Beacon Events
Beacon Natural Market’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Join Beacon Natural Market to celebrate their 20th anniversary of serving Beacon’s community.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Presents Julius Caesar Night 2
The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival present a new production of William Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR. Directed by Raz Golden.
LOST and FOUND |Beacon’s Black Community
In conversation. LOST and FOUND Beacon’s Black Community 1850-1930 by Dan W. Pruitt and Leonard Sparks.
An Evening With Tyler Sjöström
Grit-voiced, multi-instrumentalist folk-Americana powerhouse Tyler Sjöström delivers bone-rattling vocals, genre-blending artistry, and electrifying live intimacy that captivates crowds and stirs the soul.
Ethical Drift Dance Independent Sept 2025
DJ Ethical Drift is back at Happy Valley with a night full of underground electronic sounds and community. Featuring ILuvOnionz.
Focus On Photographers II at The Howland
Focus on Photographers II follows the highly successful Focus on Photographers held in 2024. The featured photographers have exhibited their work locally and internationally: Hillary Clements, Ross Corsair, Ron Hershey, Amy Finkel, Wilbur Norman, and Robert Tirrell, Jr. Opening reception takes place between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The exhibition runs until November 16th.
Super Secret Projects September Opening Reception
Super Secret Projects unveils Dream Logic this weekend. This video-based group exhibition explores the blurred line between dream and waking life…
BAU September Opening Reception
BAU Gallery unveils three standout shows on display from September 12th to October 5.
Killer Karaoke Fundraiser
The Designer Toy Foundation presents the Killer Karaoke Fundraiser, a live band Karaoke experience. Details to follow.
ARTICHOKE Storytelling | September
ARTICHOKE brings the best storytellers from NYC and the Hudson Valley to share hilarious true tales live on stage at the Howland Cultural Center.
Joseph Lin and Friends' Beethoven Celebration
Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Joseph Lin & Friends’ Beethoven Celebration.
Sherry Vine | Second To Last Showgirl
Expect music, laughter, and high energy from actor, drag queen, and musician, Keith Levy who’s also the creator and host of…
Bizzz Book + Podcast Club | September
Exploring entrepreneurship, leadership & innovation. This month: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Free registration required. See link below.
First Annual Frank-N-Off Pageant
Hit House Creative presents the First Annual Frank-N-Off Pageant.
Nerd Nite Hudson Valley September Show
Nerd Nite welcomes Jermaine Archer of Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), a program made famous in the Academy Award-nominated film Sing Sing…
Howland Chamber Music Circle’s Instrument Lab: Discover The Strings
The Howland Chamber Music Circle, Howland Cultural Center, and Compass Arts present a “Classics for Kids” event: Instrument Lab: Discover the Strings.
Work Sucks | A Comedy Show September
Watch seasoned NYC improvisers create a comedy show based on an audience member's previous or recent horrible job, boss, position, etc.
Bannerman Castle Trust's Third Sunday Music Series
Singer, Song writer, Guitarist Jim Rezac plays his original and unique blend of insightful, funny, and thought-provoking tunes on historic Bannerman’s Island.
Catoberfest
Join Mid-Hudson Animal Aid for its 13th annual fundraiser Catoberfest on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at The Hudson Valley Brewery.
Saint Rita | Lost in the Stars
Classical-crossover quintet performing the music of Kurt Weill & Edith Piaf in Beacon, NY's newest music listening room.
Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker
Experience Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker Live on Bannerman Island.
Poetry As Protest and Political Action
Join Ulster County Poet Laureate Mike Jurkovic and Beacon & Dutchess County Poet Laureate Ruth Danon for an animated reading and community discussion of poetry’s place in our political discourse.
The Spelling BEA | Beacon's First Adult Spelling Competition
Think you can still spell "definitely" without autocorrect? Time to prove it!
Twice Told Beacon’s True Confessions
Twice Told Beacon joins forces with Dennings Point Distillery for another evening of “True Confessions,” courtesy of Beacon locals willing…
Spirit of Beacon Day 2025
The 2025 theme of the Spirit of Beacon Day is “Children are the future—let them lead the way."
