Out & About Events Calendar

Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning May 29.

Friday, June 5

Lauren Acampora Book Launch. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Join award-winning local author Lauren Acampora in conversation with Ann Leary, to celebrate the “The Animal Room.” From 6 to 7 p.m.

Katonah Fire Department Carnival. KFD, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahfd.org. From 6 to 10 p.m.

Bedford Village Sidewalk Sale. On the Bedford Green. Shopping, music, pet adoption pop-up, and more. Shopping, music, food and more. From noon to 4 p.m. through Sunday, June 7.

First Fridays: Inside the Song. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. An evening with three songwriters and musicians; 6:30 p.m.

“The Spitfire Grill.” Whippoorwill Theatre, 19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk; armonkplayers.org. The story of Percy Talbott, a young woman newly released from prison who seeks a fresh start in the rural town of Gilead, Wisconsin, presented by the Armonk Players. Various dates and times through June 13.

Tig Notaro. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; paramounthudsonvalley.com. The stand-up performs; 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 6

Asian American Celebration. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; parks.westchestercounty.gov/heritage-festivals. Family-friendly event with music, food, crafts and more. From noon to 6 p.m.

Music Recital From Classic to Jazz. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Yuliya Kirichenko, local music teacher/performer and her students and guests will perform. From 3 to 4 p.m.

“Autistic Mode.” Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. An anthology of visionary works from five autistic animators, followed by Q&A with director Bob Clark. For audiences 16 and older; 2 p.m.

The view from Leatherneck Overlook at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. ROBERT J. CUMMINGS PHOTO

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 6 Reservation Road, Pound Ridge; Join County Legislator Erika Pierce and Park Supervisor Taro Ietaka for an easy morning walk. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register at Pierce’s Facebook page.

Cars & Cocktails. American Metal Customs, 32 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT; prospectortheater.org. Car show, live music, cocktails, and mocktails to benefit The Prospector Theater; 3 p.m.

Katonah Fire Department Carnival. KFD, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahfd.org. From 5 to 10 p.m.

Annual RiverArts Music Tour. Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, 15 Walnut St., Dobbs Ferry; aqueduct.org. Enjoy 300-plus musicians at over 25 venues throughout the Rivertowns; 11 a.m.

Concert with Marcus Miller. Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT. The summer kickoff concert with saxophonist Miller and his band; 5 p.m.

Armonk Fol-de-Rol. Wampus Elementary School, Wampus Brook Park, Armonk; armonklionsclub.org. Food, games, rides, crafts and more. From 6 to 10 p.m. Through Sunday, June 7.

Rochambeau Festival. Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds, 99 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights; w3r-us.org. An immersive history event commemorating the Revolutionary War and America’s 250 anniversary. Colonial artisans, reenactments, food, music and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday.

“Dear Evan Hansen.” A.C.T. of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT; actofct.org. The groundbreaking, deeply personal Broadway musical that explores the power of connection, identity, and the search for belonging in the digital age. Various show times. Through June 21. 

Take It Or Leave It Shed. Bedford Hills train station, Lot 8, Bedford Hills’ bedford2030.org. Recycle and reuse. From 10 a.m. to noon.

John Jay Farm Market. Held in downtown Katonah, Lot 2, entrance at Coldwell Banker. Fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pleasantville Farmers Market. Memorial Plaza, Lot 10, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. Year-round farmers market that runs on Saturday mornings and includes cheese and bake stands. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 7

PRIDE Flag Raising. Westchester County joins with LOFT Community Center in celebrating Pride Month; westchestercountyny.gov. Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains; 11 a.m.

Lewisboro New Neighbor Ice Cream Social. Lewisboro Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisbororecreation.com. New residents to the town ( two years or less) are invited to meet new people, neighbors and town officials. Bring your spouse and children to the event. From noon to 2 p.m.

“Bill W: Conscious Contact.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Producer Jay Stinnett, AP Jeanine Johnston and Stepping Stones Foundation Executive Director Sally Corbett-Turco present this documentary exploring the spiritual life and personal journey of Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA; 9:30 a.m.

Birds of Prey Day. Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg, Brewster; A family-friendly celebration featuring over 100 raptors, live demonstrations, food trucks, hayrides, music and more. From 10a.m. to 4 p.m.

Muscoot Farm Farmers Market. 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org. Featuring over 25 local vendors every Sunday until Nov. 15.

Bicycle Sunday. Westchester County Parks sponsors 6.5 miles of car-free and traffic-free Bronx River Parkway for cyclists, joggers and walkers. The route runs between Scarsdale Road in Yonkers and the Westchester County Center in White Plains; thewpf.org/bicycle. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Monday, June 8

Line Dancing. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Learn the most popular line dances. From 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9

BINGO Night. Katonah Memorial House, 71 Bedford Road, Katonah; womenscivicclubkatonah@gmail.com. Presented by the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah. From 6 to 8 p.m.

