Nearby In-Person Events

White Plains Performing Arts Center, 1 City Pl., will present An Evening with Laura Benanti Live in Concert, Sat., Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. She is an American actress and singer. $58-$78. www.wppac.com

The U.S. Government recently launched the Welcome Corps, a program to help Americans sponsor and resettle refugees in their community. Reshad and Zulfar Almadi fled Afghanistan with their two children in 2017 after being targeted by Taliban insurgents and have built new lives in Westchester, making their way to White Plains last fall with help from HIAS and resettlement committees from the Jewish Community Center of Harrison and Community Synagogue of Rye. On Fri., Feb. 3, during a special service at Community Synagogue of Rye, 200 Forest Ave. at 6:30 p.m., Reshad Ahmadi and his sister-in-law Wagma Stanikzal will share details about their escape from Kabul and their new lives in Westchester. On Sat., Feb. 4, Zulfar and her sister Wagam Stanikzal will join services at JCCH, 130 Union Ave., Harrison at 9:30 a.m. to talk about their journeys as refugees and their concern for women in their homeland under Taliban rule. Join these events in person or via Zoom. For additional information or for Zoom links contact Barbara Gaynes at [email protected] or call 914/329-0674.

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., will present Complexions Contemporary Ballet Sat., Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. in the PepsiCo Theatre. Complexions Contemporary Ballet has awakened audiences, reinventing dance and contemporary ballet through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles, and cultures. The program will include WOKE (2019), a bold and galvanizing ballet that examines our humanity in the context of current divisiveness, and Love Rocks (2020), set to the music of the iconic Lenny Kravitz. Tickets are $13.75-$67.50. www.artscenter.org

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development and the Westchester County Association will host All Access Healthcare: Regional Life Sciences Outlook, Sat., Feb. 2, 8:30-10 a.m. at the auditorium at 360 Hamilton Ave., White Plains. Free but registration is required at www.westchester.org/events/all-access-healthcare-regional-life-sciences-outlook/

The New York State Redistricting Commission will hold a hearing for 2023 at several locations throughout the state including Mon., Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. at Haub School of Law at Pace University, 78 N. Broadway, White Plains. There will be a review of the draft Assembly plan the Commission voted to release to the public Dec. 2.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer invites residents to celebrate Black History Month, Mon., Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. on the 9^th Floor of the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains. RSVP by Mon., Jan. 30 to [email protected]

SUNY Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Ave., Valhalla will present Financial Wellness for Small Business, Mon., Feb. 6-Apr. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. This 10-week program will provide instruction to small business owners who are seeking to be approved for business loans with Community Capital New York, a CDFI lending organization. The objective is to assist small businesses in the creation of a sound financial plan for their business. Businesses must be operating for at least one year and be seeking a business loan. For additional information and eligibility requirements call 914/606-5616.

Greenwich Hospital will offer the Nurse is In at Byram Schubert Library, 21 Mead Ave., Greenwich, Wed., Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Car Safety Checks Wed., Feb. 1 & 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Free. To make an appointment call 203/200-KIDS or email [email protected]

The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra will present its 8^th Annual Beethoven Festival Concert Sun., Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. at Saunders Trades and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Rd., Yonkers. Free. There will be a pre-concert lecture, 2:15-2:45 presented by Dr. Margaret Benedict. For additional information go to www.yonkersphilharmonic.com

Stamford Center for the Arts-Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., will present Cash Unchained-Tribute Sat., Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. All ages. Ticket prices start at $238 at unation.com/event/cash-unchained-tribute-14069308

The Picture House at 175 Wolf’s Lane, Pelham celebrates Black History Month: Celebrating Black Excellence Behind and in Front of the Camera with screenings of “Do the Right Thing” Sun., Feb. 5 & 12 at 5 p.m. TPH, 84 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, will screen these films Mon., Feb. 6 & 13 at 7 p.m. Entry to these films is based on a pay-what-you-can donation. www.thepicturehouse.org.

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck has announced their Film Club series beginning Wed., Feb. 1 with a slate of five critically acclaimed, pre-release films. The Film Club provides members with an early look at some of the most distinctive and exciting films of 2023 and takes them ‘behind-the-scenes’ in post-film interviews with directors, writers, actors, producers, critics and other guests. The Film Club meets Wed. Feb. 1, 15, Mar. 1, 15 & 29 at 7:30 p.m. Titles are not revealed until showtime. There will be a Member Only reception Mar. 29. For details and tickets go to https://emelin.org/winter-film-club/

