Out & About Events Calendar

Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning May 2.

FRIDAY, MAY 2

Annual Rummage Sale. Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahpresbyterian.org. Last day of the sale, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Abilities Expo. New Jersey Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ; abilities.com. Information, workshops and adaptive products are showcased. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also May 3 and 4.

Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. The ancient art of Japanese flower arranging and one of the traditional arts of Japan. Flowers will be provided. From 1 to 3 p.m.

Marc Black Band. Jazz on Main, 37 South Moger Ave., Mount Kisco; jazonmain.com The one and only Marc Black Band, an ensemble that thrives on the fusion of diverse musical genres, electrifying performances, and a commitment to storytelling through music; 7 p.m.

Twisted Pine. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; Caramoor.org. Boston-based band injects bluegrass, jazz, funk, folk into traditional American music; 7:30 p.m.

The Russ Davis Band. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The band performs a mix of current hits, classic rock, Motown and funk; 6:30 p.m.

Bring it for Brooke. Lewisboro Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; bringitforbrooke.com. Bring it For Brooke is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honor the memory of local resident and John Jay High School student Brooke D'Aleo, who lost her battle to cancer last year; Food trucks, live music, dancing, and a softball game hosted by KLBS; 5 p.m.

Dump Day. Bedford Chowder & Marching Club, Crusher Road, Bedford; chowderandmarching.org. Shop the dump to benefit local youth programs. From noon to 3 p.m.

“Shirley Valentine.” Whippoorwill Hall, North Castle Library, 19 East Whippoorwill Road, Armonk; katonahclassicstage.com. Shirley is an unassuming housewife who dreams of escape and wonders what happened to the cavalier girl she once was. Performances through May 4.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Katonah Spring Clean-Up Day. Meet in front of the Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahVIS.com. Families welcome. Disposable gloves, garbage bags, vests, and route maps will be provided. Refreshments and prizes for the kids. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dump Day. Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club, Crusher Road, Bedford; chowderandmarching.org. Shop the dump to benefit local youth programs. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meet Your Legislators. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Coffee and conversation with Chris Burdick, Erick Pierce, Shelley Mayer and Kevin Hansan. From 10 to 11 a.m.

St. Luke’s Plant Sale. St. Luke’s Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; stlukeskatonah.org. A selection of annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Monies raised are used for funding outreach donations. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Katonah Reading Room Book Discussion. Reading Room, 19 Edgemont Road, Katonah; katonahreadingrom.com. A parent’s love letter to a daughter. “A Girlhood: letter to my transgender daughter” asks us all to love better, for children everywhere enduring injustice and prejudice; 2:30 p.m. 

Westchester Oratorio Society. Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford; westchesteroratorio.org. “Visions of Peace: Alleluia, Psalms and Requiem,” with conductor David Stech; 7:30 p.m.

Safety Starts With You! Katonah train station, 29 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Support Scout Troop 154. Purchase essential safety and first aid gear for your home; 10 a.m.

Native Tree Give Away. Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah; lasdonpark.org. In honor of Arbor Day, Free native trees, first-come first-served. From 10 a.m. to noon.

Spring Craft Show. Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; lyndhurst.org. Shop for original fashions, accessories, jewelry, photography, fine art, ceramics, and more. Family activities, food and drink. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“In Bloom.” Carol Kurth Architects, 644 Old Post Road, Bedford; carolkurtharchitects.com. A series of curated art and sculpture celebrating spring. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also held Sunday.

“Star Wars” Movie Bonanza. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. come and watch one or all: “The Empire Strikes Back” at noon; “The Force Awakens” at 2:30 p.m. and “Rogue One” at 5 p.m.

Pluck & Rail. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. The Nightclub@Lewisboro presents the music of  George Gierer and Andrew Sussman; 7:30 p.m.

Katonah Poetry Series at Katonah Village Library May 4 at 4 p.m. featuring the award-winning poet Mark Wunderlich.

SUNDAY, MAY 4 

Katonah Poetry Series. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. The award-winning poet Mark Wunderlich will be reading at 4 p.m., followed by a Q&A.

Spring Craft Show. Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; lyndhurst.org. Shop for original fashions, accessories, jewelry, photography, fine art, ceramics, and more. Family activities, food and drink. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Safety Starts With You. Katonah train station, 29 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Support Scout Troop 154. Purchase essential safety and first aid gear for your home; 10 a.m.

Mount Kisco Earth Day Celebration. Fountain Park outside the Mount Kisco Library, 100 East Main St., Mount Kisco. Games, giveaways, live music, and each family gets a sapling to take home. From noon to 4 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 5

“Get Your Shift Together.” Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org. Author talk with Chris Parrott “How to Help Your Kids More By Worrying Less”: 6:30 p.m.

