What To Do Valentines Weekend

What To Do Valentines Weekend: Looking forward to the long weekend. Get out and do something. Here’s twelve events you’ve never done before!

Local! Twisted Valentines, Axial Theatre Pleasantville – Thurs-Sat, 2/8-10 & 15-17: The Axial Theatre’s Twisted Valentines returns for its third consecutive year with 6 original one-act plays, each with it’s own take on the modern relationship. Including Sleeping Dogs, Dream Lover, The Ninth Circus of Hell and Requiem for a Third Wheel. Expect to laugh and cry. (St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville, 914.286.7680; www.axialtheatre.org)

Local! Dancing Lessons, Arc Stages Pleasantville, Fri-Sat, 2/1-16: 8pm & Sun, 2/10: 2pm: The New York Times called it “Two Aloof Neighbors, All the Wrong Moves” in their 2015 review. Set in Manhattan, this two-person play follows a science professor with Aspergers’s Syndrome (Ever) who hires an injured dancer (Senga) to give him dancing lessons. Mark St. Germain’s (Becoming Dr. Ruth) writing deftly moves from Ever’s witty “autism spectrum” repartee to the physical humor of Senga, in full leg cast, teaching him to groove to Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger”. Worth the trip! (147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; www.arcstages.org)

Kool & The Gang Valentine’s Day Celebration, Ridgefield Playhouse, Thurs, 2/14: 8pm: “Get Down On It”, “Jungle Boogie” and have a “Celebration” for Valentine’s Day with Kool & The Gang. This two-time Grammy-winners had nine Top Ten Hits including “Joanna”, “Cherish” and “Ladies Night”. There’s chocolates, champagne and a raffle before the show starting at 6:30pm. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT;  www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Robin Spielberg, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 2/16: 8pm: Performing music from her vast repertoire of popular American melodies and originals, Robin has sold over a million recordings and has over a hundred million spins on Pandora Radio, making her America’s most popular contemporary female pianist. Spotify created an official “This is Robin Spielberg” playlist featuring music from her 18 recordings. Her current CD, On the Edge of A Dream, debuted at #6 on Billboard’s New Age chart. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Demetri Martin, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sat, 2/16: 8pm: Actor, comedian and NY Times best-selling author, Demetri Martin brings a night of stand-up to The Playhouse! Best known for his deadpan delivery, the Comedy Central show “Important Things with Demetri Martin,” and contributing to “The Daily Show,” Martin recently earned raves for directing the indie film, Dean.  (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Local! The Awful Truth, Retro Revival at Jacob Burns Film Center, Thurs, 2/14: 5:10 & 7:15pm. In this 1937 Oscar winner from Director Leo McCarey (Duck Soup), Cary Grant (in the role that defined his on-screen persona) and Irene Dunne display affection, charm, and a knack for rapid-fire one-liners as a couple who decide to divorce. But as they try to move on with their lives, he can’t help but try to sabotage her relationship with a stodgy Oklahoma businessman (Ralph Bellamy). (364 Manville Rd. Pleasantville;www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Editor’s Choice! Sunrise, North Castle Public Library, Sat, 2/16: 3pm: Silent film accompanist and historian, Ben Model provides the musical accompaniment to this screening of FW Murnau’s classic silent film, Sunrise. This tortured love triangle, often called the greatest film of the silent era, is on every major list of the Best Movies of all time. It won two Oscars at the first Academy Awards in 1929 including the first Best Actress Award for Janet Gaynor. (19 Whippoorwill Rd. E., Armonk; read more)

Ain’t Misbehaving, Westchester Broadway Theater, Thurs 1/31-Sun, 2/24: check dates: The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in this three-time Tony Award-winning musical revue. Experience the heart and soul of Harlem where the swing, ragtime and jazz converge in an explosive musical movement. Journey through the timeless music of Thomas “Fats” Waller with memorable songs such as “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “Black and Blue”, “This Joint is Jumpin’ ” and “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling.” (One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; www.broadwaytheatre.com)

A Century of Lunar Photography and Beyond,Hudson River Museum, 2/8-12/15, 2019, Wed-Sun, 12-5pm: This exhibit, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, features a selection of lunar photographs from NASA, the Hastings Historical Society, the Lick Observatory Archive, and private collections.  Items range from 19th-century astronomers John and Henry Draper’s earliest experiments—some never before seen in museums—to massive NASA mapping surveys, to high-definition digital photography from lunar orbit. (511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers;www.hrm.org)

Local! 36th Annual Young Artists Exhibition, Katonah Museum of Arts, Sat, 2/10-Sat 3/3:The 36th annual KMA Young Artists Exhibition kicks off with a Opening Reception on Saturday, February 10 at 3-5pm. The exhibition that featuresmore than 400 artworks by high school students from 40 schools across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Fairfield counties funs through March 3. (134 Jay St., Katonah; www.katonahmuseum.org)

Lions, tigers and bears alert! Royal Hanneford Circus, County Center, Fri- Sun, 2/16-18: 10am, 2pm & 6pm: The Royal Hanneford Circus returns to the County Center with it’s aerial acts (flying trapeze, Motorcycle Glob of Death, human cannonball…) ground acts (Juggling Diablos, Clowns, Risley Foot Juggling) and animal acts (elephants, tigers, bears, zebras and house cats). Plus pony, elephant and camel rides and face painting at intermission. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

