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Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection
2026-04-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
An exhibition featuring the works of some of the most celebrated women photographers will be coming to the Hudson River Museum in its only showing in the New York Metropolitan area. “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” will be on view from January 30–May 10, 2026. This exhibition, loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program, features nearly 100 images dating from 1905 and 2015, celebrating the contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography.

Cookbook Club
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Mamaroneck Library, 136 Prospect Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543, United States
Mamaroneck Public Library
mamaronecklibrary.org/events
Please see flyer for details.

Zero Waste Task Force: Rags or Riches? Textile Recycling in Westchester
2026-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Come learn how to keep your textiles* out of the trash incinerator. We will be joined by Vincent Ferrari-Rivas from Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities to explain the ins and outs of the county’s textiles recycling program. We will also cover donations to thrift stores, and those ubiquitous clothing donation bins. Join us!
*What’s a textile? Clothes, linens, curtains, etc. See the full list here: https://environment.westchestercountyny.gov/residents/recycling-guidelines/textiles
Register at www.wasspeekskill.org/meeting
Our Zero Waste Task Force meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month.
If you cannot attend, all Task Force meetings are posted to the WASS Peekskill YouTube Channel.
If you have questions, reach out to WASS at WASSPeekskill@gmail.com

Creative Voices: A 6-Week Writing Program for Women with ADHD with Amy Reyer
2026-04-16 18:00 - 2026-05-21 19:45 | Hudson Valley Writers Center, 300 Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
This 6-week course meets for 1.75 hours, from 6:00-7:45 p.m., on 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, and 5/21, in-person at the Hudson Valley Writers Center.
Questions or wondering if it’s a fit? Reach out to Amy at amy.reyer@reyerec.com.
Creative Voices is a co-creative environment for women with ADHD—where structure meets spontaneity and your ideas finally have room to run. Whether you’re drawn to memoir, essay, fiction, or poetry, this class offers an encouraging, judgment-free space to explore your voice and follow your creative flow wherever it leads.
Along the way, you’ll also get practical, research-informed insights about how ADHD shows up in women—often in ways that are overlooked or misunderstood. We’ll gently reframe old stories of “not enough” and invite you to understand your mind in a more compassionate, nuanced way, while learning how to harness the strengths of an ADHD brain: originality, intuition, and out-of-the-box thinking.
We’ll focus on storytelling, confidence, and connection—with a rhythm that works for the ADHD mind: lively discussions, short bursts of writing, and plenty of laughter along the way. You’ll leave each session with progress you can feel and a community that truly gets you.
BIO: Amy Reyer is a longtime HVWC student currently writing a memoir about her early childhood with undiagnosed ADHD in the 1970s. The project inspired her to create a writing workshop for women with similar experiences. She holds a master’s degree from Yale and a Ph.D. in American Studies from George Washington University and is an ICF-certified executive coach and mindfulness educator. Over the past decade, she has researched the history of child psychiatry and the misdiagnosis of girls with ADHD. Previously, she produced women’s programming for major media outlets, including Discovery Communications, XM Satellite Radio, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah/Harpo, Real Simple, and More magazine.

Stay: Lisa Loeb Live
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Experience Lisa Loeb up close in an intimate acoustic performance and conversation about the stories behind her iconic songs.
Don’t miss a rare chance to experience singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb up close and unplugged. We’ll transform The Ark into an intimate listening room for a special acoustic set filled with the heartfelt storytelling and iconic melodies that made Lisa a beloved voice in music.
From the timeless hit “Stay (I Missed You)” to new favorites, this stripped-down performance highlights the warmth, wit, and honesty that define her songs.
The evening also includes a special 20-minute Q&A with JCC CEO Adam Weiss, offering a chance to hear Lisa share the stories behind the music.
About Lisa Loeb:
With a legacy of nearly 20 studio albums and EPs, multiple entrepreneurial ventures, her own weekday SiriusXM radio show on ’90s on 9, and a proliferation of TV, film, commercial, and voiceover work, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind such era-defining hits like ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ from Reality Bites and ‘I Do,’ continues to cement her status as one of the entertainment industry’s hardest working, most creative and revered musical artists.
Cash bar; doors open at 7

