Nearby In-Person Events

A Household Recycling Day will be held Sat., Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Sprain Ridge Park, 149 Jackson Ave., Yonkers. In addition to properly labelled household chemicals, tires, scrap metal, electronics, appliances, special waste found in a typical household, documents for shredding and expired or unwanted medications, the county will also accept latex paint and textiles for recycling.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., will present the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center with “American Visitors,” Sat., Oct. 29, 5 p.m. $13.75-$62.50. wppac.com

A free talk: “Keys to Raising Your Kids to Live Beyond Themselves,” will take place Sun., Oct. 30 at 11:15 a.m. at Christ Church Greenwich Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Josh Barton, Director of Youth Ministry, and Deacon Susie McNiff, Director of Children & Family Ministry, will present. Now, more than ever, we need to raise children that will grow to become loving, empathetic, resilient adults. Christ Church Greenwich will be having a discussion at their Sunday Forum about parenting and how to best help children grow and be the very best versions of themselves. That's a big task, but it would be a shame if we didn't at least give it our best effort. Get some key strategies on how to help kids thrive and have a healthy spiritual life. Join this free talk, Q&A, coffee, light breakfast and conversation.

The Wilton Historical Society will host a trip back to Wilton’s colonial past Sun., Oct. 30, 1-5 p.m. Join Histour on a bus tour of the chapels, schools, taverns, and general stores that served as centers of 18^th and 19^th century life in rural hamlets within the town with a historian bringing these hamlets to life and will end with a reception at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd. Tickets are $75 which includes a donation to the Wilton Historical Society. Tickets: www.histoury.org

The American Red Cross will hold blood drives as follows: Wed., Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building, 216 Halstead Ave., Harrison; Thurs., Nov. 3, 12-5 p.m., at American Legion Post 347, Flint Park, 1 Locust Ave., Larchmont; Sat., Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at The Idea Kitchen, 1940 Palmer Ave., Larchmont. To make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. A $10 e-gift card will be given to those who come to give blood.

Lyndhurst Manor, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, will present 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 Fri., Nov. 4-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/

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will host a Supper Seminar for educators—Teaching the Great Hunger of 1845-1851, Thurs., Nov. 3, 4:30-6 p.m. at 4 W. Red Oak Lane, Suite 204, White Plains. $20. Register at www.hhrec.org

Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., will present Reginald Dwayne Betts and Nicholas Dawidoff in a Durst Distinguished Lecture series in Conversation Thurs., Nov. 3, 6-7 p.m. www.purchase.edu

The Westchester Chordsmen & Mamaroneck High School will present the 7^th Annual A Cappella Festival, Sun., Nov. 6, 2-4:30 p.m. at Mamaroneck High School, 1000 W. Boston Post Rd. Free. For tickets go to https://chordsmen.org/shows

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos Cob will present Story Barn: A Sense of Place with Bonnie Levison Thurs., Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m. Event celebrates the fine art of sharing our personal histories. $20. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org/event/story-barn-a-sense-of-place

The Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, will present Billy and the Showmen, Fri., Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $10; The Nightmare Before Christmas, Sun., Oct. 30, 4 p.m. $3 and Beetlejuice at 7 p.m. $3; Anthony Rodia, Sat., Nov. 5, 8 p.m.; tickets start at $79; World Ballet Series—Swan Lake, Sun., Nov. 6; 6 p.m. Tickets start at $101. www.palacestamford.org

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will present a Spooktacular Halloween Party with Zach Alexander, Sat., Oct. 29, 5:30 & 7 p.m. Food, costumes, magic and fun for ages 4 & up. For information and tickets go to www.wainwright.org

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will host a Jazz Brunch with Triptych Wave, Sun., Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $75 for non-members; 12 & under $25; 13-20 $40. www.wainwright.org

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will present the JHC Sustainability Summit, Sat., Oct. 29, 12 p.m. Join entomologist Doug Tallamy and landscape designer Larry Weaner for a free sustainability summit at the Carriage House. Includes boxed lunch option and breakout sessions on battling Spotted Lanternfly and other invasive pests. Come for part or all of the afternoon. Register at jayheritagecenter.org.

The Irvington Theater will host a free reading of a new play “Statewide Self Storage,” Thurs., Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a brief talk-back at the Irvington Public Library, 12 S. Astor St. Seating is limited; reservations are encouraged to www.irvingtontheater.com/statewideselfstorage

The Christmas Experience—Santa’s Village will be open Fri., Nov. 4-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: Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club, North East STEM Academy, The Youth Community Outreach Program and the Ronald McDonald House.

