Nearby In-Person Events

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Light Extravaganza Drive-thru at Kensico Dam, Valhalla will take place nightly Fri., Nov. 25-Jan. 1. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & some weekends. It features 1.2 miles of breathtaking lights, live Santa display, a kaleidoscopic alley, a 30’ star and Westchester’s largest Christmas tree. Drive-thru opens at 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 5 p.m. weekends. End times vary. $25 per vehicle off-peak; $35 during peak. Purchase tickets in advance to avoid a surcharge at www.winterwonderland.com. On-site tickets are subject to availability.

Armonk Frosty Day will take place Sun., Nov. 27 in downtown Armonk, 12 p.m.-early evening. Includes animated animals, dancers, singers, a stilt band and more. Merchants will be offering face painting and activities like frosting cookies and decorating holiday ornaments. At 4 p.m. there will be a Frosty-themed parade followed by the annual holiday lighting ceremony and a sing-along at the Wampus Brook Park gazebo. Free admission. www.armonkfrosty.com

Westchester County will observe Albanian Independence Day Mon., Nov. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains. County Executive George Latimer invites residents to come as the Albanian flag is raised in celebration. RSVP to [email protected]

The Westchester Chordsmen’s annual holiday concert will be Sun., Dec. 4 at Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Rd., Rye at 5 p.m. The concert will include a wide variety of holiday favorites sung by the over 45-member chorus and a few of their member quartets in glorious four-part a cappella harmony. There is ample parking at the church and easy accessibility for those with limited mobility. $25; children under 12 are free with a ticket-holding adult. Order tickets at https://chordsmen.org

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos Cob, will present Christmas in Cos Cob: Holiday Tours of the Bush-Holley House, Sun., Dec. 3, 10 & 17 at 12, 1:30 & 3 p.m. and a Holiday Puppet Show: The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Sun., Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $30 for non-member adult; $20 child under 18. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave. is hosting an Art Boutique, Sat., Nov. 26-Dec. 3. There will be a Shop & Sip on Small Business Saturday., Nov. 26, 12-4 p.m. and an Art Boutique Shop & Sip Happy Hour Thurs., Dec. 15, 5-8 p.m. featuring live music & fun shopping. Gallery hours: Mon-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org

The Jay Estate Gardens, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will present the New York City Gospel Choir: The Spirit of New York in a free concert Sun., Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. www.jayheritagecenter.org; 914/698-9275.

The Greenwich Historical Society will host a Winter Market at Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 1-3. Hours: Dec. 1, 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Suggested donation: $20. www.greenwichhistory.org

The Business Council of Westchester will celebrate businesses that participated in the Westchester Innovation Network at a showcase Tues., Nov. 29 at the Westchester Marriott Hotel, 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, 4-7 p.m. $95. www.thebcw.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. will present a Holiday Market, Sun., Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This curated shopping event highlights the best products from local & regional artists and makers. The vendors range from designer to delectable with everything from luxury knitwear, unique jewelry, natural skin care, hand painted leather goods, sweet treats like gourmet chocolate and caramel, and so much more. Tickets are $7. www.tarrytownmusichall.org

The Picture House will show the U.S. Men’s National Team’s World Cup matches at their locations in Bronxville (84 Kraft Ave.) and Pelham (175 Wolfs La.) The public is invited to experience the World Cup on the big screen! The U.S. will face England Fri., Nov. 25 and Iran Tues., Nov. 29, both at 2 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge at the door, and concessions, including beer and wine, will be available for sale. www.thepicturehouse.org

Historic Hudson Valley is offering tours of their historic sites, Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow & Union Church, 555 Bedford Rd., Tarrytown thru Dec. 18. Tours are given Sat. & Sun. at 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. and 1 & 2:30 p.m. $15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+ and ages 18-25; $10 for ages 3-17. www.historichudsonvalley.org

Katonah Museum of Art at 34 Jay St. is presenting Family Day: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney, Sat., Dec. 3, 12-4 p.m. Visitors are invited to meet illustrators Bryan Collier and Eric Velasquez and enjoy book readings and participate in gallery activities. $12 for adults; $6 for seniors, students and children under 12; Craft and Connect Adult Art Workshop: Drawing from Life, Thurs., Dec. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $60-$70; Creative Community Fridays, Dec. 16 & Jan. 20. Gather for creative fun on the 3rd Friday of each month. Programs include Stroller Tours, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Artful Families, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and Senior Socials, 1-2 p.m. Free with Museum admission--$12 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. Registration is required. For information on these programs and to register, go to www.katonahmuseum.org

