Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected])
For a full listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
PRIDE
SAT 14
Putnam Pride Parade
CARMEL
1 – 5 p.m. Historic Courthouse
40 Gleneida Ave. | putnampride.com
This sixth annual event will include a rally with speakers, followed by a celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Gipsy Trail Road with vendors, food trucks, an open mic and children’s activities.
SAT 14
Drag Queen Cabaret
GARRISON
4 & 7 p.m. Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing
845-424-3900 | depottheater.org
The first show is for all ages and the second show for ages 13 and older. Cost: $20
SUN 15
Drag Story Hour
COLD SPRING
10:30 a.m. Split Rock Books | 97 Main St.
845-265-2080 | splitrockbks.com
Angel Elektra will read and share stories for kids. Register online. Cost: $10
SUN 15
Beacon Family Pride
BEACON
1 – 5 p.m. The Yard
4 Hanna Lane | queerfam.org
The celebration will include food, games and activities for all ages. Free
FRI 20
Key of Q
BEACON
7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
The chorus will perform Divas, A Wildly Incomplete Celebration of Queer Icons for its annual Pride show. Reservations suggested. Cost: $15 donation
SAT 21
Pride on the Green
NEWBURGH
Noon – 5 p.m. Safe Harbors Lobby
107 Broadway | safe-harbors.org
This family-friendly celebration will include performances, music, DJs, Drag Story Hour, activities for children and food.
SAT 21
Trans Closet Popup
BEACON
Noon – 4 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
The Hudson Valley mutual-aid group will offer free gender-affirming clothing and accessories.
JUNETEENTH
THURS 19
Festival
BEACON
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Riverfront Park
2 Red Flynn Drive
facebook.com/beacon4blacklives
The third annual celebration will include music and performances, community groups and businesses, and food and activities.
THURS 19
Celebration
KENT
2 – 4 p.m. Arts on the Lake
640 Route 52
The Putnam County festival will include speakers, raffles, entertainment and refreshments.
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 14
Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day
BEACON
10 a.m. Kitchen & Coffee | 420 Main St.
dub.sh/pink-unicorn-day
Celebrate community and connection at the launch of this children’s book inspired by Beacon’s pink unicorn, Dave Shelly. Sales benefit the Beacon Unicorn Fund, which supports those in financial need.
SAT 14
Kid’s Business Fair
COLD SPRING
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Mary’s Lawn
1 Chestnut St. | www.childrensbusinessfair.org/coldspring-ny
Children and teens ages 6 to 14 will show off their entrepreneurial skills with services and goods for sale.
TUES 17
Tween Rainbow Hangout
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
LGBTQ+ youth in grades 6 to 8 can connect in a supportive space and enjoy snacks and a craft.
FRI 20
End-of-the-School Year Celebration
COLD SPRING
3:15 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Students in grades 5 to 12 are invited to wear light-colored clothing and prepare for a messy, fun, color war. Bring eye protection. Register online.
SUN 22
Messy McFarlen’s Tomato Garden
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Split Rock Books | 97 Main St.
845-265-2080 | splitrockbks.com
Barry Waldo will read from his children’s picture book, followed by a garden activity.
COMMUNITY
SAT 14
Citywide Yard Sale
BEACON
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Various
dub.sh/beacon-sale-2025
See the website on the morning of the sale for listings.
SUN 15
Cocktail Party
PHILIPSTOWN
5:30 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D
desmondfishlibrary.org
This benefit for the Desmond-Fish library will feature an interview with actor, director and author Griffin Dunne by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol. Kim Conner and Nick Groombridge also will be honored for their community service. Cost: $250+
MON 16
Successful Aging
BEACON
2 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
The Dutchess County Office of the Aging will host this seminar about how to plan for living arrangements and healthcare.
WED 18
Mystery Model Sketch
COLD SPRING
6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Kick off the adult summer reading program by drawing local models. Registration required.
SAT 21
Historic Home Tour
BEACON
Noon – 4 p.m. 1190 North Ave.
dub.sh/northcutt-tour
The former home of the late Florence Northcutt, a longtime president of the Howland Cultural Center, and one of the oldest houses in Beacon, has been restored and will be open for tours. Proceeds benefit the Howland Cultural Center and Beacon Historical Society. Also SUN 22. Cost: $20
SAT 21
NY Craft Beer Tasting and Market
COLD SPRING
Noon – 2 p.m. & 3 – 5 p.m.
