Nearby In-Person Events
September 29, 2023 at 12:44 p.m.
Senior Cinema is taking place at The Picture House Regional Film Center (www.thepicturehouse.org). Moviegoers 65 and older enjoy a great afternoon of film and friends at the theaters in Bronxville and Pelham on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. through June 2024. For free admission on Tuesdays, seniors should head to the box office before showtime to pick up their ticket. Annual membership holders ($55 for those 65+) will also enjoy free popcorn every time they visit the theater along with discounted tickets every day of the year. As a reminder, The Picture House Regional Film Center offers half-price tickets on Tuesdays for all other moviegoers.
A Skilled Trades Open House will be held Sat., Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at 525 N. Broadway, White Plains. They are hiring cabinet makers, carpenters, ironworkers, machinists and masons. Bring your resume and government sponsored photo ID.
Debra Lee, former CEO of BET, will discuss her memoir “I Am Debra Lee” Mon., Oct. 2, 4-5 p.m. at Pace University, 78 N. Broadway, White Plains. Her book chronicles her life in the entertainment industry and challenges with motherhood, fertility and navigating the role of a Black woman leader. www.pace.edu
The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, 515 North St., White Plains will present Sex Trafficking Awareness Event: a free educational program for high school students & up Sun., Oct. 1, 3-5 p.m. This is an interactive and informative program to learn about the realities of sex trafficking and how you can help. Register at Sex Trafficking Awareness Event Registration (google.com)
Oktoberfest will be held Sat. & Sun., Sept. 30 & Oct 1 at Mill River Park, Stamford, Conn., 2-9 p.m. Event will feature entertainment, food, contests. Free with advance registration at https://aftontickets.com/event/buy-ticket-38jyogm971
Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In Mon., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Greenwich Library; at Byram Shubert Library, Wed., Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. A nurse will be on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions. For information call 203/240-8328.
Greenwich Hospital will offer free car seat safety checks Wed., Oct. 4 & 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Free. To make an appointment, call 203-200-KIDS or email [email protected]
SCORE Westchester will present a Women’s Small Business Symposium: Beating the Odds, at the Sonesta Hotel, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, Tues., Oct. 3. A panel of trailblazing business leaders will show you what it takes to succeed. Space is limited. $150. westchesterscore.org
Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah, will host a Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser Sat.-Mon., Oct. 7-9, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Event is free; pumpkins vary in price based on size. Hayrides are $5 per person; free for ages 3 & under—cash only. Cider and doughnuts will also be on sale. Attendees will be able to visit the farm animals and the weekly Farmers’ Market will be open all three days, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For additional information go to www.muscootfarm.org
Federated Conservationists of Westchester will present a Climate Talk Bringing It Home: Climate Changes and the Mysterious Power of Local Land Use Law, Wed., Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Irvington Public Library. Guest speaker will be John Nolan, Prof. of Law Emeritus. For information go to fcwc.org
Empire City Casino, 810 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers will present Comedy Night featuring Last Comic Standing’s Dan Naturman Fri., Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at SeeTickets.US. For additional information go to www.empircitycasino.com
The 61st Annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show will be held Sat. & Sun., Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 205 Business Park Dr. Rain or shine. The show will include fine art & crafts by 140 artists. No dogs, smoking, photography or alcohol allowed. Free parking. $17.09 general admission; $14.99 for seniors includes service fee; free for ages 18 & under. www.eventbrite.com/e/Armonk-outdoor-art-show-tickets-6874900602777aff=oddtdtcreator
Histoury will present Colonial Westchester: A Bus Tour of Historic Homes in Scarsdale and surrounding towns Sun., Oct. 1, 1 p.m. The tour is approximately four hours. Explore the historic architecture that has been preserved in the greater Scarsdale area, including a home believed to date back into the 17th century, where George Washington once dined, another that served as his headquarters during the war and another that served as headquarters of British forces. Many other colonial homes will be featured. $74; $49 students at https://histoury.org
The Yonkers Public Library, 1 Larkin Center and online will present a free hybrid interactive workshop, 5 Ways to Make the Best Use of Your Time and Enjoy Retirement Tues., Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. with Leah Frankel, Retirement Journey Advocate, and Alyse Paris, LCSW, Life Designer. For workshop details and registration, go to https://www.ypl.org/event/5-ways-make-best-use=your-time-and-enjoy-retirement
