• The Stone Ridge Fire Co., 525 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, will have a Fish Fry on Thursday, March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $15. The format is eat in or take out.
• “Grimaldi Inspired By Pollock,” an art exhibition featuring the works of Mark Grimaldi, will be on display in the Spotlight Gallery at the Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston, through Sunday, March 30. For more information, visit askforarts.org.
• “An Assembly of Emerging Forms,” an art exhibition featuring the works of Meredith Rosiér, will be on display in the Front Gallery at the Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, through Sunday, March 30. For more information, visit askforarts.org.
• “Small Works,” an art exhibition featuring the works of 26 local artists, will be on display in the Members Gallery at the Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, through Sunday, March 30. For more information, visit askforarts.org.
• An exhibition titled “Pat Hough: Inscapes,” is currently on display at The Woodstock Artists & Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock, N.Y. By combining elements of collage and mixed media, Hough creates visually striking pieces that invite viewers to engage with the underlying themes of memory, perception, and the passage of time. The exhibition runs through Sunday, March 9. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Call (845) 679-2940 or visit woodstockart.org for more information.
• “New York Holographic Artists,” an art exhibition, is currently on display at the HoloCenter, 518 Broadway, Kingston. The exhibition will remain on display until Tuesday, March 4. Gallery hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. For more information, visit holocenter.org.
• Acting classes open to high school students and adults at Coach House Players, 12 Augusta St., Kingston on six Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dates are April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 and May 31. Classes are conducted by Barbara E. Melzer. Cost is $80. More information and registration forms can be found at www.coachhouseplayers.org.
• SUNY Ulster’s music ensembles will perform the Herrington Showcase concert on Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Quimby Theater in Vanderlyn Hall at the college’s campus, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. The concert will feature multiple performances with groups including current SUNY Ulster students, area high school students, faculty, staff, and community members. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. The snow date is Thursday, March 6.
• The Saugerties Drama Club will present the musical “The Music Man” at Saugerties High School, 310 Washington Ave., Saugerties. The musical will be performed Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 8, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased at the door.
• The Itay Goren Piano Trio will perform a free concert on Saturday, March 9, at Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave., Saugerties. The concert will start at 3 p.m., with seating starting at 2:30 p.m. The program will feature a series of classical pieces, including Beethoven’s “Ghost Trio,” Schubert’s “Notturno,” Enescu’s “Serenade Lointaine,” and one of Mendelssohn’s most popular chamber works, the “Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor.” Donations will be accepted. A “Meet the Musicians” reception will take place after the performance with free coffee and homemade refreshments. For more information, visit saugertiespromusica.org, send an email to [email protected], or call (845) 679-5733.
• “What We Hold: Stories + Objects,” an exhibit featuring work from over 70 female artists, is on display at the CREATE Gallery, 398 Main St., Catskill. The gallery will run through Sunday, March 9. For more information, send an email to [email protected].
• Kingston High School Musical Theatrics will stage John O’Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick’s “Something Rotten” on March 13-16. Theatergoers will discover “what exactly what the Bottom Brothers are up to in this musical comedy that’s sure to make everyone want to laugh, sing, dance and smile.” Performances are March 13-15 at 7 p.m. and March 16, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $13 for students and $16 for adults and can be purchased by emailing [email protected] or calling (845) 943-3849.
• Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff, N.Y., will host an EP release party for Jasperoo’s “Market Day” on Friday, March 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the performance running from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Call the library at (845) 876-2903 or visit morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us.
• Coach House Players, 12 Augusta St., Kingston, will stage Neil Simon’s comedy “Barefoot In the Park” on April 4, 5,11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. Under the direction of Barbara E. Melzer, tickets are available at www.coachhouseplayers.org. Prices are $22, $20 for seniors 62 and older and veterans; and $15 for ages 18 and under.
• Award-winning writers Kelly Link and Jedediah Berry will give a reading Monday, March 3, at 4 p.m. in the Weis Cinema in the Bertelsmann Campus Center at Bard College, 30 Campus Road, Annandale-on-Hudson. The event, presented as part of Bradford Morrow’s Bard course on innovative contemporary fiction, is cosponsored by the literary magazine Conjunctions and will include a Q&A with the authors. The reading is free and open to all. For more information, visit https://www.bard.edu/.
• Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter will perform Friday, March 7, at 8 p.m. at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. The show will be a stripped-down performance featuring Ritter as well as Mark Erelli and Zachariah Hickman. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $48. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/40PpcOf.
• The musical “Big Fish” will run Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, 156 S. Cross Road, Staatsburg. The musical features senior Thomas Iorio as Edward and Charlie Knickerbocker as the witch. For more information, visit https://fdr.hpcsd.org/.
• A concert featuring The Yagas, led by actress Vera Farmiga, will take place Saturday, March 8, at 8 p.m. at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. The band, which formed in 2024, is inspired by a Slavic folklore figure known as Baba Yaga, believed to devour the souls of the newly deceased and safeguard the fountains of the waters of life. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3WS9AZ1.
