What To Do: August Events

What To Do: August Events: There’s plenty of summer left for townies, foodies, culture-vultures and chill-outs. Here’s 24 what to dos on the water, at the theatre, on the farm and at the race track.

Local! Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah • OnSite Katonah presents eight experimental, site-specific installations that reimagine every facet of the KMA: its galleries, sculpture garden and lawns. Museum hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm & Sun: 12-5pm. 7/10-10/2. Victoria Fu: Egg: This LA artist employs analog and digital techniques to explore the impact of virtual aesthetics on the everyday human experience. Here she creates a site-specific building wrap, covering the museum’s front façade with one of her enigmatic. Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm & Sun: 12-5pm. 7/10-10/2. Read our full lineup of Summer Museum Exhibitions here.

Million Dollar Quartet – Westchester Broadway Theatre: The smash hit musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session in Memphis that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Fever”, “That’s All Right”, “Great Balls Of Fire”, “Walk The Line”, “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Goin’ On”, “Hound Dog” and much more. Tues, 7/21-Fri, 9/11: check dates and times. (Westchester Broadway Theatre, One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; www.broadwaytheatre.com)

Local! Free Outdoor Yoga at John Jay Homestead: KVIS (Katonah Village Improvement Society) invites you for free al fresco Yoga hours every Saturday from June 11 through the Fall equinox. Bring your yoga mat, wear your sunscreen and plan to shop at the Farm Market. With Yoga instruction from O2 Living, Apogee Women’s Fitness Center and Quest Yoga Arts. In the event of inclement weather classes will be held in the John Jay Ballroom. And please tip the instructor. Sat, 6/11-9/24: 10-11am. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah)

Yoga at the Farm – Harvest Moon: They’re doing outdoor Vinyasa Yoga among the apple trees every Saturday at North Salem’s Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard this summer. Just $15 on a drop in will get you a one-hour class, a cup of coffee and a cider donut that you can chill with on the patio in the orchard after class. Priceless! Sat, 5/28-8/27: 9:30-10:30am. (130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem; sign up at www.hmorchard.com/yoga)

Sheffield Island Lighthouse Cruises: Board the 45-foot C.J. Toth catamaran for a cruise to Sheffield Island on the Long Island Sound for a lighthouse tour, hike through Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, picnic and beach front activities. Sat-Sun, 5/28-9/5: 11am, 2 & 3:30pm. Mon, Thurs & Fri, 6/27-9/2: 11am & 3pm. Tues-Wed, 6/30-9/2: 11am. Check holiday weekend times. Acoustic Wednesday Cruises: Wed, 6/22-8/31: 6:30-8:30pm. Clambake Tours: Thurs, 6/9-9/29: 6-9:30pm. Lighthouse BBQ:Sat, 7/16 & 8/13: 5-9:30pm. (Sheffield Island Dock, Washington & Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Afternoon & Sunset Sails on the Schooner Soundwaters: Board the 80’ Tall Ship Soundwaters, the ship that Pete Seeger made famous, for a two-hour journey on the Long Island Sound. The Schooner Soundwaters sails from Boccuzzi Park in Stamford on Saturdays at 3-5pm and Sundays from 2-4pm from June 25 to September 25. Soundwaters also sets sail for the sunset on a varied schedule from Thursday to Sunday, June 23-September 25. Check dates & times. (Bocuzzi Park at Southfield, 166 Southfield Ave., Stamford CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Pride of the Hudson River Cruise: See the majestic beauty of the Hudson River on this narrated river adventure that begins in Newburgh and travels down to West Point taking in the sights of Washington’s Headquarters, World’s End, Mt. Beacon, Bannerman Island, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, the Catskill Aqueduct and Cold Spring along the way. 5/1-10/31: check times. (120 Front St., Newburgh;www.prideofthehudson.com)

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival – Boscobel: With its breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Boscobel provides the perfect setting for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s summer season. For more than 25 years, the Festival has been the only resident Shakespeare Company in the Hudson Valley. This year they will present Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Measure for Measure and Macbeth. There will also be three performances of So Please You, a family-friendly comedy that tells the tale of Denis, a servant in As You Like It. Zachary Fine, who conceived this HVSF describes it as a “tragical-comical, comical-tragical” rich in the art of clowning and drawing on text from many Shakespeare plays. The festival concludes with four performances of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Tues 6/7-Mon, 9/5: check times. (Boscobel, 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison) Read ourBucket List: HVSF 2016

Local! Caramoor@KMA: Bring a picnic and sample Caramoor curated acts on Wednesday nights in the Katonah Museum of Art’s sculpture garden. Ethos Percussion Group: America’s premier percussion quartet performs a potpourri of musical genres from Western chamber music, including the works of John Cage, Steve Reich and Philip Glass, to the rhythms of Guinea and Calcutta. Wed, 8/3: 6:30pm. (Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah;www.katonahmuseum.org)

