The Week Ahead

Table of Contents

Edited by Pamela Doan (calendar@highlandscurrent.org)

For a full listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar .

P R I D E E V E N T S

FRI 13

Queer Dance Party BEACON

6:30 – 10 p.m. The Yard 4 Hanna Lane | queerfam.org

This fundraiser will benefit the Queer Family Network and Beacon’s Backyard. There will be food and merchandise for sale. Ages 18+. Cost: $25 donation

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 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

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

KIDS & FAMILY

SUN 8

Youth Business Market BREWSTER

Noon – 4 p.m. Tilly Foster Farm 100 Route 312 | putnamcountyny.gov

Shop for crafts, art and food made by young entrepreneurs.

SUN 8

Kids’ Open Mic COLD SPRING 4 p.m. Move | 37 Chestnut St.

Children and teens ages 18 and younger can sign up to play or sing at this event hosted by East Mountain Studios. Cost: $10 ($20 family)

THURS 12

Teen Rainbow Hangout BEACON

6 p.m. Howland Public Library

313 Main St. | 845-831-1134

beaconlibrary.org

LGBTQ+ youth and their allies in grades 9 to 12 are invited to connect with friends and meet new people.

FRI 13

Teens vs. Librarians Trivia

BEACON

6 p.m. Howland Public Library

313 Main St. | 845-831-1134

beaconlibrary.org

Students in grades 5 to 12 can compete against librarian trivia teams. Registration required.

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 local arts.

SAT 14

Kid’s Business Fair

COLD SPRING 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Mary’s Lawn

1 Chestnut St. | childrensbusinessfair.org/coldspring-ny

Children and teens ages 6 to 14 will show off their entrepreneurial skills with services and goods for sale. See Page 10.

COMMUNITY

SAT 7

Centennial Picnic COLD SPRING

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Butterfield Library 10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040

butterfieldlibrary.org

The library will celebrate 100 years with dramatic readings by actors portraying Daniel and Julia Butterfield, music by Lüsh Life and the Foundry Four, a 1920s cooking contest and a children’s book sale. Rain date: SUN 8. Cost: $5 donation

SAT 7

Modern Makers Market

COLD SPRING

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Lawn

1 Chestnut St. | hopsonthehudson.com

Browse the creations of dozens of artists, jewelers and other artisans. Rain or shine. Also SUN 8.

SAT 7

Five Points Fest BEACON

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. The Yard

4 Hanna Lane | fivepointsfest.com

Clutter Gallery has organized a community art and toy con with artists, exclusive toys, vendors, hangouts, music, food trucks, pop-up galleries and film screenings. Also SUN 8. Cost: $30/$40 ($20/$30 students; $50 weekend; $130 VIP; ages 12 and younger free)

SUN 8

Strawberry Festival BEACON

Noon – 5 p.m. Riverfront Park 2 Red Flynn Drive | 845-463-4660

beaconsloopclub.org

This annual Beacon Sloop Club event will include performers and bands on two stages, strawberry shortcake, games, crafts, activities and displays. Donations welcome. Free

THURS 12

Putnam County Day CARMEL

9 a.m. Memorial Park

200 Gipsy Trail Road At this reception at Whipple-Feeley Chapel honoring the county’s 213th anniversary, there will be local history awards, a talk on Chief Daniel Ninham and an interview with former Gov. George Pataki. RSVP required to historian@putnamcountyny.gov.

SAT 14

Citywide Yard Sale BEACON

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Various dub.sh/beacon-sale-2025

See the website for listings on the morning of the sale or to register to participate for $10. The deadline is WED 11.

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+

STAGE & SCREEN

SAT 7

Glass Ceiling Breakers GARRISON

7:30 p.m. Depot Theatre 10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900

depottheater.org

Watch plays and films by women presented by Theatre Revolution. See the website for the titles in each block. Also SUN 8. Cost: $27

SUN 8

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 11, FRI 13. Cost: $10 to $75

SUN 8

Michael Ian Black BEACON

8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St. 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com

The actor, writer and comedian, known for the CNN show, Have I Got News for You , will do stand-up. Cost: $45 ($50 door)

TUES 10

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 THURS 12, SAT 14, SUN 15. Cost: $10 to $100

THURS 12

The Peekskill Riots GARRISON

6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020 desmondfishlibrary.org

Episode 4 of this ongoing documentary series focuses on the second of two riots, when racists attacked people leaving a Paul Robeson concert. A discussion with filmmaker Jon Scott Bennett will follow.

THURS 12

Appreciation BEACON

6 p.m. Howland Public Library

313 Main St. | 845-831-1134

beaconlibrary.org

This documentary by Michael Dwyer tells the story of Tomiko Morimoto West, a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima who later became a professor at Vassar. Now 91, West remains an activist for peace.

FRI 13

Michael Carbonaro

PEEKSKILL

7:30 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley

1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039

paramounthudsonvalley.com

The star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect , in which he does tricks around people who don’t know he’s a magician, will perform illusions. Cost: $64 to $84

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)

TALKS & TOURS

SAT 7

Giant Love

GARRISON

3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020 desmondfishlibrary.org

Julie Gilbert will talk about her new book on Ferber’s Pulitzer-winning novel about Texas and the making of an Oscar-winning film adaptation.

SUN 8

Ruth Danon

PUTNAM VALLEY

3 p.m. Tompkins Corners C.C. 729 Peekskill Hollow Road tompkinscorners.org

The Beacon and Dutchess County poets laureate will read from her collections, followed by an open mic. Cost: $10

WED 11

Amelia, If Only

GARRISON

3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020 desmondfishlibrary.org

Becky Albertalli will read from her novel and discuss it with Page Powers in this Pride event co-hosted with Split Rock Books.

