Nearby In-Person Events
March 29, 2024 at 12:46 p.m.
Homes-Higgins House, Christ Church Greenwich, 218 E. Putnam Ave. will host Wine and Cheese Pairings from Around the World, Fri., Apr. 5 at 6:30 p.m. $50 per person. www.christchurchgreenwich.org
The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd., Rye will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt for the community, Sat., Mar. 30, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Free and open to the public; pre-registration is not required. Gates will open at 10:45 a.m. Participants should bring their own baskets to gather eggs. www.theosborn.org
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains will present an Irish House Party with Brian Conway & Friends, Sat., Mar. 30, 7-8 p.m. Suggested donation: $5; Andromeda Turre: From the Earth, Thurs., Apr. 4, 6-9 p.m. Suggested donation: $10. Purchase tickets at www.artswestchester.org
The Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been rescheduled to Sat., Apr. 6 (previously Mar. 23) on Maclean Avenue at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Empire City Casino. For information go to www.empirecitycasino.com
Westchester County Parks Job Fairs will be held Sat., Apr. 6 & 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains for people who want to learn more and apply for seasonal parks jobs.
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., will present an artist talk: American Women Artists with Debbie Wells, Wed., Apr. 3, 6-7 p.m. A comprehensive variety of prolific women who have helped shape the art world are presented in a talk by an equally impactful woman. $10 general admission for non-members. www.ryeartscenter.org
Israel, Antisemitism and College, an interactive workshop, will be presented at Temple Sholom, 300 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Sun., Apr. 7, 2-4:30 p.m. Speakers will include Abe Baker Butler of Rye Brook. No bags, signs or flags. Registration is required to ajc.org/westfair/collegeprep
SPRYE will sponsor Empowered Living: The Art of Balancing a Healthy Lifestyle presented by Sinead Harrington and Tripta Velamoor, Fri., Apr. 5 at 1 p.m. at Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Rd. Free. To make a reservation call 914/481-5706.
The Junior League of Central Westchester will hold a spring fundraiser, Big Night Out: The Grape Escape, Sat., Apr. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. at Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye. Event will feature a silent auction. $95 per person. Purchase tickets at www.jlcentralwestchester.org
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich will host a Bruce Birthday Bash, Sat, Apr. 6, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate the one-year birthday of the expanded galleries and public spaces with workshops, hands-on activities and a building-wide selfie scavenger hunt. Admission is free for those under 18; required for everyone 18 & up; Fred Eiser First Sunday Science: Attracting and Supporting Pollinators, Sun., Apr. 7 at Innis Arden Cottage in Greenwich Point Park. Free, but reservations are required. Museum admission: $20 for adults; $15 seniors & students. www.brucemuseum.org
The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will offer The History of the New York Flower Market, Tues., Apr. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob. $20 for non-members; a film screening and discussion--Hansel Mieth: Vagabond Photographer, Thurs., Apr. 4, 6-8 p.m. $20 for non-members; a Guided Gallery Tour, Sun., Apr. 7, 1-1:30 p.m. Free with museum admission--$10 for adults; $8 for students & seniors and free for children under 18. www.greenwichhistory.org
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., will host a book reading of “Good Morning Clouds,” Sat., Apr. 6, 1-3 p.m. Free and open to the public; no registration is required. This program is suitable for children ages 4-5. A parent, guardian or older sibling must accompany each child. www.pelhamartcente.org
The Westport Country Playhouse, 1 Powers Ct. will present Kayfabe by Josh Rice: a puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular Sat., Mar. 30 at 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 13 + up. $20; Jean Louisa Kelly: Anything Can Happen, Thurs., Apr. 4, 7 p.m. $40. www.westportplayhouse.org
The Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers will host Super Solar Eclipse Sunday, Apr. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Make a pinhole viewer in a Junior Docent-led workshop, practice looking at the sun safely through a solar telescope, sit for unique solar and/or lunar face painting. Museum admission: $13 adults; $9 seniors, students & veterans; $8 youth 3-18 free under 3. www.hrm.org
The Inaugural Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair presented by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, 120 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains will take place Fri., Apr. 3. The event includes a career fair from 2-7 p.m. designed for a broad audience from middle schoolers to seasoned workforce veterans. The event will also feature a keynote presentation along with two panel discussions covering clean energy training and hiring opportunities.
