What To Do: Summer Events 2016

What To Do: Summer Events 2016: Sixty-six summer what to dos for townies, foodies, culture-vultures and weekend warriors from biking to sailing, strawberry short cake to strawberry daiquiris, and everything al fresco including movies, music, Shakespeare and Yoga.

What To Do: All Summer Long

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway: Friends of Westchester County Parks closes off a six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot and bike to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Bicycle Sundays return on May 1 and run through the last Sunday in June.

Sheffield Island Lighthouse Cruises: Board the 45-foot C.J. Toth catamaran for a cruise to Sheffield Island on the Long Island Sound for a lighthouse tour, hike through Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, picnic and beachfront activities. Sat-Sun, 5/28-9/5: 11am, 2 & 3:30pm. Mon, Thurs & Fri, 6/27-9/2: 11am & 3pm. Tues-Wed, 6/30-9/2: 11am. Check holiday weekend times. Acoustic Wednesday Cruises: Wed, 6/22-8/31: 6:30-8:30pm. Clambake Tours: Thurs, 6/9-9/29: 6-9:30pm. Lighthouse BBQ: Sat, 7/16 & 8/13: 5-9:30pm. (Sheffield Island Dock, Washington & Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Pride of the Hudson River Cruise: See the majestic beauty of the Hudson River on this narrated river adventure that begins in Newburgh and travels down to West Point taking in the sights of Washington’s Headquarters, World’s End, Mt. Beacon, Bannerman Island, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, the Catskill Aqueduct and Cold Spring along the way. 5/1-10/31: check times. (120 Front St., Newburgh; www.prideofthehudson.com)

Afternoon & Sunset Sails on the Schooner Soundwaters: Board the 80’ Tall Ship Soundwaters, the ship that Pete Seeger made famous, for a two-hour journey on the Long Island Sound. The Schooner Soundwaters sails from Boccuzzi Park in Stamford on Saturdays at 3-5pm and Sundays from 2-4pm from June 25 to September 25. Soundwaters also sets sail for the sunset on a varied schedule from Thursday to Sunday, June 23-Septbember 25. Check dates & times. (Bocuzzi Park at Southfield, 166 Southfield Ave., Stamford CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Giving Back: Benefits

Food Bank of Westchester Hunger Heroes Breakfast: Emmy Award-winning Anchor of News 12 Westchester Janine Rose will help honor agencies, organizations and corporations who have made exceptional efforts fighting hunger in Westchester County. Past honorees include Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Regina High School, Stop & Shop and Shiloh Baptist Church of New Rochelle. Thurs, 6/2: 8-10am. (Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown; www.foodbankforwestchester.org)

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s Humanitarian Award Dinner: Food, music and an online and silent auction. This year’s event will honor Lesley Lampert of Café of Love in Mt. Kisco who serves nutritious meals to BGNY’s kids each day. The John Beach Award will be presented to Dennis Munson, the Aquatics Director at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. Sat, 6/4: 6pm. (Hilton Westchester, 699 Westchester Ave, Rye Brook: www.bgcnw.com)

Local! Church of St. Mary’s 79th Annual Strawberry Festival: There’s games, prizes, bounce castles and more for toddlers to teens and a wide variety of craft vendors, attic treasures, raffles and bake sales. Plus, BBQ on the lawn and food & drinks in the Strawberry Cafe, including the Festival’s famed strawberry shortcake. Music acts include HGHS’s a capella acts, The Enchords and The Quaker Notes, and Al Frankel and the Blues Dog Band. Sat, 6/4: 11am-4pm. (Church of St, Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; churchofstmary’s)

A New Chance Animal Rescue 5^th Anniversary Fundraiser with Christine O’Leary – Glen Arbor Country Club: Popular comedienne Christine O’Leary, who recently opened for Tracy Morgan and Sinbad; and is regularly seen at the Ridgefield Playhouse, will host this cocktail party for A New Chance Animal Rescue of Bedford Hills. The evening will include appetizers and drinks, a slient auction and music by the popular band The Shaves. The organization, started by the 14 year old Sophia Silverman has saved over 500 dogs from high kill shelters and abusive situations in the past five years. Thurs, 6/9: 7-10pm. (234 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills; www.anewchancear.org)

Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament: Tee up for the arts to support ArtsWestchester, a not for profit organization that supports hundreds of arts organizations throughout Westchester County. The event includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, greens fees, carts, fore caddies and prizes. Mon, 6/20: 10am-9pm. (Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle; www.artswestchester.org)

