HEALTH & WELLNESS Full Day Tai Chi Workshop 9am-3:30pm. $12/$20/$35/$40. Join Martha Cheo for a partial or full day of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. 255-0919. LECTURES & TALKS Making Waves—Sounds of the Future 2pm. $15. Edgar Choueiri brings his binaural audio set-up to Time & Space Limited’s Time and Space Limited, Hudson. (518) 822-8448. MUSIC Brentano String Quartet 4pm. Howland Cultural Center, Beacon. 831-4988. David Kraai & Amy Laber live 2-5pm. No cover. Country folk music. Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills. 928-5384. Making Waves: Sounds of the Future 2pm. $15. Basilica Hudson, Hudson. (518) 822-1050. A Roots Music Celebration 3pm. $25/$22 seniors/$10 students. With the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Gwen Gould, featuring Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, and the Strawberry Hill Fiddlers. Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge. 266-3517. Sunday Strings Music Series: Amaranthus String Quartet 2-3:30pm. $20. Music of Beethoven, Borodin, and Mozart. Unison, New Paltz. 255-1559. SPIRITUALITY Quaker Meeting Open for NY “Sacred Sites” Event 12:30-3pm. Quakers will host an informal open house and will guide tours of their 1790 Meeting House as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s annual “Sacred Sites Open House.” Quaker Meeting House, Cornwall. (973) 868-3577. THEATER Gidion’s Knot 7:30-9pm. $20/$10 for patrons 21 and under. A grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed elementary school teacher try to come to grips with a 5th-Grader’s tragic suicide. Bridge Street Theatre, Catskill. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Artful Hikes: Photographic Hike and Rice Paper Prints 3-5pm. $20/$15 members. Olana State Historic Site, Hudson. (518) 828-1872 ext. 105. Block Printing on Fabric 10am-3:30pm. $135. Have you ever wanted to print your own fabric for your craft and DIY projects? Drop Forge & Tool, Hudson. Dropforgeandtool.com/workshops-list/ introduction-to-wooden-spoon-carving.
MONDAY 23 MUSIC Renku: Michael Attias/John Hebert/ Satoshi Takeshi 8pm. Jazz. Quinn’s, Beacon. Quinnsbeacon.com.
TUESDAY 24 MUSIC Open Mike 7-10pm. Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills Singing Sensation! Emerson Organic Spa, Mount Tremper. 688-2828. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Coaching for Transformation: A Sampler 7:30pm. Learn about this professional coaching program, designed for those who value diversity, inclusion, and positive social change. Gain valuable communication tools you can use right away. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck. (800) 944-1001.
WEDNESDAY 25 KIDS & FAMILY Art in the Morning for Preschoolers: Fruit & Veggie Prints 3-5pm. $10/child. Come anytime within the 2-hour block, and add a hike and a picnic lunch. Ages 3-5. Olana State Historic Site, Hudson. (518) 828-1872 ext. 105. LECTURES & TALKS Local Author Talk with Carol Goodman 6:30-7:30pm. From the award-winning author of The Lake of Dead Languages comes River Road- a chilling new psychological thriller that takes place in upstate New York. Town of Esopus Library, Port Ewen. 338-5580. MUSIC Anderson Ponty Band 7:30pm. $35/$45/$55. The Egg, Albany. (518) 473-1061.
SPIRITUALITY A Course in Miracles 7:30-9pm. A study group with Alice Broner. Unitarian Fellowship, Poughkeepsie. 229-8391.
THURSDAY 26 MUSIC Gong Bath with David Karlberg 7-9pm. $15 suggested donation. Enjoy deep relaxation. Boughton Place, Highland. 325-0648. The High Falls Cafe 11th Anniversary BBQ & Pig Roast 2-6pm. Join us for a day of great food and live music! The music starts at 2:00 and the pig is ready at 4:00. Musical acts include Breakaway featuring Robin Baker, Jude Roberts, The Hackers, and more. High Falls Cafe, High Falls. 687-2699.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Living with Alzheimer’s for Middle-Stage Caregivers 4:30-6:30pm. Caregivers and professionals will discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middlestage of Alzheimer’s. Red Hook Public Library, Red Hook. (800) 272-3900.
