Nearby In-Person Events

An Intimate Evening with the Joe Espinoza Jazz Trio, presented by Community Concerts of Greenwich, will perform at the Tomes Higgins House, 216 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Ct., Sat., Apr. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30, drinks included; students are free with ID. Purchase tickets at https://community-concerts-of-greenwich.square.site/

Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave., will host a free author’s talk & book signing with Michael Bamberger, Senior Golf Writer for Sports Illustrated and the New York Times, Thurs., Apr. 20 at 6 p.m.: nine holes of mini golf and light bites; 7 p.m.: author’s talk followed by a Q&A. All are welcome. RSVP online to https://christchurchgreenwich.org/golf-event-april20/ and a Women’s Conference 2023: Navigating Life, Sat., Apr. 22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All are welcome. $75 includes breakfast and lunch. Space is limited. Register online at https://christchurchgreenwich.org/navigatinglife/

ArtsWestchester will host an Arts Award Celebration Wed., Apr. 19 at Brae Burn Country Club, 39 Brae Burn Dr., Purchase. Reception & Boutique, 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon & Awards, 12:30 p.m. For ticket prices and to register go to www.artswestchester.org

Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., and The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center in White Plains will present The Jewish Refugees Whose Intelligence Helped Win the War; Camp Ritchie and its Graduates, Wed., Apr. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Purchase College Humanities Theater. David Frey, Professor of History and Founding Director of the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Center of Holocaust & Genocide Studies at West Point, will discuss the story of the WWII Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Md., which recruited refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe, including several thousand Jews, to help the war effort. It ultimately graduated more than 15,000 soldiers who made substantial contributions to the success of the Allied war effort in every theater. Other recruits included Native Americans, African Americans, women, artists, intellectuals and Japanese Americans who came from internment camps. Register at www.purchase.edu/calendar/event/32631

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center and the Westchester Jewish Council will present the Annual Westchester Countywide Yom Hashoah Holocaust Commemoration: Keeping the Memory Alive, Tues., Apr. 18, 12-1 p.m. at the Garden of Remembrance, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains. Rain or shine. Free and open to all. For additional information contact [email protected] or [email protected]

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich will offer Bruce Inspires: Adult Watercolor Workshop Series, Sat., Apr. 22, 29, May 6 & 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Workshops will be led by teaching artist Nancy McTague-Stock. This workshop series is appropriate for watercolor artists who have some basic proficiencies with the medium, as well as those who are more advanced. It will focus on exploring different subjects for inspiration, using both contemporary and historical examples of watercolor, as well as works currently on view in the Museum. $280 for non-members. Register at httpt://1072blackandhosting.com/1072/Adult-Art-Workshop

The Arc Westchester Foundation will host the 17^th Annual “A Matter of Taste” fundraiser Wed., Apr. 19, 6-9 p.m. at Glen Island Harbour Club, Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle. The Family Partner Award will be presented to the Masket Family and the Corporate Partner Award will be presented to Zaro’s Family Bakery. For additional information and to purchase tickets go to httsp://donate.arcwestchester/org/event/a-matter-or-taste-2023/e460466

The League of Women Voters of Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester will hold their Annual Spring Luncheon Fri., Apr. 21, 12-2 p.m. at Orienta Beach Club, 1054 Walton Ave., Mamaroneck. Guest speaker will be NYS Attorney General Letitia James. $60. Purchase tickets at www.lwvryerbpc.org

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.

Rx Compassion & the YWCA of White Plains will present a Maternal Health Convening Wed., Apr. 19, 8:30-11 a.m. at Westchester Library Systems, 570 Taxter Rd., #400, Elmsford. Learn about the benefits of caesarean deliveries, exchange ideas and stories and acquire tips and knowledge to have a healthy pregnancy. $25 for non-YWCA members. Continental breakfast will be served. www.rxcompassion.org/event-details/maternal-health-convening-westchester-ny

The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will present free screening “One Day as a Lion,” Sun., Apr. 16 at 5 p.m. There will be a post-film Q&A with actress Marianne Rendón. www.thepicturehouse.org

The Westchester Italian Film Festival will take place Fri.-Sun., Apr. 21-23 at The Picture House, 84 Kraft Ave., Bronxville. There will be an opening night dessert reception Apr. 21 at 7:30 p.m., a screening of “The Old Guitarist” at 8:30 p.m., a post-film Q&A with filmmaker Will Nunziata and the presentation of The Picture House Lifetime Achievement Award to actor Dominic Chianese. For information on films and to purchase tickets go to www.thepicturehouse.org