Battle of the Books: Informational Meeting. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. To learn more about what being part of the team involves, join us for this information session for parents and children. From 6 to 7 p.m.

DEVO. Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; thecapitoltheatre.com. The band’s original fusion of electronics and punk made them a singular influence throughout the ‘80s and into the ‘90s; 8 p.m.

“Art in Bloom.” Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. A juried exhibition featuring artists from the Katonah Museum Artists’ Association and celebrated local floral designers. Cocktail party and opening reception. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Through June 14.

Thursday, June 11

Pizza, Pours & Paws. oHHo, 34 Village Green, Bedford; anewchancear.org. A fundraiser to support A New Chance Rescue. From 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, June 12

Friday Night Food Trucks. Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Hines Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Family-friendly event with food, beverages, music and more. From 8:30 to 8:30 p.m.

USA World Cup Watch Party. Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Hines Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Watch the USA’s first game of the World Cup on a massive screen and gather with fellow soccer fans; 9 p.m.

“King Lear.” Hudson Valley Shakespeare, 2015 Route 9, Garrison; hvshakespeare.org. Shakespeare’s tragedy about Lear’s descent into madness. Various showtimes. Through Sept. 17.

Jacob Burns Film Center: 25 Anniversary Celebration. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. The celebration will honor Carrie Coon, Stephen Apkon and Judy Exton. Party, dessert and dancing; 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 13

Comedy Show with Mike Lebovitz. Lewisboro Gym, 79 Bouton Road, South Salem; lewisbororecreation.com. The stand-up comedian performs an adults only set; 8 p.m.

Cold Reads & Coffee. Arc Stages, 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; arcstages.org. Queer Play Reading Circle presents “fat ham” by james ijames; 11 a.m.

Mount Kisco Wellness Fair. Fountain Park, 104 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscony.gov. The free, open-air event features over 35 local health professionals, free mini-classes, and live demonstrations. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Comic Con. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; countycenter.biz. Cosplay contests, surprise guests, artists, exhibitors, gaming tournaments and more. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Indigo Girls. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; thecapitoltheatre.com. The duo performs with Lucy Wainwright Roche; 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 14

“A Rescue Feast.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. A family program featuring a reading and a craft that introduces kids to food recovery and composting 11 a.m.

Comic Con. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; countycenter.biz. Cosplay contests, surprise guests, artists, exhibitors, gaming tournaments and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17

Trivia Night. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Play solo or as a team and test your knowledge on a wide range of topics; 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 18

Senior Picnic & BBQ. Courtyard of The Market at Pound Ridge Square, 60 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.gov. Adults 62-plus. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org. A tribute to the LGBTQ+ trailblazer, presented in recognition of Juneteenth, Baldwin tells his own story in this emotional portrait. Moderated by LOFT director Jyoni Shuler; 7 p.m.

Author Talk: “Reimagining Grief.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Author and grief coach Kate Doerge discusses her book which deals with the loss of her daughter;7 p.m.

Friday, June 19

“1776.” Bedford Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordny.gov. As part of the town’s Rev Up 250 celebration of the American Revolution, this site-specific production will take place in Historical Hall. Presented in partnership with John Jay Homestead, Friends of John Jay, Bedford Hills Historical Society, and the Town of Bedford, in association with Katonah Classic Stage, LitlHorn LLC; 7:30 p.m. Performances also on June 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28.

Saturday, June 20

Town of Bedford Shredder. 343 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. The mobile shredder can shred paper, paper clips, rubber bands, staples and black clips. I will not accept non-paper items (CDs, tapes, DVDs, hard drives, etc.). Proof of residency required. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly “Toy Story 5.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The gang is back, this time dealing with toy technology; 4 p.m.

An Evening with Kelli O’Hara. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ride Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. O’Hara will perform music from the American Songbook, Broadway and pop standards; 7 p.m. 

Wednesday, June 24

End of School Bash. Pound Ridge Town Pool, 199 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.gov.  Bring your own float and enjoy the party with a DJ. From 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Friday, June 26

Isaac Mizrahi. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ride Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. The entertainment and fashion icon, accompanied by his jazz band will perform tunes interspersed with unfiltered storytelling for Pride Month; 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27

American Roots Musical Festival. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ride Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. The annual festival will fill the grounds with Americana, folk, bluegrass and more. All day, beginning at noon.

COMING SOON

Tuesday, July 28 

Art Garfunkel. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.  Known as the “voice of a generation,” Garfunkel performs; 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6

Louis Cato. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. An intimate event with Cato and his trio; 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13

Jon Batiste. Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave., New Haven, CT; westvillemusicbowl.com. The maestro performs; 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6. 

Bedford Music Festival. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org. A full day of live music.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Leslie Odom Jr. Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT; gracefarms.org. The award-winning artist performs an evening of music that features selections from the American Songbook, pop favorites, musical theater classics and songs from “Hamilton.”; 5 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.