COMMUNITY
SAT 27
Community Cookout
BEACON
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. South Avenue Park
facebook.com/beaconannualcookout
Meet neighbors and enjoy a summer day. Volunteers and donations of food, paper products, drinks and cash are welcome.
SAT 27
Putnam County Fair
CARMEL
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorial Park
201 Gipsy Trail Road
cceputnamcounty.org
The annual fair will feature live music, a magician and other children’s activities, a car show, food and a showcase for 4-H projects and animals. Also SUN 28.
SAT 27
Great Newburgh to Beacon Swim
BEACON
riverpool.org
While registration is closed for swimmers at this 20th annual fundraiser for the River Pool, spectators can cheer from the waterfront. Rain date: SUN 28.
SUN 28
Slammedenuff Car Show
POUGHKEEPSIE
1 – 6 p.m. MJN Center
14 Civic Center Plaza
midhudsonciviccenter.org
Admire hundreds of flashy cars. Cost: $30
SAT 3
Mid-Hudson Comic Con
POUGHKEEPSIE
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MJN Center
14 Civic Center Plaza
midhudsonciviccenter.org
The event will include a cosplay contest, more than 100 exhibitors, panel discussions and games. Also SUN 4. Cost: $34 ($26 children)
SAT 3
Clearwater Folk Picnic
BEACON
Noon – 4 p.m. University Settlement
724 Wolcott Ave.
facebook.com/sloopclearwater
The lineup of performers will include musicians who played with and carry on Pete Seeger’s legacy, including Laurie Siegel, the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and the Beacon School of Rock. There will be activities for children and a food truck. Donations welcome. Free
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 27
Mr. Kurt
BEACON
11 a.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Kurt Gallagher will perform an interactive show and invite children to play instruments along with him. Registration required.
SAT 27
Mary Poppins Jr.
GARRISON
4:30 & 7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
A Depot Kids cast of 26 actors in grades 4 to 7 will perform the magical story about a practically perfect nanny who brings a family together. Cost: $12
WED 31
Family Summer Olympics
COLD SPRING
1 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
For the summer reading finale, the library will offer games, trivia, crafts and snacks.
WED 31
Ice Cream in a Bag
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Children ages 3 to 12 can make a tasty treat. Registration required.
WED 31
Hook
COLD SPRING
5:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
As part of the library’s Summer Adventure film series, watch the 1991 movie about a grown-up Peter Pan who must battle Captain Hook again.
THURS 1
Jackie the Magician
GARRISON
3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Enjoy a magic and puppet show followed by a demonstration on how to make balloon animals.
THURS 1
Once Upon a Mattress
GARRISON
7 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
The Depot Teens cast will perform the Broadway hit about a kingdom where no one can marry until the prince finds a wife — but she must pass the queen’s test first. Also FRI 2, SAT 3, SUN 4. Cost: $15
SAT 3
The Wizard of Oz
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Watch the 1939 classic about Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion following the Yellow Brick Road to Oz to meet the wizard.
TALKS & TOURS
WED 31
The 8 Areas of Adult Wellness
BEACON
4 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Tara Simmons will explain how to use a self-assessment tool.
SAT 3
Garden Tours
BEACON
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Mount Gulian
145 Sterling St. | mountgulian.org
Take a guided tour of the grounds and learn about James Brown, a formerly enslaved man who became a master gardener. Also SUN 4. Cost: $14 ($12 seniors, $8 ages 6 to 18, free for ages 6 and younger and members)
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 27
Always … Patsy Cline
BEACON
6 & 7 p.m. Boats leave dock
845-831-6346 | bannermancastle.org
Jessica Welch will play the country singer in a show on Bannerman Island that includes 27 of Cline’s songs. Also SUN 28, FRI 2, SAT 3. Cost: $75 or $80
SAT 27
Peekskill Film Festival
PEEKSKILL
6 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | peekskillfilmfestival.org
The program will include shorts, feature films, animation and documentaries. Also SUN 28. Cost: $20
SAT 27
By the Queen
PHILIPSTOWN
7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
Shakespeare’s story of the War of the Roses is retold through the perspective of Queen Margaret. Also MON 29, FRI 2. Through Aug. 31. Cost: $10 to $100
SAT 27
Holiday
COLD SPRING
8 p.m. Dockside Park
coldspringfilm.org
The Cold Spring Film Society will screen the 1938 comedy-romance starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant about a man pressured to wed a woman from a rich family. Bring chairs and insect repellent.
SUN 28
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
PHILIPSTOWN
2 & 7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
This adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel features Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson in lead roles. Also THURS 1, SAT 3. Through Sept. 1. Cost: $10 to $100
WED 31
Medea: Re-Versed
GARRISON
2 & 7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
This is a hip-hop version of Euripides’s play with Saren Monae West in the lead. Also SUN 4. Through Sept. 2. Cost: $10 to $100
SAT 3
Girls Night: The Musical
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Catch the touring company of this Off-Broadway show that follows a group of friends. Cost: $45 to $60
MUSIC
SAT 27
Symfunny Circus
NEWBURGH
4 p.m. Mount Saint Mary College
330 Powell Ave. | 845-913-7157
newburghsymphony.org
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra’s concert at Aquinas Hall for children and families will include circus performers. Cost: $30 to $75
SAT 27
Ray Blue Jazz Quartet
PUTNAM VALLEY
6 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The award-winning saxophonist will be joined by Brad Whitley (organ), Jeff Barone (guitar) and Diego Lopez (drums). Cost: $25
SAT 27
Concert Band
WEST POINT
7:30 p.m. Trophy Point
westpointband.com
The band’s program, From the Mountains to the Prairies, will include works by Beethoven and Benjamin Britten. Free
SAT 27
Salsa y Plena
BEACON
8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Following a performance by dancer Christine Alicea, Cuboriqua will play music inspired by Cuba and Puerto Rico. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SAT 27
SoulShine
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The group will play the hits of the Allman Brothers. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 28
Acoustic Alchemy
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The three-time Grammy nominees play contemporary jazz. Cost: $45 ($50 door)
MON 29
John Lodge
POUGHKEEPSIE
7:30 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St.
845-473-2072 | bardavon.org
The Moody Blues singer and bassist will play the band’s classics and the album Days of Future Passed. Cost: $46 to $101
FRI 2
Hot Club of Cowtown
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The trio’s sound has been described as “the crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away.” Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SAT 3
Barnaby!
BEACON
7 p.m. Kube | 211 Fishkill Ave.
barnaby.band
The Beacon-based punk band, led by Mimi Sun Longo, will perform. Watson opens. Follow the signs.
SAT 3
Frye & Harris
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Bob Frye (keyboards, synthesizers) and Alexander Harris (saxophone and synthesizers) improvise and create jazz, electronic and funk fusions. Cost: $20
SAT 3
Cuboricua
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The band’s music draws from Cuban and Puerto Rican sounds of the Caribbean. Cost: $20 ($25 door)
SUN 4
Eliza Neals
BEACON
7 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The blues-rock singer and pianist will be joined by openers Jason Domico and the New Blue. Cost: $25 ($30 door)
CIVIC
THURS 1
Town Board
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St.
845-265-5200 | philipstown.com