Local! Faith Prince performs at Armonk’s Hudson Stage Company Gala: Broadway legend Faith Price will perform at the Hudson Stage Company’s annual gala at Whippoorwill Hall on July 31. Faith won a Tony and a Drama Desk award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. She also received Tony and Drama Desk nominations for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Bells are Ringing and A Catered Affair in 2008. A reception follows the performance at Amore Italian Kitchen, next to the theater. Sun, 7/31: 4pm. TICKET GO ON SALE SOON! (Whippoorwill Hall, North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. E., Armonk; www.hudsonstage.com)

Where To See: Cinema

Greenwich Film Festival: Over 50 films will be screened in four venues from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12. Plus panels and workshops, a Spotlight On discussion with actor John Turturro and an opening night party with a concert from John Popper of Blues Traveler and Dar Williams. The festivals 3 Centerpiece Films are The Fundamentals of Caring, a tale of an unlikely friendship starring Craig Roberts; Newtown, a documentary about the victims and families of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and My Blind Brother, a dark comedy about a romantic triangle between a blind athlete and his brother. Other festival highlights include a Jewish Film Series featuring the documentary Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You, and Germans and Jews, a documentary exploring the growing Jewish population in Germany ; The Duel, starring Woody Harrelson as a small town Texas preacher suspected of multiple murders and Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg, a documentary about the comedian cited by Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Billy Crystal as the biggest influence on their comedy. (Thurs-Sun, 6/9-12: multiple venues; www.greenwichfilm.org)

Local! Friday Night Movies with Professor Valerie Franco at NCPL: Dirty Pretty Things: Stephen Frear’s 2002 drama starring Audrey Tatou examines the life of illegal immigrants in London. Fri, 6/10: 7pm. The Secret Lives of Walter Mitty: The 2014 remake of James Thurber’s classic story starring Ben Stiller and Kristin Wiig. Fri, 6/17: 7pm. The Last King of Scotland: James McElvoy and Forest Whitaker, in a tour de force performance as the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, star in this 2007 Oscar winner. Fri, 6/24: 7pm. The One Hundred Foot Journey: Oscar winner Lasse Holstrom directs Helen Mirren and Om Puri in this romantic comedy about a family who flees violence in India to open a restaurant (and a feud with a local chef) in a small town in France. Fri, 7/1: 7pm. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk, www.northcastlelibrary.org)

Chappaqua – Reel Talk with Jonathan Demme – Jacob Burns Film Center:  Academy Award-winning Director, Jonathan Demme screens this “rediscovered underground classic of the 60’s” in his Rarely Seen Cinema series at Jacob Burns. This psychedelic tale of drug addiction by Conrad Rooks features gorgeous cinematography, music by Ravi Shankar and cameos from William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Ornette Coleman. The film depicts Chappaqua, in several minutes of wintry panoramas, as an overt symbol of drug-free suburban childhood (ha). Sun, 6/12: 5pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words – Jacob Burns: Here’s one for devotees of classic Hollywood. Swedish film critic and filmmaker Stig Bjorkman culls together Bergman’s home movies, personal letters, and diaries to create an intimate portrait of the silver screen legend. Sun, 6/19: 12pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Retro Revival – Jacob Burns: This ongoing series of classic films continues through the summer with: It Happened One Night: Frank Capra’s Comedy classic starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert was the first film to win all 5 major Academy Awards. An AFI top 100 film of all time it is also their 3^rd ranked Romantic Comedy of all time. Thurs, 6/23: 7:30pm. Ran: The first celebrated masterpiece from Akira Kurosawa is presented her in 4K digital restoration. Wed, 7/27: 7pm. I Knew Her Well: A perfect piece of ’60s Italian cinema, with beautiful locations, beautiful people, and great Italian pop music about a country girl who gets caught up in the temptations of life in Rome. Thurs, 8/18: 7:30pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Local! GMO OMG – Menus in the Movies – Chappaqua Library: Director Jeremy Seifert investigates how loss of seed diversity and laboratory assisted genetic alteration of food affects the health of our planet. The film follows one family’s struggle to live and eat without participating in an unhealthy, unjust, and destructive food system. With commentary and dessert following the screening by food author and film buff, Carol Durst. Fri, 6/24: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., www.chappaqualibary.com)

Local! Family Movie Nights in Bedford & Chappaqua: Our What To Do: With the Kids offers a great selection of family movies at Jacob Burns, on the IMAX screen at the Norwalk Aquarium and free summer outdoor movies nights in Bedford & Chappaqua, the John Jay Homestead in Katonah and Muscoot Farm in Somers. Check them out here.