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will host the Jay Day Fall Family Festival, Sun., Oct. 1, 12-4 p.m. There will be pony rides, petting zoo, crafts, historic house and garden tours, local food, silhouette artist, music and the Ikebana Flower Show. $50 per family, $20 individual; Positive Parenting Course: Practical Support for Parents, Wed., Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25; Nov. 1 & 8, 9:30-11 a.m. $365 for non-members. Register for all events at www.jayheritagecenter.org
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown will feature A Palo Seco Presents: Fieras, Fri., Sept. 29, 7-8 p.m. A Palo Seco is a NY-based flamenco company that strives to develop a unique voice, employing its dancers’ expertise while taking into account the context in which they live. $15; Fall Foliage Tour, Tues., Oct. 3, 2 p.m. Join a guided tour on the histories, life cycles and care oof the estate’s robust tree life and Fall Forum: The American Artists’ Hand Archive, Thurs., Oct. 5, 7-8 p.m. Vanessa Hoheb and Thomas Donahue will present a lecture on Portraits of Progress, an exhibition of 34 bronze life castings created for the American Artists’ Hand Archive. Tickets are $15 at www.rbf.org
The Hudson Valley Great Jack o’Lantern Blaze is taking place thru Nov. 19 at Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson. It is the area’s biggest Halloween event and features over 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins set against the mysterious backdrop of Van Cortlandt Manor’s 18th-century buildings and riverside landscape. New for 2023, see the twirling pumpkin Ferris wheel and take in the gourd-eous circus sideshow! Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed! Timed tickets start at $24 at www.historichudsonvalley.org
Historic Hudson Valley will present the following events: The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic featuring Mark Clearview and Nick Wallace Fri., Sept. 29-Oct. 29 at Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Fri. & Sat. (+Sun., Oct. 8 & Thurs., Oct. 19) 6, 7:30 & 9 p.m. Limited seating. Join master illusionists as they journey into the realm of the unknown at this spooky supernatural spectacle. Their tricks and conjurings will leave you spellbound as they communicate with the spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, like Hulda, Major Andre, and the Headless Horseman himself! Once thought long departed, it turns out these spirits are still present and have quite a bit to say. Tickets start at $65 at www.hudsonvalley.org/events/the-spirit-of-sleepy-hollow-country; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W. Sunnyside La., Irvington. Irving’s ‘Legend’ returns reimagined this fall. Performed outdoors under the stars, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will cast a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. This experience is outdoors and requires walking. Performances begin Fri., Sept. 29--Fridays-Sundays + Columbus Day, Oct. 30 and Halloween. Advance tickets are required. No tickets will be sold on site. For times and ticket prices go to www.historichudsonvalley.org.
Old Salem Farm, 190 June Rd., N. Salem, will host Horse Shows thru Sun., Oct. 1. Shows feature competitions for riders of all levels and ages from young children on ponies to Olympic veterans. For information, go to www.OldSalemFarm.net
The New York Renaissance Faire is taking place Sat. & Sun. thru Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo. Leave your worries in the past—or should we say the future—and travel back in time to 16th-century England. Visitors can relax and rejoice in a quaint Renaissance-era village in Tuxedo alongside fairies, pirates, knights, and maidens. Featured guests will include Robin Hood and his Merry Men as well as Queen Elizabeth I herself, so don’t forget to dress for the occasion in your Renaissance best. Tickets are $42 for adults; $18 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. For additional information and to purchase tickets, go to https://renfaire.com/ny
Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present a Fall Scarecrow Festival, Sat., Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring live music by The Trummytone, food from Walter’s Hot Dogs and Gelato & Chocolato, scarecrow contest and crafts. $100 non-member; $20 additional adults; $15 per child plus $30 scarecrow fee. www.greenwichhistory.org
Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will host Tavern Garden Markets Wed., Oct. 4 & 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 will feature a talk by Krista Fox, Discovering the Power of Our Home & Wellness Connection at 9:30 a.m.; Oct. 18 will feature Nourish: Plant Based Recipes to Feed the Body, Mind and Soul. GHS offers free admission every Wednesday. Admission includes access to Museum Galleries, Special Exhibitions and guided tours of the Bush-Holley House. Adults: $10; seniors and students: $8; free to all members, children under 18 and active military. Museum hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.greenwichhistory.org or 203/869-6899.
Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye offers Tai Chi Thursdays at 1 p.m.; Sunset Yoga Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wunderkinds Saturday Club, Oct. 7 & 21; Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 9, 9:15-10:30 a.m. For children under 5. Neurodiverse & neurotypical children come together for a magical morning of joy & connection. Register at www.wainwright.org
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., will host Bomba, an afternoon of Puerto Rican drumming and dance Sun., Oct. 1, 1-3 p.m. Free. The audience will have the opportunity to participate in Bomba music and dance and workshops, Sound of Colors, Fridays, thru Oct. 6, 3:30-4:45 p.m. For ages 8+. Like visual art, music can energize us, make us think, feel and more. $95 for non-members; Gentle Yoga Flow, Sat., Sept. 30, 10:15-11:15 a.m. For adults 10+. $27 for non-members. www.pelhamartcenter.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown will offer Jitterbugs Jazz for Kids, beginning Sat., Oct. 7 and for six consecutive Saturdays for kids 18 months-5 years. $150 per child. www.jazzforumarts.org
The 10th Anniversary of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival will be held Sat., Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Chappaqua Train Station, Allen Place. Admission and parking are free. Rain or shine. Event promotes community, inclusivity and literacy and will have authors covering different reading levels and multiple genres including a larger selection of graphic novels than in years past, LGBTQ themes and books that celebrate diversity. There will be author readings and special presentations, illustrator demos, book signings, a bubble bus and books for sale. The event will feature celebrity headlining author Mary Pope Osborne, author of “The Magic Treehouse” series. For additional information go to http://www.ccbfestival.org
The Irvington Theater will present an outdoor screening of Disney/Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Fri., Oct. 6 on the Main Street School lawn, 101 Main St. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5 in advance at https://www.Irvingtontheater.com/monstersinc or $7 in person at the event (cash only). Bring a blanket or chairs and feel free to pack a picnic—no alcohol on school grounds. No public restrooms will be available.
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.; Maker May, Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Make discoveries at Maker May! Make your own paper, record music with Bach to Rock, and bring your own robotics to life with iCamp! Good for all ages. 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
St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon will present author, journalist & historian Robert Marchant Sat., Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. He will explore the Roaring 20s in Westchester County, drawing on themes from his recent book, “Westchester: The Emergence of a National Historic Site—St. Paul’s Between the World Wars.” Free. www.nps.gov/sapa
The White Plains Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains will host Fun Friday, Sept. 29 & Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. A fun afternoon activity: video games, board games, crochet and creating writings. No registration required; Intro to Sewing, Mon., Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Registration required; Tech Tuesday for Youth, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. for grades 4-12; Cybersecurity Workshop, Wed., Oct. 4, 11 a.m. Navigate the digital world with confidence; Poetry Slam & Open Mic at 7 p.m.; Artificial Intelligence in the Igloo, Thurs., Oct. 5, 5:15 p.m. whiteplainslibrary.org
The White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., will present “In the Heights” Fri., Oct. 6-Sat., Oct. 22. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. It is the award-winning musical about life in Washington Heights—one of Manhattan’s most vibrant communities. For ticket information go to www.wppaac.com
Curtain Call Inc. will present “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” thru Oct. 14. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. $41 for adults; $31 for senior citizens and $23 for children under 21 at www.curtaincallinc.com
The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Broadway Leading Ladies featuring Keri René Fuller, Charity Angel, Elizabeth Teeter and Kennedy Caughall, Fri., Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. $30-$30; Chris Smither + Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius Sat., Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35; Ladies of Laughter, featuring Jocelyn Chia, Marla Schultz, Marcela Onyango & Sara Contreras, Sat., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $37-$47. www.emelin.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown will present An Evening with Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey, Fri., Sept. 29, 8 p.m. $54-$74; The Grass Roots & The Association, Sun., Oct. 1, 7 p.m. $55, $75 & $85; The Machine Performs Pink Floyd: Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon., Fri., Oct. 6 8 p.m. $42-$58; Life With The Afterlife: True Tales Of The Paranormal With Ghost Hunter Amy Bruni, Sat., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $35-$55. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present Tito Puente Jr. Latin Jazz Ensemble, Fri., & Sat., Sept. 29 & 30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35-$40/ Monika Oliviera Brazilian Quartet, Sun., Oct. 1, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Jam Session at 8 p.m. $5-$10--tickets at door only; Tadataka Unno Septet: Get My Mojo Back, .Fri. & Sat., Oct. 6 & 7, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Yotam Ben-Or Harmonica Quartet, Sun., Oct. 8, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.
