10573 Calendar of Events
June 21, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.
Neptune in June will present a Short Films Screening Night, Sat., June 22, 7:30-9 p.m. in the Premier Building, 33 New Broad St., Port Chester. Join filmmakers for a screening of new works, followed by a Q&A, including experimental and documentary films. Free and open to the public. RSVP to https://eventbrite.com/short_films-screening-night
A National Independence Day Juneteenth ceremony, hosted by the Town of Rye and The Osborn in Rye, will be held Sat., June 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the African American Cemetery, 215 North St., Rye. The ceremony will be followed by a Volunteer Service Project at the Cemetery. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and honoring the culture and achievements of African Americans. Rain date: Sun., June 23.
The Village of Port Chester will present a Pride Day Event Sat., June 22, 9-11 a.m. at Liberty Square. There will be a flag raising, arts & crafts, giveaways and a music performance by Kiah Thomas.
There will be a display and sale of Latin crafts on Adee Street in front of Walgreens in Port Chester Sat., June 22, 12-6 p.m.
The Town of Rye Great Lawn 2024 Summer Series at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook will feature Gil Parris & Friends Sat., June 22, 6-8 p.m. and Funk Salsa Urban, Fri., June 28. 7-9 p.m. Free. www.townofryeny.com
St. Paul’s Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook, offers Yoga for Wellness, Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. No prior experience necessary. Free-will offering of $10-$20 is suggested. 914/939-8170.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library hours are as follows: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s department: Mon. and Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering Learn English with Westchester Community College, Level 0-2, Mon.-Wed. & Thurs., July 3-Aug. 14, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Placement exam is Mon., June 24 at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 by credit card at the time of registration; books cost approximately $45. Call 914/606-5656 or email [email protected]
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a Summer Grab & Go. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a craft. Sign up begins Mon., June 24 in person or by phone to 914/939-6710, press 3.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy. Signup begins Mon., June 24 in person or by calling 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a READ Summer Reading Program, Mon., June 24-Fri., Aug. 30. Children of all ages can come to the library to sign up for this program and will be given a bingo board to record the books they read. Once they get a bingo, they can return to the library with their bingo board for a prize and more. Register at the library or call 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering an Adult & Teen Summer Reading Adventure, Mon., June 24-Aug. 30. Sign up and receive a gift. For information about the rules of the reading adventure and how to participate, go to www.portchester-ryebrookpubliclibrary.org or call 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, Wed., June 26, July 10, 17, 21 and 31 at 10 a.m. Children will be entertained by Kurt’s unique musical performances. www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org or 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will present a discussion of their Virtual Film Club feature “Jaws” Thurs., July 11, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. View the movie on DVD or stream on Starz, then join the discussion July 11. Email Christina at [email protected] for Zoom link.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library allows library card holders ages 18 & over to borrow free or discounted passes to the Bruce Museum, the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, the Greenwich Historical Society Museum, the Intrepid Museum, the Neuberger Museum, the NYC Transit Museum, Steppingstones Museum for Children and the Westchester Children’s Museum. For information, ask at the Information Desk or call 914/939-6710, press 5.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Art of English conversational ESL class meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Classes continue to meet via Zoom. To sign up, email [email protected]
Health Insurance Navigation Help, offered by the Westchester County Department of Health, takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment, but drop-ins are welcome. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].
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Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following programs: Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes all materials; Family Wheel Night, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. for ages 10+ with parent or guardian. $50; Saturday Clay for ages 6+ with parent or guardian, 2-4 p.m. $35; Intro to Mosaics with Regina Farrell-Jones, a hands-on workshop, Mon. & Tues., July 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get creative with ceramic mosaic-making in this two-day workshop teaching you how to design and create ceramic mosaics. For ages 17+; all levels. $310, clay and firing included. For additional information and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org
Bulk trash and green waste will be collected every Wednesday in Port Chester except during holiday weeks. The next collection is Wed., June 26.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Silverspun Pickups with Hello Mary, Sat., June 22. $29.50-$99.50; Rejuvenation 50! with George Porter, Jr., Leo Nocentelli & Dumpstaphunk, Fri., June 28. $45-$99.50; The Fab Faux Play the Beatles’ #1s, Sat., June 29. $49.50-$115. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted, unless noted otherwise. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock and Roll Playhouse playing the Music of Taylor Swift for Kids + More, Sat., June 29. All ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $17.50 in advance; $20 day of show; free for kids under 1. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Lovesong: The Cure Tribute with First Wave, Fri., June 21. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Afro Dead feat. Sia Tolno: Reimagining the Music of The Grateful Dead African Style, Wed., June 26. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; the Cody Dickinson Band, Thurs., June 27. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Twilight Muse: Rejuvenation 50 pre-show & after party, Fri., June 28, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 6:40 p.m. This is a free pre-show for Rejuvenation 50 ticket holders; you must have a ticket to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Information and advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Exhibits
Neptune in June: If Not a Note, a Chasm exhibition is on view at two sites in Port Chester thru Sat., June 22. Site I: MAPSpace, 6 N. Pearl St.; Site II: 33 New Broad St. If Not a Note, a Chasm is a study on lost narratives and supposed wasted energies. Gallery hours are by appointment. www.neptuneinJune.com/visit
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, is presenting Thice-ening The Narrative, an online Pride exhibition thru June 30 and Concurrent Artist in Residence Exhibitions, Sat., June 22-Aug. 3 with an opening reception Sat., June 22, 6-8 p.m. Three solo exhibitions in the gallery and online celebrate the artistic achievements of the current Artists in Residence: Evelyn Mtika, Schuyler Forsythe and Jess Levin. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
Summer Programs
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will offer Summer Camps for children ages 7-15 July 8-Aug. 23. For information, go to www.clayartcenter.org
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