Nearby In-Person Events

St. Paul’s National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon will present Pulitzer Prize winner Professor Nicole Eustace of NYU Sat., Apr. 8 at 1 p.m. She will explore themes from her outstanding work, “Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America,” in a special talk. Free admission and parking; a reception follows the talk and a Spring concert by the Bronx Opera Company Wed., Apr. 12, 3 p.m. They will perform arias and duets from the classics with music on the 1830 Erben pipe organ. Free. 914/667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa

Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave., will observe Easter & Holy Week with beautiful worship services with Anglican choirs and the traditional Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny thru Sun., Apr. 9. Events are in-person or by livestream on their website, https://christchurchgreenwich.org/

Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In, Mon., Apr. 10, 17 & 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 :30 p.m. at the Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.; at the YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave, 10-11 a.m. Free. A nurse will be on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions. To register, call 888/305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events.

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye, will present the Little Garden Club of Rye Daffodil Show, Thurs., Apr. 13, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. www.jayheritagecenter.org

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, will present their second annual Fairy House workshop Wed., Apr. 12. In this workshop, students will learn lore surrounding a fairy’s home, from the Japanese Urashima Taro to the English Goblin Market to the Hudson Valley’s own revolutionary Rip Van Winkle. Students will design and build their house out of a wide array of natural and recycled materials. What makes the best roof? How do I build a window? How many chairs does a fairy need? In the pursuit of these answers, students will get to test their creativity, ingenuity, and the laws of physics. There will be four classes offered--afternoon classes are for children aged 8-10 who can work independently. These classes are for children only, no parents. Morning classes are for children aged 6-8 with parents encouraged but not required to come and build with their young ones. $25 for non-members. www.greenwichhistory.org

The White Plains Performing Arts Center, 13 City Pl. will present “Miss Saigon” Fri., Apr. 14-May 7, with performances running Thursdays through Sundays. Purchase tickets online at wppac.com or call 914/328-1600.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. has announced that tickets are on sale for their annual Benefit Gala, Minds in Bloom: Cultivating Growth for Kids with Learning Differences which will be held Thurs., Apr. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodway Country Club. 540 Hope St., Darien, CT. $250 per person. 203/216-3196.

Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, will present the Ivalas Quartet, Sun., Apr. 16, at 3 p.m. in a concert of chamber music. Tickets start at $30; free for under 18. www.caramoor.org

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck has announced their Spring Film Club which will run Wed., Apr. 12, 26, May 3, 24 & June 7 at 7:30 p.m.

$110 per membership; $10 handling fee. Here's your chance to get an early look at some of the most distinctive and exciting films to come in 2023. To become a Film Club member, subscribe at www.emelin.org

The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center in Pocantico Hills is presenting visual artist Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski working onsite in their studio thru May 27. She is the recipient of a $25,000 grant and this two-month residency as the winner of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Awards 2023 Pocantico Prize for Visual Artists. For additional information go to www.rbf.org

Celebrating Israel at 75, a concert featuring Achinoam Nini, acclaimed Israeli singer and songwriter, will take place Tues., Apr. 25 at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Rd., Scarsdale. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Event will be presented by Bet Am Shalom, Beth El Synagogue, Community Synagogue of Rye, Congregation Kol Ami, Congregation K.T.I., JCC Mid-Westchester, Scarsdale Synagogue, Temples Tremont and Emanu-El, Shaarei Tikvah, Temple Israel Center, Temple Israel of New Rochelle and Westchester Reform Temple. $36. Purchase tickets at http://bit.ly/3ELo7wH

Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights, will offer a Tomato Master Class Series Sat., June 24 & Aug. 26, 9-11 a.m. $20 per person; free for children 5 & under. Each class will focus on a different aspect of tomato growing. All ages are welcome; children under age 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Register at 914/862-5050.

Cross County Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, will present the Easter Bunny thru Sat., Apr. 8, Mon-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., 12-6 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to dress in their Sunday best for photos with the lovable bunny. Reservations are recommended at www.crosscountycenter.com

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye, offers Chakra Sound Bath Meditation with Gary Posner, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. $30; Tai Chi, Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m. $30-$35 and SOAR, a program for students in grades 5-8 with Truike Boekholt, Mon., Apr. 17, 24, May 1 & 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. These four sessions will provide interactive, hands-on activities in which pre-teens will build a toolkit with skills to thrive in school and at home. $100 for 4 sessions; $30 individual session. www.wainwright.org

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present the British Legends of Rock with special guest Uptown Horn, Fri., Apr. 14, 8 p.m. Three sets of the undisputed two best decades in British rock—1960s-1970s. $32-$42; Lucy Darling, Sat., Apr. 15, 8 p.m. $32-$42; The Pout-Pout Fish, Sun, Apr 16, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. It is a fun-filled children's musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. Recommended ages: 3 & up. $19-$24 and the film “Who Are You People” 7-9:30 p.m. $15. www.emelin.org

