Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events in the Rivertowns, updated as of 5/16/24
Hastings-on-Hudson
Thursday, May 16 — 11:30 AM-4:30 PM
Blood Drive
Sponsored by the Hastings Youth Council and Hastings K.I.D.S. (Kids Involved Doing Service)
Schedule at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Hastings
Location: James V. Harmon Community Center - Main Room (44 Main Street)
Friday, May 17 — 8 PM
Open Mic Night
Two songs or 7 minutes, bring your talents or come to enjoy the show. 12+; Sign up 7:30, show 8 pm.
Cost: $15 minimum, $30 suggested, $10 students
Cash bar
For more information, visit www.purpl.org.
Location: Purpl (52 Main Street)
Saturday, May 18 — 9:30 AM-1 PM
Hastings Farmers Market
Location: Zinsser Commuter Lot (131 Southside Ave.)
Sunday, May 19 — 9 AM-5 PM
Hastings Record Riot
Over 45 tables of LPs, CDs, and more — Rock, Soul, Jazz, Punk, Metal, etc.
Free admission
Location: Zinsser Commuter Lot (131 Southside Ave).
Sunday, May 19 — 2 PM-4 PM
Monthly Fiber Social
Bring your yarn project or mending work.
Cost: Free
Location: Maker Hive (416 Warburton Ave.)
Monday, May 20 — 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Reset and Refresh Ãyurvedic Cooking Class
Learn how to make Hibiscus Tulsi Mint Cold Infusion Tea, Moroccan Carrot Cauliflower Millet Salad with Cilantro BasilSunflower Seed Dressing, Soba Noodle Bowl with Roasted Fennel and Mushrooms with Zucchini Arugula Pesto, Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Lion's Mane Tincture and more
Reserve your spot here: https://wildculturewaffles.as.me/schedule.php?owner=30793365&template=class
Cost: $125
Location: Wild Culture (579 Warburton Avenue)
Tuesday, May 21 — 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
and every Tuesday through June
Meditation Tuesdays
Want to Learn to Meditate? What's it all about? Turn Stress to Contentment. Free and open to everyone, all ages. Meditation for beginners and experienced practitioners. Guided meditation instruction, contemplations, and practices. Open discussions. Led by Buddhist teacher Tom Andrews.
Cost: Free
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson Library (7 Maple Avenue)
Tuesday, May 21 — 7 PM-9 PM
Tuesday Night Music at Uncle Lefty’s
Jazz + American Standards — Chris Conte with Mark McIntyre
Cost: Free
Location: Uncle Lefty’s (583 Warburton Ave.)
Sunday, May 26 — 2 PM
Memorial Day Parade
Location: Downtown Hastings
Saturday, June 1 — 11 AM
Hastings Boosters and St. Matthew’s CYO present Del Caraballo Scholarship 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Proceeds will fund a scholarship for a graduating senior
Register here or email hastingsboosters@gmail.com for more information
Cost: $175 per team tournament fee
Location: Hastings High School, Cochran Gym
Monday, June 3 — 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
Learn How to Get Recruited for College Sports
Hastings Boosters welcomes Steven Binder, Award Winning Author & College Sports Recruiting Expert
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeGzoWBGbBPPmHD0OyHCU1va_Uhhq1EPLWJnQNCmgCn9bxyA/viewform
Email hastingsboosters@gmail.com with questions
Location: Farragut Middle School Auditorium, Hastings-on-Hudson
Wednesday, June 5 — 7 PM
Westchester Makers Meetup
Calling all Makers, tinkerers, and creative technologists! Bring your favorite 3D print, homebrew robot, or other technology-enabled art project to share and show off to our community. We will also talk about what kinds of events and workshops people would like to see for this group in the future. Please click here to register. Registration is not required but will help us plan for snacks and drinks and let us learn a bit about who is interested so we can better serve you.
Cost: Free
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson Library (7 Maple Avenue)
Wednesday, June 5 — 6 PM
Culinary Adventure Through Local Seafood with Sasha’s Seafood
Join cooking instructor Kate Sonders Solomo and fourth-generation fishmongress Sasha Skon for a culinary adventure through local seafood.
To register: https://www.sashasseafood.com/shop/p/french-springtime-cooking-class-in-the-wine-attic
Cost: $133 ($119 through Mother's Day)
Location: Saint George Bistro (155 Southside Ave.)
Friday, June 7 — 6-9 PM
Friday Night Live: Friday Night Pride
Location: Downtown Hastings
Sunday, June 9 — 3 PM-5:30 PM
and every Sunday afternoon through August 11
Hastings on Jazz
Cost: Free
Location: VFW Plaza
Sunday, June 9 — 10 AM and 2 PM
Stained Glass Rainbow Suncatcher Workshop
Register at www.makerhive.space
Cost: $115 per person
Location: Maker Hive (416 Warburton Ave.)