St. Mary’s Lawn | 1 Chestnut St.
hopsonthehudson.com
Sample beer from dozens of craft breweries. There also will be food, live music and a maker’s market. Cost: $65 ($25 for non-drinkers)
SAT 21
Community Day
COLD SPRING
4 – 8 p.m. Dockside Park | 34 West St.
This annual event will feature live music, children’s games and activities and food. Rain date: SUN 22. Free
SUN 22
Art, Wine and Spirits Show
COLD SPRING
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Lawn
1 Chestnut St. | hopsonthehudson.com
Sample Hudson Valley wines and spirits while enjoying art, music and food. Rain or shine. Free
TALKS & TOURS
SAT 14
LitFest
BEACON
10:30 a.m. Beahive
6 Eliza St. | beaconlitfest.org
The third day of this annual festival starts with a free poetry reading with Ruth Danon, John Yau and Gregory Pardlo, followed at 5 p.m. by panels with fiction and nonfiction writers and a cocktail party at the Memorial Building (413 Main St.). Also, sign up for LitWorks, a series of writing workshops that begin at noon on SUN 15. Cost: $30 or $45
SAT 14
Forest Euphoria
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Split Rock Books
97 Main St. | 845-265-2080
splitrockbks.com
Patricia Ononiwu Kashian will read from and discuss her new book about “the abounding queerness of nature.”
TUES 17
Smoke in the Cypress
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Garrison native Owen Pataki will read from and discuss his latest novel about a Napoleonic officer in New Orleans in the early 19th century.
FRI 20
Hazel Was a Good Girl
BEACON
7 p.m. Stanza Books | 508 Main St.
845-440-3906 | stanzabooks.com
In his book, Jerry Drake tells the story of a murdered woman, Hazel Drew, which inspired the television series Twin Peaks. Following the reading, there will be an attempt through channeling to communicate with Drew.
SAT 21
Always Present, Never Seen
GARRISON
3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
highlandscurrent.org/black-history
Leonard Sparks of The Current will talk about the history of Black people in the Highlands, extending the reporting he did for a series that ran in 2022.
SAT 21
Battle of Bunker Hill
BEACON
7 p.m. Denning’s Point Distillery
10 N. Chestnut St.
As part of the Cannons & Cocktails series, military historian Sean Sculley will speak with host Scott Ramsey about the battle on June 17, 1775, during the siege of Boston by British troops.
SUN 22
Learn Your Housing Rights
BEACON
1 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Advocates and experts will discuss protections for tenants under Beacon’s “good cause” eviction law.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 14
Garden Photography
PHILIPSTOWN
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stonecrop
81 Stonecrop Lane | 845-265-2000
stonecrop.org
After a presentation on composition, color and light, explore the gardens practicing the techniques. Rain or shine. Bring lunch. Cost: $80 ($60 members)
VISUAL ART
SAT 14
Daisy de Puthod
COLD SPRING
4 – 6 p.m. Oh! Designs Interiors
3 Stone St. | ohdesignsinteriors.com
The artist’s show, Plein-Air: A Collection, will feature paintings of local sites and landmarks. Through July 6.
SECOND SATURDAY
SAT 14
Beacon Reimagined
BEACON
1 – 4 p.m. Beacon Building
427 Main St.
scottlerman.com/beaconreimagined
Scott Lerman’s photographs of iconic buildings on Main Street will be on view in the courtyard.
SAT 14
Properties
BEACON
1 & 3 & 4:30 p.m. Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock Road | diaart.org
In connection with Cameron Rowland’s exhibit at Dia Beacon, the program will include talks by people who were important to the artist’s work. See website for schedule. Free
SAT 14
We/Us/Ours
BEACON
4 – 7 p.m. Super Secret Projects
484 Main St. | supersecretprojects.com
The group show explores community and ways that people depend on each other. Through July 6.
SAT 14
Holly Sumner
BEACON
5 – 7 p.m. Hudson Beach Glass
162 Main St. | hudsonbeachglass.com
The artist’s paintings on maps and cloth will be on display for her show, Drifters. Through July 6.
SAT 14
Bob Barry | Nansi Lent
BEACON
6 – 8 p.m. Bau Gallery | 506 Main St.
