Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a complete listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 1
Putnam Pride Parade
CARMEL
1 p.m. Gilead Presbyterian
9 Church St. | putnampride.com
Angel Elektra and Shay D’Pines will kick off the event at the church before leading a car caravan to Memorial Park at 201 Gypsy Trail Road in Kent, where there will be DJs, food trucks, entertainment and children’s activities until 5 p.m. Free
SUN 2
Repair Cafe
BEACON
1 – 4 p.m. Beacon Rec Center
23 W. Center St.
Bring broken items to be repaired or mended by volunteers, including electronics, furniture, jewelry and clothing.
SAT 8
City-Wide Yard Sale
BEACON
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
bit.ly/beacon-yard-sale-2024
Search for deals all over the city. Register online for $10 by WED 5. Locations will be posted on the morning of the sale.
SAT 8
Tag Sale
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. First Presbyterian
10 Academy St. | 845-265-3220
presbychurchcoldspring.org
Find treasures at this benefit for the Philipstown Food Pantry. Donations accepted at 2 Cherry St. until MON 3 (no clothing, linens). The rain date is SUN 9.
SUN 9
Strawberry Festival
BEACON
Noon – 5 p.m. Riverfront Park
2 Red Flynn Drive | beaconsloopclub.org
The Beacon Sloop Club will host its annual celebration with strawberries, shortcakes and smoothies and music by Mighty Girl, Ubaka Hill Drumsong Orchestra, Spook Handy and the Beacon High School Chorus. Take a ride on the Woody Guthrie and enjoy food and children’s activities. Donations welcome. Free
TALKS & TOURS
TUES 4
How to Increase Your Business’ Chances of Success
BEACON
6:30 p.m. Beahive | 6 Eliza St.
845-418-3731 | beahivebeacon.spaces.nexudus.com/events
Joseph Sciabica and Bina Patel from the Wealth Advisory Group will address issues about how to grow your business. Free
WED 5
The Great Metropolitan Fair
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Putnam History Museum
63 Chestnut St.
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Kirk Moldoff will discuss the Hudson Valley’s role in the effort during and after the Civil War to address the medical needs of sick and wounded soldiers. Join in person or via Zoom. Cost: $10 (members free)
LITERARY
SAT 1
Jeff Golden
BEACON
Noon. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Golden will read from his book, Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships With Ourselves and the World, which describes ways to explore joy, meaning and connection.
SAT 1
George Whipple
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Whipple will discuss his book, Garrison, which is a volume in Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series.
THURS 6
Generative Writing Workshop
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Julie Chibbaro will lead with prompts to help build a story. Registration required.
FRI 7
Beacon LitFest
BEACON
7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
bit.ly/beacon-litfest-2024
The opening reception will feature writers Caroline Eisner, Terry Nelson, Marjorie Lewit and Magda Schonfeld. On SAT 8, the program will include fiction writers Jennifer Egan (below) and Jodé Millman, memoirists Amitava Kumar and Abigal Thomas, playwright David Herskovits and poets Timothy Liu, Tina Cane and Edwin Torres. (The memoir and fiction workshops are sold out.) Cost: $25 to $35
SAT 8
A Conversation with Nicholas D. Kristof
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Garrison Institute
14 Mary’s Way
highlandscurrent.org/kristof
In this benefit for The Current, the New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer winner will discuss current events and his memoir, Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life. Tickets include a signed copy of the book. Cost: $65
SUN 9
Mike Jurkovic
PUTNAM VALLEY
3 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The poet will read from his collected works, including Buckshot Reckoning and mooncussers. A poetry open mic will follow.
Cost: $10
BENEFITS
SAT 1
PHM Lawn Party
GARRISON
4 – 7 p.m. Private home
putnamhistorymuseum.org
This annual Putnam History Museum benefit will include a discussion of Hudson River School painters, music by the Todd Londagin Quintet and food and drinks. Ticketholders will receive the address. Cost: $65 to $250
SAT 1
History Dinner
BEACON
4:30 p.m. Mount Gulian
145 Sterling St. | mountgulian.org
Actors at this 28th annual dinner will portray explorers Lewis and Clark and the meal will be based on those served during their expedition. Cost: $185
VISUAL ARTS
SAT 1
30 Year Retrospective: Buffalo
PEEKSKILL
Noon – 5 p.m. H-Art Gallery
1 S. Division St. | coulteryoung.com
Coulter Young will share his portraits of well-known musicians.
SAT 1
Wang Hou Tang
BEACON
3 – 5 p.m. KuBe | 211 Fishkill Ave.
845-765-8270 | ecfa.com
At this opening reception for Kung Fu Ink, Tang will demonstrate how he creates his work with calligraphy — while doing kung fu. Through June 30.
SUN 2
Dahliamania
GARRISON
2 – 6 p.m. 302 Indian Brook Road
dirkwestphal.com
Dirk Westphal will host this open studio of photographs of the dahlias from his garden.
SUN 2
Faces of Fantasy
PUTNAM VALLEY
2 – 4 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
This show features Michael Garland’s surrealist paintings and book illustrations. Through July 14.
SUN 2
Beatrice Modisett
BEACON
3 p.m. Analog Diary
1154 North Ave. | analogdiary.art
The artist will discuss her work in the exhibition Into a Kind of Quietness.
SAT 8
Stories from a Collection
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Studio Tashtego
160 Main St. | studiotashtego.com
View works by designers Russel and Mary Wright, including some rarely shown pieces, in this collaboration with Manitoga. Through Aug. 4.
SAT 8
Margaret Lanzetta, Niki Lederer & David Packer
GARRISON
3 p.m. Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
The artists will discuss their work in Travelers, Liars, Thieves.
