Nearby In-Person Events

Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In, Mon., Apr. 3, 10-11 a.m. at Perrot Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, at the Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Mon., Apr. 3, 10, 17 &24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; at Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave., Greenwich, Wed., Apr. 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. A nurse will be on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions. Free. To register, call 888/305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events.

Chabad Synagogues and Centers of Westchester County are coming together to welcome families of all backgrounds and faiths to the Jewish Family Festival, an event celebrating Jewish life in the leadup to Passover. The event is slated for 3 p.m. Sun., Apr. 2 at Ridge Hill on the South Lawn, 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers. Free. For additional information, go to jewishfamilyfestival.org

The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center in Pocantico Hills will present visual artist Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski working onsite in their studio Mon., Apr. 3-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

The Nonprofit Leadership Summit 2023 will take place Tues., Apr. 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. The day will feature two keynote speakers, Asha Curran and Carla Harris, plus panels, networking, a vendor expo area, activities and a couple of TED-style talks. Sessions will also be livestreamed. $75 per person includes admission, breakfast and lunch. In addition, the first 500 ticketholders will get a swag bag and a signed copy of Carla Harris’ book “Lead to Win.”  Register at eventstopten.com/events-2023-non-profit-leadership-summit/

The Construction Industry Council of Westchester and the Hudson Valley is hosting its annual Hudson Valley Construction Career Day Fri., Mar. 31, 9:30 a.m. at Rockland Community College, 145 College Rd., Suffern. The event is key in educating students who aren’t necessarily college-bound about career opportunities in the trades, and some 700 kids in grades 10-12 from Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess and Rockland school districts are expected to attend. Raising awareness about the benefits of apprenticeships and opportunities for skilled craftspeople is a priority for strengthening our workforce, communities and overall economy. There will be apprenticeship trainers and skilled trades people performing demonstrations--jackhammers, welding, confined space rescues. A diverse group of students, including young women, will participate in hands-on activities and receive info about training, apprenticeships, career paths, and potential salaries and benefits. For additional information, email [email protected]

St. Paul’s National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon will present Prof. Nicole Eustace of NYU Sat., Apr. 1 at 1 p.m. Free. She will explore themes from her book, “Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America,” which was awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in History. 914/667-4116; www.nps.gov/sapa

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. The deadline for limited early bird $25 tickets is Mon., Apr. 3. Regular price is $36. Purchase tickets at http://bit.ly/3ELo7wH

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. will offer School’s Out/Art’s In Workshops Tues.-Fri., Apr. 4-7 at 10, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Teaching artists will lead projects inspired by the work of artists Joseph Cornell, Ray Johnson and Yayol Kusama. For ages 3-8 with adult; ages 9-12 can be dropped off. $12 for non-members. www.katonahmuseum.org

Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., has announced that registration is open for their Vacation Camps that will run Mon.-Thurs., Apr. 3-6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Daily themes will include: Nature Art (Mon.), Critter Search (Tues.), All About Birds (Wed.) and Nature Journal (Thurs.). Children should bring lunch and dress for the weather, as this is an outdoor program. $85 per day. Pre-registration is required and is available by the day. www.ryenaturecenter.org or 914/967-5150.

The Picture House in Pelham at 175 Wolfs Lane and in Bronxville at 84 Kraft Ave. will offer a Spring Break Camp, Mon.-Thurs., Apr. 3-6 for grades K-5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $400 per child. For additional information go to www.thepicturehouse.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.

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. www.wainwright.org

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., will present the James Montgomery Blues Band, Fri., Mar. 31 at 8 p.m. $32-$42; Ladies of Laughter featuring Regina DeCicco, Jane Condon and Robin Fox Sat., Apr. 1 at 8 p.m. $47, $42 & $37. www.emelin.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 the Purchase Opera with Mozart’s “Die Zauberflote” Fri.-Sun., Mar. 31-Apr. 2, featuring the Purchase Symphony Orchestra. Fri. & Sat., at 7 p.m., Sun. at 1 p.m. $22.50; $12.50 for seniors, faculty, staff and non-Purchase students. www.artscenter.org or 914/251-6200.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, presents Museum Minis, every Wed., 11-11:30 a.m. 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 Minecraft for Youth, Mon., Apr. 3 at 4 p.m.; and Igloo Virtual Tour: Venice Thurs., Apr. 6 5:15 p.m. Free. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the John Pizzarelli Trio, Fri. & Sat., Mar. 31 & Apr. 1, 7 p.m. (Apr. 1 sold out on website) & 9:30 p.m. $40-$45; Edu Ribeiro Brazilian Trio, Sun., Apr. 2, 4 & 6 p.m. $16-$20; the Karrin Allyson Trio, Fri. & Sat., Apr. 7 & 8, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present Anthony Rodia; Totally Relatable, Fri., Mar. 31, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $40-$65; The Manhattan Transfer 50^th Anniversary and Final World Tour, Sat., Apr. 1, 8 p.m. $55-$85. www.tarrytownmusichall.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 are open for self-guided tours beginning Sun., Apr. 2. Tours are available 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

Yonkers Riverfront Art Gallery, 1 Larkin Center will present the Hasna Muhammad: “Breathe in the Sky” exhibition Thurs., Apr. 6-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 opening reception Thurs., Apr. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 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. There will be an awards reception Sat., Apr. 1, 3-5:30 p.m. 914/834-1117 or www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich will reopen with the exhibition Lois Dodd: Natural Order, on view Sun., Apr. 2-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