“September 5.” Lewisboro Library , 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. The Afternoon Film Series screens the historical drama about the 1972 Munich Olympics and the American sports broadcasting crew who finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

TUESDAY, MAY 6

John Jay Homestead Lecture Series. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Author talk with Richard Brookhiser discussing “Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution”; 7 p.m.

Demystifying ChatGPT and Other AI. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. What exactly are they and what are they used for? Come find out! From 2 to 3 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

Mother’s Day Craft. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. All supplies provided to make a frame for mom. Preschool to fifth grade. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Rock ‘n’ Rascalz. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. An interactive music program designed just for babies up to 12 months. From 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

St. Luke’s Plant Sale. St. Luke’s Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; stlukeskatonah.org. A selection of annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Monies raised are used for funding outreach donations. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Paint Your Pet. Onatru Farm House, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem; lewisbororecreation.com. A fun paint class with local artist Lauren Teton. From 6 to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

Storytime with Mrs. Crummy. Rochambeau Farm, 214 West Patent Road, Mount Kisco; bedfordfreelibrary.org. A family-friendly event. Bring a blanket; 11 a.m.

St. Luke’s Plant Sale. St. Luke’s Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; stlukeskatonah.org. A selection of annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Monies raised are used for funding outreach donations. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

BluePath Service Dogs Walkathon. FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights; bluepathservicedogs.org. Support BluePaths’s mission to provide autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. Family-friendly activities and lunch trucks; 10 a.m.

Cold Reads & Coffee. Arc Stages, 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; arcstages.org. A round-robin reading of “The Boys in the Band,” 11 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 11

St. Luke’s Plant Sale. St. Luke’s Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah; stlukeskatonah.org. A selection of annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Monies raised are used for funding outreach donations. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lewisboro Land Trust Mother’s Day Hike. Marian Yarrow Preserve, 432-428 Mount Holly Road, Katonah; lewisbororecreation.com. A lovely walk for ladies only. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Garden Tour. Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah; lasdonpark.org. Join one of the gardeners for a stroll. From 10 to 11 a.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

“Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s.” Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. An intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s. Followed by Q&A with Meg Boyce, Alzheimer’s Association-Hudson Chapter. From 6:30 to 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Scam and Fraud Protection. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Presented in coordination with the Bedford Police Department, this session will offer advice on how to protect yourself from scams and fraudulent activity. Attendees will learn about common tactics and methods scammers use to scam people out of their money. 

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Next Stop … Bedford Hills. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. The event will honor five legacy Bedford Hills business leaders, showcase local entrepreneurs, and build momentum for the launch for the newly-formed Bedford Hills Business Association. From 6 to 9 p.m.

LIBRARIES

Bedford Free Library. 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org.

Bedford Hills Free Library. 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org.

Katonah Village Library. 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org.

Pound Ridge Library. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org.

MUSEUMS

Bruce. 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Conn.; brucemuseum.org. The Bruce Museum is a community-based, world-class institution highlighting art, science and natural history in more than a dozen changing exhibitions annually. 

Dia Beacon. 3 Beekman St., Beacon; diaart.org. Located in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, presenting a collection of art from the 1960s to the present.

Hudson River Museum. 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; hrm.org. The largest cultural institution in Westchester County with galleries, planetarium, amphitheater and educational spaces.

Katonah Museum of Art. 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. “Jonathan Becker: Lost Time.” The exhibition commemorates 40 years of the artist’s vision, spanning Becker’s formative period in Paris as a protégé of Brassaï through his career working with the most iconic figures across contemporary culture, this exhibition provides intimate access to one of the leading figures in contemporary photography.

Lyndhurst Mansion. 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; lyndhurst.org. Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a gothic revival house that sits in its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River. 

Neuberger Museum of Art. 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase; neuberger.org. Ongoing exhibits.

Westchester Children’s Museum. 100 Playland Ave., Rye, discoverwcm.org. Interactive, with places to build, create, explore and discover. STEAM-based exhibits offer opportunities for playful learning for children of every age group and learning style.

FARM MARKETS

Gossett Brothers Nursery. 1202 Route 35, South Salem; gossettbrothers.com. Vendors offer farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fish, meat, butter, baked goods, local honey, and prepared food, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outdoors rain or shine.

Pleasantville Farmers Market. 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. The Market hosts 60 vendors selling a variety of fresh greens, meats, dairy items, root crops, apples, prepared foods and more. Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

PARKS

Croton Gorge Park. 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 97-acre park at the base of the New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Croton Point Park. 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org. Visitors may explore the 62-acre park and seven gardens. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Teatown Lake Reservation. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org. The trails on the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on leash are allowed.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org. The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Westmoreland Sanctuary. 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. A 640-acre nature preserve with 7.5 miles of hiking trails. The preserve and Nature Center are free and open to the public seven days a week. The Nature Center has live animals, educational exhibits, with a variety of outdoor environmental

education programs for all ages.