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Beacon Historical Society Movie Night
Join the Beacon Historical Society for movie night featuring Beacon’s own Robert Montgomery.
A Month of Art, Ritual, and Renewal |Letting Go of Perfect
An intuitive drawing workshop with sound bath hosted by Elizabeth and guest artists,
Soup & Solidarity Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard Kitchen
Join Beacon Climate Action Now for a night of soup, community support, and fun to support Beacon’s Backyard Kitchen.
Dreaming With Friends
DayDream Collaborative hosts a collective nap experience including yoga nidra and reiki on Beltane/May Day.
Beacon Flag Football League 2nd Annual Golf Outing
Sign up for the 2nd Annual Beacon Flag Football Golf Outing. All are welcome to play. First come, first served until all the spots are filled. 18 hole scramble format. Raffles and prizes. Lunch and buffet dinner. Contact Jason at 845 554 4095 or info@thebffl.com to sign up or for more details.
Stanza Books at Cirque du Creep
Join Stanza Books at their Cirque du Creep outdoor tent to discover the best witchy, esoteric, and dark fiction titles.
Night of the Living Creeps
Join Hudson Valley Cirque Du Creep and shop from an array of local Dark Artists and Vendors.
Ari Hest and Marc Douglas Berardo
The Towne Crier Café presents an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ari Hest and celebrated Americana artist Marc Douglas Berardo…
Beacon Sloop Club Riversweep Clean-Up
Join the Beacon Sloop Club for its Riversweep Clean-Up down at 2 Red Flynn Drive.
The Annual Pete Seeger Birthday Party
Celebrate Pete Seeger’s birthday by bringing your instruments and voices for a circle of song.
Opera for Kids
Classics for Kids presents Opera for Kids featuring the Met Chorus Artists.
Beacon's Big Button Game Show
The Yard and Completely Surrounded Presents Beacon’s Big Button Game Show, Family Game.
Sunday Sessions | At Hudson Valley Brewery
Join Hudson Valley Vinyl and Hudson Valley Brewery for their Sunday Sessions in the courtyard at the brewery on the first Sunday of each month.
Penny University | Criminal Justice
Bring your questions to the Penny University, a moderated discussion on divisive topics.
Beacon Film Society Presents BOUND
Beacon Film Society presents BOUND, Isaac Hirotu Woofter’s award-winning directorial debut.
The Bald Soprano by Eugène Ionesco
Descend into the Parlor at the newly opened Savage Wonderground Art Gallery on Main Street, Beacon for an intimate night of professional theater that hits differently.
The Orca Band at Beacon Barking Frog
Join The Orca Band and Beacon Barking Frog for a night of live music and a chance to help raise awareness of oral cancer.
Bruce Molsky & Ale Möller at the Towne Crier
Bruce Molsky, a master of American Roots music, and Swedish musician/composer Ale Möller are touring the U.S. this spring, and they’re making a stop at the Towne Crier Cafe’s Main Stage.
Brew & Groove at Kitchen & Coffee
Kitchen & Coffee’s first-ever morning disco dance party.
Savage Wonderground Presents Radical Fun
The Savage Wonderground art gallery opens with its inaugural exhibition, Radical Fun.
BeaChic Clothing Swap
Free, community-powered event where you can trade your gently loved clothes, shoes, and accessories for new-to-you treasures.
Addison Bale | Work from Here Opening Night
BMC presents Addison Bale, painter, writer, and mixed media artist. Work from Here brings together all new work that represents dialogue between painting and poetry: painting as a source-language and scene for poems, and poems as a visual cue for paintings. Snacks, drinks, and music by DJ Loa Gan Mami.
The Artichoke Storytelling Series
Hosted by Drew Prochaska and featuring Carly Ciarrocchi, Adam Wade, Calvin Cato, Kelli Dunham, Scott Gabriel, Carly Ann Filbin.
Sip, Paint and Sound
Join Miss Tea for a Sip, Paint, & Sound event where they will practice mindfulness through intuitive Mandala painting.
Howland Cultural Center 2025 Fundraising Gala
Join the “Jewel of Beacon,” the Howland Cultural Center for its 2025 Fundraising Gala in the Waterfall Room at The Roundhouse.
Pete Seeger Songs & Stories | benefit Concert
Join world-renowned banjo players, Michael J Miles and Tony Trischka for a one-time only concert at the Towne Crier.
Nerd Nite Hudson Valley
The sixth installment of Nerd Nite Hudson Valley at the Howland Cultural Center.
Collage Club at Witch Hazel
Join Witch Hazel and artist Laura Delarato for two hours of creative connection through collage.
Beacon Rising Choir Annual Spring Concert
Save the Date for the Beacon Rising Choir’s Annual Spring Concert. Details to follow.
ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs
Join Beacon’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF Beacon) for its 10th Annual 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs.
The Craft of Gin Workshop
A fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn all about the craft of making gin and leave with your own bespoke bottle.
Hit House Presents | God's Puppets (NEW DATE)
Hit House Performed Reading Series presents: God’s Puppets by Gwynne Watkins.
Sound Healing Journey with Michelle Clifton
Rest in the resonance of sound with Michelle Clifton.
Half the Sky Opening Reception
An exhibition of 10 women artists whose work speaks to power, presence, and progress.
Kube Art Center Prom
SAVE THE DATE for Kube Art Center’s second annual Prom. More details to follow. Time TBD.
Five Points Festival 2025
Presented by Clutter Magazine, the Five Points Fest—the beating heart of designer toys, indie art, weird monsters, and underground culture in the U.S…
Eat Drink Beacon Food Crawl
The 4th Annual Eat Drink Beacon Food Crawl! Spend the day discovering all that Beacon has to offer, all at your own pace.
Beacon LitFest Kickoff Party
Join The Beacon LitFest for the launch of its three day literary arts festival.
Beacon LitFest | Women in Noir
Beacon LitFest’s signature evening event, Women In Noir, will be held at the Howland Cultural Center.
Beacon LitFest | Main Event Features
Beacon LitFest’s Main Event Features begin with Poetry at 10:30 am at the Beahive event space, with…
Samantha Crain | Kalyn Fay
This summer, The Yard presents Samantha Crain, with support by Kalyn Fay.
First Annual Burns Supper
Celebrate Frank Bannerman’s Scottish heritage, and see the newly restored “Selkirk Grace” in the Residence Dining Room.
Guys and Dolls | Day 3 (Event Ended)
A musical fable of broadway. Based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon. Performances by the Beacon Players take place Friday, April 25th to Sunday, April 27th. Tickets in link below.
Ree-Play Sale 2025 (Day 3) (Event Ended)
The Ree Play Sale is Wee Play’s huge children’s tag sale to benefit children’s programming in Beacon.
Hudson Valley Bechdel Test Presents Hysteria
The Hudson Valley’s first and original all women-led improv comedy show, based on true stories of history’s most presumptuous broads.
Guys and Dolls | Night 2
A musical fable of broadway. Based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon. Performances by the Beacon Players take place Friday, April 25th to Sunday, April 27th. Tickets in link below.
Most Embarrassing Moments Event
This is the third installment in the Secret Sessions—a collaboration between Twice Told and Denning's Point Distillery.
Spritz Break | Paul Brady Wine
Join Paul Brady Wine for a Cocktail Class and Bottomless Spritz Happy Hour.
Beacon Art Book Fair (event Ended)
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of self-publishing at the 2025 Beacon Art Book Fair.
Volunteerism | The Fabric of Our Community
Join I Am Beacon for the Community Forum: “Volunteerism: The Fabric of Our Community,” a powerful discussion on the history, importance, and impact of giving back in Beacon with panelists including the Rev Charles Kramer, the Beacon Historical Society’s Denise Vanburen, Robert K. Lanier, and former mayor, Randy Casale.
Earth Day Community Clean-Up
Join Green Beacon Coalition for its annual Earth Day Community Clean-Up across the city…
Ree-Play Sale 2025 (Day 2)
The Ree Play Sale is Wee Play’s huge children’s tag sale to benefit children’s programming in Beacon.
Cortez + Decent Colors | Happy Valley Arcade Bar
Join Cortez and Decent Colors for a night of music at Happy Valley Arcade Bar.
Ben Neill | Book and Music Release Party
Join Ben Neill, creator of the Mutantrumpet for a book and music release party at The Yard.
Guys and Dolls | Night 1
A musical fable of broadway. Based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon. Performances by the Beacon Players take place Friday, April 25th to Sunday, April 27th. Tickets in link below.
Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony
Join the Beacon Tree Advisory Committee for its annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony on Henry Street (behind the USPS building).
Ree-Play Sale 2025 (Day 1)
The Ree Play Sale is Wee Play’s huge children’s tag sale to benefit children’s programming in Beacon.
A Month of Art, Ritual, and Renewal | Painting with Dead Things
An introduction to making inks, paints, and binders from plants, animals, and minerals.
The Everything Jam at Lyonshare
The Everything Jam returns to Lyonshare for its once-a-month residency. Hosted by Zohar & Adam, the featured artist is Andrew Jordan. Invite friends and family. If you want to jam show up early and talk to Zohar & Adam. Bring your own instrument (drums, keys, bass amp, guitar amp, vox amp provided). All music is improvised. All ages. One drink minimum.
Valve Turners | Earth Day Film Event
Join the Beacon Film Society on Earth Day for this award-winning climate documentary followed by a Q&A.
Penny University | Transgender Issues
Bring your questions to the Penny University, a moderated discussion on divisive topics.
Queer Speed-Friending
Join Julie’s Girls Club for Queer Speed-Friending at Happy Valley Arcade Bar.
Work in Decay: The City of Beacon, NY | Opening Reception
This 1982 photography exhibition produced by the late Patrick Prosser is now preserved within the Beacon Historical Society collection and will be on show at the Howland Cultural Center from April 19th to July 20th.
Justice for all of Us
Join Beacon Prison Action and the Center for Community Alternatives for a rally and press conference…
Nerd Nite Hudson Valley
Be there and be square! Three fun-yet-informative visual presentations about Building Castles, Failed Spelling, and the History of Black Westerns.
Speed Dating at Liquid Fables
Unhinged Dating Upstate Presents: Speed Dating at Liquid Fables.
Latin Night at Estilo Y Vino
Join Estilo Y Vino Wine Bar for a night of Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton, Dembow, and more.
God Bless Benedict Arnold | The True Story of America's Most Hated Man
The Beacon Sloop Club’s Lecture Series presents God Bless Benedict Arnold: The True Story of America’s Most Hated Man with Jack Kelly. This eye-opening account of both the undeniable heroism of Arnold’s early efforts for the patriot cause and his precipitous fall from grace. Free event.
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