Downward facing dog alert!

Yoga at the Farm – Harvest Moon: They’re doing outdoor Vinyasa Yoga among the apple trees every Saturday at North Salem’s Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard this summer. Just $15 on a drop in will get you a one-hour class, a cup of coffee and a cider donut that you can chill with on the patio in the orchard after class. Priceless! Sat, 5/28-8/27: 9:30-10:30am. (130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem; sign up at www.hmorchard.com/yoga)

Yoga With a View at Boscobel: Learn to breathe better in a place that promises to take your breath away. If you have an urge to do the downward facing dog overlooking the Hudson River than this one’s for you. Certified Yoga instructor, Ellen Forman’s class on the main lawn or west meadow at Boscobel is tailored for all levels, beginner through expert, and open to walk-ins. Mon, 6/13-9/5: 6-7:15pm (except 7/4) (1601 Route 9D, Bear Mountain Highway, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Local! Summer Solstice Yoga Celebration – John Jay Homestead: Celebrate the summer solstice on Saturday, June 25 with a little al fresco downward facing dog on the bucolic grounds and amidst the historic buildings of John Jay Homestead in Katonah. Last year’s session was such a hit that they will be holding three classes this year. Including: Sun Salutations for experienced “yoga dogs”: 8-9:15am. Yoga Basics: 9:30-10:30am. Chanting, Meditation & Juice Toast: 10:45-11:15 and Family Yoga: 11:30am. Sat, 6/25: 9-10:30am. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah)

Local! Free Outdoor Yoga at John Jay Homestead: KVIS (Katonah Village Improvement Society) invites you for free al fresco Yoga hours every Saturday from June 11 through the Fall equinox. Bring you yoga mat, wear your sunscreen and plan to shop at the Farm Market. Yoga instruction from O2 Living, Apogee Women’s Fitness Center and Quest Yoga Arts. In the event of inclement weather classes will be held in the John Jay Ballroom (except July 25.) Please tip the instructor. Sat, 6/11-9/24: 10-11am. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah)

Yoga with Alexander Calder at Storm King Art Center: Relax outdoors with a Yoga class before you check out the sculptures of Alexander Calder, Louise Nevelson, Henry Moore, George Rickey, Alice Aycock, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Mark Di Suvero, Kenneth Nelson and many more at the 500 acre sculpture garden at Storm King. Yoga classes come with the price of general admission or is free for Storm King members. Summer Saturdays at 10:15am. A top pick on WTD’s Bucket List you can read more about Day Tripping: Storm King Art Center here. (Pictured here is Alice Aycock’s, Three Fold Manifestation II, painted aluminum and stainless steel.) (1 Museum Rd., New Windsor; www.stormking.org)   

Where To See: Fireworks

Local Fireworks! Pops, Patriots & Fireworks – Caramoor: Curt Ebersole leads the 60-piece Westchester Symphonic Winds in a celebration of the music of Frank Sinatra. They will be joined by Broadway heart-throb Ryan Silverman and there will be plenty of Sousa and Caramoor’s traditional performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. This  “most civilized way to see 4th of July Fireworks” features stilt walkers, picnic options and no stress parking. (Photo by Gabe Palacio)  Sat, 7/2: 8pm. (Venetian Theatre, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Fireworks Sail on the Schooner Soundwaters: Pack a dinner and a chilled summer quaff and watch the sun set and the fireworks over the Long Island Sound on this special fireworks sail on the Schooner Soundwaters from Bocuzzi Park in Stamford. Limited supplies so order tickets now! Sat, 7/2 & Mon, 7/4: 7-10:30pm. (166 Southfield Ave., Stamford, CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Fireworks Walkway Over the Hudson: Grab a rail on the Walkway Over the Hudson for their Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular over the river. Reserve a pre-fireworks table at Crave Restaurant & Lounge, Poughkeepsie’s finest or at one of the Culinary Institute of America’s eateries just five miles away. Sat. 7/2; 6:30-11:30pm. (61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie; www.walkway.org)

Local Fireworks! Kensico Fireworks & Music Fest: Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. The dance band Gerard Carelli and his Orchestra (classical, swing, Motown and rock) performs at 8 p.m. A fireworks display in front of the dam follows at 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Sun, 7/3: 6pm. (1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; www.westchestergov.com)

Fireworks! Playland
 Park: Fireworks displays, computer-fired and choreographed to a musical soundtrack, Sun-Mon, 7/3-4: 9:30pm, Plus every Friday evening 7/1-9/2: 9:15 p.m. (100 Playland Parkway, Rye; www.ryeplayland.org) 