Main Street Summit
Join business owners, community leaders, and visionaries to tackle shared challenges, forge powerful partnerships, and invest in the vibrant future of Beacon.
The Gifts of The Magi Musical | Auditions
Audition for a role in this upcoming Holiday production of The Gifts of the Magi Musical by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain…
The Gifts of the Magi Musical | Auditions Night 2
Audition for a role in this upcoming Holiday production of The Gifts of the Magi Musical by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain…
Nourish Our Neighbors Shindig
Silent auction and dance party to benefit Beacon’s food justice organization, Fareground.
Celebrating Jacques Pépin Fundraiser
A special fundraising event celebrating the legendary chef Jacques Pépin as he turns 90 later this year.
Present Your Ideas With Confidence
Learn how to power up your presentations with authentic confidence with 5-time SXSW speaker and speaking coach Jordan Hirsch. Tickets in link below.
Beacon LitFest | Queer From There to Here
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the genre and boundary bending Nightboat Press.
Theatre On The Road's Dracula
Theatre on the Road’s annual Dracula production returns to the Howland Cultural Center.
Theatre on the Road Presents Dracula
From the iconic Bram Stoker novel, this script, written for the original Broadway production (1927), and revised in 1979 starring Frank Langella, has…
Hudson Valley Depression Glass Show October 2025
Join the Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club for an epic Fall Sale and Show of the finest 20th Century glass, pottery, china, and accessories. There’ll be free glass ID and appraisals (limit three pieces) and books for sale. Refreshments available. Admission $5. Raffle entry included with admission. PayPal and Venmo accepted.
Beacon Flow | Music and Wellness Festival 2025
Beacon Flow is a free community event designed to showcase the abundance of talented musicians and skilled wellness professionals in the region…
Theatre on the Road Presents Dracula (Matinée)
From the iconic Bram Stoker novel, this script, written for the original Broadway production (1927), and revised in 1979 starring Frank Langella, has…
Cirque Du Creep Night Market October 2025
Cirque Du Creep Hudson Valley returns with 50+ alt vendors and artists offering flash tattoos, live bands, mind-altering sideshow performances, tarot readings, haunt actors, costume contests, ghoulish treats and more.
Theatre on the Road Presents Dracula (Evening)
From the iconic Bram Stoker novel, this script, written for the original Broadway production (1927), and revised in 1979 starring Frank Langella, has…
BeaChic Clothing Swap
Free, community-powered event where you can trade your gently loved clothes, shoes, and accessories for new-to-you treasures.
Verona String Quartet with Steven Banks
Howland Chamber Circle Presents Verona String Quartet with Steven Banks, Saxophone.
Marya Lawrence Sings + Freddie Bryant
Marya Lawrence, born into a family of Jazz royalty, accomplished contemporary vocalist known for her warm style…
Beacon LitWorks Storytelling Workshop Goes Live
Settle in at Savage Wonder’s Parlor with a glass of wine for a special installment of Beacon LitWorks’ Community Showcase Series, as it spotlights the voices of its neighbors…
Bizzz Book + Podcast Club | October
Exploring entrepreneurship, leadership & innovation. This month: Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse. Free registration required.
Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival
Be Curious. Be Creative. Be in Beacon, NY for the 2025 Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Presents Julius Caesar
The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival present a new production of William Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR. Directed by Raz Golden.
Chimera
The Chimera collective ensemble are all master musicians, innovators, composers, and improvisers, deeply immersed themselves in various musical streams, including avant-garde jazz, Indian raga, Moravian folk music, overtone singing.
Songs In The Round
An evening in the round, song-sharing, harmonies, and stories with local singer-songwriters NOGA and Rose Stoller, joined by NYC’s Lila Blue.
Bannerman Island Farm to Table Dinner
The Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) and Chef Noah Sheetz (founder of the Chefs Consortium) return to Bannerman Island for the highly anticipated annual Farm to Table Dinner.
Clearwater's Folk Picnic
Clearwater’s second annual Folk Picnic in the Theater at University Settlement Camp Park features live music and an opportunity for the community to come together.
Flotsam River Circus at Long Dock Park
Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in waterfront towns along the way to New York City.