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., will present “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical, Tues., Apr. 11-Apr. 29. Tues.-Thurs. at 7 p.m.; Wed., at 2 p.m.; Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 3 & 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. Special events will include a Taste and Chat, Tues., Apr. 11; Black Excellence Night Apr. 12; Pride Night Apr. 13; Opening Night Apr. 15; Free Sunday Symposium with André De Shields Apr. 16; Post-Play Dialogue Apr. 20; Open Captions Apr. 23; Backstage Pass Apr. 25 and Thurs. Talk-Back Apr. 27.  The play is recommended for ages 12 & up. Preview tickets Apr. 11-14 are $40; $55 thereafter. www.westportplayhouse.org

The Kweskin Theatre at Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Ct. will present “The Wizard of Oz” thru Apr. 22. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m. Apr. 2, 8, 15 & 22 and a Thurs. performance Apr. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38 for adults; $28 for senior citizens and $20 for children under 21. 203/461-6358 or online at www.curtaincallinc.com

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., will present Angélique Kidjo, Sat., Apr. 15, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $18.75. www.artscenter.org or 914/251-6200.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, presents Weekend Story Time every Sat. & Sun, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m. Free with Museum admission. Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. museum admission--$10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will present Tech Tuesday for Youth: Apr. 11, 4 p.m. Igloo Virtual Tour: Paris, Wed., Apr. 12, 12:15 p.m. Experience Virtual Reality without a headset; Drop-in Tabletop Games, Fri., Apr. 14, 4 p.m. and Igloo VR for Kids: Science School Bus, Sun., Apr. 16, 2 p.m. Free. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Karrin Allyson Trio, Fri. & Sat., Apr. 7 & 8, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35.only with  2 for 1 Fri. & Sat/ 9:30 p.m. show with discount code 241@1423; the Armacost Quintet: LP Release for The Inevitable Note, Fri. & Sat., Apr. 14 & 15, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Lucy Yeghiazaryan Trio, Sun., Apr. 16, 4 & 6 p.m., $15-$20. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.

The Westchester Chamber Music Society will present a concert live and recorded Sun., Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 2125 Westchester Ave., Rye. It will feature the Horzsowski piano trio performing music of Shubert and Shostakovich. $40. Remote viewing is $20 per household per concert. www.westchestermusicsociety.com or call Isobel Perry at 914/967-4894.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is at FDR State Park, 2959 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights thru Oct. 22. This outdoor interactive event is for all ages. It is a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter ™ and Fantastic Beasts ™ films. Set in a beautiful woodland, this experience has been brought to life by award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators. Limited availability in Dec. & Jan. Tickets for ages 16+are $46 + booking fee; ages 5-15 are $35 + booking fee. Parking if booked online is $8; $10 if purchased on site. Admission includes standard entry to the forest trail inspired by the wizarding world + access to the Village where you can find magical food and drink to add to your experience. For tickets go to https://www.stubhub.com/harry-potter-a-forbidden-forest-experience-westchester-tickets

The Historic Jay Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye is open for self-guided tours 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.

Exhibits

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains is presenting the 2023 Lawrence Salley Photography Award Exhibition Sat., Apr. 8-23. The 10 photographers on view in this new exhibit represent distinct creative voices, each expertly expressed through the camera’s lens. From pure abstraction to stunning examples of photojournalism, from local landmarks, to subtle still lives, the photographs display a vibrant sense of life and the beauty of humanity’s shared experiences There will be a public reception Sat., Apr. 22, 12-2 p.m. RSVP to attend to www.artswestchester.org. Gallery hours: Wed-Fri. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. and Sat., 12-6 p.m.

The Rye Arts Center will present Good Ground: 40.9781 degrees N, 73.6832 degrees W, a Solo Exhibit by Lynn Mara on view Tues., Apr. 11-May 6. Exhibit will showcase works produced in a variety of media, genres and styles, reflecting her sensitivity to everything feom the landscape of her birthplace in Southampton, LI to the gridiron of MetLife Stadium and her pop-style portraits of favorite American icons. There will be a reception and Q&A with the artist Sat., Apr. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. www.ryeartscenter.org

Yonkers Riverfront Art Gallery, 1 Larkin Center will present the Hasna Muhammad: “Breathe in the Sky” exhibition thru May 25. It is a solo show featuring photographs by the daughter of renowned civil rights activists Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis. There will be an artist talk and book signing Sat., Apr. 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Gallery is open during library hours. [email protected]

Mamaroneck Artist Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, will present its 18^th annual open juried Small Works Show in the gallery and online thru Apr. 22. Exhibit includes all media.  914/834-1117 or www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich has reopened with the exhibition Lois Dodd: Natural Order, on view thru May 28. The title refers to the artist’s enduring interest in nature and to the underlying geometry that structures her work. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free on Tues., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Regular admission is $20; $15 for seniors and students and free for members and children under 5. Reservations recommended. www.brucemuseum.org

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting Miniature Worlds: Joseph Cornell, Ray Johnson, Yayoi Kusama thru June 25. Exhibit explores the relationships between Joseph Cornell and two pioneering artists—Ray Johnson and Yayoi Kusama—and brings their works together for the first time. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. $12 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. For tickets go to www.katonahmuseum.org