What To Eat: Foodie Fun

80th Food & Wine Celebration – Stamford Museum & Nature Center: This benefit for the Stamford Museum & Nature Center features food wine and music on SMN&C’s Meadow overlooking Bendel Pond. With food and wine from Cask Republic, The Fez Bar & Restaurant, Savory Gourmet, Some Things Fishy, Susan Kane Catering, Planet Barbecue and Seasonal Sweets & Catering. Fri, 6/3: 6:30-9:30pm. (39 Scofiledtown Rd., Stamford, CT; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival: Over 100 Westchester restaurants and 200 world-class wines take center stage at five events for foodies and fashionistas. Fashion, Food & Wine: Enjoy VIP shopping at Bloomingdale’s and a special wine & food pairing from world-renowned wine expert, Kevin Zraly, and chef Rafael Palomino of Port Chester’s Sonora. Wed, 6/8: 6-8pm. Kensico Burger & Beer Blast: Over 30 chefs compete for the Blue Moon Best Burger Award at this ultimate block party at Kensico Dam Plaza. Thurs, 6/9: 6:30-10pm. An Evening with Westchester’s Tastemakers: Sample signature dishes and paired wines from 20 of the county’s top chefs including The Cookery’s David DiBari, Bobby Will of Saltaire, and Andy Nusser of Tarry Lodge at the Ritz Carlton Westchester in White Plains. Fri, 6/10: 6:30-10:00pm. Jr. Chefs Academy: Kids ages 7-17 learn cooking and baking techniques with the pros at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains. Sat, 6/11: 11am-12:30pm, & 2-2:30pm. Grand Tasting Village: The signature event of the week features over 50 local chefs serving up tastings and chef demonstrations with more than 200 wines & spirits at Kensico Dam Plaza with special guests Kathie Lee Gifford and Joy Bauer of NBC’s The Today Show. Sat, 6/11: 12-5pm. www.westchestermagazine.com) 

Local! Kensico Burger & Beer Blast: Over 30 Westchester chefs serve up their take on the all-American burger and compete for the Blue Moon Best Burger Award at this ultimate block party at Kensico Dam Plaza. Including Armonk’s Fortina and Market North, Bedford’s Campagna, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Peter Kelly of X20 Xavier’s on the Hudson. Thurs, 6/9: 6-10pm. (Kenco Dam Plaza, Valhalla; www.westchestermagazine.com)

Local! John Jay Homestead Farm Market: Opens on Sat, 6/11 and runs each Saturday through 10/31: 9am-1pm. See our Farmers Market Guide for more information. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org)

Local! Clambake in Greeley Garden: Family friendly party to benefit the New Castle Historical Society offers summertime music, garden karaoke, seasonal games, raffles and a silent auction. Lobster of chicken plus clams, mussels, corn on the cob and watermelon for the adults; hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. Sat, 6/11: 5pm to sunset. RSVP by June 3. (Horace Greeley House, 100 King St., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)

Sheffield Island Lighthouse Clambake:  A true New England dining experience, ferry over to Sheffield Island and dine in the tented pavilion on the lighthouse lawn and take a tour of the lighthouse itself included in the cost. Thurs, 6/9-9/29: 6pm. (Sheffield Island Dock, 4 N. Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Sheffield Island Lighthouse BBQ: Cruise to Sheffield Island on the CJ Toth catamaran for a BBQ of pulled pork, sliced, steak, BBQ chicken and more. BYOB. These cruises sell out so order early! Sat, 7/16 & 8/13: 5pm.(Sheffield Island Dock, 4 N. Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

A Taste of Westchester – Clock Tower Grill: At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s cooking class, Chef Rich Parented, of this popular bistro in Brewster, makes an old fashioned shrimp boil and lobster bake with clams, mussels, and corn on the cob, roasted potato salad and a special seasonal fruit dessert. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Thurs, 7/21: 6-8pm. (512 Clock Tower Drive, Brewster; www.clocktowergrill.com)

A Taste of Westchester – Peter Pratt’s Inn: It’s a cooking class. It’s a meal. At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s class,  Chef Jon Pratt will teach you how to make house cured bacon tacos and fried chicken and waffles. He is lesson continues with scallion hush puppies made with Wild Hive cornmeal and tomato salad using corn and tomatoes from The Meadows Farm next door. Plus some paired craft beers and a sour cherry sorbet made in his special machine. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Thurs, 7/28: 6-8pm. (673, Croton Heights Rd., Yorktown Heights; www.prattsinn.com)