• The Katsbaan Ladies Aide Yard Sale Season will begin with a yard and bake sale Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Reformed Church Hall, 1801 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties. Household items, toys, jewelry, and homemade baked goods will be for sale.
• The exhibition “Bowled Over,” featuring the skills and artistry of 21 ceramic artists, will open Saturday, March 15, at the Olive Free Library, 4033 state Route 28A, West Shokan, N.Y, with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Among the participating artists is Alex Vo Duy, whose work is shown above. The exhibition runs through Saturday, May 3. Call (845) 657-2482 or visit olivefreelibrary.org for more information.
• Acoustic guitarist Henry Ferland will perform Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. Tickets are $25, $20 for theater members. Visit call (845) 658-8989 or visit rosendaletheatre.org for tickets or more information.
• A St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be held Saturday, March 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Comforter of Kingston, 26 Wynkoop Place, Kingston. The dinner, a continuous buffet service, will feature lean corned beef, boiled potatoes, simmered carrots and cabbage, Irish soda bread, cupcakes, tea, coffee, lemonade, and iced tea. Guests can eat in or take out. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 for seniors over the age of 65, $15 for children under 10, and free for children 5 and under. For tickets, call (845) 688-5385 or send an email to [email protected].
• “Future Voices,” an art exhibition featuring artwork by local high school students, will open Thursday, March 13, and run through Friday, April 4, at the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery at SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. Participating schools include Saugerties, Onteora, Rondout Valley, Kingston, Ulster BOCES, New Paltz, Ellenville, Marlboro, Highland, and Wallkill. An opening reception will be held Thursday, March 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 687-5113.
• Author Russell Shorto will discuss his book, “Taking Manhattan,” with Joe Donahue of WAMC, on Thursday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. Copies of Shorto’s book will be available for purchase at the event. The discussion is free to attend but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mpa4ptrx.
• A concert featuring indie bands Ida and Tsunami will be held Saturday, March 22, at 8 p.m. at Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets to the concert, visit https://tinyurl.com/y86smpej.
• A book and bake sale will take place Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 72 Spring St., Kingston. Available for sale will be baked goods as well as a selection of books including fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books. For more information, call (845) 338-2954.
• Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, N.Y., will present a Godzilla “Mechadouble Feature” on Saturday, March 15. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with “Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla,” followed by “Terror Of Mechagodzilla.” Both films are Japanese versions with English subtitles. Admission is $14, $10 for members and people in costume. Call (845) 658-8989 or visit rosendaletheatre.org for more information.
• “SPACE/PLACE,” an exhibition showcasing artwork by Ellen Jouret-Epstein, opens Friday, March 14, at the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock, N.Y. “SPACE/PLACE” features two distinct but analogous series of works on paper completed over the course of 2024 to the present. An opening reception will take place Saturday, March 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition runs through Sunday, May 4. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Call (845) 679-2940, send an email to [email protected] or visit woodstockart.org for more information.
• Water Street Market will host its Local Ingredient Chili Challenge, in honor of Marcy Fall, on Saturday, March 15, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Water Street Market, 10 Main St., New Paltz. Chili made by local restaurants and home chefs will be judged for first and second place under several categories, including People’s Choice, Best Vegetarian, Best Professional, Best Home Chef, Most Creative, and Blind Taste Champion. Tickets are $2 per taste or $20 for 12 tastes, with all proceeds benefiting the St. Joseph’s non-denominational food pantry. To sign up as a contestant, send an email to [email protected].
• “Saturday Night Live” alum Colin Quinn will lead a benefit performance on Sunday, March 16, at 6 p.m. at Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road. All proceeds go to support the Woodstock Land Conservancy. Tickets range between $50, $60, $75, and $85. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit woodstockplayhouse.org.
• The Naghash Ensemble, an Armenian band, will perform Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at The Local, 16 John St., Saugerties. The band, founded by Armenian-American composer and Saugerties native John Hodian, is on tour celebrating 10 years of worldwide performances. Tickets are $35.44. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thelocalsaugerties.com.
• United Reformed Church, 9 Church St., Bloomington, will have a soup sale on Friday, March 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. A pint of soup and a roll will cost $6. Call (845) 331-7099 for more information.
• The Woodstock Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert, titled “Impressions and Reflections with Art,” on Saturday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. The program will feature Faure’s “Masques et Bergamasques, op. 112” and “Pavane, op. 50,” Joseph DeSanctis’ “Sinfonietta “Abstract Forces” (premiere performance with a professional orchestra), and Mussorgsky/Ravel’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors and veterans, and $10 for students. Attendees who arrive early can view the featured art exhibit in The Gallery at the playhouse. Tickets are available at woodstockplayhouse.org or by calling (845) 679-6900. For more information on the orchestra, visit woodstocksymphony.org or call (845) 266-3517.
• “Murder at the Speakeasy,” a murder mystery dinner benefiting Hurley Library, will take place Saturday, March 22, at 5 p.m. at the Best Western, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. The dinner will feature a buffet and a cash bar. Tickets are $75 per person, and costumes are encouraged. To reserve a spot, call (845) 338-3092. Tickets can be purchased online at hurleylibrary.org.