Celebrating the Women of Italian Cinema and Documentary Screenings will take place at The Picture House Pelham, 175 Wolfs La. and The Picture House Bronxville, 84 Kraft Ave. Fri.-Sun., Apr. 21-23. TPH Pelham will screen “Marriage Italian Style” Fri., Apr. 21 at 5 p.m.; “Rome, Open City” at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 23 at 5 p.m.; “La Riffa” Sat., Apr. 22 at 2 p.m.; “That’s How We Women Are” at 5 p.m.; “Big Night” at 8 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 23 at 2 p.m. TPH Bronxville will screen “Marriage Italian Style” Sat. & Sun., Apr. 22 & 23 at 7:30 p.m. There will be documentary screenings of “Mister Wonderland” Sat., Apr. 22 at 5 p.m. and “Saving Southern Italy” Sun., Apr. 23 at 5 p.m., both at TPH Bronxville. For ticket prices go to www.thepicturehouse.org

The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Pl., Tuckahoe will present Antologia del Cinema Italiano by Prof. J. Spedaliere, a 4-part series Wed., Apr. 19, May 3, 17 & 31 at 6:30 p.m. This lecture/film-viewing/discussion series will shine a light on the golden age of Italy’s greatest contributions to cinema, il neorealismo of the 1940s and the post-war period. $150 includes all four films/classes, tasting of regional foods, wine and coffee. Classes may not be purchased separately. www.wiccny.org

Free Tree Pruning and Root Collar Tips Demonstration will take place at Kensico Cemetery, 272 Lakeview Ave., Valhalla Sat., Apr. 22, 9:30-11 a.m. Home gardeners, landscapers and anyone responsible for tree care will learn why pruning is important, when to prune and how to use pruning tools. Tips will be offered on soil preparation, planting, mulching, watering and the use of root collars. Participants should bring their questions and wear comfortable shoes for this walk on the Cemetery grounds to the demonstration location. Coffee and donuts will be available. Rain date: Apr. 29. Reservations are required by emailing [email protected] Directions and details will be included in the confirmation email.

An Earth Day and Beautification of Mianus River Park, 359 Merriebrook Lane, Stamford will take place Sat., Apr. 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteers should meet at the Cognewaugh Road entrance of the park. Activities will include plantings of trees along the entrance of the trail, yucca plantings in the circle of the parking lot, removal of invasive, winged euonymus species as needed; lining the trails with stray logs/larger branches, removal of debris from the first drainage area; planting of trees and ferns on trails and debris pickup as needed. RSVP to [email protected]

An Earth Day Celebration will be held at Constitution Park, 1201 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, Sat., Apr. 22, 1-4 p.m. Rain date: Apr. 23. Activities for the whole family. For information go to www.fcwc.org

Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In, Mon., Apr. 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. and Mon., Apr. 17, 10-11 a.m. at the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 109 Hamilton Ave. Free. A nurse will be onsite 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 Kermit Roosevelt III on “The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America’s Story” Sun., Apr. 23, 4 p.m. Roosevelt, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania law school and the great-great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt, will discuss his new book in conversation with constitutional law colleague and Yale Law Professor Akhil Reed Amar. In-person book signing and reception. Free but registration is required. www.jayheritagecenter.org

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson—a lecture and book talk with Kostya Kennedy, Tues., Apr. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. $20 for non-members; free children under 18, and Story Barn: Win Some, Lose Some with Bonnie Levison, Thurs., Apr. 20, 7-8 p.m. $20 non-members. www.greenwichhistory.org

The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane, Wilton, Ct., will present “Godspell,” Fri.-Sun., Apr. 21-May 6. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $30. www.wiltonplayshop.org

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

In the Company of Friends: A Concert for Ukraine will be presented Sun., Apr. 23 at 5 p.m. at Grace Church, downtown White Plains. This special event is to raise funds to help displaced Ukrainians. The concert will feature a variety of music genres performed by distinguished international artists. Proceeds will benefit charities that help displaced Ukraine families $45. Purchase tickets online at companyoffriends-ukraine2023.eventbrite.com

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 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.