An all-new Holiday Stroll returns to Stamford on select dates thru Dec. 24, 4-8 p.m. in Mill River Park, downtown Stamford. It is an illuminated showcase that brings alive the wonder of the season. A themed Christmas Village awaits with a visual extravaganza for the senses where you’ll celebrate the holiday with food vendors and the return of the Winter Beer Garden plus there will be carnival rides and cider doughnuts, hot chocolate and more. Tickets are on sale now--$15 for kids, $20 for adults at www.theholidaystroll.com

United Way of Westchester Putnam will present Take a Walk in Her Shoes: 2022 Women of Distinction Tues., Dec. 6, 8-10 a.m. at Tappan Hill, 81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown. Guest speaker will be Mary Calvi, award-winning journalist. For additional information and to RSVP by Tues., Nov. 29, go to [email protected] or call 914/997-6700, x740.

The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers La., will present “Frosty the Snowman, Fri., Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 3 & 4 at 2 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults; $15 for youth. www.wiltonplayshop.org

Curtain Call Inc., 1348 Newfield Ave., Stamford, presents “She Loves Me” thru Dec. 17. The musical is set in a 1930s European perfumery, where two salesclerks spar endlessly, saving their sweetest words for an anonymous pen pal. Unbeknownst to them, however, their “dear friend” happens to be each other in a joyful and perfectly crafted escapade. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. plus Thurs., Dec. 8 & 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38 for adults; $28 for seniors and $20 for children under 21. 203/481-6358 or www.curtaincallinc.com

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will offer Minecraft for Youth, Mon., Nov. 28 at 4 p.m.; Tech Tuesday for Youth “Retro Gaming” Tues., Nov. 29 & Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Participants will practice skills related to various computer science fields; Author visit—Hanukkah Nights, Fri., Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. Join Amalia in celebrating a colorful and creative Hanukkah. Amalia will demonstrate how she created amazing textures for each night of Hanukkah. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will offer Chakra Sound Bath Meditation with Gary Posner, Thursdays in Dec. at 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. $30. Register at www.wainwright.org

Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” will be presented at the Old Dutch Church, 420 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Sun., Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 2:30, 3:45 & 5 p.m. $45 for adults; $40 for ages 3-17. www.hudsonvalley.org

Lyndhurst Manor, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, is presenting a trip to Victorian England with the co-production by Red Monkey Theater Group and M&M Productions of a thrilling Sherlock Holmes adventure--“The Adventure of the Red Headed League,” weekends thru Dec. 4. The production features Larry Reina of Port Chester. Limited seating. For tickets and additional information, go to https://lyndhurst.org/events/theater/sherlock/

Holiday Wish: Follow the Magic is taking place at Stamford Town Center, downtown Stamford thru Dec. 24. It is an immersive event that delivers a sensory entertainment experience and incorporates visual storytelling at its best. The experience culminates in the grand finale at the North Pole where the elves will be busy making toys in their workshop. There will also be a shopping area featuring treasured mementos, snacks, candy and more. Advance tickets are available at theholidaywish.com.

The Christmas Experience—Santa’s Village is open thru Dec. 23 at 30 Warren Pl., Mt. Vernon. Visitors will be treated to a stroll through Santa’s Village featuring larger-than-life displays, several Dickens interactive vignettes where families can take holiday photos and 50 mesmerizing animatronics. Hours: weekdays, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and weekends 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $10 per ticket for a 15-minute time weekdays and $15 weekends. Tickets are available online at https://tinyurl.com/santas-village. Organizations profiting from ticket sales include the Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club, North East STEM Academy, The Youth Community Outreach Program and the Ronald McDonald House.

The Westchester Chamber Music Society will present concerts live and recorded Sun., Dec. 4, Mar. 19 & Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 2125 Westchester Ave., Rye. The Thalea String Quartet performs Shulhoff, Vittal, Roumain, and Dvorák Dec. 4; The Amerigo Trio will perform Bach, Jean Cras, and Beethoven Mar. 19 and the final concert Apr. 30 will feature the Horzsowski piano trio performing music of Shubert and Shostakovich. $40 per concert. Remote viewing is $20 per household per concert. www.westchestermusicsociety.com or call Isobel Perry at 914/967-4894

Caramoor Center for the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present Josh Ritter, Sat., Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in a benefit concert to celebrate and support Caramoor’s programming throughout the year. Tickets start at $125. www.caramoor.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present Duduka Da Fonseca Samba Jazz feat. Maucha Adnet, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 25 & 26, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25 & $30; Mark Sherman Quartet, Sun., Nov. 27, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Edmar Castaneda Quartet: top jazz harpist, Fri. & Sat., Dec. 2 & 3, $25-$30; Greg Abate Quartet, Sun., Dec. 4, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. 2 for 1 discount code: 241@47222 is good for Fri. & Sat. 9:30 p.m. shows and Sun. 4 & 6 p.m. shows. It is an exclusive offer for email subscribers. 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.