FRIDAY 27 FAIRS & FESTIVALS 4th Annual Uke Fest A family-friendly weekend of workshops and fun for every player level from beginners on up, with Gerald Ross, Ben Hassenger, Victoria Vox, Paul Hemmings, Del Rey and Rachel Manke. Ashokan Center, Olivebridge. 657-8333. KIDS & FAMILY Toddlers on the Trail: Wildflowers and Critters 10am-noon. Explore the forest searching for wildflowers and critters. Bring water and snacks. Please leave your pets aParticipants should meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. 255-0919. LECTURES & TALKS The Mona Sherman Memorial Lecture: Author Joe Klein 6pm. Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA. (413) 644-9040. LITERARY & BOOKS Craig Harris presents Heartbeat, Warble, and the Electric Powwow 7pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, New Paltz. 255-8300. MUSIC David Kraai with Fooch Fischetti 6-9pm. David Kraai doles out two sets of fine country folk music with the help of Fooch Fischetti on pedal steel and fiddle. Orange County Distillery at Brown Barn Farms, New Hampton. 651-2929. Don Felder 8pm. Classic rock. Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill. 914-739-0039. An Evening At The Hotel California: Don Felder 8-10pm. $50/$60/$70. Don Felder is a former lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and influential rock groups of our time. Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill. (914) 739-0039 ext. 2. Hudson’s Crew 8pm. 8pm. Alternative. Smokin’ Pony BBQ, Saugerties. 246-6328. JP Patrick & Friends 9:30pm. Blues, rock and jazz. 9:30pm. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, Peekskill. (914) 737-6624. Mark Raisch 6pm. Swing/big band. Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center, Hyde Park. 486-7770. Singer/Songwriter Richard McGraw 8pm. $5. The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, Hudson. (518) 671-6006. Soñando 7pm. Latin jazz. The Falcon, Marlboro. 236-7970. Sundad 8pm. Acoustic. Bean Runner Cafe, Peekskill, United States. 9147371701.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Art & Activism: A Workshop for AgentProvocateurs Through May 30. Spend an inspiring weekend with artists and fellow provocateurs to connect your creativity to action with Joe Raiola and Patty Goodwin. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck. (800) 944-1001.
MAYfest: Music, Art & Yoga Festival 3-11pm. MAYfest is a 2 day-3 night, familyfriendly festival centered around Music, Art, & Yoga. Festival goers can customize their experience & immerse themselves into their yoga practice, their love for music & explore their creative side with our art programs. SkyBaby Yoga & Pilates, Cold Spring. 254-4444.
SATURDAY 28 DANCE Jessica Lang Dance 7:30-9:30pm. $30/$10 student rush and children. Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Tivoli. 757-5106 ext. 2. FAIRS & FESTIVALS 4th Annual Uke Fest A family-friendly weekend of workshops and fun for every player level from beginners on up, with Gerald Ross, Ben Hassenger, Victoria Vox, Paul Hemmings, Del Rey and Rachel Manke. Ashokan Center, Olivebridge. 657-8333. Brewfest on the Farm at Pennings Farm 2-6pm. $60/$20 DD. Connecting beer enthusiasts with the best in American craft beers on the farm, proudly bringing together more than 50 breweries and cideries for our 5th annual Brewfest on the Farm. An afternoon of beer tasting, live music and local food high up in the apple orchard-breathtaking views of the Warwick Valley. Pennings Farm Market & Orchards, Warwick. 986-1059. The Flea Market 9am-4pm. Come check out our selection of vendors and maybe get some pizza. The Flea Market at Angela’s Pizza, Lake Katrine. Https:// facebook.com/fleaatangelas/. Rubber Duck & Crazy Boat Race & Festival 11am-4pm. 500 Rubber Ducks race down Gooseberry Creek. 11 am launch. Purchase a duck, 1st three winning ducks receive cash prize. Crazy Boat Race at 2pm on Rip Van Winkle Lake. Decorate a boat or anything that floats. Join the fun. Festival all day w/music & crafts. Downtown Tannersville, Tannersville. (518) 858-9094.
FOOD & WINE The Tasty History Series: 1872 3-5pm. $30/$25 members. This new threepart series will explore dining & drinking customs from three pivotal years in Olana’s history. Series continues on Saturday, June 25 celebrates 1966 & Saturday, July 23 celebrates 2016. Olana State Historic Site, Hudson. (518) 828-1872 ext. 105. LITERARY & BOOKS Craig Harris presents Heartbeat, Warble, and the Electric Powwow 1pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, Saugerties. 246-5775. Laura Ludwig Presents Poetry and Performance Art 6:30pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, Saugerties. 246-5775.