SAT 8
Healing Hudson
COLD SPRING
5 – 7 p.m. Putnam History Museum
63 Chestnut St. | 845-265-4010
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Selva Ozelli’s exhibition about the Hudson Valley environmental movement will open for viewing.
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 1
Intro to Babysitting
COLD SPRING
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
This course is designed for students ages 10 and older. Registration required.
TUES 4
Picture Frames from Nature
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
At this Creator’s Workshop, use Makerspace tools to build frames with natural materials. Students ages 12 and younger need an adult chaperone. Registration required.
WED 5
Kids’ Water Safety Program
GARRISON
11 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Parents of infants and toddlers can learn about how to keep little ones safe. Registration required.
SAT 8
Family Nature Meet-Up
PHILIPSTOWN
2 p.m. Hubbard Lodge | 2920 Route 9
philipstowngardenclubny.org
Jackie Grant will lead a scavenger hunt and bingo game along the School Mountain Trail for families with children ages 4 to 12. The rain date is SUN 9. Registration required.
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 1
Time Steps
POUGHKEEPSIE
2 & 6:30 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St.
bardavon.org | 845-473-2072
Students from the Ballet Arts Studio in Beacon will perform ballet, tap and other dance styles. Cost: $20 ($15 seniors, students, ages 12 and younger)
SAT 1
Bump
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
This performance will be a collaboration of long-form improv and dance. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
FRI 7
I Am My Own Wife
PEEKSKILL
7 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art
1701 E. Main St.
studiotheaterinexile.com
Doug Wright’s one-person play, starring Thomas Kramer, is based on the recollections of a German transgender woman who “survived the Nazis and the Stasi in a dress.” Weekends through June 23. Cost: $25 ($20 students, seniors, members)
FRI 7
Bad Press
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
The Depot Docs series will screen this 2023 documentary about a decision by the Muscogee Nation government to censor the press and a reporter who led the fight for transparency. Director Joe Peeler will answer questions. Cost: $25
SAT 8
Depot Drag
GARRISON
4 & 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
Three drag queens will perform a celebration of inclusion and acceptance. The early show is princess-themed and appropriate for children and families while the later show is for a mature audience. Cost: $20
SECOND SATURDAY
SAT 8
Paint-Out and Photo-Out
BEACON
4 – 6 p.m. Bannerman Island Gallery
150 Main St. | 845-831-6346
bannermancastle.org
See works created on Bannerman Island by more than 40 artists. Through Aug. 4.
SAT 8
Urban Cuba / Cuba Urbano
BEACON
5 – 7 p.m. ChangoLife Arts
211 Fishkill Ave. | changolifearts.com
Franc Palaia’s multidisciplinary work about street art in Cuba will be on view through Aug. 4.
SAT 8
Through the Diamond Window
BEACON
6 – 9 p.m. Super Secret Projects
484 Main St. | supersecretprojects.com
Tom Stringer’s photographs of commercial construction sites will be on view.
SAT 8
Sunlight Through Our Eyes
BEACON
7 – 9:30 p.m. Distortion Society
155 Main St. | distortionsociety.com
Gemma Bailey’s works on paper explore the natural world through plants. On view through Aug. 3.
MUSIC
SAT 1
The Last of the Mo’Ricans
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. 10 Whitehill Place
As part of the Hudson Valley House Concert Project, the band will perform traditional Puerto Rican jibaro music. Reserve a seat by sending payment via Venmo to @Sandy-McKelvey. Cost: $25
SAT 1
James Keepnews and Billy Stein
BEACON
8 p.m. St. Andrew’s | 15 South Ave.
The jazz guitarists will perform. Cost: $20
SAT 1
Back to the Garden 1969
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The Woodstock tribute band will perform songs by many of the bands and artists that played at the festival. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 2
Loten Namling
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. Highlands Chapel
216 Main St. | highlandschapel.org
The Tibetan musician and peace activist, who lives in Switzerland, will perform. Cost: $20
SUN 2
Billy Prine & The Prine Time Band
PEEKSKILL
7:30 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The singer will perform songs by his late brother, John Prine. Cost: $32 to $45
THURS 6
Nellie McKay
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
The jazz singer and songwriter plays piano and ukulele and performs many styles. Cost: $25
FRI 7
Lez Zeppelin
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The all-female group plays the music of Led Zeppelin. Cost: $35 to $50
FRI 7
The Flurries
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The rock band will play music from Colour Show. Rob Daniels opens. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 8
The Fly Birds
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
Elizabeth Baker (banjo), Mary Dunlap (bass), Sarah Twigg (guitar) and Crystal Shipley (fiddle) play alternative bluegrass and Appalachian music. Cost: $25
SAT 8
Steve Forbert
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The folk singer will be joined by opening acts Frank Carillo and Eddie Seville. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 1
Family Nature Day
GARRISON
2 – 4 p.m. Hudson Highlands Land Trust
20 Nazareth Way | hhlt.org
Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy an afternoon of interactive nature activities, animals and refreshments. Registration requested.
WED 5
Snakes in the Catskills
MILLBROOK
7 p.m. Cary Institute
2801 Sharon Turnpike | caryinstitute.org
Zoologist John Vanek will discuss the role of snakes in local ecosystems and how to identify them. Attend in person or via Zoom.
CIVIC
MON 3
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
TUES 4
Putnam Legislature
CARMEL
7 p.m. Historic Courthouse
44 Gleneida Ave. | 845-208-7800
putnamcountyny.com
TUES 4
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 5
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
WED 5
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D
845-424-3689 | gufs.org
THURS 6
Town Board
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St.
845-265-5200 | philipstown.com
