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What's On At The Beacon Library Week of Dec 15
Discover special events and what’s on at Beacon’s vibrant public library this week.
What's On At Savage Wonder Arts Center Week Of Dec 15
Discover everything that’s on this week at Savage Wonder Arts Center: Music, improv, stand up comedy, performance readings, and more.
Victor Vieira-Branco's Bark Culture | Live At The Yard
Two sets (7 PM and 8 PM). Victor Vieira-Branco’s Bark Culture is a trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco…
Keepin' It Real With Bridget O'Neill | December
Join Bridget O’Neill, Donna Minkowitz, Lena Rizkallah, Jamie Mulligan, and Ivy Eisenberg for an evening of storytelling around the theme of “Surprises.” Tickets in link below.
Paul Brady Wine Weekend Jazz Piano Sessions
Paul Brady Wine is hosting live jazz piano from 6 PM to 9 PM every Friday and Saturday starting Thanksgiving weekend through December.
Snippets & Snacks at Super Secret Projects
A cozy night of short art documentaries in the Super Secret Projects Gallery. Bring friends, bring snacks, watch and discuss. All are welcome. RSVP in link below.
Caroling At Dennings Point Distillery
Join Dennings Point Distllery and Santa, Dave Merrill, for an evening of high Christmas spirits and festive caroling. All are welcome. Bring your voice, your holiday cheer, and your favorite people.
Arena Rock Guilty Pleasures
A tribute to Gun N Roses at Industrial Arts Brewing Co courtesy of Beacon Music Factory.
Naughty Or Nice Ball
Get ready to party at the Naughty or Nice Ball with DJ Crimelord... where fun meets festive mischief, and raises money for local good causes.
A Secret Chrismukkah Stand-Up Comedy Show
Funny Days In Beacon presents A Secret Chrismukkah Stand-Up Comedy Show. Tickets in link below.
Liquid Fables' Ugly Sweater Party
Get ready to sleigh the night in your ugliest Christmas sweater. Don your best or worst festive attire and enjoy 10% off all drinks for those brave enough to rock the look. Let the Holiday cheer and cringe-worthy fashion collide.
Oxter And B Francis At Saint Rita's Music Room
Join Saint Rita’s Music Room to hear two hometown bands.
Savage Wonder Presents The Everything Jam | December
Join Beacon’s own jazz duo Zohar and Adam for the Everything Jam. Bring your instrument, bring your friends and the courage to jump in. No cover. Tickets in link below.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Get festive with Vincent’s Bourbon Bar’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Live music by Ethan Levy.
Post-Holiday Acoustic In The Round
A one night only Post-Holiday Acoustic-In-The-Round.
City Council Swearing-In Ceremony
A Swearing-In Ceremony for the City Council 2026-2027. All are welcome.
Nerd Nite Hudson Valley | January 2026
Gird your loins! This may be Nerd Nite’s most stomach-churning evening yet!
Beacon Rising Winter Concert
With just over 80 members, Beacon Rising has become a place for healing, connection, and community building.
Twice Told Presents Sexy Secrets
For this Valentine’s pre-game show, TT is seeking sexy secret stories. What does this mean? Read on to learn more…
I, Santa | Confessions From Behind The Beard
In this one-of-a-kind solo performance, Glen Heroy appears as Santa for an intimate evening of strange-but-true stories about playing Saint Nick.
Chanukah Grand Menorah Lighting
Chabad of Beacon’s Chanukah Grand Menorah Lighting at Polhill Park. Join for an ice-carving at 4 PM and lighting at 5 PM. There’ll be donuts, latkes, and hot soup, hot cocoa and apple cider. With live music.
Savage Wonder Presents Die Nutcracker Harder
Three Christmas classics walk into a bar… and blow it up.
Beacon Historical Society Holiday Party
Join the Beacon Historical Society for its open house Holiday party at Saint Rita’s Music Room, the former band and choral classroom in the 1916 Beacon High School…
Decoden Hand Mirrors Workshop
A festive, playful introduction to the joyful Japanese art of turning everyday objects into sparkly, personality-filled masterpieces. Hosted by Philly artist and Beacon resident, Rosey Li. Tickets and more information in the link below.
Witch Hazel's Collage Club | December
Join local artist, Laura Delarato for December’s Collage Club at Witch Hazel…
Rave The Arcade With Blvck Truffle
DJ Ethical Drift presents Blvck Truffle to the Rave The Arcade stage for December. 21+ only.
Stephen Clair Band + Andhi And The O'Neills
The last show of the year for the Stephen Clair Band, and it’s with Andhi & The O’Neills.
Kill The Buddha by Eli Walker | Night Two
In this provocative and darkly comic solo performance, Eli Walker dissects the modern obsession with expertise, belonging, and the dangerous allure of spiritual authority.
Black Coffee Blues at Dennings Point Distillery
Join Black Coffee Blues for their last show of 2025.
Final Performance | Noel Coward's Fallen Angels
In Fallen Angels, Noel Coward lets jealously, friendship, and flirtation collide in a deliciously boozy showdown.
Opening Reception | Three Shows at BAU Gallery
Join BAU Gallery for an Opening Reception of three shows running from December 13 to January 4th.
Beacon Holiday Sloop Club Holiday Sing
Join more than 20 performers at the Beacon Sloop Club’s Holiday Sing. Free admission. Bring finger food, desserts, or drinks to share. This is a fundraiser for Common Ground. Cash or checks accepted.
Super Secret Projects Studio Work With Friends
Join Super Secret Projects for their third annual group show.
KuBe Holiday Party
Join KuBe Art Center for its Holiday Party in the Ethan Cohen Gallery on the second floor.
The Nutcracker
Join Ballet Arts Studio this Holiday season for the magic of The Nutcracker. Performances at 1 PM and 5 PM.
Kill The Buddha by Eli Walker
In this provocative and darkly comic solo performance, Eli Walker dissects the modern obsession with expertise, belonging, and the dangerous allure of spiritual authority.
The Unofficial David Lynch: A Christmas Carol 2025
What could possibly happen if the director of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, Wild at Heart had his way with Charles Dickens’ classic: A Christmas Carol?
William Sadler On The Salon Stage
Actor William Sadler takes to the Salon Stage at the Towne Crier Cafe.
Holiday Celebration And Open House | Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for a holiday celebration and open house at their Beacon office.
Show And Share At That Creative Space
Think of this as a low-pressure gathering where you can bring anything you’ve been making, thinking about, or exploring.
BeaconArts 2025 Holiday Party
Join BeaconArts for its annual Holiday Party at Hudson Valley Brewery (upstairs). Feel free to bring guests.
Grauwi + Marta Cascales | The Bird Yellow
Barcelona-based project Grauwi + Marta Cascales is a collaboration between singer Grauwi and pianist Marta Cascales Alimbau.
Congressman Pat Ryan CARES Van
A one-on-one opportunity for assistance from Congressman Pat Ryan’s office with federal programs and benefits including Social Security, Medicare, VA benefits, federal grant funding, immigration services, the IRS, and more.
Cookbook Club | Samin Nosrat
Come join a cookbook club! Hosted by local food preserver and artist Rebecca Echevarria…
Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
Get in the festive spirit with Scott Ramsey and join him for his annual reading of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.”
Annual Holiday Hoot at the Howland Cultural Center
Celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa with Goldee Green and Friends. There’ll be music, Hannukah poetry and a raffle prize. Tickets in link below.
No Regrets | Presented by Denise Bessette Night 4
No Regrets—based on the life and writings of Colette, France’s most provocative and beloved author—is a one-woman play written and performed by Denise Bessette.
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