• The Ivalas Quartet will perform Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, N.Y. The group will perform “First Light,” a cosmic-themed program featuring works by Osvaldo Golijov, Eleanor Alberga, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Tickets are $35, $17 for students with ID. Visit kaatsbaan.org for tickets and more information.
• Singer Jill Sobule will perform Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. at The Falcon, 1348 U.S. Route 9W, Marlboro, N.Y. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A donation of $30 is suggested for this all-ages show. Call (845) 236-7970 or visit liveatthefalcon.com for more information.
• Global Shindig, a new one-day celebration of global music, dance, and culture is set for Sunday, April 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge. The event will feature interactive music and dance performances where expert instructors will highlight rhythms and styles from around the world and diverse regions. An evening dance party and jam session is also planned. The Ashokan Center encouraged everyone to extend their experience by attending the Translucent Borders Weekend running from April 4 through 6. Adult tickets for the Global Shindig range from $10-$20. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4beNxla.
• “Ancient Aliens LIVE,” a live production of the long-running History Channel show, “Ancient Aliens,” will be performed Friday, April 11, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. The show will feature theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, investigative mythologist William Henry, UFO investigator Nick Pope, and author David Childress, discussing various historical extraterrestrial theories. Tickets range between $45, $55, and $65, as well as a $121 VIP package including a post-show photo-op. To purchase tickets, visit the Bardavon or UPAC box offices from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
• Knit ‘n Knatter has restarted at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. in the library’s reading room. Come to knit, crochet or just for the confab. Participants will drop purls, collaborate on projects or work on their own. Call (845) 876-2903 or visit morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us for more information.
• Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Rosendale, N.Y., will have its 28th Annual Chili Bowl Fest Fundraiser on Saturday, April 5. More than 500 hand-crafted bowls will be available for purchase. The in-person sale will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the workshop. Admission is $10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and free from 4 to 7 p.m. Each bowl purchase comes with a free serving of chili. There will also be an online sale that starts at 10 a.m. at bit.ly/ChiliBowlOnline. Call (845) 658-9133 or visit wsworkshop.org for more information.
• The Dip, a Seattle-based six-piece rhythm and blues band, will perform Monday, April 13, at the Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock, N.Y. The Dip is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. The show is part of its Love Direction tour. Ticket prices range from $37 to $64. Admission is limited to adults ages 18 and older. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Visit bearsvilletheater.com or call (845) 684-7133 for more information. (Jake Magraw Photo)
• A “Blessing of the Animals” event, in honor of “Be Kind to Animals Week,” will take place Saturday, May 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Third Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 Livingston St., Rhinebeck. Guests are invited to bring their pets to be blessed, as well as connect with “animal ambassadors” from local shelters and rescue groups. For more information, call (845) 478-2452.
• Hurley Library, 48 Main St., Hurley, offers drop-in tech help on Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
• ESL Tutoring at the Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia, runs every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with librarian Susan teaching English to those who wish to learn. All levels of English-speaking proficiency are welcome, and the tutoring lessons are free. For more information, call (845) 688-7811 or send an email to [email protected].
• Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, presents Bard Math Circle with Mason Eyler on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program is free for all middle school students interested in mathematical problem solving, especially for those preparing to take the AMC 8 or MathCounts. It is led by New Paltz High School student and Upstate New York Math Team member Mason Eyler. Students will develop their mathematical problem-solving skills in the context of mathematical topics not frequently encountered in school, like combinatorics, number theory, algebra, logic and geometry. Attendees should bring pencils and paper. For more information, call (845) 255-1255 or visit www.gardinerlibrary.org.
• People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center’s monthly Evening Of Holistic Health collaboration with the Holistic Health Community continues the first Wednesday evening of each month from 3 to 7 p.m. at 775 Broadway, Kingston. Visit https://peoplesplacewec.simplybook.me/v2 for more information.
• People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center offers free weekly workshops, featuring wellness classes, health screenings, nutritional guidance, alternative health modalities, and financial education. 775 Broadway, Kingston. For more information and to register for workshops, visit www.peoplesplace.org/wellness-empowerment-center/ or call (845) 338-4030.
• People’s Place Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at 17 St. James St., Kingston. Donations of fresh and shelf-stable foods are being accepted. Call (845) 338-4030.
• The Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Place, Kingston, is offering a weekly community lunch. Each Friday there will be some sort of pasta casserole (like lasagna, or mac and cheese), homemade soup, tossed salad, beverages, something sweet. Maybe even grilled cheese sandwiches, or chili, or hot dogs with all the fixings. A nominal donation for your meal will be suggested and will align with whatever you choose to eat or can afford. Send an email to [email protected] to learn what’s on the menu for that coming Friday.
• People’s Place Bounty Table, located just outside the doors, offers free produce, bread, baked goods, dairy items and proteins. The items change daily and are first-come, first-serve during business hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (845) 338-4030 for additional information.
• A weekly Mah-jongg group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congregation Emanuel, 243 Albany Ave., Kingston. The group is for everyone from beginners to experienced players. Lessons are available. Send an email to [email protected] of call (845) 338-4271, ext. 101, for more information.