MUSIC David Kraai & the Saddle Tramps 8pm. Americana. 8-11pm. Country rock. 8pm. Smokin’ Pony BBQ, Saugerties. 246-6328. Luna 8pm. Indie-rock. MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA. (413) 662-2111. Shadetree Mechanics: Blues for Peace 9:30pm. $10. “Blues for Peace” is a grass roots movement of musicians, music promoters and music venues, or anybody who wants to be involved to promote peace. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, Peekskill. (914) 737-6624. Sitar Concert 7-9pm. $15/10 students. It is always with great joy that we present an ev Sitar Concert by Partha Bose, accompanied on tabla by Indranil Mallick. Shanti Mandir, Walden. 778-1008. Uke Fest Concert 8pm. Ashokan Center, Olivebridge. 657-8333. Vaneese Thomas 7pm. Blues jazz. The Falcon, Marlboro. 236-7970. Wali Ali Band 8pm. Jazz. BeanRunner Café, Peekskill. (914) 737-1701.
OPEN HOUSES/PARTIES/BENEFITS Memorial Day Weekend Plant Sale 9am-4pm. Hundreds of plants on sale. Vanderbilt Garden Association Inc., Hyde Park. 229-6432.
OUTDOORS & RECREATION Story Walk Opening Day 9am-1pm. The Story Walk allows families to read their way along the Meadow trail with beautiful illustrations and nature references. At 1 and 2:30 meet one of the animals from the book and at 1:30 and 3 take a guided walk along Story Walk Trail. Crafts and snacks for the kids throughout the afternoon. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall. 534-7781. SPIRITUALITY Hudson Valley Psychic Saturday Meetup 3pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, Saugerties. 246-5775. THEATER Musical: Hubert’s Block 8pm. $10. Rosendale Cafe, Rosendale. 658-9048. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES MAYfest: Music, Art & Yoga Festival 8am-11pm. MAYfest is a 2 day-3 night, family-friendly festival centered around Music, Art, & Yoga. Festival goers can customize their experience & immerse themselves into their yoga practice, their love for music & explore their creative side with our art programs. SkyBaby Yoga & Pilates, Cold Spring. 254-4444. Spring “Plein Air” Outdoor Painting Class 9:30am-noon. $150 series/$30 class. 6-week class with Mira Fink. Location available, High Falls. 338-6503.
SUNDAY 29 FAIRS & FESTIVALS 4th Annual Uke Fest A family-friendly weekend of workshops and fun for every player level from beginners on up, with Gerald Ross, Ben Hassenger, Victoria Vox, Paul Hemmings, Del Rey and Rachel Manke. Ashokan Center, Olivebridge. 657-8333. High Falls Flea Market 9am-4pm. Art, antiques, collectibles, crafts and unique treasures. Grady Park, high falls. 810-0471. KIDS & FAMILY Sunday Art Studios: Sketch Like Church 10am-noon. These Sunday morning programs are designed for local families, heritage and art tourists, and regular visitors who like to make art. Projects take about 30 minutes and are fun for all ages. Olana State Historic Site, Hudson. (518) 828-1872 ext. 105. MUSIC Hudson Valley Bluegrass Express 3pm. Smokin’ Pony BBQ, Saugerties. 246-6328. OPEN HOUSES/PARTIES/BENEFITS 8th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration A concert to benefit Family of Woodstock’s Crisis Hotline and John Herald Fund. Bearsville Theater, Woodstock. 679-4406. Memorial Day Weekend Plant Sale 9am-4pm. Hundreds of plants on sale. Vanderbilt Garden Association Inc., Hyde Park. 229-6432. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES MAYfest: Music, Art & Yoga Festival 8am-11pm. MAYfest is a 2 day-3 night, family-friendly festival centered around Music, Art, & Yoga. Festival goers can customize their experience & immerse themselves into their yoga practice, their love for music & explore their creative side with our art programs. SkyBaby Yoga & Pilates, Cold Spring. 254-4444.
MONDAY 30 FAIRS & FESTIVALS 4th Annual Uke Fest A family-friendly weekend of workshops and fun for every player level from beginners on up, with Gerald Ross, Ben Hassenger, Victoria Vox, Paul Hemmings, Del Rey and Rachel Manke. Ashokan Center, Olivebridge. 657-8333. MUSIC UHS Trio 8pm. Jazz. Quinn’s, Beacon. Quinnsbeacon.com. OPEN HOUSES/PARTIES/BENEFITS Memorial Day Weekend Plant Sale 9am-4pm. Hundreds of plants on sale. Vanderbilt Garden Association Inc., Hyde Park. 229-6432.
TUESDAY 31 MUSIC Open Mike 7-10pm. Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills Singing Sensation! Emerson Organic Spa, Mount Tremper. 688-2828.
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