Nearby In-Person Events

The American Red Cross will hold blood drives this month including Fri., Feb. 17, 12-5 p.m. at American Legion Post 347, Flint Park, 1 Locust Ave., Larchmont; Mon., Feb. 27, 12-5 p.m. at The Galleria @White Plains, 100 Main St. and Tues., Feb. 28, 1-6 p.m. at The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd., Rye. All blood types are needed. To make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800/redcross

Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers, will host a Walk from Lenoir to Untermeyer Gardens on the Old Croton Aqueduct trail, Sat., Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Enjoy a view of the Hudson River, learn about the history of three parks and take lots of pictures. Bring good walking shoes for this 2-mile trip. 914/968-5851.

Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, will present Wintering Eagles Sun., Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. Croton Point is well known as a winter gathering habitat for bald eagles. Hike the Point to observe and learn about this magnificent bird’s behavior and history. 914/862-5290.

Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich will present a free talk, Images of Christ in Art Throughout the Centuries with Page Knox, PhD, Sun., Feb. 19 at 11:15 a.m. Page Knox is an adjunct professor in the Art History Department of Columbia University. www.christchurchgreenwich.org

Westfair’s First Literary Luncheon will be held Thurs., Feb. 23, 1-3:30 p.m., at 1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains. History: Fiction and Nonfiction is the subject of the literary lunch featuring “If A Poem Could Live and Breathe; A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love” by WCBS-TV anchor and Yonkers’ first lady Mary Calvi and “Alfred DelBello: His Life and Times,” James A. Lipman’s new biography of the former Yonkers mayor, Westchester County Executive and New York State Lieutenant Governor. RSVP to https://wbp.formstack.com/forms/westfairnyluncheon8

Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch will be held Sun., Feb. 26, 12-3 p.m., at VIP Country Club, 600 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle. Brides register for free at westchestermagazine.com/unveiled; $10 guest price.

Greenwich Hospital at 5 Perryridge Rd. will present The Nurse is In, Mon., Feb. 20, 10-11 a.m. and Mon., Feb. 28, 10-11 a.m. at the YWCA of Greenwich, 259 E. Putnam Ave. A nurse will be on site to take your blood pressure and answer health questions. Free. For information call 203/863-4444.

The Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, will present a Lunar New Year Festival Sat., Feb. 18, 12-5 p.m. Kick off the Year of the Rabbit with traditional Asian arts, crafts, demonstrations and performances for all ages. www.hrm.org

The Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave., will present a Careers in the Arts free lecture Sat., Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. with Danielle DeVito, architect, pencil projects and DIY Winter Snow Globe, Sun., Feb. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 7+. $46. Register at www.pelhamartcenter.org

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, has announced a Call for Artists--MAG members and non-members--for their 18^th Open Juried Group Show, Small Works that will be exhibited in the gallery and online. Show date: Mar. 28-Apr. 22. Submissions are due Mar. 1-15. www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Genereso Pope Pl., Tuckahoe, will present Anthony Nunziata: Love Songs from Broadway to Italy with special guest comedian Regina Decicco Fri., Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $30 & $ 35 at www.yorktownstage.org and Venetian Mask Painting: The Real Beauty of Carnevale, Sat., Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. $35-$39. www.wiccny.org

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., will present the Purchase Symphony Orchestra, Fri., Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in a concert featuring works by Wagner, Beethoven and Marianna Martines. $22.50; $12.50 for seniors & students; the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Sat., Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. with “Somewhere in the Middle,” “Piazzolla Caldera” and the “Brandenburgs.” $18.75-$82.50. www.artscenter.org

Common Ground Coffeehouse, South Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, will present Goodnight Moonshine featuring Molly Venter, Sat., Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Molly is a singer and songwriter. $25 in advance for front row; $30 at the door; $20 general admission in advance; $25 at the door. Commongroundconcerts.com

Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd. will offer a School’s Out Workshop and Vacation Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring Wed., Feb. 22, Maple Sugaring; Thurs., Feb. 23, Animal Adaptations and Fri., Feb. 24, Survival & S’Mores. $25 per day per child. Children should bring lunch and dress for the weather; this is an outdoor program. Register at www.ryenaturecenter.org

The Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., is offering a February School Break Weeklong Workshop, Mon.-Fri., Feb. 20-24. Your child can spend each morning/afternoon exploring the arts and getting creative. Drawing, Painting & Sculpt Week for ages 5-7 will meet 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; ages 8-12 will meet 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Ceramics Week for ages 5-7 will be held 12:30-2:30 p.m. and ages 8-12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Stop Motion Animation for ages 8-12 will be held 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $275. Workshop for Adults, a BYOB Night, D.I Y. Framing Workshop, Fri., Feb. 17, 12-2 p.m. $35: Register at www.ryeartscenter.org

The Picture House will offer a February Break Camp Tues.-Fri., Feb. 21-24 for grades K-2 at their locations in Pelham (175 Wolfs Lane) and Bronxville (84 Kraft Ave.). Get behind the camera to create the trailer for a feature film in this 4-day camp. Working both as a whole class and in small groups, campers will come up with the idea for a new feature film and then make a movie trailer. $400. Register at www.thepicturehouse.org

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, Ct., will present “Pete’s Big Hollywood Adventure,” Sun., Feb. 26 at 1 & 4 p.m. for grades K-3. Pete the Cat and his buddy Callie sneak into the Hollywood studios and get lost in the world of the movies in this rockin’ new musical adventure. $25. www.westportplayhouse.org

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye presents Museum Minis, every Wed., 11-11:30 a.m.; With Love, WCM Sat.-Tues., Feb. 18-21, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A full weekend of love-themed activities, crafts, and stories. Enjoy love-filled activities including: Love Note Leaves: Write (or draw) a love letter to the people closest to your heart, then hang it up on our tree for all to see; Polaroid Family Portraits: A picture is worth a thousand words! Stop and take a picture with your family to have as a keepsake to cherish forever on your fridge! Paper Chains: Help decorate the museum with chain linked hearts and other shapes! Love Story Time at 10 a.m., 12 & 2:30 p.m. celebrating love, connection and family with a Picture Book list of love-themed children’s stories. Events are free with museum admission which is $10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.

Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will offer Maple Munchies, Sat., Feb. 18, Mar. 4 & 18, 12-1 p.m. Come learn about all the ways to use maple syrup in the kitchen while cooking up a maple-themed culinary treat! $15 per person, ages 6+. Treats may range from sweet to savory. Register at www.muscootfarm.org

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, will host a Presidents’ Day Open House, Mon., Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. featuring the opening of a new exhibition, “The Emergence of a National Historic Site: St. Paul’s Between the World Wars.” There will be a talk at 1 p.m. by Prof. Andrew Robertson of the CUNY Graduate Center exploring the presidency of Calvin Coolidge. Free. www.nps.gov/sapa

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye, will offer Chakra Sound Bath Meditation with Gary Posner, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. $30; Let’s Dance: Ballroom Dance Lessons with Elin Waterston, Sat., Mar. 11 (Swing), 6:30-8 p.m. No previous dance experience necessary and all levels are welcome. $35-$130; SOAR, a program for students in grades 5-8, Mon., 27, Mar. 6 & 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $30 per session. For additional information and to register go to www.wainwright.org

Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, is presenting “Groundhog Day, The Musical” in the Kweskin Theatre Fri. & Sat., Feb. 17 & 18. Performances are at 8 p.m. Imagine being stuck in a time loop, waking up and realizing that you’re living the same day over and over and over again. $38 for adults; $28 for senior citizens and $20 for children under 21. www.curtaincallinc.com.

Greenwich Hospital will offer the Nurse is In, Mon., Feb. 20 & 27, at the Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. A Greenwich Hospital nurse will take your blood pressure and answer health questions; Car Seat Safety Check Thurs., Mar. 16 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Free. Car Seat Safety Checks are offered the third Thurs. each month. To make an appointment call 203/200-KIDS or email [email protected]

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck has announced their Film Club series Wed., Mar. 1, 15 & 29 at 7:30 p.m. Titles are not revealed until showtime. There will be a Members Only reception Mar. 29. For details and tickets go to https://emelin.org/winter-film-club/

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will present a Black History Month-African Performance with Amanda Armenteros, Sat., Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. She will be performing an Afro-Fusion dance. All children will receive a Black History Month Grab and Go Bag and Igloo Virtual Tour: Dinosaurs, Sun., Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Experience virtual reality without a headset; Igloo VR: Historical Tours, Wed., Feb. 22, 12:15 p.m.www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present the Gerald Cannon Quintet feat. Joe Lovano & Lenny White, Fri. & Sat., Feb. 17 & 18, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Mafalda Minnozzi Fotogrammi feat. Paul Ricci & Helio Alves, Sun., Feb. 19, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Fri. & Sat., Feb. 24 & 25, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Mark Marganelli & the Jazz Forum All-Stars: Celebrating Carnaval, Sun., Feb. 26, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will feature Ladies of Laughter, Sat., Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. featuring Leighann Lord, Marion Grodin and Kim Berns. $37, $43, $47. www.emelin.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present “The Spectre Bridegroom and Other Valentine’s Ghost Stories.” This lushly eerie event tells two romantic ghost stories adapted for the stage by Peter Royston, Fri.,  Feb. 17 at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. $25 for adults, $20 group; 21st Annual Stage Show "Dance Fantasy” presented by Fred Astaire Tarrytown Dance Studio, Sat., Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. $36. The show is filled with an extravaganza of foxtrots, salsas, rumbas and many other show dances. So come along with us on this journey to the magical world of Ballroom; Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Thurs., Feb. 23. Sold Out on website; LuAnn De Lesseps: Countess Cabaret, Sat., Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. $45-$125; Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn & Sarah Jarosz: Together in Concert, Sun., Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. $55-$85. www.tarrytownmusichall.org

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

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 are open Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed on holidays. For additional information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org.

Exhibits

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present a Winter 2023 Art Reception—Jazz Expressions: Four Musicians Share Their Visual Art, Sat., Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. with an Artist Conversation at 3 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served. Free. RSVP to www.jazzforumarts.org7

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting a Member Group Show thru Mar. 4 with an opening reception Sat., Feb. 18, 3-5 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. 914/834-1117; wwww.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Rd., Scarsdale, will present Art X Nature: Ken Elliott, Eugene Healy & Carol Boyoucos thru Mar. 18. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.madelynjordonfineart.com

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, will present 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

The Katonah Museum of Art at 13 Jay St., will present Young Artists 2023 celebrating the 40^th anniversary of the Young Artists Exhibition thru Feb. 26. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. Pay what you wish. www.katonahmuseum.org

The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave. is presenting 2023 Black History Storywalk in the Gallery thru Feb. 28, all day. Exhibit features Molly, By Golly: The Legend of Molly Williams, America’s first female firefighter. www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Rye Arts Center at 51 Milton Rd. will present Artists of the Night: Gothic Literature Scenes, Songs & Stories, thru Mar. 25. Exhibit is a multi-disciplinary showcase that explores the influence of Gothic literature on mediums such as the visual arts, storytelling, dance, music and our understanding of historical items. Gallery hours: Mon., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.ryeartscenter.org

CapaSpace, a photography-based education and exhibition center at 2467 Quaker Church Rd., Yorktown, will present Empathy and Empowerment: The Documentary Photography of José Alvarado Jr. thru Feb. 25. CapaSpace is a 21^st century arts center that embraces photography to draw a community together in common purpose and to strengthen the bonds that exist between neighbors. Alvarado is NY based Puerto Rican photographer. www.thecapaspace.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)

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

Summer Camps & Programs

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., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $375 with 20% off until Mar. 1. www.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 registration is taking place now, and registration for the Trailside Nature Camp at Ward Pound Ridge will open Feb. 23. Registration for these programs will 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