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave. will present the Dia de los Muertos Folk Arts Celebration, Sat., Oct. 29, 12-2 p.m. Experience the rich history and traditions of this Mexican holiday with artist & educator Zafiro Romero-Acevedo. Free and a workshop, Pop Art Styrofoam Printmaking for ages 6-10, Sun., Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $40 for non-members. www.pelhamartcenter.org

Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave., will hold an All Saints Halloween Dinner Dance Party Fri., Oct. 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come dressed as your favorite saint, or if you think you are a saint, come as you are. Special prizes for the most creative and inspired costumes. $75 per person. For tickets go to christchurchgreenwich.org

Rye Arts Center will present Ladies Comedy Night, Thurs., Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Rye Christ Church Assembly Room, 2 Rectory St. Tickets have sold out per the website. Waitlist is available. www.ryeartscenter.

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will offer the following workshops Sat., Nov. 5: Mask Making with Ann Ladd for ages 6+, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Animal Locomotion with Gwen Millard for ages 6+, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Live Animal Sketching, ages 5-9, 1-2 p.m. and ages 10+ and adults, 2-3 p.m. Free. Sign up at www.ryeartscenter.org

The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will present a screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Fri. & Sat., Oct. 28 & 29 at 10 p.m. at their theaters in Bronxville and Pelham. $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and students. www thepicturehouse.org

The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will present Film Studies for Adults: Great German Actresses, “Good Bye Lenin!” with Roland Dollinger, Sun., Oct. 30, 11 a.m. $25. For additional information and to register go to www.thepicturehouse.org.

The Film Club at The Picture House will present the inaugural season of TPH Film Club Bronxville. It will begin Tues., Nov. 1 and films will not duplicate TPH Film Club Pelham, so you can subscribe to both and double your film club enjoyment! www.thepicturehouse.org

The Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., Westport is presenting “From the Mississippi Delta” thru Sun., Oct. 30. Play depicts the resilience of the human spirit. Oct. 28 & 29 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 29 & 30 at 3 p.m. $50-$70. www.westportplayhouse.org

The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane, will present “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical,” Fri.-Sun., Oct. 28-Nov. 12. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $35 for adults; $30 for youth and seniors 62+. www.wiltonplayshop.org.

The Westchester Chamber Music Society will present concerts live and recorded Sun., Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Mar. 19 & Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 2125 Westchester, Ave., Rye. The internationally acclaimed Calidore String Quartet will open the series Oct. 30; The Windscape woodwind quintet will perform Nov. 13; the Amerigo Trio will perform Mar. 19 and the final concert Apr. 30 will feature the Horzsowski piano trio. $175 for series subscription or $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 Evnin Rising Stars, Sat., Oct. 29, 8 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 30, 3 p.m. Young artists from Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars program perform in a pair of concerts for which the program’s guest Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists. Tickets start at $30; free under age 18. www.caramoor.org.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present the Pasquito Rivera Quartet, Fri. & Sat., Oct. 28 & 29, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $45-$50; Ted Rosenthal Trio, Sun., Oct. 30, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Tito Puento, Jr. Latin Jazz Ensemble, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 4 & 5, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35-$40; Ed Cherry Trio, Sun., Nov. 6, 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.

The Katonah Museum of Art Gala and Auction will be held Thurs., Nov. 3 at Blue Hills at Stone Barns, 630 Bedford St., Tarrytown. 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets start at $350. www.katonahmuseum.org.

The Emelin Theatre 50^th Anniversary Gala will be held Thurs., Nov. 3 at the Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck. 6:30 p.m. cocktails, supper, silent auction; 8 p.m. dessert, live auction, performance featuring Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez, star of Hamilton, Wicked & In the Heights. Tickets start at $30. www.emelin.org

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Pilobolus: The Big Five-Oh, Sat., Oct. 29, 8 p.m. $72/$82; Valerie June with Violet Bell, Sat., Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. $47/$57. www.emelin.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present The Mavericks, Fri. & Sat., Oct. 28 & 29, 8 p.m. $55 & $75. Oct. 28 is sold out on website; Chris Botti, Sun., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. $58-$125; Clocktown Players--My Body No Choice: a free reading, Fri., Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Westchester Symphonic Winds, Sun., Nov. 6, 3 p.m. General admission $20; seniors/students $15. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will offer Tech Tuesday for Youth, Tues., Nov. 1, 4 p.m. and Open Media Lab for Youth at 5 p.m.; Jump Into Halloween Show with Jumpin’ Jamie for children and families, Sat., Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; Minecraft for Youth, Mon., Oct. 31, 4 p.m.; Lynn Spurgat, soprano & Jason Wirth, piano, Sun., Nov. 6, 2 p.m. www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