Monthly Open Mic: with Guest Host Iain Haley Pollock
2026-04-17 07:30 - 21:30 | Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining NY, NY, 10562, United States
Open Mic with Special Guest Host Iain Haley Pollock
Friday, April 17, 7:30-9:30 PM (pre-show poetry workshop 6-7PM)
Bethany Arts Community (40 Somerstown Road, Ossining)
For Ages 16+
Pay-What-You-Can Tickets: $10 – $20
Join Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. This special open mic at BAC will be celebrating Poetry Month. While we’re celebrating poetry month at this open mic, ALL performers are welcome– whether it be music, storytelling, and/or poetry.
Bring your talent, your works in progress, and your positive energy to our stage. This event is open to teens 16+ and adults near and far.
PERFORMING at Open Mic on April 17?
✦ We’re doing it a little different this month. Performer sign-up occurs between 7-7:30PM. Performers will submit their name “into the hat” and we’ll draw 13 names right before 7:30PM. Each performer will have up to 5 minutes each on the mic.
OUR COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS!
To help nurture a space of respect, validation, and welcoming:
✦ We’re here to share space, build community, and support each other.
✦ Performers: respect the 5-minute time limit and be mindful of your timekeeper.
✦ If you like something, make some noise! Snap your fingers, stomp your feet, clap, whatever feels right to you.
✦ We encourage you to get to know your seat neighbors. Connect and build community.
MEET YOUR HOST!
Iain Haley Pollock is the author of three poetry collections, most recently All the Possible Bodies, published by Alice James Books in 2025. Individual poems have appeared in a variety of publications, including American Poetry Review, The Kenyon Review, The New York Times Magazine, and The Progressive. Organizations including the Cave Canem Foundation, the NAACP, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the Poetry Society of America have recognized Pollock’s work with awards and grants. He directs the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Manhattanville University and lives with his family in Ossining, NY.
Co-hosted by Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, a welcoming space to build community through books and art. Find Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on social media @hudsonvalleybooksforhumanity, on their website hvbooksforhumanity.com, or visit them at 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562.

Collapse & Renewal: A Conversation with Luke Kemp and Douglas Ruskhoff
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Irvington Presbyterian Church, 25 North Broadway, Irvington, 10533
Luke Kemp and Douglas Ruskhoff will discuss Luke’s new book Goliath’s Curse, bringing historical perspective and cultural insight to the intertwined crises of our time. Their conversation will explore what the rise and fall of past societies can teach us about the pressures facing our own moment, while also pointing to pathways forward and the reasons for guarded hope. Friday, April 17th, Irvington Presbyterian Church, 7–9pm.

CAHOOTS
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Manor Club of Pelham, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham, NY, 10803, United States
The Manor Club Theatre at 1023 Esplanade, Pelham, NY, presents CAHOOTS, a hilarious comedy by Rick Johnston, directed by Elizabeth Paldino.
Ken and Jan’s swanky 1990s Manhattan apartment sets the stage for a dinner party that goes spectacularly off the rails. Jan and her pal Lois are prepping for the night, but Lois’s husband, Al, obsessed with neighborhood crime, decides to “prove a point” to his wife and dinner guests, which becomes “deadly” hilarious. Things get nuttier as the evening progresses. While serving up sharp banter and wild one-liners, it turns out that surviving dinner with friends is way riskier than dodging Manhattan street crime!
Fridays & Saturdays, April 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm
Sundays, April 12 and 19 at 2:00 pm
Tickets: https://tmcofpelham.org/events
Members $25/Guests $30/At the Door $35
For Group Sales or more information, call 914.738.1528

Westchester Collaborative Theater to Premiere Box Spring 2026: A Festival of One-Act Plays Running April 17-26
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, 23 Water Street, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
On two consecutive weekends, April 17-19 and April 24-26,
Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) in Ossining will present Box Spring 2026:
A Festival of One-Act Plays. Six highly engaging, never-seen-before comedic and
dramatic plays written, directed and performed by local talent, will debut at the
company’s black box theater located at 23 Water Street, Ossining, NY.