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; 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; The Positive Parenting Course, with Ann Magalhaes, CPE, Mon., Apr. 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 7:30-9 p.m. $350 for non-members; Carole Alexis Ballet Theatre: Evenings of Dance in Westchester, outdoors in front of Wainwright House, Sat., Apr. 22, 3 & 6 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 23, 2 & 5 p.m. $35-$50. www.wainwright.org

Common Ground Concerts, S. Presbyterian Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, will feature Jill Sobule, Sat., Apr. 22, 7:30 p.m. Front row tickets are sold out; general admission is $20 in advance; $25 at the door. www.commongroundconcerts.com

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; the film “Who Are You People” 7-9:30 p.m. $15; Stand By Me: Broadway’s Julie Benko, featuring jazz pianist, Jason Yeager, Fri., Apr. 21, 8 p.m. $57, $52 & $47; The Queen Meets the Kings: Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez with Liberty Devito & The Slim Kings, Sat., Apr. 22, 8 p.m. $42, $37 & $27.  www.emelin.org

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., will present “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical, thru Sat., 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 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. $55. www.westportplayhouse.org

The Kweskin Theatre at Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Ct. will present “The Wizard of Oz” thru Apr. 29. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m. Apr. 15 & 22, 23 & 29 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; the Jandon Business of the Arts Distinguished Lecture, Mon., Apr. 17 at 6:30 p.m. by producer, present and visionary Shanta Thake, the Ehrenkranz Chief Artist Officer at Lincoln Center. Free. www.artscenter.org or 914/251-6200 and Shen Yun: Experience China Before Communism, Thurs.-Sun., Apr. 20-23. Performances are Apr. 20 & 22 at 2 p.m., Apr. 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Apr. 23 at 1 p.m. Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Tickets start at $89. Please note that Shen Yun tickets are not available at The PAC box office. They can only be purchased directly from Shen Yun by using the "Buy Tickets" button or by calling 888-90-SHOWS.

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present the Clocktower Players Production of Disney “Descendants: The Musical,” Sat. & Sun., Apr. 22 & 23 at 11 a.m. A chance for redemption sends the troublemaking offspring of the most infamous villains who ever lived—Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella de Vil to school with the kids of their sworn enemies. It is a rotten to the core clash between good and evil. This new musical is packed with comedy, adventure and hit songs from popular Disney films. $32; Led Zeppelin Tribute to Lez Zeppelin perform Physical Graffiti + more, Sat., Apr. 22, 8 p.m. $29-$49. www.tarrytownmusichall.org

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.; Earth Day Earthlings, Sat. & Sun., Apr. 22 & 23, all day. Celebrate Earth Day--explore nature's elements with crafts and activities inspired by earth, air, wind, and fire (the sun). Good for ages 3-12. All activities included with admission—$10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will offer Drop-in Tabletop Games, Fri., Apr. 14, 4 p.m.; Igloo VR for Kids: Science School Bus, Sun., Apr. 16, 2 p.m.; Minecraft for Youth, Mon., Apr. 17, 4 p.m. Free. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present 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; Ray Blue Quintet ft. Nat Adderley, Jr., Fri. & Sat., Apr. 21 & 22, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Tom Cohen Brazilian Quartet ft. Klaus Mueller, Itaiguara and Guilherme Monteiro, Sun., Apr. 23, 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

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. will present Mental Fragments Sat., Apr. 22-May 7. The exhibit is curated by PAC’s’ Teen Artist Council and explores the theme of experiencing and going through changes, growing as a person and experiencing a life metamorphosis. From the first day of school, leaving for college, into early adulthood and beyond the coming of age, the story is layered, complex and about our human nature. There will be an opening reception Sat., Apr. 22, 2-4 p.m.; a professional artists panel discussion Thurs., Apr. 27, 5-7 p.m.; a Teen Artists panel discussion Sat., Apr. 29, 1-3 p.m. and a closing reception and performances Sat., May 6, 1-4 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.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. There will be an artist lecture Mon., Apr. 17 at 6 p.m. with Lisa Dodd in conversation with Faye Hirsch, Associate Professor & MFA Chair at the School of Art + Design at Purchase College. 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

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains is presenting the 2023 Lawrence Salley Photography Award Exhibition thru Sun., Apr. 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 thru May 6. Exhibit will showcase works produced in a variety of media, genres and styles, reflecting her sensitivity to everything from 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. 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 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