Back by “Pop”-ular Demand! Casey Carle’s Bubblemania, Stamford Palace, Sat-Sun, 2/16-17: 3pm. Lauded by Cirque du Soleil as a “master of his craft”, Casey Carle returns with his one-man comedy, jazzy music and bubbling show. Expect fog-filled bubble sculptures, a cube bubble, funky foam, bubble Ping-Pong, trapping an audience member inside a gigantic soap bubble and thousands of bubbles filling the stage. For ages 5 through 95. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford, CT;  www.palacestamford.org)

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Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, Everybody Loves Pirates, Stamford Palace, Sun, 2/24: 3pm: The award-winning Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers presents Everybody Loves Pirates, 52 minutes of fun featuring Lucy and Little Chucky searching for buried treasure and a gang of pirates who keep getting in the way. The stage production features 15 hand-crafted mouth and rod puppets, and an 8 foot paper-mache pirate ship. Ages 4+. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford.org)

Cathy Shaffer’s Hot Picks! Harvey Presents Grace Kelly and Kirsten Maxwell,Walker Center for the Arts at The Harvey School, Thurs, 2/21: 7pm: Harvey Presents, in Association with Cathy Shaffer, a night of music with two up and comers! Grace Kelly (shown here) a regular in the house band on Late Night with Steven Colber was the Grand Prize winner of the 2018 John Lennon Songwriting Prize and Downbeat Magazine’s Rising Star Alto Saxophone in their 2016 Critic’s Poll. Kirsten Maxwell, whose voice has been compared to Joan Baez, recently performed with Paul Shaffer at The Cutting Room in Manhattan. (200 Jay St., Katonah;www.harveyschool.org)

Editor’s Choice! The Music of Kurt Weill, Schoolhouse Theatre, Fri, 2/22: 8pm: The Soulful Yiddish diva, Eleanor Reissa and the Grammy Award-winning “mystical high priest of New Wave Avant-Klez jazz” Frank London prep for their Kurt Weill program for spring engagements in Germany at the 99 seat Schoolhouse Theatre. Ms. Reissa and Mr. London will also be performing From Shtetl to Stage at Carnegie Hall. (3 Owens Rd., N. Salem; www.schoolhousetheatre.org)

New York Botanical Garden, The Orchid Show Singapore: Sat, 2/23-Sun, 4/28. The Orchid Show celebrates its 17th year at The New York Botanical Garden. This year’s show in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory will feature mesmerizing tropical orchids in displays that pay homage to Singapore’s achievements in orchid cultivation and conservation as well as garden design. On select nights, NYBG offers after-hours viewings of the exhibition featuring cocktails, dance, and music. Open Tues-Sun, 10am-6pm. (New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)

Editors Choice! Linda Eder, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sat, 2/23: 8pm: North Salem resident Linda Eder, made her Broadway debut in the Jack Wildhorn musical Jeckyl and Hyde. She recently reunited with the Broadway and pop composer on a new album Now. Over two decades Linda has performed her repertoire of American standards, Broadway, pop and jazz at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and has collaborated with Marvin Hamlisch and Michael Feinstein. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT;  www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

1964: The Tribute, Palace Theatre Stamford, Sat, 2/23: 8pm: Rolling Stone called 1964: The Tribute the “best Beatles tribute on earth.” This Beatles tribute focuses on the pre-Sgt. Peppers Beatles to recreate withe period instruments an early 60s Beatles concert in all their mop-topped, silk jacketed glory. The show has sold out Carnegie Hall and the Red Rocks Amphitheater and has appeared on Abc’s Good Morning America and CBS’s The Early Show. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford.org)

Hot Ticket Alerts for March

How cool is this? The Underwater Bubble Show, Palace Theatre Stamford, Sat, 3/2: 7pm: Mr. B. and his cast of underwater characters takes you on a trip to Bubblelandia to meet seahorses, dragon fish, starfish, mermaids, clown fish and millions of bubbles of all shapes and colors. Don’t be afraid of the giant jellyfish or whale that will appear next to you – Mr. B. will guide you through this imaginary journey. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford.org)

Young Kids! Trusty Sidekick Theatre Company: Shadow Play, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 3/10: 3pm: Follow the playful adventures of Flash and his quest to reunite with his shadow in this multimedia performance for the youngest of audiences (ages 2-5) — and the young at heart. Based in New York City, Trusty Sidekick Theater Company’s ensemble of collaborators includes artists trained in physical theatre, puppetry, music, dance, animation, and video projection. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 3/16: 8pm: Aspen’s bold vision – top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking repertoire, and virtuoso dancers – has fostered a jewel of a dance company that reflects the pioneering spirit of the American West. Dedicated to curating new ballets, ASFB brings a European sensibility and an American spirit to the contemporary classical genre. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Editor’s Choice! Portland Cello Project: Homage to Radiohead, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 3/23: 8pm: Portland’s premiere alt-classical group brings a huge, orchestral ensemble – including brass, percussion, and guest vocals by Patti King of The Shins – to perform a night in homage to Radiohead. The first set features unique renditions of classical Radiohead pieces. In the second set PCJ will perform Radiohead’s seminal OK Computer album in its entirety. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Natalie Merchant and Lunasa, Tarrytown Music Hall, Sat, 3/16: 8pm: Natalie Merchant opens for Lunasa, who Folk Roots Magazine called “the Irish music dream team. Merchant will also perform six songs with Lunasa during their set. Merchant first collaborated with Lunasa on her album Leave Your Sleep in 2010. Lunasa has performed over 2000 shows in their 20 year career including Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl. (Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

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