845-440-7584 | baugallery.org
Barry’s show, the other world, will feature his ceramic sculptures. In Gallery 2, Lent’s show, Said, Not Said, has paintings and photographs. Through July 6.
SAT 14
What She Builds, She Must Destroy
BEACON
7 – 9 p.m. Distortion Society
155 Main St. | distortionsociety.com
The solo exhibition of Michelle Silver’s paintings marks moments of motherhood. Through Aug. 10.
STAGE & SCREEN
TUES 17
The Matchmaker
PHILIPSTOWN
7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
Nance Williamson stars as Dolly Levi in the Thornton Wilder play that inspired the 1969 film Hello, Dolly! Also WED 18, FRI 20, SUN 22. Cost: $10 to $100
SAT 14
Hudson River Music Festival
Croton-On-Hudson
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Corton Point Park
1 Croton Point Ave.
hudsonrivermusicfestival.com
Presented to honor Pete and Toshi Seeger, this day of music will feature performances by Grahame Lesh, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jorma Kaukonen, Steve Earle, Tom Chapin, David Amram and the Chapin Sisters, as well as family activities. Parking is $20 cash. Rain or shine. Cost: $89.95 ($99.95 door; children younger than 12 free)
SAT 14
The Importance of Being Earnest
BEACON
7 p.m. Savage Wonder
139 Main St. | savagewonder.org
Eric Tucker directs Mike Labbadia, Dylan Crow and Shonita Joshi in this “unhinged and wildly staged” reading of the Oscar Wilde classic. Also SAT 21. Cost: $25
SAT 14
The Comedy of Errors
PHILIPSTOWN
7:30 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare
2015 Route 9 | 845-265-9575
hvshakespeare.org
Shakespeare’s comedy includes two sets of twins separated at birth and searching for soulmates. Also SUN 15, SAT 21. Cost: $10 to $100
SUN 15
Gary Vider
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
In this Father’s Day show, the comedian and former host of the podcast #1 Dad will do stand-up. Cost: $45 ($50 door)
FRI 20
Chloe Radcliffe
BEACON
7:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The actor, writer and comedian, best known for her one-woman show, Cheat, will perform stand-up. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
FRI 20
Hallelujah
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Watch the 2021 documentary about the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen and how his hymn became one of the most recorded songs. Cost: $20
SAT 21
Pocket Moxie
BEACON
2 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Happenstance Theatre will stage a vaudeville show, complete with a ventriloquist and dummy. Register online. Free
SAT 21
Work Sucks
BEACON
8 p.m. Beahive | 6 Eliza St.
845-418-3731 | dub.sh/beahive-events
This improv comedy show will feed off audience suggestions and work stories. Cost: $15 ($20 door)
MUSIC
SAT 14
Robin and the Hoods
COLD SPRING
2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church
1 Chestnut St. | musicatstmarys.com
The classic-rock group plays songs from the 1960s. Donations welcome. Free
SAT 14
The Rascals
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
Founding members Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish and their band will perform the group’s hits as part of a 60th-anniversary tour. Cost: $68 to $88
SAT 14
The Weeklings
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The tribute band plays music by the Beatles. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
SUN 15
Claremont Trio
COLD SPRING
4 p.m. Chapel Restoration
45 Market St. | chapelrestoration.org
Emily Bruskin (violin), Julia Bruskin (cello) and Sophiko Simsive (piano) will perform. Donations welcome. Free
SUN 22
Saint Rita
BEACON
6 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Kelly Ellenwood (vocals), Kathleen Bosman (violin/viola), Stephen Clair (guitar), Nate Allen (double bass) and Brad Hubbard (woodwinds) will explore the musical connection between Kurt Weill and Edith Piaf. Cost: $20
CIVIC
SAT 14
Early Voting
CARMEL
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Board of Elections
25 Old Route 6 | boe.putnamcountyny.gov
Putnam County residents who are registered Democrats can vote before the June 24 primary for Philipstown Town Board. Daily through SUN 22. See site for hours.
MON 16
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
The council will hold public hearings on the 2026-30 capital program and a series of recommendations by the Traffic Safety Committee.
MON 16
School Board
BEACON
7 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org
TUES 17
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 18
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D
845-424-3689 | gufs.org