Free! Local! Summer with Shakespeare – Chappaqua Public Library: Summer with Shakespeare at the Chappaqua Library. The remaining screenings include: The Taming of the Shrew: Franco Zeffirelli’s 1967 classic with Elizabeth Taylor as the hot-tempered Katherina and Richard Burton as Petruchio. Wed, 8/3: 7pm. The Twelfth Night: Trevor Nunn’s 1996 screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves. Starring Helena Bonham Carter. Wed, 8/31: 7pm. (Chappaqua Public Library)

Free! Outdoor! Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst: These picnic friendly concerts are held outdoors at the Lyndhurst bowling alley hill on Thursdays at 6:30pm from 7/7-8/25. Ray Blue Quartet: straight ahead saxophone jazz and African groove, 8/4; Nelson Riveros Quartet: contemporary Latin-guitar jazz, 8/11; Stephanie Chou Project: saxophonist and singer combines Chinese influences with jazz and pop harmonies, 8/18; Zoila Pianista Latin Jazz Group: Latin jazz singer, 8/25.  (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Local! Caramoor’s Last Week: Caramoor’s Summer Festival concludes this week: Here’s the lineup: Jonathan Biss (piano): and Miriam Fried (violin), Hsin-Yun Huang (viola) and Marcy Rosen (cello) perform Janacek’s Sonata for violin and piano and Brahms Piano Quartet in A major. Thurs, 8/4: 7pm. Jonathan Biss – All Beethoven: Jonathan Biss performs four Beethoven sonatas including Tempest and Appasssionata. Fri, 8/5: 8pm. Cécile McLorin Salvant and The Aaron Diehl Trio – Jazz: This Grammy-nominated jazz singer has been compared to Sarah Vaughn, Billy Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Sat, 8/6: 8pm. Gil Shaham (violin) – Season Finale: Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the Orchestra of St. Luke’s with guest Gil Shaham on violin in an all Brahms program. (Photo by Gabe Palacio)  Sun, 8/7: 4:30pm. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Free! Local! Waitress – Menus in the Movies – Chappaqua Library: This quirky 2007 comedy from Adrienne Shelly follows Jenna, a pregnant and unhappy waitress at Joe’s Pie Diner in the deep south wh learns to love her baby and make creative pies on her way to happiness. The film debuted at Sundance and earned a 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With commentary and dessert following the screening by food author and film buff, Carol Durst. Fri, 8/5: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave.,www.chappaqualibary.com)

Local! Summer Concerts – Katonah Memorial Park: The Trashcan Poets: Take a dip in the pool and then check out the Reggae, Calypso, Soca and American Funk & Rock sounds of Island Soul. Fri, 8/5: 6:30-8:30pm. (The top of North St., Katonah; Bedford Recreation)

Local! Outdoor! Twelfth Night in Chappaqua and at Westmoreland Sanctuary: The Lawn Chair Theatre brings their 2016 Summer Shakespeare production to Chappaqua’s Recreation Field on Fri, 8/5: 6pm and to Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mt. Kisco on Fri, 8/12: 6pm. This year’s production will be Shakespeare’s RomCom of gender confusion, Twelfth Night, set in San Francisco circa 1967 – complete with all sorts of hippies, freaks and rock ‘n’ roll. Bring a blanket or “lawn chair” to this picnic friendly event. This is LCT’s 9th season and their first in Chappaqua. www.lawnchairtheatre.org

Norm Hathaway Swing Band – Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden: Norm Hathaway plays it like it was at this annual dancing and music event at the Hammond Museum. His twelve-piece band plays all the favorite tunes from the 30s and 40s. Brush up on your waltz, lindy and rhumba. Dinner catered by celebrity chef Nisa Lee. Fri, 8/5: 8-11pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Local! Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company presents: New Rochelle Opera: Opera classics. Sat, 8/6: 8pm. Broadway Classics: Broadway and Off-Broadway singers perform fave show tunes. Sat, 8/20: 8pm. (28 Maple Ave., Armonk;www.smalltowntheatre.com)

