Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning January 10.
FRIDAY JAN. 10
Jay Prince & Friends. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Enjoy an evening of rockin’ and bluesy music at the Nightclub@Lewisboro Library; 7 p.m.
Jazz on Main. 37 South Moger Ave., Mount Kisco; jazzonmain.com. Performance with Audrey Silver and her band; 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, JAN. 11
Encore Cabaret XI. John Jay High School, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River; klschools.org. KLSD ArtsAlive announces the return of its Broadway Style Cabaret, with Andre Catrini, as musical director. Tickets on sale at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.
Drawing Birds. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Explore the art of drawing birds in this beginner-friendly class for adults. Learn essential techniques such as shading, creating texture, and capturing details of feathers, beaks, and wings. From noon to 1:30 p.m.
Disney Family Trivia Night. Cyrus Russell Community House, 779 Route 35, Cross River; lewisbororecreation.com. Test out your Disney knowledge, have some Disney-themed snacks and drinks, and wear your Disney shirts, pajamas or ears. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Groove with The Pulse. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. Led by The Pulse performing arts studio, kids will explore different types of dance and movement, from ballet to hip-hop, developing coordination, creativity, and self-expression.
“Living Color.” Gallery at Yellow Studio, 792 Route 35, Cross River; yellowstudiony.com. This showcase features artists Deborah Hesse, Yuko Nishikawa and Courtney Alan Rossy, each exploring the fluid nature of artistic creation through distinct approaches to movement and change. Through Feb. 7.
SUNDAY, JAN. 12
Eitan Halley: Nova Survivor. Chabad of Bedford, 220 South Bedford Road, Bedford; chabadbedford.com. Eitan Halley is one of the survivors of the Oct. 7 attacks. Hear his story firsthand; 1 p.m.
The Bridge Quintet. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. A performance for all ages. From 4 to 5:30 p.m.
NY Metro Reptile Expo. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave, White Plains; countycenter.biz. View over 250 vendor tables of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies, and more. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Amazing World of Ants. Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah; lasdonpark.org. This presentation will highlight ants contributions to soil aeration, seed dispersal and nutrient cycling, showcasing how ants help maintain environmental balance. Learn about ant keeping and care requirements. From 1 to 2:30 p.m.
“The Brutalist.” Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. Q&A with actor Alessandro Nivola, moderated by Janet Maslin: 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14
“Visual Storytelling.” Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Katonah Museum Artists Association Juried Exhibition asked artists to submit two dimensional representational and abstract works that are inspired by words and storytelling. KMAA opening reception Jan. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Through March 8.
“Lifechangers: Clara Bingham. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Bingham, a journalist and author whose work has focused on social justice and women’s issues; 7 p.m.
Digital Smarts? Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. For adults and seniors. Our new adult services librarian is a tech wizard and is here to help you set up and begin using that machine with confidence and skill. From 4 to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15
Preserving Wildlife Corridors. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. A Bedford Audubon Lecture Series. A new strategy for protecting the town of Bedford’s open spaces, with Chris Nagy and Simon Skolnik; 7 p.m.
Trivia Night. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Hosted by Rachel from Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events. Play solo or as a team and test your knowledge on a wide range of topics; 7 p.m.
Open Mic Night. Bedford Hills train station, 46 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Share your talent — music, comedy, poetry or other passions; 7 p.m.
KMA: Photography, History and Fashion. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. Art historian and curator David E. Little examines the history and impact of photography in the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on fashion photography. From 6 to 7 p.m.
Kate Pierson. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. A founding member of the B-52s, the dance-rock band; 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JAN. 16
Craft Lab: Open Studio. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. For kids and tweens, Join us for an open craft studio, where you can explore all kinds of projects: friendship bracelets, origami, working with yarn, or inventing your own DIY creation. From 3:30 to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, JAN 18
Ira Glass. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; tarrytownmusichall.org. Ira Glass, the creator, producer and host of “This American Life,” uses audio and video clips, and music to deliver his talk on life and career in storytelling; 8 p.m.
COMING SOON
SUNDAY, JAN. 19.
“Cat Kid Comic Club.” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Musical adaption of Dav Pilkey’s comic; 11 a.m.
MONDAY, JAN. 20
Ice Skating at Harvey School. Harvey Rink, 260 Jay St, Katonah; harveyschool.org. The community is invited for open skating. Bring your own skates, no hockey playing permitted. From 12:45 to 2:45.
TUESDAY JAN. 21
“The Death of Truth.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. John Jay Homestead Lecture Series presents journalist Steven Brill to discuss his book; 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
10 Reasons for Climate Hope. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. A Community Climate Conversation presented in partnership with Bedford 2030, David Pogue, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and author of “How to Prepare for Climate Change, will talk about the bright side of the climate crisis; 7 p.m.
Frank Sinatra, Soup & Sandwiches. Conant Hall, 275 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.com. A Sinatra and Dean Martin impersonator/entertainer. Lunch at noon, and the performance at 12:45 p.m.
FRIDAY, JAN. 24
Paint Escape. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Paint Escape (for adults) supplies all the materials you need. Participants are welcome to bring beverages and snacks. From 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Westmoreland’s Winterfest. Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. A benefit to support the Sanctuary; with food, drinks, music and a silent auction. From 6:30 to 9 p.m.
“Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience.” Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; tarrytownmusichall.org. The award-winning tribute show performed with a live band: 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JAN. 25
Town of Bedford Coffee and Conversation. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. The public is invited to meet with representatives from Westchester County Board of Legislature. From 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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 on Saturdays and Wednesdays, 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.
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.