20th Annual Bounty of the Hudson: Head up to Applewood Winery in Warwick, NY for wine, food & music. Enjoy side-by-side tastings of up to 20 Hudson Valley wineries and taste the best Hudson Valley cheeses, honey baked goods and Hudson Valley produce. Local food vendors will be on hand for you to make a full meal of it. Plus craft vendors and musical entertainment. Sat-Sun, 7/30-31: 12-5pm. (Applewood Winery, 82 Four Corners Rd. Warwick)  www.shawangunkwinetrail.com)

Local! A Taste of Westchester – DeCicco & Sons: It’s a cooking class and a meal. At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s class, you will step into DeCicco’s video enhanced demonstration kitchen to help Chef Angelo prepare a chilled summer soup made with tomatoes, watermelon and a buttermilk broth, and cornmeal fried catfish with roasted red peppers, oyster mushrooms and an asparagus pesto. Cicerone Brendon O’Brien will pair summer brews with your meal. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Tues, 8/9: 5:30-7:30pm. (DeCicco & Sons, 17 Maple Way, Armonk
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Hudson Valley Rib Fest: 60 rib masters compete for the NY State BBQ Championship while you sample unlimited ribs and sides and listen to the sounds of Indie rockers, soulful jazz, American Idol participants, the “Country Girl from New York” Jessica Lynn and more musical entertainment. Fri, 8/19: 5-10pm, Sat, 8/20: 11am-10pm & Sun, 8/21: 11am-5pm. (Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz: www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org)

Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival: Featuring Nerveless Nocks Motorcycle Thrill Show, 65 foot Ferris Wheel, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, a Crafts Show with 100 vendors, New England Seaport Village, Kids’ Cove with games and rides under a circus tent, International Food Court, Headline Entertainers (Smash Mouth on Sunday), harbor cruises, vessel tours, and … OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS – including their famous Celebrity Oyster Slurpoff. Sat-Sun: (9/10-11: 11am-8pm (Norwalk Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk; www.seaport.org) 

Where To Hear: Music

Local! John Pizzarelli – Jacob Burns: In this encore performance, celebrating JBFC’s 16^th anniversary, John Pizzarelli reprises his most memorable musical moments at JBFC. An anniversary party in the Jane Peck Gallery follows this special fundraiser concert. Thurs, 6/16: 7:30pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Local! Summer Concert– Bedford Village Memorial Park: The Mulligans perform classic rock hits from the Stones, Springsteen, U2, Talking Heads and The Red Hot Chili Peppers at the C&M Gazebo. Sat, 6/18: 7-8:30pm. (12 Greenwich Rd., Bedford: www.bedfordny.gov)

Local! Caramoor Summer Festival: Thirty-three nights of music under the stars in the Spanish Courtyard, the Sunken Garden or under the big tent in the Venetian Theatre! The party starts hours before the show on their picnic & Sauvignon Blanc friendly, Friends Field. Broadway superstar Kelli O’Hara headlines opening night. There’s a jazz festival, an American Roots Music Festival, a renowned opera program and plenty of chamber music and orchestral music featuring the St. Luke’s Chamber Orchestra. Plus four Dancing at Dusk Events suitable for the whole family. We have their full festival schedule right here. Wed & Fri-Sun, 6/18-8/6. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Local! Caramoor@KMA: Bring a picnic and sample Caramoor curated acts on Wednesday nights in the Katonah Museum of Art’s sculpture garden. Cole Quest and The City Pickers Woody Guthrie’s grandson, Cole Quest and his city pickers perform original tunes and traditional favorites. They have shared bills with Lucinda Williams. Wed, 6/22: 6:30pm. Jake Hertzog Band: Acclaimed by Guitar Player Magazine as “one of the finest jazz guitarists on the scene, Jake won the Grand Prize at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition. Wed, 7/20: 6:30pm. Ethos Percussion Group: America’s premier percussion quartet performs a potpourri of musical genres from Western chamber music, including the works of John Cage, Steve Reich and Philip Glass, to the rhythms of Guinea and Calcutta. Wed, 8/3: 6:30pm. (Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah; www.katonahmuseum.org)