ArtsWestchester will hold their Serious Fun Sneaker Gala Sat., Nov. 12. 6 p.m. cocktails at 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains; 7:30 p.m. dinner at Next Door, 27 Mamaroneck Ave. Event will honor Mayor Thomas Roach. Black tie and sneakers optional. Tickets start at $500 and can be purchased at www.artswestchester.org/gala/ To bid on auction items now, go to www.biddingforgood.com/auctionhome.action:vhost-artswauction

SUNY Westchester Community College Gateway Center, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla will offer a speaker series, Cannabis, Community & Care that explores the many facets of the budding cannabis industry. This speaker series provides a multi-faceted, foundational awareness for those interested in the cannabis industry and the employment opportunities it will bring. Event will take place at 1 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 10 presented by Mary Pryor. $29.Register at wccspeakerseries.eventcombo.com

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye will present Museum Minis, every Wed., 11-11:30 a.m., free with museum admission; My Superpower Workshop Series—3 sessions designed for children to understand themselves, the world around them and the tools to identify differences and celebrate them. Each workshop will produce artwork from participants that can be provided as an assessment and/or shared in classrooms, school social medica community or museum. Session 1: Identity (My Superpower); Session 2: Culture (My Universe) and Session 3: Global Communities (Our Universe). Sessions will be Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10-10:45 a.m. ages 3-6; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ages 7-11; a Halloween Spooktacular fun-raiser, Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wear your silliest costume and celebrate all things Halloween with exploding pumpkins, a spooky sensory table, unique arts & crafts, visiting critters and much more. Program included with admission; Experience Diwali, Sat., Nov. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join a Diwali celebration with a workshop and activities in the traditions of India. Non-member admission: $10 ages 1 & up; $9 for seniors; free for children under 1. For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.

Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford is presenting “The Cemetery Club” in the Dressing Room Theatre, Thurs.-Sun. thru Nov. 13. This comedy tells the story of three Jewish widows who meet once a month for tea before visiting their husbands’ graves. Then Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave and a romance with one of them ensues. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $38 for adults; $28 for senior citizens and $20 for children under 21. www.curtaincallinc.com or 203/329-8207 x11.

Historic Hudson Valley is presenting Blaze thru Nov. 20 at Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson. Experience 7000+ Jack O’Lanterns. Timed entry tickets start at $32. Limited availability and sold out for some dates. Purchase tickets at www.hudsonvalley.org.

Historic Hudson Valley is presenting Irving’s ‘Legend,’ Sunnyside, 3 W, Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, thru Oct. 31. Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk spins a spine-chilling version of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” with live music by Jim Keyes, creepy characters that lurk about and a heart-pounding appearance by the Headless Horseman himself. Tickets are $33-65 depending on day and time; same day tickets are $2 more. www.hudsonvalley.org.

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, stationery and one-of-a-kind art, ceramics and accessories. The last market this season will be held Wed., Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information and to schedule your visit 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.

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. 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.

The Muscoot Farmers Market, 51 Route 100, Katonah, will be open 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/

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.

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.

Tarrytown Music Hall has rescheduled the following previously announced events: 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. Information is subject to change. For a complete listing of upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org

Exhibits

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.

The Mamaroneck Artists Guild is presenting the Don Sexton Solo Show, Picture the World, thru Sat., Oct. 29. Gallery hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.=2 p.m.; Tues., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The exhibition can also be viewed online at mamaroneckartists.guild.org; Interpretations Art Show by Helen Schilliro, Suzanne Montresor, Virginia Zelman, Tues., Nov. 1-Nov. 19. There will be an opening reception Sat., Nov. 5, 3-5 p.m. 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

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. is presenting The Magic of Storybook Animals, original illustrations for children’s books about animals, thru Nov. 12 and Gallery B: Mitchell Visoky, thru Nov. 22. Gallery hours: Mon. & Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. www.ryeartscenter.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

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave is presenting their fall exhibition Ultralight Beam thru Oct. 30. The selected group of artists use and depict spirituality, visionary methods, religion and/or concepts concerning the metaphysical, intangible or other worldly realms beyond our empirical understanding of reality. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org.