Sunday, June 9 — 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Friends of the Hastings Library Annual Gala
Once Upon a Musical: Songs That Tell a Story
Featuring a live cabaret act with show tunes & standards performed by Anitra Brooks, Alison Cimmet, Jessica Daniels, Nathan Klau, and Lili Thomas.
Tickets now on sale at the Library and at Hastingslibrary.org.
Starting May 23, silent auction items will be available for viewing and bidding (in the library during regular library hours).
Cost:
In advance: $30 for members of the Friends and seniors, $40 for others
At the door: $50
Location: Hastings-on-Hudson Library (7 Maple Avenue)
Thursday, June 11 — 4 PM-7 PM
Piano Bar Happy Hour with Brian Gelfand
Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door.
Location: Purpl (52 Main Street)
Thursday, June 20 — 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Saint George Summer Solstice Salon
Join Kate Sonders Solomon and Michelle Adams in the charming upstairs private dining room at Saint George Bistro for a botanical workshop to celebrate the blooms of Spring and Summer.
Click here to purchase tickets
Cost: Tickets are $175 - includes wine, cheese, and dessert from Saint George, and all materials/instruction for the cooking and dye classes (also covers gratuity for restaurant staff and sales tax).
Location: Saint George Bistro (155 Southside Ave.)
Saturday, June 22 — 7: 30 PM
Live Band Karaoke
Cost: Tickets $15, $20 with a guaranteed song!
Location: Purpl (52 Main Street)
Tuesday, July 9 — 7 PM-8 PM
Hastings-on-Hudson Sunset Concert Series
with Joe Crookston
Cost: Free
Location: MacEachron Waterfront Park (100 River Street)
Saturday, July 13 — 6 PM-9 PM
Dungeons & Dragons at The Good Witch
Join Cast Party for another evening of dragon-slaying, dungeon-delving, treasure-hunting adventure at The Good Witch. Our professional Dungeon Masters will lead your party through a tabletop adventure. No previous D&D experience necessary! Admission includes: a 3-hour Dungeons & Dragons experience with a professional Dungeon Master a delicious drink and snack courtesy of The Good Witch plus a few surprises! Planning to attend with a group? We’ll make sure you’re seated with friends & family. New player, or attending alone? We’ll make sure you’re at a table to suit your experience level. Ages 18+. Tickets: cast-party.com/live-events
Cost: $60
Location: Good Witch Coffee Bar (134 Southside Avene)
Tuesday, July 16 — 7 PM-8 PM
Hastings-on-Hudson Sunset Concert Series
with The Klezmatics
Cost: Free
Location: MacEachron Waterfront Park (100 River Street)
Tuesday, July 23 — 7 PM-8 PM
Hastings-on-Hudson Sunset Concert Series
with Ruthie Foster (opening act: Milton)
Cost: Free
Location: MacEachron Waterfront Park (100 River Street)
Dobbs Ferry
Every Monday until July — 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Weight Training for Bone Health
Cost: $35 (per session)
Weekly drop-in weight lifting class aimed at building bone and muscle strength. Perfect for individuals looking to improve their overall health and wellness.
For more information, contact Ronit Sukenick at info@foundations-pt.com
Location: Foundations Physical Therapy, 145 Palisade Street Suite 145, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Friday, May 17 — 8 PM-11 PM
All My Friends: Dobbs Ferry Dance Party
All My Friends are visiting the Rivertowns! Join us at HudCo for the suburban dance party of your dreams. We’ll have a curated cash bar & DJ Dirty Preston & Clean Erica will be playing all your favorite songs. Get your tickets at https://www.allmyfriendssoma.com/tickets/p/dobbs-ferry-dance-party.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at door
Location: HudCo (145 Palisade Street, Suite 200)
Saturday, May 18 — 12 noon-12:45 PM
Kids Club: Baby Sensory Gym Class
Occupational therapist Laura Lucido focuses on sensory processing and motor skills in a fun and playful way. Designed with caregivers to participate. Age: 3 months+ Out of safety precautions this class is not suitable for walkers. Please bring a baby blanket to lie your baby on. Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-club-baby-sensory-gym-class-tickets-890948750697?aff=oddtdtcreator
Cost: $40 to the public, $30 to HudCo members.
Location: HudCo (145 Palisade Street, Suite 200)
Irvington
Mondays: May 13, 20 and June 3, 10 3:45-4:45 PM
Teen Knitting Spring Session
Learn knitting basics, then continue on to create fun, fashionable accessories made from yarn. All materials will be provided. This is a 6 session knitting course taught by Knitting Master, Lori Cohen. Each session will build upon the skills learned the session before, therefore we ask that you commit to all 6 classes. Please register for each class individually.
Cost: Free
Location: Irvington Public Library (12 S. Astor St.)
