Out & About Events Calendar

Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning February 13.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13

Senior Valentine Social Coffee Hour. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. The town of Bedford honors their senior adults with a special Valentine-themed social with treats and refreshments. From 10 a.m. to noon. 

Student Art Exhibition Reception. Chroma Fine Art Gallery, 194 Katonah Ave., Katonah; chromafineartgallery.com. Showcasing student work across many mediums, creative approaches and perspectives. The exhibition celebrates emerging talent and the importance of supporting young artists within our community. From 6 to 8 p.m.

‘Till Death Do We Part. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. A Valentine’s murder mystery for teens. From 4 to 6 p.m.

Teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Party. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Wear black and come to our fun-yet-dour event. Crafts and refreshments. From 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The Rascals. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT.; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Two of the founders, Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish celebrate 60 years; 8 p.m.

High Tea at Ridgebury Farm & Stables. Ridgebury Farm, 484 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgeburyfarm.com. Guests are treated to a traditional tea service featuring classic tea sandwiches, treats and warm drinks, served in a cozy farm setting. Seating at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

Valentine’s Craft & Fun. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. A family-friendly event with a special craft, and fun with Miss Cheyenne the balloon artist. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Olympics Livestream. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Everyone is welcome to drop in to watch your favorite Olympic sport on our large movie screen. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. And throughout the month.

Children’s Valentine’s Day Magic Show & Party. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Celebrate with family and friends by watching the magic of The Great Charlini. Holiday refreshments provided. From 1 to 2 p.m.

Creativity Live! The Art Show. Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 North Bedford Road, Chappaqua; chappaquapac.org. Part of the Mad Science Family Show. From noon to 2 p.m.

Yale Spizzwinks. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. The Yale University Spizzwinks are composed entirely of full-time undergraduate students who perform all over the world with their original arrangements and signature humor. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Cold Reads & Coffee. Arc Stages, 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; arcstages.org. Monthly queer reading circle; 11 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Under the Stars. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; hrm.org. Celebrate beneath the stars of the planetarium; cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a custom star chart and more. From 6 to 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEB 15

Free to Read: “1984” by George Orwell. Antioch Baptist Church, 3 Church St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. “1984” serves as a warning of the struggle, rebellion, betrayal, defeat, and manipulation of a totalitarian government. Free to Read is an ongoing book discussion series presented by the Antioch Baptist Church and the Bedford Hills Free Library, launched in response to increased efforts to target or restrict access to books in libraries and schools. From noon to 1 p.m.

For the Love of Birds: Backyard Bird Count. Lewisboro Land Trust, Old Field Preserve; lewisborolandtrust.org. Join naturalist Jim Nordgren for this citizen science birder experience. All levels are welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon.

Remembering the Holocaust: The Power of Family Stories. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St., Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldlibrary.org. Ruben Wind, the child of Holocaust survivors, will tell his parents' stories of escaping from the Nazi regime. He shares the story beginning during the Holocaust and the decades that followed. From 2 to 3 p.m.

Broadway Comes to Pound Ridge. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. An intimate concert of Broadway classics and oldies, performed by New York–based singer and actor Liz Byrne. From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Olympics Livestream. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Everyone is welcome to drop in to watch your favorite Olympic sport on our large movie screen. From noon to 4:30 p.m. and throughout the month.

MONDAY, FEB. 16

Community Ice Skating at Harvey. The Harvey School Ice Rink, 260 Jay St., Katonah; bedfordny.gov. Family-friendly skating with DJ on hand. You must bring your own skates.  Refreshments available. From 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

Lunar New Year Crafts. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. Drop in to celebrate Lunar New Year at the library with festive crafts honoring the year of the horse. From 2 to 4 p.m.

AARP Tax Help. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

African-Safari-Land of the Giants. Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Road, North Salem; hammondmuseum.org. Ages 6 and up will meet and learn about animals from Africa, crafts and snacks. From 1 to 4 p.m.

RevUp250: Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. The KVL will livestream this Smithsonian program presented by Georgetown University. From noon to 1:30 p.m.

Adult Game Night. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Join other adults for an evening of board games, socializing and strategizing. From 6 to 9 p.m.

