The Week Ahead

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
Carmel1 – 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
GARRISON4 & 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
BEACON1 – 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
BEACON6 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
BEACON10 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 Lawn1 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 SPRING11 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
PHILIPSTOWN5:30 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
PHILIPSTOWN7:30 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
PEEKSKILL7:30 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
BEACON7:30 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
GARRISON3 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 VALLEY3 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
GARRISON3 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
MILLBROOK7 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
PHILIPSTOWN10 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
BEACONNoon – 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.comIn 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
BEACON4 & 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
GARRISON6 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
BEACON8 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
BEACON8:30 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 SPRING4 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
BEACON5 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
PEEKSKILL8 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 VALLEY7:30 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
BEACON8:30 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
PEEKSKILL8 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
BEACON8:30 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 Restoration45 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
BEACON5 – 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
BEACON7 – 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
BEACON7 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
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