Saturday, May 18, 2024 — 10 AM-11 AM
Dance For a Difference
Donate-what-you-wish Zumba dance classes (for all levels and ages - children welcome with an adult!) in which each class your contributions go to different local nonprofit we learn about & connect to. 5/18 we will be supporting the Friends of Waterfront Park at the Waterfront!! For more info & to register: www.danceforadifference.org
Cost: Donate what you wish
Location: Dobbs Ferry Waterfront (5 High St); Rain location Dobbs Ferry Public Library (55 Main St)
Saturday, May 18 — 4 PM-5:30 PM
and every third Saturday of the month
Monthly Workshop: Acting, Improv and Theater Games!
Come join us for our Monthly Workshop where we'll dive into the world of Acting, Improv, and Theater Games!
Free Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-workshop-acting-improv-and-theater-games-tickets-873716227757?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Location: Rivertowns Playhouse (25 N. Broadway)
Sunday, May 26 — 9:30 AM-1 PM
Irvington Farmers Market
Location: Main St. School (101 Main St.)
Saturday, June 1 — 11 AM-3 PM
Rivertowns Repair Cafe
Cost: Free
Location: Irvington Public Library (12 S. Astor St.)
Ardsley
Now through Sept. 13
Art Exhibit: Carol Perron Sommerfield’s “Visions of Nature”
Paintings can be viewed in person Monday - Friday from 9 AM – 4 PM or at www.frogsleapgallery.com.
Location: Ardsley Village Hall (507 Ashford Ave.)
Thursday, May 16 — 7 PM-8 PM
Ardsley School Board Election virtual candidates’ forum
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns and the Ardsley PTSA.
To register for the Forum, go to https://bit.ly/ArdsleySchoolBoard. There will be no audience participation. Questions should be submitted before 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, either at registration or by email to info@lwv-rivertowns.org.
Candidates include Vikas Agrawal, MD (incumbent) and Michelle Spiniello. These two candidates are vying for one open seat. The event will be recorded and made available on the LWV Rivertowns YouTube page, the school district website, and other media locations.
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Saturday, May 18 — 11:30 AM-4 PM
Ardsley AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Festival
Ardsley AAPI Festival is a celebration of connection, using art, performance, and dialogue to bridge generations and cultures. Highlighted by keynote speaker Patricia Park, and featuring communal art, live dances, and interactive workshops, the festival is a canvas for shared experiences. Dive into Asian arts, engage in crafts, and partake in a thrilling scavenger hunt with prizes. It's more than just a FREE event—it's a community coming alive. Come celebrate with us!
Cost: Free
Location: Pascone Park (Ashford Ave. and McCormick Drive) Rain location: Ardsley Middle School gym
Saturday, June 15 — 1 PM-4 PM
Juneteenth Celebration
We will have performances by The Harlem School for the Arts, Concord Road School chorus, Children’s Village Fashion Show, food trucks, Juneteenth book giveaway.
Cost: Free
Location: Pascone Park (Ashford Ave. and McCormick Drive) Rain location: Ardsley Middle School gym
Multiple Locations
Saturday, May 18th — 12 noon-4 PM
Taste Local 2024: Global Bites
Presented by the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce
For more information, visit https://rivertownschamber.com/taste-local-2024/
Cost: $35 for 10 taste tickets (until May 10), $45 for 10 taste tickets (May 11-18), or day of event cash only, to be purchased at designated ticket booths
Location: Downtown Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Ardsley
Saturday, June 1 (rain date: Sunday, June 2) — 11 AM-8 PM
2024 RiverArts Music Tour
For more details and to view the updated map & schedule, visit RiverArtsMusicTour.com
Cost: Free
Location: Various venues across Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, and Tarrytown
Sunday, June 9 — 7 PM-8 PM
Virtual Candidate Forum for New York’s 92nd Assembly District Democratic primary election
Presented by the League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns
Candidates include MaryJane Shimsky, the incumbent, and Thomas Abinanti, who previously held the position.
To register for the Forum, go to https://bit.ly/ There will be no audience participation. Questions should be submitted before 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6, either at registration or by email to info@lwv-rivertowns.org. The event will be recorded and available for viewing on the Rivertowns League’s YouTube channel, LWV Rivertowns.
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Nearby (But Still Close)
May 13-23
Jacob Burns Film Center presents Restored & Rediscovered: A Film Preservation Festival
For more information, visit burnsfilmcenter.org.
Location: Jacob Burns Film Center (364 Manville Road, Pleasantville)
Wednesday, May 22 — 6 PM-8 PM
Symposium on Affordable Housing presented by League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-on-affordable-housing-tickets-880837758447?aff=oddtdtcreator
Location: Yonkers Public Library-Grinton I. Will Public Library (1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers)
To submit events to the Rivertowns Current, fill out this form or email rivertownscurrent@gmail.com.
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