Catch Me If You Can
2026-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Based on the hit film and the incredible true story…
Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, Catch Me If You Can was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, he pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Recommend for ages 10+

Open Mic (In person & Zoom)
2026-04-17 19:30 - 22:00 | NY
We are excited to hold Open Mic Night in hybrid form, both in-person at HVWC and virtually!
Physical and virtual doors open at 7:20 pm for event starting at 7:30 pm. Due to popular demand to participate, we’ve had to limit the amount of readers to 20.
All performers, whether “in person” or on Zoom, will be given a 5 minute spot. The “in person” performers at HVWC will perform. The online, virtual performers will also take their turns. Due to the new zoom technology installed at HVWC both groups will be able to see each other perform. Both groups will have 10 “performer” spots available to them.
We will have a virtual audience as well as a live audience! Virtual audience seats are free and unlimited, as long as you pre-register below. The Zoom link will be sent the day of the event. A limited number of free “in person” audience seats will be available to those who pre-register. There will be no seats available on the night of the Open Mic. You MUST pre-register.
All genres welcome — fiction, non-fiction, poetry, music, comedy, storytelling, other. Open Mic will give you an opportunity to share your talents in a nurturing, comfortable space with some great people. Your donations are welcome!

Printmaking Without a Press Workshop
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | KinoSaito Art Center, 115 7th St, Verplanck, 10596
Learn intaglio and relief printmaking techniques that you can do at home using everyday materials. Turn a recycled piece of foam or cardboard into a printing plate you can use over and over again.
All materials provided.
This class is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Tree Care 101: Tree Root Systems & Air Spade Demonstration
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Kensico Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, 10595, United States
Tree Root Systems Seminar & Air Spade Demonstration
April 18, 2026 | 10:00-11:15 AM
Friends of Kensico Cemetery is offering a free Tree Root Systems Seminar and Air Spade Demonstration on April 18 from 10 to 11:15 AM.
Tree root systems are the “engine” of the tree, yet they are often the least understood. Home gardeners, landscapers, and anyone responsible for tree care will learn how tree roots grow, the effects of soil conditions on root health, and how improper techniques affect long-term tree stability and survival. The program will also include a live air spade demonstration, illustrating how arborists safely expose root systems to assess and address common problems. Designed for home gardeners, beginners, and green-industry professionals. Please RSVP via the event page.

Spring Etsy Maker's Market
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Spring Maker’s Market – Save the Date! ✨🌸
Join us on Saturday, April 18th for a delightful Spring Maker’s Market featuring unique, handmade gifts created by incredibly talented local artists!
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find in big box stores — from handcrafted jewelry and artisan home décor to beautiful artwork, specialty gifts, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop small, support local, and find something truly special for yourself or someone you love.
Bring a friend, enjoy the spring vibes, and celebrate creativity in our community. 🌷🛍️
🗓 Saturday, April 18th
Handmade • Local • One-of-a-Kind
Mark your calendar — we can’t wait to see you there! 💕

Earth Day Family Event
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Cross County Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, 10704
Celebrate Earth Day with a fun, hands-on activity for the whole family at Cross County Center in partnership with the Westchester Parks Foundation. Join us on The Green to create your own plantable card using recycled seed paper and colorful markers or watercolors. Design a special Earth Day message or make a heartfelt Mother’s Day card that can be planted afterward to grow into beautiful flowers or herbs.
Kids will also receive Earth Day–themed goody bags while supplies last, enjoy music from a live DJ, and meet strolling themed characters throughout the event for fun photo opportunities. It’s the perfect way to get creative, celebrate sustainability, and enjoy a festive day outdoors with the community.

