Nearby In-Person Events

There will be a Native Plant Sale at Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla, Sat., Apr. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Consider bringing your own cart to shop for plants as there will be a limited number of wagons. www.nativeplantcenter.org

Playland Parkway Invasive Plant Removals will take place Sat., Apr. 29 at 9 a.m. The plan is, in a few hours, to cut vines and small invasive plants that are choking native trees and shrubs. Meet at the Playland Parkway entrance ramp off Boston Post Road as there is ample easy parking on both sides. Wear boots or sensible shoes and work gloves. Bring water, hand clippers and toppers if you have them. All students will receive Community Service hours. For additional information go to www.fcwc.org

A Westchester County Parks Job Fair will be held at Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains Sat., Apr. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn about Westchester County Parks’ jobs. Apply, interview and get hired on the spot. Parking is free for participants. Jobs are available throughout County parks, golf courses, nature centers and Westchester County Center. Job descriptions are available at https://parks.westchestergov.com/job-opportunities. Minimum hiring age is 16; lifeguard minimum age is 15. Applicants should bring a valid photo ID and Social Security card; 15, 16 and 17-year-olds will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to complete the job application. Eligible applicants who wish to enroll in the Westchester County Payroll Direct Deposit must bring a blank voided check or bank issued Direct Deposit Set Up Form that includes the routing number and account number on the document.

The 2023 Fair & Affordable Housing Expo will be held at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers Sat., Apr. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Workshops will be conducted in English and Spanish. Free. Register at www.wroinc.org.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrates Jewish-American Heritage Month at their meeting on Mon., May 1 at 7 p.m. at 149 Martine Ave., White Plains. It will be livestreamed from the Board Chamber at westchestercountyny.legister.com. The Board joins with the Westchester Jewish Council to celebrate the milestone of one outstanding institution and to recognize another outstanding organization and the remarkable individuals who have collaborated on a critical initiative in Westchester County—Westchester Day School (accepted by Rabbi Dani Rockoff); Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration (accepted by President and Co-Founder, Holly Rosen Fink and the Resettlement Committee for Refugees (accepted by co-chairs Pat Rind of Community Synagogue of Rye and Andrea Dulberg, Nancy Hart and Florence Reiss Kraut, of the Jewish Community Center of Harrison.

Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., will offer CPR Friends & Family (Infant/Child), Sat., May 6 at 9 a.m. This course covers infant/child CPR, plus obstructed airway. It is designed for lay rescuers only, and not for those required to attend a CPR course for the workplace for a credential. Suggested for parents and caregivers. All pregnant women may attend. 888/305-9253.

Mamaroneck Artists Guild will present a workshop, Jumpstart Your Creativity Sat., May 6, 1-3:30 p.m. at Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. Explore and activate the creative process through a series of playful exercises. $45 for non-MAG or RAC members. Register at https;//mamaroneckartistsguild.org/creativity-workshop/

Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Ave. Ossining, will present an author event, Sat., Apr. 29, 5-6:30 p.m. with Ellen Cassedy, founder of the iconic and revolutionary women’s movement 9 to 5. She will read from her new book, Working 9 to 5: A Women’s Movement, a Labor Union and the iconic movie. Free. The event includes a Dignity@Work contest. Win a free book. RSVP requested to www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-Ellen-Cassedy

The Hearing Loss Association of America will hold its 17^th annual 5K walk at FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights Sat., May 6. Registration begins at 10:15 a.m. and the walk begins at 12:15 p.m. following introductions by special guests. To donate, register as a walker, team captain or event sponsor or to obtain more information on how to join HLAA, go to www.walk4hearing.org or www.hlaa.westchester.org

The Bruce Museum will present the Fred Eiser First Sunday Science Free for All: Tracking Connecticut’s Bats, Sun., May 7, 2-3 p.m. at the Floren Family Environmental Center, Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Free. Limited seating; reservations required at https://1072.blackbaudhosting.com/1072/First-Sunday-Science

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown will take place Fri. & Sun., May 5 & 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., May 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. General admission is !2; $11 for seniors 62+; $4 for children 6-16 and free for children under 6. Advance online ticket purchases are available and strongly recommended at www.artrider.com. Mansion tours are an additional fee.

Bedford 2030 will host the Greenlight Award™ Finals Sat., Apr. 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd. Cheer on the inspirational Greenlight students, support these young leaders and learn more about enrolling your high school community next year and an Earth Day Celebration, Sun., May 7, 12-3 p.m. at the Bedford train station, Ashbumhan Road. Register at www.bedford2030.org

Old Salem Farms will host their Spring Horse Shows, beginning with the welcome weekend May 6-7. Week 1 will run May 9-14 and will feature the USEF National 6 rated for hunters and jumpers and REI cSl3; Week 2 will run May 16-21 and will feature USEF Premier-6’ rated and FEI CSI4. For times and additional information go to OldSalemFarm.net

The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra will present its 44^th Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition Concert, Sun., May 7 at 3 p.m. at Saunders Trade and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Rd. Free. These outstanding young musicians will join the orchestra in an exciting and varied program led by guest conductor Stephen Huang. Repertoire extends from the Baroque to the Modern era. For additional information go to www.yonkersphilharmonic.com

Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, will present violinist Rachel Podger in an All-Bach program, Sun., Apr. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $40. www.caramoor.org

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., will offer Miniature Worlds in Verse, Sun., Apr. 30, 5:30 7 p.m. An evening of poetry with Victoria Redel, author, poet and professor of creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College, award-winning poet and activist Sophie Cabot Black and Marie Howe, former State Poet for New York. The evening will feature poetry and conversation that delve into themes of artistic friendship, language and memory inspired by artworks on view in the Museum; Family Day and Pollack Family Learning Center Celebration, Sun., May 7, 12-4 p.m. Celebrate the Pollack Family Learning Center’s 25^th anniversary, visit the memory wall and leave a note. Enjoy cupcakes, creative arts, live music and memory making. www/katonahmuseum.org

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, will present Curator Deep Dives: Special In-Depth Guided Exhibition Tour, Sat., Apr. 29, 1-2 p.m. $20 for non-members; Tuesday Trivia: Sports Edition, May 2, 7-9 p.m. An evening of drinks and entertainment. Compete to earn the most points in this multi-round challenge that will test your sports know-how of athletic games past and present. The winning team will receive a prize. $20 per non-member team; max. 6 people. Register for events at www.greenwichhistory.org

The Stepinac Theatre at Stepinac High School, 950 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains will present the National High School Premiere of “Jersey Boys,” Fri. & Sat., Apr. 28 & 29; Thurs. & Sat., May 4 & 6 at 7 p.m. and Sun., May 7 at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $20 and can be ordered only online at www.Stepinac.org/showtickets

The Picture House in Pelham at 175 Wolfs Lane will present “Air” Fri., Apr. 28-May 4. For showtimes, movie descriptions and ticket prices go to www.thepicturehouse.org

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye, will present A Taste of Old New York with Max Tucci and The Delmonico Way, Sun., Apr. 30, 5 p.m. $50 general admission for non-members; I Love My Park Day, Sat., May 6, 9 a.m.-noon. We’ll beautify the gardens together. Ideal for families, middle school and high school students looking for community service hours. Free t-shirts and ice cream for all participants; I’ll Build a Stairway to Heaven; A Life of Bunny Mellon presented by Mac Griswold, Sun., May 7, 5 p.m. A book talk and reception in the new Jay Estate Gardens with author and landscape historian Mac Griswold who knew Bunny Mellon, the designer of the White House Rose Garden for President John F. Kennedy and much more. $50 general admission for non-members includes refreshments and a signed copy of the book. www.jayheritagecenter.org

The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane, Wilton, Ct., will present “Godspell,” thru Sun., 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” thru Sun., May 7, with performances Thurs. through Sun. Tickets are $42-$65. Purchase tickets online at wppac.com or call 914/328-1600.

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

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., May 1 & 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sessions will provide interactive, hands-on activities in which pre-teens will build a toolkit with skills to thrive in school and at home. $30 per session; Wellness Workshop: Energy Medicine for Stress & Anxiety with Certified Eden Energy Instructor, Francesca Mustaccia, Sat., Apr. 29, 10 a.m.$40 for non-members. www.wainwright.org

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present The Ivy League of Comedy, Sat., Apr. 29, 8 p.m. $32; Suzanne Vega: An intimate evening of song and stories with the folk-pop icon, Sun., Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. $57, $67 & $77; Isaac Mizrahi: An Evening of Song, Whimsy & Wit, Thurs., May 4, 8 p.m. $487 & $97; Parsons Dance, Sat., May 6, 3 p.m. $72, $77 & $82 and 8 p.m., $77, $82 & $87.  www.emelin.org

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., will present “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical thru Sat., Apr. 29. Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 3 & 8 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 & up. $55.www.westportplayhouse.org

The Kweskin Theatre at Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Ct. is presenting “The Wizard of Oz” thru Apr. 29. Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sat. at 2 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

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present Martin Sexton & KT Tunstall, Sun., Apr. 30, 8 p.m. $38-$65; The Helen Hayes Youth Theatre’s “Matilda.” Tues., May 2-9. Performances will be May 2 at 7:30 p.m., May 6 at 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.; May 7 at 10 a.m.; May 8 at 7 p.m. and May 9 at 7:30 p.m. $15; An Evening With Cowboy Junkies, Thurs., May 4, 8 p.m. $38-$54; Morgan Wade: Crossing State Lines Acoustic Tour, Fri., May 5, 8 p.m. $33-$125.  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. 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 a Youth Bureau Step Up Program, Thurs., May 4, 6:30 p.m. Free. Provides case management, counseling and personal enrichment opportunities to young men who are struggling and potentially vulnerable to academic failure, future unemployment, family problems and negative police interaction. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas Sound Prints Quintet, Fri. & Sat., Apr. 28 & 29, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; $35-$40; Sarah Jane Cion Trio, Sun., Apr. 30, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; NEA Jazz Master George Coleman Quartet, Fri. & Sat., May 5 & 6, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-35; Deborah Watts & Her Brazilian Quartet, Sun., May 7, 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 thru Mon., 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 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. 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 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. 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]

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