sale thru Sun., May 29 featuring the classic rock photography of James Fortune. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. 203/661-0205

Photography, paintings, drawings and sculpture inspired by nature will be at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, at the junction of Routes 35 and 121 South in Cross River. The For Mother Nature exhibit will be on view thru June 5. The For Mother Nature exhibit is part of Art in the Park and will be viewable at the Gallery 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and features various exhibits that always include a connection to nature. This is demonstrated through different vehicles of art like sculpture, photography, paintings and additional forms of artwork. Admission is free; parking is $5 with a Park Pass and $10 without a Park Pass.

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Rd., Scarsdale, is presenting Minimal/Maximal, a dual exhibition featuring works by David Kimball Anderson and Yangyang Pan thru June 11. The exhibition explores the essence of flowers with new sculptures and paintings. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 914/723-8738; madelynjordonfineart.com.

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., is presenting the 48^th Annual Ground Glass Photography Exhibit thru June 17 and 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. Live events include Los Herederos’ June 11 installation of their sonicycle, an iterant sound device, documentary tool and community organizing platform. Non-member admission is $5. 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

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. Register at https://tarrytowmusichall.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