The Strong Smart & Bold Gala for Girls, Inc. of Westchester County will be held Thurs., Apr. 18 at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle. Tickets are $350. RSVP by Apr. 1 at http://girlswch.ejoinme.org/GALA2024
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye, will offer My Naturalist & Me, Fri., Apr. 5, 12, 25; May 3, 10, 17 & 31 at 9:45 a.m. At this fun-filled hour learn all about nature through fun activities. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $15 per family per session. Pre-register online at ryenaturecenter.org
Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., will offer CPR Friends and Family (infant/child), Apr. 1, 6, 20 & 22 at 39 Volunteer Lane; Car Seat Safety Checks, Apr. 3 & 17 at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. Free. Schedule an appointment at 203/200-KIDS. www.greenwichhospital.org
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains will present Gallery Nite Out Sip & Paint, Thurs., Apr. 18, 7-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of painting taught by a professional artist while enjoying complimentary light bites, wine or soft drinks. Age will be verified at the door. $35 general admission; $60 two tix package. Register at www.artswestchester.org
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., will present A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham, Sat., Apr. 6. $16.75-$70 and the Westchester Philharmonic, Sun., Apr. 7 at 3 p.m. Program features works of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. $45; half-price for ages 6-16.. www.artscenter.org
The Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Farm Stand will be open Tues., Apr. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For details, call 914/862-5050.
Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye offers Tai Chi with John, Thurs. 1-2 p.m.; Sunset Yoga Tues. 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Fonrose Singers, Thurs. 7-8:30 p.m.; Critical Alignment Yoga, Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m.; and 5-6 p.m.; The Fonrose Singers, Thursdays, thru May 23. If you love to sing, join the Fonrose Singers; Deepening Your Draft: A Revision Writing Group with Karen Dukess & Erica Youngren, Wed., Apr. 3-May 8, 7-9 p.m. For writers of all levels. $660 for non-members. Register at www.wainwright.org
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walks Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.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.
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
The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains will offer Fun Friday Mar. 29 & Apr. 5 at 4 p.m.; Poetry Slam: 20th Anniversary Celebration, Wed., Apr. 3, 6-9 p.m. with refreshments, featured performances from Rebecca P. Bruckenstein and Nina Balan Robins; Sashiko Visible Mending, Thurs., Apr. 4, 5 p.m. Visible Mending celebrates resourcefulness and sustainability by showcasing hand stitching rather than hiding it. Registration is required by email to Kat at [email protected]
The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Rainbow Fish, Sat., Apr. 6 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 5-9. $24 for adults; $19 for children under 12 and Broadway Spotlight feat. Emily Bautista, Lisa Howard, Josh Tower & Sam Primack at 8 p.m. $35-$50. www.emelin.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, Fri., Apr. 5, 7 p.m. $41 for adults; $31 for kids; Shovels & Rope with special guest Al Olender, Sat., Apr. 6, 8 p.m. $41-$51. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Steve Davis Sextet feat. Abeena Koomson-Davis, Fri. & Sat., Mar. 29 & 30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Dave Janeway Quartet feat. Billy Hart & Craig Handy, Fri. & Sat., Apr. 5 & 6, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; $30-$35; Sam Martinelli Trio feat. Chuck Redd, Sun., Apr. 7, 4 & 6 p.m.$15-$20; Jam Session at 8 p.m. $5-$10. Tickets at the door. Only. $10 minimum per person on food & drink. www.jazzforumarts.org
Exhibits
The Yonkers Public Library, 1 Larkin Center, is presenting Bridging Chasms Exhibition: A Group Exhibition Disrupting the Concept of Borders & Offering A Vision of Hope, Healing and Inclusivity, thru May 16. There will be a Panel Artist Talk, Sat., Apr. 6 at 2 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri, & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. [email protected]
The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., is presenting Jungle Fool, a large outdoor sculpture, thru June 23; There Is a Body: Legacy of the Ancestral Arts in the 21st Century and Stellar Reverberations: African Masks in Outer Space, both thru June 30. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m. $12 for adults; $6 for seniors & students; free for children under 1. www.katonahmuseum.org
The Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave. Larchmont, is presenting NY NY NY: Exploring NYC through the eyes of three award-winning artists: Lisette Overweel, Sherri Paul, and Marion Schneider thru Mar. 30; 19th annual open juried Small Works Show, in the gallery & online, Wed., Apr. 3-27. There will be an awards reception, Sat., Apr. 6, 3-5:30 p.m.. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. wwwlmamaroneckartistsguild.org
Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob is presenting Life: Six Women Photographers, thru July 7 in celebration of Women’s History Month. Artists include Margaret Bourke-White, Marie Hansen, Martha Holmes, Lisa Larsen, Nina Leen and Hansel Mieth—the only women employed by “Life” as full-time photographers between the late 1930s and early 1970s. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. Free with museum admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors & students; free for children under 18 and free admission every Wednesday. www.greenwichhistory.org
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. is presenting Silk Paintings: The Work of Berenice Pilskin, thru Apr. 19. There will be an artist talk Apr. 13 at 2 p.m. RSVP to www.ryeartscenter.org
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., is presenting Meditations II, thru Apr. 14. The exhibition brings together five artists working in painting and sculpture. There will be a closing reception Sat., Apr. 13, 1-3 p.m. featuring a Rock Garden drop-in workshop led by PAC’s Teen Artist Council. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartscenter.org
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich is presenting Anila Quayyum Agha: Dualities, thru Apr. 21. This multidisciplinary artist uses light to transform space into immersive visual spectacles that inspire a sense of wonder; Hockney/Origins: Early Works from the Roy B. and Edith J. Simpson Collections. This ongoing exhibition features rarely displayed works on loan from the Bank of America Collection; Photographic Revolutionaries of Group f/64: Works from the Bank of America Collection. The exhibition celebrates the dawn of photography as fine art and features seminal works by Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Willard Van Dyke, Brett Weston and Edward Weston thru Apr. 28; Harry Bertola: Sculpture for Living, thru Apr. 7; Arms and Armor: Evolution and Innovation, thru Aug. 11. 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
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
Camps & Summer Programs
Muscoot Farm’s Young Farmers Camp, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will be offered for youngsters entering grades Pre-K-nine, July 1-Aug. 16, $350 per camper per week, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers are allowed one week max. Registration is open now at www.sales.westchestergov.com
Westchester County Parks will offer one and two-week sessions Mon., July 8-Fri., Aug. 16 at the following locations: Cranberry Lake Preserve, N. White Plains, 914/428-1005; Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye, 914/967-8720; Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers, 914;868-5851; Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Rd., Rye, 914/835-4466 and Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, 914/864-7322. Sessions are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $350 per camper per week and $175 for Pre-K, 9-11:45 a.m.—must be potty trained.
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye will offer the following summer programs: June Bugs for pre-school and kindergartners, June 10-14, June 17-21 & June 24-28, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. $450 for morning session; $390 for the afternoon session; Paddle Adventure Camp for children entering grades 8-10 in the fall, July 1 (no camp July 4)-Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $600 per camper per week; Summer Camps, July1-Aug. 16—Explorers for children entering pre-k & kindergarten, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $450; Discoverers for children entering K-6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $475 and Naturalists in Training, for children entering grades 6 & 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $495. For additional information and to register go to www.ryenaturecenter.org
Clocktower Players will offer Summerstage 2024 for ages 6-12 at Hastings American Legion. 215 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson. There will be eight sessions for $412 per session. Each week explores a show your kids love and concludes with a filmed performance shared digitally with families as a keepsake of the creative and fun week. “Matilda, July 7-12; “Teen Titans Go,” July14-19; “Stranger Things,” July 21-26; “Disney, 21Princess,” July 28-Aug. 2; “Super Mario Bros,” Aug. 4-9; “Percy Jackson and The Olympians,” Aug. 11-18; “High School Musical,” Aug. 18-23 and “Barbie,” Aug. 25-30. Register at www.clocktowerplayers.com
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