Beacon Events
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Events On-The-Go
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.
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.
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.
William Sadler On The Salon Stage
Actor William Sadler takes to the Salon Stage at the Towne Crier Cafe.
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?
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 Nutcracker
Join Ballet Arts Studio this Holiday season for the magic of The Nutcracker. Performances at 1 PM and 5 PM.
KuBe Holiday Party
Join KuBe Art Center for its Holiday Party in the Ethan Cohen Gallery on the second floor.
Super Secret Projects Studio Work With Friends
Join Super Secret Projects for their third annual group show.
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.
Opening Reception | Three Shows at BAU Gallery
Join BAU Gallery for an Opening Reception of three shows running from December 13 to January 4th.
Final Performance | Noel Coward's Fallen Angels
In Fallen Angels, Noel Coward lets jealously, friendship, and flirtation collide in a deliciously boozy showdown.
Black Coffee Blues at Dennings Point Distillery
Join Black Coffee Blues for their last show of 2025.
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.
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.
Rave The Arcade With Blvck Truffle
DJ Ethical Drift presents Blvck Truffle to the Rave The Arcade stage for December. 21+ only.
Witch Hazel's Collage Club | December
Join local artist, Laura Delarato for December’s Collage Club at Witch Hazel…
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.
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…
Savage Wonder Presents Die Nutcracker Harder
Three Christmas classics walk into a bar… and blow it up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Beacon LitWorks Writing Workshop With Julie Chibbaro
Beacon LitWorks: Writing Workshops welcomes back Julie Chibbaro, author of multiple award-winning novels and founder of Get Lit. She’ll guide participants through unique exercises and prompts to generate new work, or help polish a current piece. Limited to 10 participants. Materials provided. Tickets in link below.
Cold Press Soap Making Workshop
Treat yourself to a calming, hands-on creative experience as you learn the art of cold-process soap making with artist and maker, Nikki Romanello.
Tantalus Improv Show
Seasoned improv producer, director, and performer Don Romaniello brings a thought-provoking, improv turned high-art performance to Beacon’s newest stage, St. Rita’s Music Room.
The 27th Annual Sloan Wainwright Holiday Whiz-Bang
Sloan Wainwright’s annual holiday show, which fans affectionately know as the big “Whiz-Bang Shindig,” celebrates its 27th year on Saturday, December 6 at 8 pm at the Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon.
Nightmare Before Christmas Cirque Du Creep | December 2025
Join Cirque Du Creep Hudson Valley for a Holiday celebration like no other.
Nightmare Before Christmas 2025
Join Cirque Du Creep Hudson Valley for its last event of 2025.
Shop Local Rock Local
Holiday Market and Beacon Music Factory Open House. Join Beacon Music Factory, That Creative Space, Second Wave Supplies, and Common Ground Farm for their first building-wide Open House.
Pet Photos With Santa | ARF Beacon 2025
ARF Beacon is back with its annual Pet Photos With Santa fundraiser at Happy Valley Arcade Bar. Pets must be leashed/in carriers. Suggested donation $15 per photo. Rain date will be Sunday, December 7th.
Holiday Glow Up Event With Vivash Med Spa
Celebrate the season and Vivash Med Spa Beacon’s third anniversary with a free in-person Holiday Glow-Up Event designed to pamper, refresh, and delight.
No Regrets | Presented by Denise Bessette Night 3
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.
No Regrets | Presented by Denise Bessette Night 2
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.
An Evening With Neil Young Almost
Celebrate Neil Young’s 80th birthday with musician Briz and his acclaimed tribute show, Shakey.
No Regrets | Presented by Denise Bessette
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.
Luiz Simas Quartet
Luiz Simas Quartet. Brazilian Music and more, including piano improvisations to a video with paintings by Maria Marin.
No Tears | Industrial Punk Electro Goth Night
Industrial, punk, electro, goth, alternative dance night with DJ Kill No Tears and DJ M Trecka. No cover.
Beacon Christmas Tree Lighting 2025
Join the Beacon community for its eighth annual Christmas Tree lighting in Memorial Park…
Tony DePaolo And Friends Thanksgiving Eve
Join Tony DePaolo and friends who’ll be performing the music of George Harrison and Bangladesh on Thanksgiving Eve.
Stinson's Hub Thanksgiving Eve Party
Join Stinson’s Hub for a Thanksgiving Eve Party with DJ Rayza. Includes drinks specials and $8 surfsides. No cover.
All Night Happy Hour At Lyonshare
Join Lyonshare for all night Happy Hour and some pre-holiday revelry.
Sons Of Mercury
Sons of Mercury is a fresh, high energy band that blends classic rock, with new age rock and roll.
Howland Cultural Center Presents Route One
Route One is a singer/songwriter duo (Mikal Federici and Anna Savchuk) formed in 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Fallen Angels by Noel Coward | Night Four
Two elegant housewives, one charming Frenchman, and far too much champagne.
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