Hive Mind Improv Jam | Sept
This comedy jam is open to anyone who always wanted to try improv, get more reps, or watch a live comedy show happen on the spot.
Annual Butterfly Day on Bannerman Island
Early September is a great time of year to enjoy the magnificent gardens of Bannerman Island and witness the migration of Monarch butterflies.
Jay Strauss and The Floating Seeds with Andy Stack
Songs with teeth, lyrics with layers, and a sideways look at the world. Jay Strauss brings his uniquely rhythmic, subtly warped take on indie roc Songs with teeth, lyrics with layers, and a sideways look at the world. Jay Strauss brings his uniquely rhythmic, subtly warped take on indie rock to the stage for a night of music that’s both heady and deeply human to the stage. Tickets in link below.
Labor Day BBQ Party
Hours TBD. Join Dave the Butcher for all the BBQ classics—brisket, short ribs, smoked chicken, burgers, and dogs.
Stand Up Weekend Aug 30
A weekend of world class stand-up at Savage Wonder Arts Center.
Hudson Valley Bechdel Test Presents Hysteria Aug 30
Duke Comedy Theater presents this all-women improv comedy show based on true stories of history’s most presumptuous broads.
The Actors Nightmare and 10 Minute Comedies Aug 30
A wildly unhinged reading of Durang’s comic fever dream—where identify unravels, logic collapses, and the theater eats itself. Tickets in link below.
Another Door's Fourth Birthday Party
Another trip around the sun for popular consignment store, Another Door. Celebrate with bingo, refreshments, secret sales, and new shop merch dropping.
Stand Up Weekend Aug 29
This weekend features Derek Humphrey (featured on “Nateland Presents”, in the New York Comedy Festival…
Savage Wonder Improv Jam Aug 29
Join Don Romaniello for a fresh, joyful, and welcoming new improv experience.
Savage Wonder Presents Hot Wrk Ensemble
Hot Wrk Ensemble is a dynamic saxophone, woodwind, and percussion trio delivering eclectic “chamber grooves.”
Un-Hinged Speed Dating | 45 Plus
Un-Hinged returns to Liquid Fables. This time with an event aimed at ages 45+. It’s your night to laugh, mingle, and maybe even spark something new. See Un-Hinged and Liquid Fables for details.
Collective Brass Presented by Savage Wonder
There’s no cover for this unforgettable evening of bold brass and rich soundscapes.
Savage Wonder Music Jam
An open format music jam built for community, connection, and radical music flow. The floor opens to everyone for an all-in, no-ego event. Bring your instrument, your voice, your curiosity, or just come, chill and soak it all in. FREE.
Door Daze Festival
Door Daze Festival comes to Beacon as part of its four day festival across the Hudson Valley.
Westchester Jazz Alliance Quartet
Westchester Jazz Alliance Quartet is a premiere jazz quartet that includes Charley Krachy, sax, Dave Frank, piano, Joe Solomon, bass, and T-kash Inuoe, drums.
Launch of Italianish by Danny Freeman
Celebrate the launch of local Instagram celebrity chef (@dannylovespasta) Danny Freeman’s new book, Italianish, featuring “easy recipes for busy people who like to cook.” Danny’s book is released on August 26th so attendees will be the first to buy the book at this event. RSVP required. Link below.
Something Rotten Jr | Night 3
Join Beacon Performing Arts Center’s production of Something Rotten Jr. this weekend.
Cuboricua at Saint Rita's Music Room
From New York City, the band Cuboricua is joining Saint Rita’s Music Room for a night of music and dance.
Something Rotten Jr | Matinee
Join us for BPAC’s production of Something Rotten Jr. this weekend.
10th Annual Back 2 School Block Party
I Am Beacon & Key Food Present 10th Annual Back 2 School Block Party…
Broadway in Beacon at Saint Rita's Music Room
Get ready to experience the magic of Broadway right here in Beacon, New York. Tickets in link below.
Something Rotten Jr | Night 2
Join Beacon Performing Arts Center for its production of Something Rotten Jr. this weekend.
Something Rotten Jr | Night 1
Join Beacon Performing Arts Center for its production of Something Rotten Jr. this weekend.
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