10573 In-Person Events

Thanksgiving Day is Thurs., Nov. 24. Government offices in the Town of Rye and the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook will be closed Thurs. & Fri. as will Port Chester and Blind Brook schools which will have early dismissal Nov. 23. Most banks and the post office will be closed Nov. 24—no mail delivery. The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will be open 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 23 and will be closed Nov. 24. In Port Chester Thurs. sanitation pickups move to Wed.; Mon., Tues. & Fri. collections are unchanged. No bulk or green waste collection this week. In Rye Brook Thurs. collections move to Wed.; Mon., Tues. & Fri. collections are unchanged. No green waste collection this week. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Blind Brook High School, 840 King St, Rye Brook will present their fall drama, William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Sat., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. All ticketing will be done online at ShowTix4U/event-details/68144 until Fri., Nov. 18 at 11 p.m. All tickets are $15. For additional information, email [email protected]

Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Rd., will present their fall production “Clue” Fri. & Sat., Nov. 18 & 19 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. For tickets and additional information, go to www.tinyurl.com/pchsplay22

A Community Clean Up Day will be held Sun., Nov. 20, 9-11 a.m. Burn some calories before the holiday with the Port Chester Beautification Commission. They will be getting the flower beds on the waterfront ready for winter and providing tips for planting in difficult conditions and will also be cleaning the downtown area between the train station and the waterfront. Meet at the Waterfront promenade at 9 a.m. Register at https://link.zixcentral.com/u/b8ec9240/3r8igith7RG_7Bcch3soMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fseam.ly%2Fe6wDqz5l

Rye Brook Clean Up Day will take place Sun., Nov. 29, 9-11 a.m. on Bowman Avenue. Sign up at table on Bowman Avenue in front of Port Chester Middle School baseball field.

The Tamarack Tower Foundation’s annual Turkey Trot will be held Thurs., Nov. 24 at Port Chester High School. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The race/run will begin at 9:30 a.m. This is a 1.7-mile run/walk which begins at the flagpole at the high school and continues onto College Avenue to Haines Blvd.—around Haines Blvd.—in front of Park Avenue School bearing right onto Barton Place, right onto Neuton Avenue and ending back at the flagpole. Runners and walkers will cover the course twice. Proceeds will pay for scholarships and special projects to enhance the Port Chester School District. www.tamaracktower.org

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will present a Holiday Market: Meet the Makers Shopping Event, Sat., Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly holiday shopping day with kids’ clay ornament painting, hot chocolate, sweet treats and giveaways. Meet some of the artists participating in this event and shop for ornaments, gifts and unique tableware for all your holiday needs. Shop the market online or in-person thru Dec. 24.  For additional information, go to www.clayartcenter.org

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will offer Advanced Ceramic Jewelry Tuesdays thru Dec. 13, 2-5 p.m. Ages 17+. Students will learn to make unique ceramic jewelry components including necklaces, earrings and other wearable art. No experience necessary. Register at www.clayartcenter.org.

SPRYE offers Gentle Chair Yoga every Wednesday at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free, but registration is required at 914/481-5706.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following weekly programs: Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes all materials; Family Wheel Night, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. for ages 10+. Parent or guardian must register for the class. $50 and Saturday Clay for ages 6+. $35. Parent or guardian must register for the class. www.clayartcenter.org.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Twiddle Fri., Nov. 25 with Dogs in a Pile & Sat., Nov. 26 with Neighbor. $32.50-$59.50. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. 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 is not required for these events. For ticket prices and to purchase tickets go to www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Dead Meat, Fri., Nov. 18. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; 8Track, Wed., Nov. 23. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Twiddle pre-show—Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure, Fri., Nov. 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 6:40 p.m. Attendees must have ticket to Nov. 25 Twiddle concert to attend pre-show; Twiddle pre-show—Baked Shrimp, Sat., Nov. 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 6:40 p.m. Attendees must have ticket to Nov. 26 Twiddle concert to attend pre-show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 21+ 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 The Rock and Roll Playhouse Play the Music of Bob Marley for Kids, Sat., Nov. 19. All ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $15. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for this event. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Life Chain will be held Sun., Nov. 20 at Gateway Plaza, (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), Boston Post Road, Port Chester, 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.

Bulk pickup date for trash and green waste in Port Chester is Wed., Nov. 30.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is presenting a Grab ‘n Go Thanksgiving craft for children. They will be given a bag with all the pieces they need to make the craft—while supplies last. Sign up in person or call 914/939-6710, press 3.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester has announced that advance sale tickets for Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy (Wed., Dec. 28) can be ordered online now. For information on this and all upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.thecapitoltheatre.com

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: 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.

Exhibits

Ice Cream Social, 40 Merritt St., 2^nd Floor, Port Chester is presenting Feast of Fates, an exhibition of new works by Adina Andrus thru Dec. 10, weekends from 12-5 p.m., and by appointment only Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For a weekday appointment go to www.icecreamsocial.com/visit.

The Crit Lab: Critical, Ethical Art at MAPSpace, 6 N. Pearl St., Port Chester, is presenting Ruptured Dichotomies: Lauren Bradshaw and Theo Trotter thru Dec. 10. www.thecritlab.com