“Bamboozled.” Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. In celebration of Black History Month, JBFC presents Spike Lee’s scathing showbiz satire. At 1 and 7 p.m.

Mahjong – Open Play. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Meet up in the cafe for open mahjong play. Tea and cookies included. From 3 to 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 19

“A Moveable Feast” Guided Discussion. Mount Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville; mountpleasantlibrary.org.  Fordham English professor Keri Walsh will lead a guided discussion of Ernest Hemingway’s memoir of his coming of age as a writer, his rivalries and friendships with fellow Paris expatriates. From 7 to 8 p.m.

Fine Book Discussion. Bedford Hills Free Library, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. Adults and seniors will discuss “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.” Pick up copies at the library. From 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. 

FRIDAY, FEB. 20

Inclusive Maple Sugaring Adventure. Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; lewisborolandtrust.org. Families with children and young adults of varying abilities will learn how to tap a tree and how to make maple syrup. From 10 a.m. to noon.

SATURDAY, FEB. 21

A Musical Saturday. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. An afternoon of classics, from Carole King and the Beatles to Fleetwood Mac and more. From 3 to 4 p.m.  

Defensive Driving Course. Lewisboro Library, Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Completion of the course results in a 10% liability insurance discount; 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, FEB. 22

Teddy Bear Family Tea. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. A family-friendly and stuffed animal-friendly tea party with an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones and sweet treats, served with tea and hot chocolate. Each child will also receive a Caramoor Activity Book; 11 a.m.

Jam Session at the Library! Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. This all-acoustic jam is for musicians who play stringed instruments and who have an interest in playing traditional and recent American fiddle tunes, and more. Listeners are welcome to attend. From 1 to 4 p.m.

“GOAT.” Sensory-Friendly. Prospector Theater, 25 Prospect St., Ridgefield, CT; prospectortheater.org. A small goat named Will gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros; 10 a.m. 

African American Voices. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. This celebration of African American poets, in honor of Black History Month, will focus on the works of Langston Hughes. From 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Genealogy 101. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org.  Join professional genealogist Kari Kjontvedt Weis as she offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process of researching your family tree.  From 2 to 3 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 23

“The Roses.” Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star as a successful couple whose seemingly picture-perfect marriage begins falling apart. From 1 to 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25

Understand the Risks of Tick Bite Exposure Together. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. In partnership with Nature-Health-Global and the Mohonk Preserve, a presentation on recent research on tick populations and risk management. From 6:30 to 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 26

Notre Dame: Then and Now. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Christine Axen will discuss the historic landmark, from the medieval era to its revival after the fire. From 1 to 2 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27

Black History Month Trailblazers Awards. The Little Theater Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; westchestergov.com. County Executive Ken Jenkins honors Westchester County’s outstanding African American citizens; 5:30 p.m. 

SATURDAY, FEB. 28

Paper Airplane Contest. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Led by resident Aiden, 9, you can make your plane at the library or at home. Prizes for different age brackets; 2 p.m.

The Fab Four. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT.; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The ultimate tribute band brings pitch-perfect performance recreating the music from “Help.”; 8 p.m.

Chappaqua Lunar New Year Celebration. Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 North Bedford Road, Chappaqua; chappaquapac.org. A celebration of the year of the horse; performance 1 p.m. Performance and cultural activities, 3 p.m.

COMING SOON

Monday, March 2

Purim Comedy Night with Michael Rapaport. Chabad of Bedford, 220 South Bedford Road, Bedford Corners; chabadbedford.com. Celebrate Purim with a megillah reading, dinner and comedy with Rapaport; 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 7

Lewisboro Library Community Volunteer Fair. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. The annual event pairs would-be volunteers of all ages with local agencies. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Seth Meyers Comedy Fundraiser. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Meyers, cocktails, live and silent auctions; 8 p.m.

March 23

Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein. Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center, 1 East 65 St., NYC; streicker.nyc. Joined on stage by her closest friend and musical collaborator, Minnelli revisits defining moments from her life and career; 7:30 p.m. 

March 27

Katonah Museum of Art Gala and Auction. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown; katonahmuseum.org. Join the KMA's Board of Trustees in a celebration of art, community, and inspired thinking; 5:30 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.

Lewisboro Library. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org.

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

Mount Kisco Public Library. 100 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscolibrary.org.

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.