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye, is presenting A World of Possibilities organized by The Arc Westchester. It is an exhibit of vibrant original works of art made by children with developmental disabilities supported by The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development and adult artists participating in programs at The Arc Westchester. The colorful canvas designs represent each student’s individual creativity, fostered in a nurturing setting. Museum hours: Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. www.discoverwcm.org

Friends of Lasdon Park, 2610 Rte. 35, Katonah, is presenting Amazing Butterflies thru May 7. Shrink down into the undergrowth and enter the interactive maze. Become a caterpillar and find your way through a secret wild world as grass and leaves tower above your head. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult to enter. There are no live butterflies in this exhibit. Appropriate for ages pre-K-8. $12.50 per person; free for children up to 24 months.

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, is presenting Hard Return: 9 Experiments for this Moment thru May 7. The museum will be transformed into a site of collaboration, investigation and performance. The complete schedule—with performance abstracts—can be found at purchase.edu/eeu-hardreturn Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Admission is free.

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. www.pelhamartcenter.org

Summer Camps & Programs

Westchester County’s Learn to Swim Program for children ages 3-14 is open for registration. New this year are sessions for adults beginning at age 15. The program will take place at all four county-owned pools—Saxon Woods in White Plains, Sprain Ridge and Tibbetts Brook, both in Yonkers. A later date will be announced for registration at Willson’s Woods in Mt. Vernon. Learn to Swim for children will be held in two sessions—Tues.-Thurs., with Session 1 Mon., July 3 (no class Thurs., July 4)-Thurs., July 20. Session 2 will run Tues., July 25-Thurs. Aug. 10. Class times are 9-9:50 a.m. and 9:55-10:15 a.m. for both sessions. Learn to Swim for ages 15 & older will be held in two sessions—Sat. & Sun., Sat., July 8-Sun., July 23 and Sat., July 29-Aug. 13. Times for both sessions are 9:15-10 a.m. Each session is $80 per person for both age groups. For additional information and registration call 914/231-4556.

Westchester County Sports Camp enrollment for Slam Dunk Basketball Camp, JustinTime Baseball Summer Camp, HEAT Baseball Camp and Hole-in-One Jr. Golf Camp are open now. Slam Dunk Basketball Camp will be held at Westchester County Center for children entering grades 3-9 as of Sept. 2023. Four week-long sessions run Mon., July 10-Fri., Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $375 per camper per session (includes lunch). JustinTime Baseball Summer Camp provides half-day instruction for children ages 5-15 at Scout Field in Bronxville with six four-day sessions Mon., June 26-Thurs., Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $400 per camper per session. HEAT Baseball Camp for children ages 8-15 as of May 1, 2023 will be held at VF Macy Park, Ardsley. Four-week sessions run Mon., July 10-Fri., Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $300 per camper per session. Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp will be held at all six Westchester County golf courses for campers ages 10-17. Two-week sessions at Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, Yonkers; Hudson Hills, Ossining, Maple Moor, White Plains; Mohansic, Yorktown Heights and Saxon Woods, Scarsdale will run Mon., July 17-Fri., Aug. 3. Times vary. $75 per camper per session. For additional information go to https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps or call 914/231-4673.

Rye Arts Center at 51 Milton Road has announced that registration is open for their Summer Musical Theater for age 8-13. Camp will run Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring the following shows: Aladdin, July 24-28; Beauty & the Beast, July 31-Aug. 4; Lion King, Aug. 7-11 and Seussical Aug. 14-18. $475/week. Registration is also open for their Pre-K Summer Warm-Up for Creative Kids ages 3.5-5. Camp will run Mon.-Fri., 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. June 12-16 $375 and June 20-23 (no camp June 19) $300. Register at www.ryeartscenter.org

Camp Summerstage 2023 offered by the Clocktower Players at the Hastings American Legion, 215 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson. For ages 6-12, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $375. Program features Zombies, Aug. 15-18; Encanto Aug. 21-25 and The Addams Family Aug. 28-Sept. 1. ww.clocktowerplayers.com/register

Friends of Rye Nature Center announces that online registration is open for their Summer Program. At this time, they are limiting registration to four weeks per child for day camp and three weeks for Paddle Adventure Camp. Full payment due upon registration. Summer Day Camp includes Explorers (preschool and K), Discoverers (grades K-5) and Naturalists in Training (grades 6 & 7). Paddle Adventure Camp is for campers entering grades 8, 9 or 10 and runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee for Explorers is $425; for Discoverers fee is $450; for NIT fee is $495 and for Paddle Adventure Camp fee is $600. For additional information and to register go to www.ryenaturecenter.org

Muscoot Farm’s Summer Program and Trailside Nature Camp registration is taking place now. Registration for these programs can be done via webtrac. Muscoot Farm’s Young Farmer is for children grades 1-8 & Young Wrangler is for children ages 4 & 5. Information for additional Westchester County summer programs can be found at https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps