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Distortion Society: Art Gallery + Tattoo Studio · Beacon
Torn, patched, and stitched back to life: Holly McCabe's soft sculptures turn salvaged vintage fabrics into a tactile meditation on girlhood, womanhood, and punk DIY care. Showing at Distortion Society, a tattoo shop turned art gallery.
November 22 at 11am +5
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard · Annandale-On-Hudson
Microprocessors and stock market tickers meet traditional textiles as Navajo weaver and mathematics educator Marilou Schultz presents her first career survey, tracing six decades of experimentation across culture and industry at the Hessel Museum of Art.
November 22 at 11am +5
Center for Curatorial Studies and Hessel Museum of Art · Annandale-On-Hudson
Somalia-born painter Uman gets her most comprehensive survey yet: 100+ kaleidoscopic works spanning two decades, from early portraits to towering canvases she paints with her fingers.
November 27 at 8pm
Towne Crier Cafe · Beacon • $45-$50
Grammy-winning Riverdance fiddler Eileen Ivers reimagines Christmas with her band Universal Roots, blending Irish tradition, American roots, and spirited storytelling into one joyful, foot-stomping evening.
November 28 at 8pm
Towne Crier Cafe · Beacon • $30-$35
Sharkey & The Sparks bring decades of classic rock favorites roaring back to life. This father-son outfit tears through Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and Springsteen with real passion and serious guitar chops.
November 29 at 11:30am
Towne Crier Cafe · Beacon • Free
Sunday brunch comes with a soundtrack: The Edukated Fleas serve up swing and vintage hits from the 1920s through '50s on twin ukuleles, plus delightfully unexpected covers, all complimentary with your meal.
November 22 at 2:30pm
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck · Rhinebeck
On 9/11, 38 planes landed in tiny Gander, Newfoundland, and the town took in 7,000 strangers. This Tony-winning musical turns that true story into a funny, big-hearted night of theater.
November 22 at 1pm
The Moviehouse · Millerton
Catch the Olivier-winning West End play on film before its Broadway bow. John Lithgow plays Roald Dahl in 1983, racing to finish The Witches as controversy erupts over his own words.
November 29 at 7pm
Bardavon · Poughkeepsie • $49.50
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring their ninth annual holiday extravaganza to the Bardavon, serving camp spectacle, new songs, and iconic costumes. Expect gags, dance numbers, and heartfelt moments from two queens who know how to make Christmas truly extra.
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Sun, Nov 22 · 1:20 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
Hudson Valley Food Hall · Beacon
$$
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:45 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 22 · 4:00 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PM
Franklin W. Olin Language Center · Annandale-On-Hudson
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:25 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:15 PM
Roosevelt Theatre · Hyde Park
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
Two Way Brewing Company · Beacon
Thu, Nov 26 · 12:00 PM
All Sport Health & Fitness · Fishkill
Free
Thu, Nov 26 · 6:00 PM
Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill
Thu, Nov 26 · 12:00 PM
East Fishkill Community Library · Hopewell Junction
Free
Thu, Nov 26 · 5:30 PM
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie
$34.99
Thu, Nov 26 · 1:30 PM
Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill
Thu, Nov 26 · 6:30 PM
Towne Crier Cafe · Beacon
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Beacon Historical Society · Beacon
Thu, Nov 26 · 1:30 PM
All Sport Health & Fitness · Fishkill
$30
Thu, Nov 26 · 5:30 PM
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie
$34.99
Thu, Nov 26 · 6:30 PM
Towne Crier Cafe · Beacon
$10
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Valley Spirit Wellness Center · Beacon
Free
Thu, Nov 26 · 5:30 PM
Spins Bowl Wappingers · Wappingers Falls
Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM
DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon
$30
Thu, Nov 26 · 5:00 PM
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie
$15
Thu, Nov 26 · 12:00 PM
East Fishkill Community Library · Hopewell Junction
Mon, Nov 23 · 1:00 PM
Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library · Poughkeepsie
$0
Thu, Nov 26 · 6:30 PM
DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon
$25
Thu, Nov 26 · 5:00 PM
Spins Bowl Wappingers · Wappingers Falls
Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM
DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon
$30
Mon, Nov 30 · 4:00 PM
Beacon Performing Arts Center · Beacon
Thu, Nov 26 · 5:00 PM
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie
$15
Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM
Beast · Fishkill
$$
Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM
Lyonshare Public House · Beacon
$$
Thu, Nov 26 · 6:00 PM
Hudson Valley Food Hall · Beacon
$$
Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM
Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 PM
Hudson Valley Food Hall · Beacon
$$
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library · Poughkeepsie
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 PM
Two Way Brewing Company · Beacon
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Fisher Center at Bard · Annandale-On-Hudson
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
Denning's Point Distillery · Beacon
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
All Sport Health & Fitness · Fishkill
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Valley Spirit Wellness Center · Beacon
$55-$75
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library · Poughkeepsie
$0
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 PM
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie · Poughkeepsie
$40
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
Cooper's · Beacon
$$
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Valley Spirit Wellness Center · Beacon
$55-$75
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 PM
Spins Bowl Wappingers · Wappingers Falls
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:30 PM
DayDream Collaborative Clinic · Beacon
$35
Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM
Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 PM
Hudson Valley Food Hall · Beacon
$$
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
Denning's Point Distillery · Beacon
Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM
Blodgett Memorial Library · Fishkill
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Powerhouse Gym East Fishkill · Hopewell Junction
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM
Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory · Poughkeepsie
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
The Academy · Poughkeepsie
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 PM
The Academy · Poughkeepsie
$10
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