Local! Caramoor American Roots Music Festival: Over a dozen Americana artists perform at Caramoor’s Sunken Garden, Friends Field and the Venetian Theatre at this all-day family/picnic friendly event. Daytime artists include High Plains Jamboree (Austin country), Man About a Horse (folk/bluegrass), Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole, the banjo-centric The Lowest Pair, Deadgrass artist Matt Turk, the six piece amped-up Americana band Spuyten Duyvil and Sara Watkins from Nickel Creek and The Decembrists. The evening show presents Hurray for the Riff Raff featuring the charismatic Alynda Segura (with the “morning after alto”) and John Fullbright. Sat, 6/25: 12pm. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Local! Music in the Park – Lasdon Park: Gates open for picnicking at 6pm and the music starts a half-hour later. Bring a blanket, lawn chair or grab a table around the patio for: Gerard Carelli’s jazz orchestra’s Frank Sinatra at 100 Celebration. Fri, 7/1: 6:30-9pm. Westchester Philharmonic Brass Quartet: Fri, 7/8: 6:30pm-9pm. Patty Larkin: folk/urban pop singer/songwriter. Fri, 7/15: 6:30-9pm. Chamomile & Whiskey: Southern folk/rock. Fri, 7/22: 6:30-9pm. Back to the Garden, 1969: Woodstock tribute band. Fri, 7/29: 6:30-9pm. (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

Local! Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts: The Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce, with major support by Breezemont Day Camp, presents four summer concerts on Wednesday nights at 7pm at The Gazebo on Recreation Field. Here’s the line-up: The Risko Band (U2, Lorde, Lady Gaga): Wed, 7/6: 7pm; Tramps Like Us (Springsteen Tribute) Wed, 7/13: 7pm; Don Dupont Big Band (Swing, Jive, Latin Ballroom): Wed, 7/20: 7pm. Chappaqua Orchestra (Classical): Wed, 7/27: 7pm: (Recreation Field, Chappaqua: 200 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst: These picnic friendly concerts are held outdoors at the Lyndhurst bowling alley hill on Thursdays at 6:30pm from 7/7-8/26. The musical line-up cuts a broad swath of musical genres from contemporary jazz to swing, samba, vocal and instrumental. Check back for the full line-up. (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Local! Summer Concerts – Katonah Memorial Park: The Trashcan Poets: Take a dip in the pool and then check out this local tribute band serving up alternative rock you can dance to at the Katonah Park field. Fri, 7/8: 6:30-8:30-m. Island Soul: Reggae, Calypso, Soca and American Funk & Rock. Fri, 8/5: 6:30-8:30pm. (The top of North St., Katonah; Bedford Recreation)

Local! Pleasantville Music Festival: “New York’s backyard jam” returns with top folk and Americana festival acts including: headliner Guster; KT Tunstall (Grammy-nominated for “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”); The Revivalists (Rolling Stone’s 2015 Bands You Need to Know); The Smithereens (“A Girl Like You”, “Only A Memory”) Aztec Two Step (the legendary No Hit Wonders); Annie Minogue, Morning Joe Music, Wild Adriatic, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Side Saddle, Don Dilego and Drew Bordeaux. With food, crafts, and a kid’s area with face painting, games and food. Photo by Marina Piedade. Free parking and round-trip bus service from Pace University: 11:30am-10pm. Sat, 7/9: (Parkway Field, Village Ln. Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com)

Local! Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company presents: The Swingaroos, NYC’s swing group performs 30s/40s inspired originals and goodies from Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw. Sat, 7/9: 8pm. Charlie Lagond: Co-founder of the Lagond Music School Charlie has performed with Chet Baker, Chuck Mangione and Kid Creole & The Coconuts. Sat, 7/23: 8pm. New Rochelle Opera: Opera classics. Sat, 8/6: 8pm. Broadway Classics: Broadway and Off-Broadway singers perform fave show tunes. Sat, 8/20: 8pm. (28 Maple Ave., Armonk; www.smalltowntheatre.com)

