ONGOING
Remembering Pete Seeger
BEACON
Howland Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconhistorical.org
The Beacon Historical Society has mounted an exhibit of photos of Pete’s life and times that continues through May. Open during library hours.

FRI 3
Open Mic
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Towne Crier
379 Main St. | 845-855-1300
townecrier.com
Sign-up begins at 5 p.m. to honor Pete’s life and music.

SAT 4
“Oh, My Gosh!”
BEACON
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4614
brownpapertickets.com/event/4220280
This group show will feature works by 34 artists interpreting their experiences with Pete, along with a series of 12 paintings by Dan Botkin inspired by “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It continues through May 27.

Photo by Michael Bowman

SAT 4
Celebrating Pete Seeger’s Centennial
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4614
howlandculturalcenter.org
The tribute will include performances of Seeger’s songs by artists such as David and Jacob Bernz, Carolyn Doctorow, Lydia Adams Davis with Annalyse and Ryan, The Rix, R.J.Storm and Old School, and Spook Handy. Cost: $15 ($20 door)

SUN 5
Pete Seeger Festival
PUTNAM VALLEY
2 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road | 845-528-7280
tompkinscorners.org
The fourth annual event will bring together friends who performed and worked with Pete. Donations will be collected for local organizations that Seeger created. Free

SUN 5
Turn, Turn, Turn!
POUGHKEEPSIE
7 p.m. Bardavon
35 Market St. | 845-473-2072
bardavon.org
The Vanaver Caravan dance troupe will be joined by Maria Muldaur, Happy Traum, Tom Chapin and Seeger’s daughter, Tinya. Cost: $35 to $45

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