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Ivy League of Comedy (stand-up), Sat., Nov. 26, 7 p.m. $37, $42 & $47 and Holly Bowling, Sat., Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. $38/$45. www.emelin.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The Band with the TTBB horns & special guests, Fri., Nov. 25, 8 p.m. $40, $45 & $51; Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute, Sat., Nov. 26, 8 p.m. $41, $46, $51; David Bromberg Big Band, Thurs., Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. $49-$74; Indigo Girls, Fri., Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Sold Out on website; The Laurie Berkner Band: A Live Holiday Concert, Sat., Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. $35-$100. $100 ticket includes a meet & greet and photo op; Lewis Black: Off the Rails, Sun., Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. $58-$98. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye will present Museum Minis, every Wed., 11-11:30 a.m., free with museum admission; For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.

The Historic Jay Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye are open Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed on holidays. For additional information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org.

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.

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.

Tarrytown Music Hall 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. For a complete listing of upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org

Exhibits

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Power Ct., Westport is presenting Departures/Arrivals in the Lucille Lortel White Barn thru Dec. 1. Free. The self-guided tour runs Mon.-Fri., 12-6 p.m. Westport Museum’s collaborative exhibit with the Playhouse gets granular around themes of the Great Migration explored in “From the Mississippi Delta.” Considered among the largest movements of people in human history, The Great Migration took place between 1910 and 1970 when African Americans from the South moved to Northern, Mid-Western, and Western states seeking liberty, personal security, and opportunity. Departures/Arrivals explores the social and economic motivations that drove African Americans northward to major cities where manufacturing jobs and other work opportunities were more abundant. www.westportplayhouse.org

Madelyn Jordon Fine Arts, 37 Popham Rd., Scarsdale is presenting For the Love of Paint thru Dec. 24 and Lawrence Schiller: Marilyn Monroe & American Icons thru Dec. 31. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 914/723-8738.

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob is presenting Life & Art, the Greenwich Paintings of John Henry Twachtman, thru Jan. 22. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun. 12-4 p.m. www.greenwichhistor.org

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye is presenting Unknown Soldiers: The Making of Dickinson at the Jay Estate and the Real-Life History Behind It every Sunday this autumn, 2-5 p.m. www.jayheritagecenter.org.

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont will present A Gift of Art 2022—A holiday members’ Art Exhibit & Gift Boutique Fri., Nov. 25-Dec. 24. There will be a Holiday Reception Sat., Dec. 3, 5-7 p.m. featuring 10% off all purchases. Exhibit and sale feature affordable fine art 2D & 3D, holiday gift boutique, handmade glass, jewelry, ceramics, fiber and other unique gifts. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 11 & 18, 12-4 p.m. and Thurs., Dec. 22, 5-7 p.m. View the show online at www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org.

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting two exhibits honoring the work of Jerry Pinkney: Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of Jerry Pinkney and A Sense of Community: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney’s Legacy, thru Jan. 22. Hours: Tues., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Admission: $10 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. Social www.katonahmuseum.org

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. is presenting a new retrospective solo exhibit by Nicolas De Jesus thru Dec. 23. It features works by the visual storyteller—his monumental colorful paintings, intricate etchings and large banners that once billowed above the streets in his home in Mexico. His works tackle contemporary social and political issues from global headlines and events. Gallery hours: Wed-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Admission is currently free for all visitors. www.neuberger.org.

The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown, is presenting its first exhibition in the gallery, Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art thru Mar. 19. The exhibition is comprised of 43 artworks and pairs pieces by a dozen groundbreaking women artists of the postwar period with new commissions of contemporary art. Gallery hours: Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thurs., 3-7 p.m. All visitors must have a free timed-entry ticket prior to visiting available at Inspired Encounters | Rockefeller Brothers Fund (rbf.org)

SUNY Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla is presenting The Sculpture of Ronald Bladen at its art gallery thru Nov. 30. The exhibit is open to the public. Bladen was an American painter and sculptor renowned for his large-scale sculptures. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thurs. evenings 4-8 p.m. wcc.artgallery.com

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 thru June 20, 2023. www.pelhamartcenter.org