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
Exhibits
The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., is presenting Terry Kessler Schwarz: Impressions Art Solo Exhibition on display in the gallery thru Nov. 28. She is presenting drawings and paintings of nature focusing on land, sky, water and city life. www.whiteplainslibrary.org
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting its 2023 Annual Awards Show: Member Group Show thru Oct. 14. Awards will be presented at a reception Sat., Sept. 30, 3-5 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. mamaroneckartistsguild.org
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown will present Portraits of Process, thru Dec. 23. This new exhibition from the American Artists’ Hand Archive showcases 34 expertly crafted bronze sculptures of influential American artists’ hands. Hours: Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thurs., 3-7 p.m. All visitors must reserve a free timed-entry ticket prior to visiting at www.rbf.org
Gallery in the Park, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rtes. 35 & 121S., Cross River, will present The Exuberant Equines, thru-Mon., Oct. 9. The exhibit includes paintings and photographs by artists who were inspired by their encounters with America’s horses, which showcase their love and admiration of equines. Admission is free; parking fees are in effect weekends only--$5 with park pass; $10 without park pass. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 914/864-7317.
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., is presenting its second Artist Club Exhibition, thru Oct. 29. The exhibition features a selection of recent works by members of the Pelham Art Center Artist Club, including more than 60 artists based in Westchester, NYC and the Hudson Valley. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will present Friendship Through Japanese Arts and Culture, Fri.-Sun., Sept. 29-Oct. 1. It is a display of rare internment camp paintings by master sumi-e painter and post-war abstractionist, Koho Yamamoto. The painting exhibit and flower show will be open to the public. For information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org
C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich presents Blue Skies: Now More Than Ever thru Oct. 8. The show honors the United Nations International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Global Initiative. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.cparkergallery.com
The Yonkers Public Library Riverfront Gallery, 1 Larkin Center, is presenting Across Imaginary Boundaries thru Dec. 14. It is a group exhibition exploring diasporic identity across the Caribbean while celebrating new modes of thinking about shifting identities, place and home through photography, printmaking, painting, ceramics, sculpture and video. The gallery is open during library hours—Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ypl.org.
A New Summer Art Installation: The Bulldog Walking Gallery 2023 is on view on Main Street and Bridge Street, Irvington thru September. It features bulldogs which have long been the mascot of Irvington. They signify strength and courage, especially among its sports teams. The new art installation pays tribute this summer to the village’s beloved mascot.
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, is presenting Then is Now: Contemporary Black Art in America, thru Oct. 15; Connecticut Modern: Art, Design and the Avant-Garde, 1830-1960, thru Jan. 7; Robert Motherwell and Multiplicity, thru Dec. 3; Monsters and Mermaids: Unraveling Natural History’s Greatest Hoaxes, thru Feb. 11. Encounter “monsters,” “giants” and “lost civilizations” that confounded scientists and the public. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20 adults; $15 seniors (62+) and students; free for children under 5 and members. BruceMuseum.org
Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, presents the exhibit “A Matter of Discovery: The Art of Luis Perelman” which runs thru Nov. 5. Dynamic retrospective features signature resin sculptures and never-before-seen studies and Romuald Hazoumé: The Fa Series, thru Dec. 23. It is a solo exhibition presenting 22 large-scale canvas works inspired by the Venice Biennale-bound artist’s personal journey through the visual lexicon of the West African divination system, Admission to the museum is free. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. www.neuberger.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
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