Local! A Taste of Westchester – DeCicco & Sons: It’s a cooking class and a meal. At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s class, you will step into DeCicco’s video enhanced demonstration kitchen to help Chef Angelo prepare a chilled summer soup made with tomatoes, watermelon and a buttermilk broth, and cornmeal fried catfish with roasted red peppers, oyster mushrooms and an asparagus pesto. Cicerone Brendon O’Brien will pair summer brews with your meal. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Tues, 8/9: 5:30-7:30pm. (DeCicco & Sons, 17 Maple Way, Armonk
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Absolutely Fabulous – Jacob Burns: Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone Stone (Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley) reprise their roles from the BBC cult comedy, Absolutely Fabulous aka Ab Fab!) in this full length comedy. There’s plenty of glitz and glamour (booze and drugs) until they face a media firestorm when Edina is accused of trying to throw supermodel Kate Moss into the Thames at a uber-hip fashion launch party. They escape to the French Riviera where, penniless, they hatch a plan to climb back into the high life there. With cameos from Mad Men’s Jon Hamm, Dynasty’s Joan Collins and Gwendline Christie of Games of Thrones. Wed, 8/10L 9:25pm & Thurs, 8/11: 1”05 & 5:40pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Purple Rain at Jacob Burns: Prince stars in his acting debut in this quasi-biographical rock musical drama from Albert Magnoli. The film inspired the studio album and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Fri, 8/12: 10pm & Tues, 8/16: 7:45pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Sheffield Island Lighthouse BBQ: Cruise to Sheffield Island on the CJ Toth catamaran for a BBQ of pulled pork, sliced, steak, BBQ chicken and more. BYOB. Remember that these cruises sell out so order early! Sat, 8/13: 5pm.(Sheffield Island Dock, 4 N. Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Retro Revival – Jacob Burns: This ongoing series of classic films continues through the summer with: I Knew Her Well: A perfect piece of ’60s Italian cinema, with beautiful locations, beautiful people, and great Italian pop music. This 1965 film from Antonio Pietrangeli, about a country girl who gets caught up in the temptations of life in Rome, is presented in 4K digital restoration.Thurs, 8/18: 7:30pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Hudson Valley Rib Fest: 60 rib masters compete for the NY State BBQ Championship while you sample unlimited ribs and sides. In addition, listen to the sounds of Indie rockers, soulful jazz, American Idol participants, the “Country Girl from New York” Jessica Lynn and more musical entertainment. Fri, 8/19: 5-10pm, Sat, 8/20: 11am-10pm & Sun, 8/21: 11am-5pm. (Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz:www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org)

Moonviewing Concert, Dinner & Dinner & Japanese Tea Ceremony – Hammond Museum: The Hammond’s Japanese stroll garden, lit by paper lanterns, is a magical setting for this ancient custom, which celebrates people and traditions of the East and West. The evening begins with a traditional tea ceremony, followed by a Bento Box dinner and traditional Japanese music. Sat, 8/20: 6:30-11pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

The Glass Mendacity – Armonk Players: The Armonk Players present a staged reading of this satirical mashup of Tennessee Williams’ three best know plays: The Glass Menagerie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and A Streetcar Names Desire. You’ve never seen Blanche DuBois, Stanley Kowalski, Big Daddy, and Amanda Wingfield like this before. “With his overheated story lines, larger-than-life characters, and extravagant, symbol-laden, southern-inflected dialogue, Williams is especially susceptible to parody…” Arts & Culture Wed, 8/24: 8pm. (Whippoorwill Hall, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; www.armonkplayers.org)

A Star Studded Evening to Benefit The Bedford Playhouse: The Bedford Playhouse will host a star studded evening with performances by local performers including Glenn Close, Paul Shaffer, Chevy Chase, Robert Klein, Chazz Palminteri, and Jeffrey Tambor. Terre Blair, the wife of the late Marvin Hamlisch, will introduce a performance of his music by singer Marissa McGowan. Arrangements were made thanks to the efforts of Playhouse advisory council member Cathy Shaffer. Playhouse President John Farr will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Fri, 8/26: 7-9pm. The Harvey School’s Walker Center for the Arts, 260 Jay Street, Katonah; http://www.bedfordplayhouse.org/events/)

The Capitol Steps – Ridgefield Playhouse: Did you ever want to hear Donald Trump sing a rock song, Bernie Sanders sing a show tune, and Hillary Clinton do stand-up comedy? It’s all the greatest hits of the campaign LIVE! No matter who or what is in the headlines, the Capitol Steps tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the “MOCK” in Democracy? Wed, 8/31: 8pm. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Labor Day Weekend and Beyond

Lime Rock Park Historic Festival: The east coast’s premier vintage racing and concours event presents three days of on-track racing. Including more than 300 cars and drivers, racing everything from pre-WWI racers to the best competition machines from the 1920s to the 1970s. How cool is that? Thurs-Mon, 9/1-5: check schedule. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival: Featuring Nerveless Nocks Motorcycle Thrill Show, 65 foot Ferris Wheel, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and a Crafts Show with 100 vendors. There’s also a New England Seaport Village, Kids’ Cove with games and rides under a circus tent, International Food Court, Headline Entertainers (Smash Mouth on Sunday), harbor cruises, vessel tours, and … OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS – including their famous Celebrity Oyster Slurpoff. Sat-Sun: (9/10-11: 11am-8pm (Norwalk Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk; www.seaport.org) 

Boscobel Big Band Concert & Sunset Picnic: Celebrate the last days of summer on Boscobel’s great lawn overlooking the Hudson River. Best of all, enjoy a picnic supper – purchase food on site or BYO – and dance to the swinging sounds of the 20-piece Big Band Sound orchestra as they take on Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and more. Swing dance and jitterbug demonstrations by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Sun, 9/11: 6-8pm. (1601 Route 9D, Bear Mountain Highway, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)

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