What To Do: July Events

Local! Caramoor Summer Festival: Thirty-three nights of music under the stars in the Spanish Courtyard, the Sunken Garden or under the big tent in the Venetian Theatre! The party starts hours before the show on their picnic & Sauvignon Blanc friendly, Friends Field. Broadway superstar Kelli O’Hara headlines opening night. There’s a jazz festival, an American Roots Music Festival, a renowned opera program and plenty of chamber music and orchestral music featuring the St. Luke’s Chamber Orchestra. Plus four Dancing at Dusk Events suitable for the whole family. We have their full festival schedule right here. Wed & Fri-Sun, 6/18-8/6. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

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 our Bucket List: HVSF 2016

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 you yoga mat, wear your sunscreen and plan to shop at the Farm Market. 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 (except July 25.) 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)

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)

Hamlet – Shakespeare on the Sound: Shakespeare on the Sound takes on Hamlet, the bard’s great tragedy of revenge, indecision and madness where all your favorite characters (or most of them) wind up dead. If only Gertrude and Claudius would have slowed their hasty march to the altar upon King Hamlet’s death. But no! They couldn’t wait! The play will be produced in the “round” as the “groundlings did at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater 400 years ago. You can stake out your picnic space for this FREE! presentation as early as 4pm. Thurs, 6/16-Sun, 7/3: 7:30pm. Mondays are dark! (Pinckney Park, 33 Highland Ave, Norwalk; www.shakespeareonthesound.org)

Happy Days – Westchester Broadway Theatre: Grab your poodle skirt, saddle shoes and the kids, and take a rock & roll trip down memory lane! In this new musical, based on the television series and written by its creator, Garry Marshall; Richie, Potsie, and “The Fonz” team up to save Arnold’s Malt Shop from going into the dustbins of history by staffing a dance contest. The show features 21 songs written by Oscar and Grammy winning songwriter Paul Williams including the series’ theme song. “These happy days are your and mine (oh Happy Days.)” Thurs, 5/5 – Sun, 7/17: check times. (One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY; www.broadwaytheatre.com)

Local! Music in the Park – Lasdon Park: Gates open for picnicking at 6pm and the music starts a half-hour later. Bring a blanket, lawn chair or grab a table around the patio for: Gerard Carelli’s jazz orchestra’s Frank Sinatra at 100 Celebration. Fri, 7/1: 6:30-9pm. Westchester Philharmonic Brass Quartet: Fri, 7/8: 6:30pm-9pm. Patty Larkin: folk/urban pop singer/songwriter. Fri, 7/15: 6:30-9pm. Chamomile & Whiskey: Southern folk/rock. Fri, 7/22: 6:30-9pm. Back to the Garden, 1969: Woodstock tribute band. Fri, 7/29: 6:30-9pm. (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

Local Fireworks! Pops, Patriots & Fireworks – Caramoor: Curt Ebersole leads the 60-piece Westchester Symphonic Winds in a celebration of the music of Frank Sinatra. They will be

joined by Broadway heart-throb Ryan Silverman and there will be plenty of Sousa and Caramoor’s traditional performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. This  “most civilized way to see 4th of July Fireworks” features stilt walkers, picnic options and no stress parking. (Photo by Gabe Palacio)  Sat, 7/2: 8pm. (Venetian Theatre, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah;www.caramoor.org)

Pound Ridge Independence Day 5K Road Race and Fireworks: Run over rolling hills and through the streets of Pound Ridge from the Pound Ridge Elementary School to Town Park where there will be music and refreshments at the end of the race. Register online or on race day beginning at 7:30am for a 9am start. Children’s races begin immediately after the 5K. There will be picnicking, music and fireworks at the park from 6-10 pm. Sat, 7/2: 9am. (Pound Ridge Elementary School, 7 Pound Ridge Rd., Pound Ridge; www.townofpoundridge.com)

Fireworks Sail on the Schooner Soundwaters: Pack a dinner and a chilled summer quaff and watch the sun set and the fireworks over the Long Island Sound on this special fireworks sail on the Schooner Soundwaters from Bocuzzi Park in Stamford. Limited supplies so order tickets now! Sat, 7/2 & Mon, 7/4: 7-10:30pm. (166 Southfield Ave., Stamford, CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Fireworks Walkway Over the Hudson: Grab a rail on the Walkway Over the Hudson for their Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular over the river. Reserve a pre-fireworks table at Crave Restaurant & Lounge, Poughkeepsie’s finest or at one of the Culinary Institute of America’s eateries just five miles away. Sat. 7/2; 6:30-11:30pm. (61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie; www.walkway.org)

Local Fireworks! Kensico Fireworks & Music Fest: Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. The dance band Gerard Carelli and his Orchestra (classical, swing, Motown and rock) performs at 8 p.m. A fireworks display in front of the dam follows at 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Sun, 7/3: 6pm. (1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; www.westchestergov.com)

Fireworks! Playland
 Park: Fireworks displays, computer-fired and choreographed to a musical soundtrack, Sun-Mon, 7/3-4: 9:30pm, Plus every Friday evening 7/1-9/2: 9:15 p.m. (100 Playland Parkway, Rye; www.ryeplayland.org)

Local! Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts: The Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce, with major support by Breezemont Day Camp, presents four summer concerts on Wednesday nights at 7pm at The Gazebo on Recreation Field. Here’s the line-up: The Risko Band (U2, Lorde, Lady Gaga): Wed, 7/6: 7pm; Tramps Like Us (Springsteen Tribute) Wed, 7/13: 7pm; Don Dupont Big Band(Swing, Jive, Latin Ballroom): Wed, 7/20: 7pm. Chappaqua Orchestra (Classical): Wed, 7/27: 7pm: (Recreation Field, Chappaqua: 200 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Free! Shakespeare on the Green – As You Like It: Stamford’s professional theatre company, Curtain Call’s annual free Shakespeare productions are performed on a scaled-down version of the Globe Theatre stage nestled among the pine trees of the Sterling Farms Complex in Stamford. The park opens 90 minutes before the performance for picnicking. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy set in France, As You Like It – famous for the “All the world’s a stage” speech. Thurs-Sun, 7/7-17: 7:30pm. (Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford; www.curtaincallinc.com)

Local! Armonk’s First Thursdays: The Armonk Chamber of Commerce presents art, music, in-store promotions, dining, wine tastings and more in downtown Armonk the first Thursday in June, July, August and September. You’ll find music in Armonk Square and special offers at Amore, Mariachi Mexico, Fortina and other restaurants. Plus special activities, events and raffles at Houlihan Lawrence, LOL Kids, LaGravinese Jewelers, Framings, Hickory & Tweed, DeCiccos and more. Check online for a full list of promotions. Thurs, 7/7, 8/4 & 9/1: 5-9pm. www.armonkchamberofcommerce.com)

Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst: These picnic friendly concerts are held outdoors at the Lyndhurst bowling alley hill on Thursdays at 6:30pm from 7/7-8/26. The musical line-up cuts a broad swath of musical genres from contemporary jazz to swing, samba, vocal and instrumental. Check back for the full line-up. (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival: Watch the flight of the hot-air balloons take off over Barton Orchards in Poughquag – just 50 minutes from downtown Armonk. Or take a balloon (or helicopter ride) yourself. There’s music, games, rides, 2 giant slides, tether rides, a haunted house, a five acre corn maze, good eats and pick your own grapes and berries, corn and stone fruit and fireworks on Friday night. The balloons take off 6pm on Friday and at 6am & 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Fri-Sun, 7/8-10: check times. (Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag; http://www.balloonfesthv.com)

Local! Summer Concerts – Katonah Memorial Park: The Trashcan Poets: Take a dip in the pool and then check out this local tribute band serving up alternative rock you can dance to at the Katonah Park field. Fri, 7/8: 6:30-8:30-m. Island Soul: Reggae, Calypso, Soca and American Funk & Rock. Fri, 8/5: 6:30-8:30pm. (The top of North St., Katonah; Bedford Recreation)