THURS 12

LitFest BEACON

7 p.m. Dennings Point Distillery

10 N. Chestnut St. | beaconlitfest.org

The kickoff party for this annual festival will be hosted by Drew Prochaska of The Artichoke storytelling series and include stories and readings. Cost: $25

THURS 12

Indigenous Diplomacy and Settler Revolt COLD SPRING 7 p.m. Putnam History Museum

63 Chestnut St. putnamhistorymuseum.org

BJ Lillis of the American Antiquarian Society will discuss a group of Wappinger and Mohican diplomats who sailed to London in 1766 to petition the crown to support their Hudson Valley land claims. Cost: $10 (members free)

NATURE & OUTDOORS

SAT 7

Litter Cleanup PHILIPSTOWN 11:45 a.m. Little Stony Point 3011 Route 9D Help the Garrison School’s Civics Seal group beautify the park. Trash bags provided. Bring gloves if possible. Rain date: SUN 8.

SAT 7

Secret Gardens Tour BEACON

Noon – 4 p.m. Various

Pick up a map at the Howland Cultural Center (477 Main St.) for a self-guided tour of unique gardens organized by the Tioronda Garden Club. Email fullergeri@yahoo.com or gbarrack1@gmail.com for tickets.

FRI 13

Beyond the Sea

MILLBROOK

7 p.m. Cary Institute 2801 Sharon Turnpike | caryinstitute.org

Freshwater ecologist David Strayer will discuss his book on the hidden life in lakes, streams and wetlands. Join in person or watch via Zoom.

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 7

Koyoltzintli

BEACON

Noon – 6 p.m. River Center

8 Long Dock Park Road | soonisnow.org

The Ecuadorian-American artist’s ceramic sound objects will be on view, along with a video of her recent performance. Through June 27.

SAT 7

Gretchen Kane | Maria Pia Marrella

COLD SPRING 4 – 7 p.m. Buster Levi Gallery 121 Main St. | busterlevigallery.com

In Shifting Ground , both painters will share landscapes. Through June 29.

SAT 7

Art Bloom BEACON

6 p.m. Blooming Heart Studios 41 Mason Circle supersecretprojects.com

To launch their Art CSA, Super Secret Projects and Blooming Hearts Studios will host a silent art auction and soundscape experiences. Cost: $75

SUN 8

Artists’ Talks

BEACON

4 & 5 p.m. Bau Gallery | 506 Main St. 845-440-7584 | baugallery.org

Iain Wall will discuss his work on exhibit in Precious Stones , followed by Daniel Berlin discussing Swallowing the Sun . Both exhibits close today.

THURS 12

Jeremy Dennis

GARRISON

6 p.m. Via Zoom

garrisonartcenter.org

The fine art photographer and Shinnecock Indian Nation member, whose exhibit, Rise: Scenes of Resistance is on view at the Garrison Art Center, will discuss his work. Register online.

MUSIC

SAT 7

Fibers and Filaments NEWBURGH

7:30 p.m. Mount Saint Mary College

330 Powell Ave. | 845-913-7157

newburghsymphony.org

The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra’s program at Aquinas Hall will include works by Yoshimatsu, Beethoven and Bartok. Cost: $55 to $80 ($35 seniors, students free)

SAT 7

John John Brown

BEACON

8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center

477 Main St. | 845-831-4988

howlandculturalcenter.org

Brown will play guitar and sing during his solo show, Songs, Stories, & Art – Lessons from Strangers . Cost: $20 ($25 door)

SAT 7

The American Pink Floyd Show

BEACON

8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St. 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com

The tribute band will recreate a live concert experience. Cost: $30 ($35 door)

SUN 8

Brazilian Choro Concert

COLD SPRING

4 p.m. 10 Whitehill Place

dub.sh/choro-cold-spring

Catherine Bent (cello) and Ian Coury (Brazilian mandolin) will perform as part of Sandy McKelvey’s Hudson Valley House Concert Project. Bring a drink or dish to share. Reserve a seat online. Cost: $25

SUN 8

CompCord Ensemble

BEACON

5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center

477 Main St. | 845-831-4988

dub.sh/CompCord2025

Presented by Composers Concordance, this concert will also feature B3. Cost: $20 ($10 students)

SUN 8

Big Band Night PHILIPSTOWN

6 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org

Big Band Sound, a 20-piece jazz band, will play standards of the Great American Songbook. Cost: $25 ($15 ages 4 to 18)

WED 11

Creative Conversations COLD SPRING 6:30 p.m. Butterfield Library 10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040

butterfieldlibrary.org

Pianist Daniel Kelly will be joined by guitarist and composer Jesse Lewis to observe nature and write a song for the final collaboration of the series. Cost: $15 donation

THURS 12

Gaelic Storm

PEEKSKILL

8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley

1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039

paramounthudsonvalley.com

The Celtic band plays traditional and contemporary Irish music. Cost: $44 to $58

FRI 13

Tom Chapin

PUTNAM VALLEY

7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners C.C. 729 Peekskill Hollow Road tompkinscorners.org

The three-time Grammy winner, storyteller and activist will play music from his six-decade career. Cost: $30

FRI 13

Grayson Hugh with Polly Messer

BEACON

8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St. 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com

The husband-and-wife duo will play their hits. Cost: $20 ($25 door)

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

Jog Blues PHILIPSTOWN

5 p.m. Magazzino 2700 Route 9 | magazzino.art

For their fourth annual concert, the band will blend raga, jazz and blues. Cost: $25 ($20 seniors, $5 students, children)

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 their 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

SECOND SATURDAY

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.

CIVIC

MON 9

City Council

BEACON

7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza

845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov

WED 11

Village Board

COLD SPRING 7 p.m. Village Hall  | 85 Main St. 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov