Posted June 13, 2025
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Edited by Pamela Doan (calendar@highlandscurrent.org)
For a full listing of events, see highlandscurrent.org/calendar.
COMMUNITY
SAT 31
Twilight Memories
WAPPINGERS FALLS
8 p.m. Mesier Park
East Main Street | strayhelp.org
The volunteer cat rescue organization, Stray HELP, will provide candles to light in honor of a beloved pet. Cost: $10 per candle
SUN 1
Queer Liberation March
BEACON
1 p.m. Main Street
facebook.com/BeaconLGBTQ
The march, organized by Beacon LBGTQ Liberation, will be followed by a community celebration with a DJ, vendors and organizations at the VFW Hall. See the Facebook page for details.
SUN 1
Repair Cafe
BEACON
1 – 4 p.m. Beacon Recreation Center
23 West Center St.
Bring clothing, furniture, lamps and other broken items to be fixed by volunteers. Email beaconfishkillrepaircafe@gmail.com to volunteer.
WED 4
Social Security Seminar
COLD SPRING
6 p.m. Butterfield Library
10 Morris Ave. | 845-265-3040
butterfieldlibrary.org
Learn how to file, who can file, when to file and how to get the most from your benefits.
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
Noon – 9 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: $50 weekend ($20 students, ages 12 and younger free, VIP $130)
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
NATURE & OUTDOORS
SAT 31
Master Gardener Hike
CARMEL
9:30 a.m. Fahnestock State Park
1498 Route 301 | cceputnamcounty.org
The moderately strenuous guided hike will cover 4 miles with views of Breakneck Ridge, Mount Beacon and Storm King. Register online.
SAT 31
History Hike: Denny Mine
PUTNAM VALLEY
10 a.m. Fahnestock State Park
Sunken Mine Road
putnamhistorymuseum.org
Guides from the Putnam History Museum will discuss the local discovery of iron and the role of mines. Cost: $15 ($12 members)
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.
VISUAL ART
SAT 31
Adult Prom
BEACON
7 – 11 p.m. KuBe Art Center
211 Fishkill Ave. | ecfa.com/kube
Dress up and dance in the art-filled halls. Cost: $25 ($50 with after-party)
SUN 1
Luthier’s Dream
PUTNAM VALLEY
2 – 4 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Pallas Athene will speak about her exhibit of stringed instruments transformed with elements of nature. There will also be live music.
THURS 5
Readers of Beacon
BEACON
5 – 7 p.m. Howland Public Library
313 Main St. | 845-831-1134
beaconlibrary.org
Photographer Sandy Santra captures the writers, readers and literary community in this exhibit. Bring a book to swap during the reception.
THURS 5
Figure-Drawing Night
BEACON
6 p.m. Dennings Point Distillery
10 N. Chestnut St. | garrisonartcenter.org
Join the Garrison Art Center for creative fun with two models. Cost: $35
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
STAGE & SCREEN
SAT 31
Once Upon a Dance
POUGHKEEPSIE
2 & 6:30 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St.
845-473-2072 | bardavon.org
Ballet Arts Studio dancers in tap, ballet, modern, jazz and other forms will stage their annual recital with a fairy tale theme. Cost: $20 ($15 seniors, students, children)
SAT 31
The Bald Soprano
BEACON
7 p.m. Savage Wonder
139 Main St. | savagewonder.org
The new theater will present a “ludicrously staged reading of the absurdist classic” by Eugene Ionesco. Also SAT 31. Cost: $25
SAT 31
Comedy Weekend
BEACON
8 p.m. Savage Wonder
139 Main St. | savagewonder.org
Hosted by Jay Lawrence, this stand-up show will feature Linette Palladino and Jad Sleiman. Also SUN 1. Cost: $25
SUN 1
Love Fest
NEWBURGH
6 & 9 p.m. Newburgh Brewing Co.
88 S. Colden St.
dub.sh/passion-love-fest
Passion The Adult Dance Studio in Beacon presents it fourth showcase of “epic love stories told through the art of movement and dance.” Also SUN 8. Cost: $30
THURS 5
Hive Mind Improv Jam
BEACON
7 p.m. Beahive | 6 Eliza St.
dukecomedytheatre.com
This comedy jam, presented by Duke Comedy Theatre, is open to anyone who always wanted to try improv, get more reps or watch a live comedy show happen on the spot. An improv team will close out the night. Cost: $5
FRI 6
Romeo and Juliet
BEACON
6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Boats leave dock
845-831-6346 | bannermancastle.org
Visit Bannerman Island to watch the 1996 film of Shakespeare’s best-known play starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Cost: $45
FRI 6
Lit Lit
BEACON
7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St. | 845-831-4988
howlandculturalcenter.org
Read work from any genre at this literary open mic. Cost: $5
FRI 6
Glass Ceiling Breakers
GARRISON
7:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre
10 Garrison’s Landing | 845-424-3900
philipstowndepottheatre.org
Watch plays and films by women presented by Theatre Revolution. See the website for the titles in each block. Also SAT 7, SUN 8. Cost: $27
FRI 6
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 all on a search for soulmates. Cost: $15 to $75
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 musical that inspired the 1969 film Hello, Dolly! 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)
KIDS & FAMILY
SAT 31
Family Nature Day
GARRISON
2 – 4 p.m. Winter Hill
20 Nazareth Way | hhlt.org
Brian Robinson will share a presentation on the world of animals. Free
SUN 1
Laurie Berkner
PEEKSKILL
11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The musician and performer will play her greatest hits. Cost: $28 to $101
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.
TALKS & TOURS
SAT 31
Hello, Cruel World!
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
Melinda Wenner Moyer, a Philipstown-based journalist, will discuss her new book on “science-based strategies for raising terrific kids in terrifying times.”
THURS 5
Brain Health
GARRISON
2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
472 Route 403 | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
In collaboration with Philipstown Aging at Home, the library is hosting this workshop about supporting cognitive function as you age.
THURS 5
Simple Steps for Starting a Business
GARRISON
6 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library
Via Zoom | 845-424-3020
desmondfishlibrary.org
George Joiner of Putnam County SCORE will discuss how to get going with your business idea, from planning to funding.
THURS 5
12 Oxen Under the Sea
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Split Rock Books | 97 Main St.
845-265-2080 | splitrockbks.com
Craig Bernardini will read from and discuss his new collection of stories.
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 author Edna Ferber, her Pulitzer-winning novel about Texas and the making of the Oscar-winning film adaptation.
SAT 7
Things Become Other Things
BEACON
7 p.m. Binnacle Books | 321 Main St.
binnaclebooks.com
Craig Mod will discuss his “walking memoir” of Japan with Sam Anderson.
SUN 8
Ruth Danon
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
The Beacon and Dutchess County poet laureate will read from her collections, followed by an open mic. Cost: $10
MUSIC
SAT 31
Don McLean
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
The songwriter and musician, best known for “American Pie,” will perform as part of his A Night of Hits and Stories tour. Cost: $68 to $88
SAT 31
Back to the Garden 1969
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
For their 16th anniversary show, the Woodstock tribute band will play hits by the performers from the iconic concert. Cost: $30 ($35 door)
SUN 1
Dream Choir
COLD SPRING
3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
10 Academy St.
For their spring concert and sing-along, the choir will perform a diverse collection of hits, from the Beatles to Broadway. Donations welcome. Free
THURS 5
Ignite a Noise
BEACON
7 p.m. Savage Wonder
139 Main St. | savagewonder.org
Rich Johnson, a “one man jazz-fusion orchestra,” will perform on trumpet, electronics and pedal steel guitar. Free
FRI 6
True North Jazz Project
PUTNAM VALLEY
7:30 p.m. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center
729 Peekskill Hollow Road
tompkinscorners.org
Joe North (saxophone), Ryan Cerullo (piano), Buddy Griffith (bass) and Ryan Odell (drums) will play a range of music that includes bebop, classic rock and pop. Cost: $20
FRI 6
Southern RockFest
PEEKSKILL
8 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St. | 914-739-0039
paramounthudsonvalley.com
A Brother’s Revival (an Allman Brothers tribute band) and Southern Steel (Lynyrd Skynyrd) will perform. Cost: $44 to $58
FRI 6
Willie Nile Band
BEACON
8:30 p.m. Towne Crier | 379 Main St.
845-855-1300 | townecrier.com
The singer and songwriter will play rock music from his 14th album, The Day the Earth Stood Still. Cost: $35 ($40 door)
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 or beverage 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
howlandculturalcenter.org
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)
CIVIC
MON 2
City Council
BEACON
7 p.m. City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
845-838-5011 | beaconny.gov
MON 2
School Board
BEACON
7 p.m. Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org
TUES 3
Putnm Legislature
CARMEL
7 p.m. Historic Courthouse
44 Gleneida Ave. | 845-208-7800
putnamcountyny.com
TUES 3
School Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Middle School Library
15 Craigside Drive | 845-265-9254
haldaneschool.org
WED 4
Village Board
COLD SPRING
7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St.
845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov
WED 4
School Board
GARRISON
7 p.m. Garrison School | 1100 Route 9D
845-424-3689 | gufs.org
THURS 5
Town Board
COLD SPRING
7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St.
845-265-5200 | philipstown.com