Local! Summer Concert– Bedford Hills Memorial Park: Blonde Ambition plays well-known pop, rock and Motown at Sammarco Soccer Field. Fri, 7/22: 7-8:30pm. (60 Haines Rd., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Local! Caramoor’s Jazz at Lincoln Center Festival with the Chick Corea Trio: The Chick Corea Trio with Christian McBride and Brian Blade headlines this all day fest featuring a dozen acts at the Sunken Garden, Friends Field and the Venetian Theatre. Daytime performers include Harlem Stride Piano Hour, Etienne Charles & Creole Soul, Gotham Kings: Riley Mulherkar and Alphonso Horne, Eddie Barbash Band, Jonathan Barber Quartet: “Jones, Jones, Jones’ and Ladies Sing the Blues. (Photo by Gabe Palacio) Sat, 7/23: 12pm. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Norm Hathaway Swing Band – Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden: Norm Hathaway plays it like it was at this annual dancing and music event at the Hammond Museum. His twelve-piece band plays all the favorite tunes from the 30s and 40s. Brush up on your waltz, lindy and rhumba. Dinner catered by celebrity chef Nisa Lee. Fri, 8/5: 8-11pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Moonviewing Concert, Dinner & Dinner & Japanese Tea Ceremony – Hammond Museum: The Hammond’s Japanese stroll garden, lit by paper lanterns, is a magical setting for this ancient custom, which celebrates people and traditions of the East and West. The evening begins with a traditional tea ceremony, followed by a Bento Box dinner and traditional Japanese music. Sat, 8/29: 6:-11pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Boscobel Big Band Concert & Sunset Picnic: Celebrate the last days of summer on Boscobel’s great lawn overlooking the Hudson River. Enjoy a picnic supper – purchase food on site or BYO – and dance to the swinging sounds of the 20-piece Big Band Sound orchestra as they take on Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and more. Swing dance and jitterbug demonstrations by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Sun, 9/11: 6-8pm. (1601 Route 9D, Bear Mountain Highway, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

Where To Run: Road & Trail Races

Lewisboro/South Salem Memorial Day Races & Fair: Four events starting with the 10K race at 8am that takes on challenging hills in South Salem. Start time for the 5K is 9:30am. Both races are USA Track and Field certified. The youth Mile Fun Run starts at 10:45am and Pee Wee 25 and 50-yard dashes for 2-8 year olds are at 11:05am. Register online or on race day at 7am. Mon, 5/30: 8am-11:05. The Memorial Day Fair (10am-3pm) features performing artists, music, children’s games a bake sale and food. (Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; www.southsalempc.org)

Rocky’s 5K & Rockwood 10K Ramble – Rockefeller State Park, Pleasantville: This beautiful and challenging 10K course on carriage trails through Rockefeller State Park Preserve begins at Rockwood Hall overlooking the Hudson River. All proceeds benefit the park’s trail maintenance. This race features an accurate, wheel-measured course with results posted immediately after the race. Sat, 6/4: 9am. (125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville; www.rockysraces.org)

Pound Ridge Independence Day 5K Road Race and Fireworks: Run over rolling hills and through the streets of Pound Ridge from the Pound Ridge Elementary School to Town Park where there will be music and refreshments at the end of the race. Register online or on race day beginning at 7:30am for a 9am start. Children’s races begin immediately after the 5K. There will be picnicking, music and fireworks at the park from 6-10 pm. Sat, 7/2: 9am. (Pound Ridge Elementary School, 7 Pound Ridge Rd., Pound Ridge; www.townofpoundridge.com)

What To Do: Smell the roses

Local! Lasdon Park Flower Show: Smell and see the flowers at The New Horizons Garden Club flower show in Lasdon Park. Sat, 6/4: 1:45-3:30pm & Sun, 6/5: 11am-3:30pm. (2610 Amawalk Rd., Katonah: www.lasdonpark.org)

Rose Garden Weekend at NYBG: It’s peak rose season in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden of the New York botanical Garden. A sea of red, white, yellow, and pink flowers from nearly 700 rose cultivars provide the backdrop for this weekend celebration that features live acoustic music, a dance performance, garden tours, plein air painting, rose care demonstrations, refreshments and the great rose giveaway. Sat-Sun, 6/4-5: 11am-4pm. (New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org) 

Lyndhurst Rose Day: Lyndhurst’s spectacular rose garden is in full bloom when the Garden Club of Irvington hosts its annual rose day in the garden. Classical music performers and refreshments enliven the garden. Bring a camera as the display is not to be believed. Sun, 6/5: 12-3pm. (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Local! Open Days Garden Conservancy – Bedford & North Salem: Spend the day visiting four local private gardens that are open to the public including: Keeler Hill Farm that features horses, geese, ducks, a lilac lair, formal gardens, an orchard and farm vistas. (64 Keeler Ln., N. Salem) Garden of Phillis Warden that showcases three water gardens, a wildflower, fern and marsh garden, a woodland walk and a formal croquet court on seven acres. (531 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills. Leslie and John Needham’s River Hills estate features a restored 1790s Dutch Colonial-style house overlooking the Mianus River Gorge with terraces and gardens designed to complement this panoramic view. (14 Mianus River Rd., Bedford) Perrin Garden offers expansive perennial gardens, a wildflower meadow, a garden of native grasses and blueberry bushes and a sweet gum tree. (676 Titicus Rd., N. Salem) Sun 6/5: 10am-4pm. www.gardenconservancy.org)