Bob Saget – Ridgefield Playhouse: Best known for his TV roles on Full House and Americas Funniest Home Videos, Bob Saget has a darker side that comes out in his R-rated stand-up routines that have garnered multiple Grammy-nominations and an acclaimed HBO special That Ain’t Right. Fri, 7/8: 8PM. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT;www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah • OnSite Katonah presents eight experimental, site-specific installations created in response to the museum’s distinctive landscape, architecture and history. With projects boldly immersive and keenly subtle, artists including Keiran Brennen Hinton, Caitlin Masley and Rachel Mica Weiss investigate and reimagine every facet of the KMA: its galleries, sculpture garden and lawns. Opening reception: Saturday, 7/9, 4-8pm. Museum hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm & Sun: 12-5pm. 7/10-10/2. Victoria Fu: Egg:The Los Angeles-based artist employs analog and digital techniques to explore the impact of virtual aesthetics on the everyday human experience. While Fu typically works in film, light projection and photography, for the KMA she creates a site-specific building wrap, covering the museum’s front façade with one of her enigmatic, unexpected images. (Pictured here: Victoria Fu, Egg, 2016. Inkjet on vinyl mesh over metal scaffolding.) Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm & Sun: 12-5pm. 7/10-10/2. Read our full lineup of Summer Museum Exhibitions here.

Bill Maher – Capitol Theatre: Bill Maher needs no introduction. The man who gained notoriety with his Comedy Central/ABC show Politically Incorrect in the 90s is having the time of his life in the age of Trump. Twice Emmy-nominated for his HBO stand-up specials … he will do his best to offend and make you laugh in Port Chester. Sat, 7/9: 8pm. (Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

Local! Pleasantville Music Festival: “New York’s backyard jam” returns with top folk and Americana festival acts including: headliner Guster; KT Tunstall (Grammy-nominated for “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”); The Revivalists (Rolling Stone’s 2015 Bands You Need to Know); The Smithereens (“A Girl Like You”, “Only A Memory”) Aztec Two Step (the legendary No Hit Wonders); Annie Minogue, Morning Joe Music, Wild Adriatic, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Side Saddle, Don Dilego and Drew Bordeaux. With food, crafts, and a kid’s area with face painting, games and food. Photo by Marina Piedade. Free parking and round-trip bus service from Pace University: 11:30am-10pm. Sat, 7/9: (Parkway Field, Village Ln. Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com)

Local! Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company presents:The Swingaroos, NYC’s swing group performs 30s/40s inspired originals and goodies from Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw. Sat, 7/9: 8pm. Charlie Lagond: Co-founder of the Lagond Music School Charlie has performed with Chet Baker, Chuck Mangione and Kid Creole & The Coconuts. Sat, 7/23: 8pm. (28 Maple Ave., Armonk;www.smalltowntheatre.com)

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. These cruises sell out so order early! Sat, 7/16 & 8/13: 5pm.(Sheffield Island Dock, 4 N. Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Local! Caramoor@KMA: Bring a picnic and sample Caramoor curated acts on Wednesday nights in the Katonah Museum of Art’s sculpture garden. Jake Hertzog Band:Acclaimed by Guitar Player Magazine as “one of the finest jazz guitarists on the scene, Jake won the Grand Prize at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition. Wed, 7/20: 6:30pm. 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)

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)

The White Oak of Johnston – NCPL: This new play by Thomas Morissey was funded with a grant from the Rippowam Cisqua School in Mt. Kisco. It was read at Richard Gere’s Bedford Post Inn two years ago and now receives it’s world premiere at the North Castle Library in Armonk. Here’s the promo on it from the playwright: Johnny Madison wants to bury his dog under the big white oak on the family farm, but he hasn’t been home in nineteen years. Nineteen years is a long time for a dog and an even longer time for a guy to be away from home… Thurs-Sat, 7/21-23 & Wed-Fri, 27-29: 7:30pm. (Whippoorwill Hall, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. E., Armonk) Click for tix!