Cortlandt Manor/Peekskill Belly Dance & Multi-Cultural Dance. Become a Dancer at any Age!
2026-04-18 12:15 - 2026-05-16 13:15 | NY
Belly Dance & Multi-Cultural Dance/Cortlandt Manor/ Peekskill ONGOING: EVERY SATURDAY Afternoon
Class time: 12:15 pm to 1:15pm / $20.00 Cash Drop In
THE DANCE CONSERVATORY
2050 E. Main St (RT 6)
Cortlandt Manor, NY
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Become a Dancer at Any Age!
Great for Moms & Daughters, Seniors.
Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends, while learning dance from around the World!
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TONES THE ENTIRE BODY: abdomen, hips, thighs, arms
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DANCE STYLES:
Bollywood, Turkish & Latin, Arabic Pop, Gipsy Kings, Bamboleo, Shakira routines, Hips Don’t Lie, Havanna.
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Attire: Yoga pants, long skirt, barefoot or slippers. Bring a bottle of water
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For Information:
Contact Sarah Bell
914-874-4541
www.Facebook.com/DanceWSarah

Christ Church San Marcos Spring Fling
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Christ Episcopal Church, 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Join us in our beautiful historic church for our annual Spring Fling.
Hors d’ouevres, raffles, a silent auction and live music by the Spruce Street Jazz Project.

Christ Church San Marcos - 2026 SPRING FLING
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church San Marcos, 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown, 10591
From 4-6pm there will be Live Jazz by the Spruce Street Jazz Project, and Silent Auction, Raffles, Wine Pull, Refreshments and on-site childcare open to the Westchester Community.

Spring Fling
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church San Marcos, 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown, 10591
4pm – 6pm: Jazz by the Spruce Street Jazz Project, Raffles, Silent Auction, Refreshments, and on-site childcare

Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Open House
2026-04-19 09:30 - 12:30 | BMFD, 1111 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY, 10510-2627
As part of the annual RecruitNY statewide initiative, the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department (BMFD) will open its doors on Sunday, April 19th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM so residents can learn how they can serve their volunteer fire department and EMS. The department is located at 1111 Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.
Volunteer fire departments across New York state have been faced with decreased membership and increased call volume. Like most volunteer fire departments, the BMFD needs to bolster its ranks so it can continue to provide the optimum level of protection for its residents.
During the Open House hours, the BMFD will conduct tours of the station and apparatus, allow visitors to operate a fire hose, demonstrate firefighting and ambulance service activities, and address questions about becoming a member. The Briarcliff Manor Police Department will feature one of their cars and a motorcycle. The NY State Troopers will operate their vehicle rollover simulator and the BMFD Safety Team will teach fire prevention. There will be free food, beverages, and fire truck rides for all attendees.
These activities give visitors a taste of what it means to be in the fire and ambulance service. Volunteer firefighters will also be on hand to discuss the requirements and rewards of joining. All are welcome and encouraged to attend, especially families with children.
“We welcome the community to join us during RecruitNY Sunday,” said Chief Arie Uyterlinde “This is an excellent opportunity for people to meet their local volunteer first responders and learn more about the fire and EMS service. We are always looking for new members, and we hope that after meeting us, more people will be interested in becoming part of our family.”
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is committed to assisting New York’s 1,700-plus volunteer departments to connect with their communities and have sufficient members to protect them properly. Established in 2011, RecruitNY is an undertaking of FASNY. It is made possible by the continuing support and generosity of Lincoln Financial Group (LFG).
For more information, visit www.bmfd.org/join.

Cardboard Explosion: A Paper Heart Puppet Show & Workshop
2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Spend a springy Sunday morning building your own puppet, taking in a creative puppet show, or both!
Enjoy stories brought to life using nothing but recycled cardboard and the power of your imagination! Puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters and tells stories that are sure to wow children of all ages.
From 10am – 11am, audience members will enjoy a creative, whimsical puppet show all made from cardboard! After the show, 30 lucky ticket holders will get to work directly with Brad to build their own puppets from cardboard (perfect for early elementary students in grades K-3rd).

Artists of Northern Westchester 55th Art Exhibit
2026-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congragation of the Hudson Valley, 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton on Hudson, 10520
ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) 55th Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley, the 55th ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) Exhibit is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter, George Kelly.
The Exhibit runs from April 12 through May 9 with an Opening Reception on Sunday, April 12 , 2-4 pm and a Closing Reception on Saturday, May 9, 4- 5pm. The Gallery will be open to the public on the following Sundays: 4/19, 4/26 and May 3 from 11:30- 12:30 PM.
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley, this is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter, George Kelly.