The Picture House at 175 Wolf’s Lane, Pelham is offering A Winter Wonderland of Films at TPH Film Club Wed., Feb. 1, 8 & 15 and Mar. 1, 8 & 15. Film Club host is Stephen J. Witty. Subscriptions to Film Club are open to members of The Picture House. This exclusive benefit gives members access to films before they are released for the general public and a chance to see Q&As with industry insiders. Subscriptions are $132. www.thepicturehouse.org

Random Farms Kids’ Theater will present “Legally Blond, The Musical” Fri.-Sun., Jan. 27-29 at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill. For ages 3 & up. Fri, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m., Sat., Jan. 28 & 29 at 1 & 7 p.m., Jan. 30 & 31 at 7 p.m. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law School. Determined to get him back, she ingeniously charms her way in the prestigious law school. Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. $30; $40 for first five rows center orchestra; $20 students. www.randomparmsny.org/tiekets

Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane, will present a free reading of “Hiraeth” by E. Kyle Minor, Sun., Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Donations are welcome. There will be a reception after the reading and a discussion with the playwright. “Hiraeth” is a play about loss. Registration is required at https://forms.gle/wUFRm6tp49fYmUsRA

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., will present the following free lectures in their series Careers in the Arts with art professionals: Sat., Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m. Danielle DeVito: Architect, Pencil Projects. Join us for a discussion with Danielle and her journey into a career in the arts as the founder and principal of Pencil Projects. Additional lectures in this series will be listed in upcoming issues. www.pelhamartcenter.org.

The American Red Cross and football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to donate blood while getting a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. Mon., Jan. 30, 2-7 p.m. at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Lawton Street. To donate, download the American Red Cross Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. All blood types are needed. A blood donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), at least 110 pounds and in generally good health may be eligible to donate.

Curtain Call Inc.’s production of “A Murder is Announced” in the Dressing Room Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford is extended thru Feb. 5. Many dates are sold out or have limited seating. Play features one of Agatha Christie’s best-loved characters, Miss Marple. Performances will be Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Seating is cabaret-style with a BYOEverything format. $38 for adults; $28 for senior citizens and $20 for children under 21. www.curtaincallinc.com.

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will host a Rotary Club Blood Drive, Tues., Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. Event is co-sponsored by The New Center of New York and the Westchester Bar Association; Tech Tuesday for Youth at 4 p.m.; Igloo Virtual Tour: Hong Kong, Wed., Feb. 1 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the panoramic video room. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org

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; Detox and Renew, Sun., Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $70 for non-members and Let’s Dance: Ballroom Dance Lessons with Elin Waterston, Feb. 11 (Salsa & Cha Cha) and Mar. 11 (Swing), 6:30-8 p.m. No previous dance experience necessary and all levels are welcome. $35-$130. For additional information and to register go to www.wainwright.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present Buster Williams & Something More, Fri. & Sat., Jan. 27 & 28, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Aimée Allen, Sun., Jan. 29, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman, Fri. & Sat., Feb. 3 & 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; the Hendrik Meurkens Samba Jazz Quartet, Sun., Feb. 5, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; www.jazzforumarts.org.

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will feature The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour with Kat Radley, Randall Otis, Matt Koff and Joe Op, Fri., Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. $35/$45; Richard Thompson, Thurs., Feb. 2, sold out on website; The Independent, Sat., Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. $15. Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science, Sun., Feb. 5, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Recommended for children in grades 3-8. $19 for kids; $24 for adults. www.emelin.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present “Chicago”: Teen Edition presented by Clocktower Players, Fri. & Sat., Jan. 27 & 28, 7:30 p.m. $26 for adults; $22 students 18 & below; “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” Teen Academy production, Sun., Jan. 29, 5 p.m. Showcasing Academy students and Broadway performer. $29 adults; $18 for children under 18.; Llama Llama Live, musical starring everyone’s favorite little llama, Sat., Feb. 4, 2 p.m. $30 adults; $25 kids 12 & under. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye presents Museum Minis, every Wed., 11-11:30 a.m. 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.

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, 2023. 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

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, will present Hard Return: 9 Experiments for this Moment, Wed., Feb. 1-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 a Young Artists 2023 celebrating the 40^th anniversary of the Young Artists Exhibition Sun., Feb. 5-26. Opening day, Feb. 5, 2-5 p.m.; Feb. 7-26, 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

Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont will present a Member Group Show: “Winter Gaze” thru Sat., Jan. 28. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. www.mamaroneckartstistsguild.org; 914/834-1117.

Rye Arts Center at 51 Milton Rd. will present Artists of the Night: Gothic Literature Scenes, Songs & Stories, Sat., Jan. 28-Mar. 25. There will be an opening reception Sat., Jan. 28, 5-8 p.m. 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

Friends of Rye Nature Center announces that online registration starts Fri., Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. 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