Colin Jost – Ridgefield Playhouse: SNL’s current Weekend Update co-anchor has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his writing on SNL. See him do stand-up here. Fri, 7/22: 8PM. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT;www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Local! Remains of the Day  – Menus in the Movies – Chappaqua Library: In James Ivory’s 1993 film, Anthony Hopkins plays a butler who sacrificed body and soul to service in the years leading up to World War II realizes too late how misguided his loyalty was to his lordly employer. With Emma Thompson, commentary and dessert following the screening by food author and film buff, Carol Durst. Fri, 7/22: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave.,www.chappaqualibary.com)

Local! Summer Concert– Bedford Hills Memorial Park: Blonde Ambition plays well-known pop, rock and Motown at Sammarco Soccer Field. Fri, 7/22: 7-8:30pm. (60 Haines Rd., Bedford Hills;www.bedfordny.gov)

Sand Castle Contest ­ – Glen Island Beach: This annual event from Westchester County Parks is a new one for us. Get your team of sand architects, engineers and contractors together and starting building. Or just stop by to get some sand between your toes and watch all the Type A Beach Personalities construct their watch- towers, moats and flanking towers. Sat, 7/223: 11am-4pm. (Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave., New Rochelle; www.parks-westchestergov.com)

Local! Caramoor’s Jazz at Lincoln Center Festival with the Chick Corea Trio: The Chick Corea Trio with Christian McBride and Brian Blade headlines this all day fest featuring a dozen acts at the Sunken Garden, Friends Field and the Venetian Theatre. Daytime performers include Harlem Stride Piano Hour, Etienne Charles & Creole Soul, Gotham Kings: Riley Mulherkar and Alphonso Horne, Eddie Barbash Band, Jonathan Barber Quartet: “Jones, Jones, Jones’ and Ladies Sing the Blues. (Photo by Gabe Palacio) Sat, 7/23: 12pm. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Retro Revival – Jacob Burns: This ongoing series of classic films continues through the summer with: Ran: The first celebrated masterpiece from Akira Kurosawa is presented her in 4K digital restoration. Wed, 7/27: 7pm. I Knew Her Well: A perfect piece of ’60s Italian cinema, with beautiful locations, beautiful people, and great Italian pop music about a country girl who gets caught up in the temptations of life in Rome. Thurs, 8/18: 7:30pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

A Taste of Westchester – Peter Pratt’s Inn: It’s a cooking class. It’s a meal. At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s class,  Chef Jon Pratt will teach you how to make house cured bacon tacos and fried chicken and waffles. He is lesson continues with scallion hush puppies made with Wild Hive cornmeal and tomato salad using corn and tomatoes from The Meadows Farm next door. Plus some paired craft beers and a sour cherry sorbet made in his special machine. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Thurs, 7/28: 6-8pm. (673, Croton Heights Rd., Yorktown Heights;www.prattsinn.com)

Local! Katonah Sidewalk Sale: Special bargains and sidewalk sale prices on merchandise from the chain store free network of independent stores in this charming walking town with lots of Victorian gingerbread on Katonah Avenue and the surrounding residential area. Grab a bite at Blue Dolphin, NoKa Joe’s, Peppino’s, Willie Nicks or Pizza Station. Parking in the commuter lots is free after 12 on Friday and all day Saturday. Fri-Sat, 7/29-30: 10am-5pm. (Katonah Ave., Katonah; www.katonahchamber.org)

20th Annual Bounty of the Hudson: Head up to Applewood Winery in Warwick, NY for wine, food & music. Enjoy side-by-side tastings of up to 20 Hudson Valley wineries and taste the best Hudson Valley cheeses, honey baked goods and Hudson Valley produce. Local food vendors will be on hand for you to make a full meal of it. Plus craft vendors and musical entertainment. Sat-Sun, 7/30-31: 12-5pm. (Applewood Winery, 82 Four Corners Rd. Warwick)  www.shawangunkwinetrail.com)

Local! Faith Prince performs at Armonk’s Hudson Stage Company Gala: Broadway legend Faith Price will perform at the Hudson Stage Company’s annual gala at Whippoorwill Hall on July 31. Faith won a Tony and a Drama Desk award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. She also received Tony and Drama Desk nominations for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Bells are Ringing and A Catered Affair in 2008. A reception follows the performance at Amore Italian Kitchen, next to the theater. Sun, 7/31: 4pm. (Whippoorwill Hall, North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. E., Armonk; www.hudsonstage.com)

August

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)

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)

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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Hudson Valley Rib Fest: 60 rib masters compete for the NY State BBQ Championship while you sample unlimited ribs and sides and 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, 8/29: 6:-11pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival: Featuring Nerveless Nocks Motorcycle Thrill Show, 65 foot Ferris Wheel, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, a Crafts Show with 100 vendors, 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. 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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