Shakespeare al fresco

Free! Shakespeare in the Park – Delacorte Theatre: The Taming of the Shrew: Olivier Award-nominee, Cush Jumbo (Josephine and I, The River) and Tony and Olivier Award-winner Janet McTeer (A Doll’s House, Mary Stuart) star in Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female production of Shakespeare’s “Shrew” in Central Park. Sun, 5/24-Fri, 6/26: 8pm. Troilus and Cressida: Tony-winning director Daniel Sullivan (Proof, Cymbeline) takes on Shakespeare’s drama about romance (Troilus and Cressida) and revenge (Ajax, Ulysses, Achilles) during the Trojan War. Sun, 7/19-Fri, 8/14: 8pm. (Delacorte Theatre in Central Park; www.publictheatre.org)

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival – Boscobel: With its breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Boscobel provides the perfect setting for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s summer season. For more than 25 years, the Festival has been the only resident Shakespeare Company in the Hudson Valley. This year they will present Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Measure for Measure and Macbeth. There will also be three performances of So Please You, a family-friendly comedy that tells the tale of Denis, a servant in As You Like It. Zachary Fine, who conceived this HVSF describes it as a “tragical-comical, comical-tragical” rich in the art of clowning and drawing on text from many Shakespeare plays. The festival concludes with four performances of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Tues 6/7-Mon, 9/5: check times. (Boscobel, 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison; www.hvsf.org)

Hamlet – Shakespeare on the Sound: Shakespeare on the Sound takes on Hamlet, the bard’s great tragedy of revenge, indecision and madness where all your favorite characters (or most of them) wind up dead. If only Gertrude and Claudius would have slowed their hasty march to the altar upon King Hamlet’s death. But no! They couldn’t wait! The play will be produced in the “round” as the “groundlings did at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater 400 years ago. You can stake out your picnic space for this FREE! presentation as early as 4pm. Thurs, 6/16-Sun, 7/3: 7:30pm. Mondays are dark! (Pinckney Park, 33 Highland Ave, Norwalk; www.shakespeareonthesound.org)

Free! Shakespeare on the Green – As You Like It: Stamford’s professional theatre company, Curtain Call’s annual free Shakespeare productions are performed on a scaled-down version of the Globe Theatre stage nestled among the pine trees of the Sterling Farms Complex in Stamford. The park opens 90 minutes before the performance for picnicking. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy set in France, As You Like It – famous for the “All the world’s a stage” speech. Thurs-Sun, 7/7-17: 7:30pm. (Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford; www.curtaincallinc.com)

Where To Shop 

Local! Armonk’s First Thursdays: The Armonk Chamber of Commerce presents art, music, in-store promotions, dining, wine tastings and more in downtown Armonk the first Thursday in June, July, August and September. You’ll find music in Armonk Square and special offers at Amore, Mariachi Mexico, Fortina and other restaurants. Plus special activities, events and raffles at Houlihan Lawrence, LOL Kids, LaGravinese Jewelers, Framings, Hickory & Tweed, DeCiccos and more. Check online for a full list of promotions.  Thurs, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4 & 9/1: 5-9pm. www.armonkchamberofcommerce.com)

Local! Bedford Village Sidewalk Sale: Stroll through one of the most beautiful downtowns in America, past the historic sites and shop till you drop. Local merchants offer discounts, samples and genteel conversation. Hosted by the Bedford Village Business Association. Lunch at Bedford 234 while you are there. Fri-Sun, 6/10-12: during store hours. (Bedford Village, Main St., Bedford Village; www.bedfordvillagebusiness.com)

Local! Chappaqua Sidewalk Sale: This three day town-wide sales event, produced by The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce, offers steep discounts, samples and bargains to die for up and down Greeley Avenue and beyond. Participating retailers will offer sales inside their stores and on the street. Typically held the third weekend in July. Check back for dates. (Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappquamillwoodchamber)

Local! Katonah Sidewalk Sale: Special bargains and sidewalk sale prices on merchandise from the chain store free network of independent stores in this charming walking town with lots of Victorian gingerbread on Katonah Avenue and the surrounding residential area. Grab a bite at Blue Dolphin, NoKa Joe’s, Peppino’s, Willie Nicks or Pizza Station. Parking in the commuter lots is free after 12 on Friday and all day Saturday. Fri-Sat, 7/29-30: 10am-5pm. (Katonah Ave., Katonah; www.katonahchamber.org)

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