Beacon Events
Savage Wonder presents VELVET CONFESSIONAL: An Intimate Vaudeville
A Series Of Veteran-Authored 10-Minute Comedies
Cabaret artists, poets, torch singers, and dancers share the same intimate stage in this single, unfolding experience.
Includes late night fare and craft cocktails curated by The Grape Rebellion.
Every Saturday in May. Don’t miss it.
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ARF 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
Bizzz Book + Podcast Club | April 2026
Exploring entrepreneurship, leadership & innovation.
Poetry As Protest And Political Action | May 2026
Join Ulster County Poet Laureate Mike Jurkovic and Beacon & Dutchess County Poet Laureate Ruth Danon…
Benefit Concert For Clearwater
Join master singer-songwriter Steve Earle for an intimate solo and acoustic concert to benefit Beacon-based Hudson River Clearwater.
Open Mic Comedy Night April 29
Open mic comedy night every Wednesday at Two Way Brewing.
Beacon Library Budget Vote And Trustee Election
Be sure to save the date to vote for the Library’s budget and trustees. More details coming soon.
Broadway In Beacon Rising Stars Open Mic | April 2026
Prepare to be blown away as young artists from around the Hudson Valley sing your favorite show tunes at the Hudsy Award-winning musical theatre open mic.
I Am Beacon Show Up Community Mixer
I Am Beacon invites the community to its upcoming “Show Up” Community Social Mixer, a relaxed and welcoming evening designed to connect neighbors, volunteers, and local changemakers.
Broadway In Beacon Open Mic | April 2026
After two years of sold-out shows, it's another night of magic and mayhem at the Hudsy Award-winning musical theatre open mic.
Ron Gonzalez Trio And Guests
Ron Gonzalez Trio & Guests present Straight Ahead Jazz and Unique Interpretations of American Pop Songs, in a relaxed vibe with plenty of soul.
Bannerman Island Tour Season Begins
Book a 2026 Tour to Bannerman Island & Castle in the Hudson River Highlands.
Cheese 201 | Sheep And Goat's Milk
Think you know cheese? Go deeper. Join The Beacon Cheese Shop for Cheese 201: Sheep & Goat Milk Cheeses.
Improv Jam at Savage Wonder | May 1
Join Savage Wonder and host Don Romaniello for a fresh, joyful, and radically welcoming new improv experience in the Hudson Valley.
Lit Lit Celebrating Five Years
A special “perform anything” open mic to celebrate five years of Lit Lit in Beacon.
The Soul Jam | May 1
A night of deep grooves, soaring vocals, and electrifying improvisation.
I Love My Park Day | Bannerman Island
Participate in this exciting Volunteer Day sponsored by Parks & Trails, NY. Join the Bannerman Island spring-cleaning trail & garden maintenance team for a day of fun, camaraderie and environmental volunteerism. Sign up on the Bannerman Castle website at: bannermancastle.org or call the BCT office at 845-831-1001 for more information.
Introduction To Embroidery | Flowers On Paper
In this charming workshop, learn how to stitch directly on paper greeting cards.
Pete Seeger's Birthday Circle Of Song
Join the Beacon Sloop Club to celebrate Pete Seeger’s birthday. Bring your instruments and voices for a circle of song. You’re welcome to bring food to share.
Howland Chamber Music Circle Popup Concert
Renowned saxophonist Eric Person will perform with his group.
Velvet Confessional | An Intimate Vaudeville
Velvet Confessional: An Intimate Vaudeville” consists of a music comedy circus with a series of 10-minute plays.
The Revolution Comes To The Big Apple | Cannons And Cocktails
To mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, military historian Colonel Sean Sculley and host Scott Ramsey discuss the battles…
The Green Mambo Dance Party
Put your dancing shoes on for The Green Mambo. Specializing in old-school Perez Prado-era latin Mambos, Rockambos, and Boleros.
Laurie McAllister of Red Molly
Laurie McAllister of the beloved trio, Red Molly, plays the Howland this May.
Rave The Arcade Album Release Show
Ethical Drift and Johnny Vs Jonny records release party.
Petty Larceny
Petty Larceny—the dynamic duo of Patricia Santos and Brian Broelmann—bring their unique blend of classic Americana, Roots, Rhythm, and Blues to the stage at Savage Wonder.
Make Needle Felted Coasters
In this beginner friendly workshop you will needle felt your favorite images onto a backing fabric and wet felt on top of them to make personalized coasters.
Chat With The Cats At Mid Hudson Animal Aid
Join MId Hudson Animal AId for their spring Open House this Sunday.
Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents | May 2026
Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Brandon Patrick George, Flute, and Plínio Fernandes, Guitar.
La Barbirria Cinco De Mayo Party
With live music by Monarca Y Sus Compas. Plus, a special drinks and food menu.
Script Lab
Savage Wonder Script Lab, a monthly space to gather, listen, and build new work together.
Hive Mind Improv Jam
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.
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade
The BCT presents the 1989 classic adventure film “Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade” starring Harrison Ford.
20th Century Glass And China Spring Sale And Show
Find 20th century glass, pottery, china, and accessories at Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club’s Spring sale and show.
Blooms And Bliss Floral Bouquet Workshop
A Mother’s Day Blooms & Bliss Floral Workshop.
Velvet Confessional | An Intimate Vaudeville Night 2
Velvet Confessional: An Intimate Vaudeville” consists of a music comedy circus with a series of 10-minute plays.
Slugg | Zed Star Seven | mmkaybeats
The Lab presents an electronic miasma of experimentation, punk, and dance music.
Ecstatic Dance Beacon | May 2026
An evening of movement, music, and connection with DJ aGa and Yuj Archetype.
I Really Love My Husband
Beacon Film Society presents “I Really Love My Husband” followed by a Q&A with writer-director and No Film School podcast host GG Hawkins to follow the screening.
The Artichoke Presents | Maggie Crane Side By Side
Can you ever be as cool as your older brother? Not when he has a purple sparkly wheelchair and everyone’s attention.
BHS Third Annual Movie Night | Nobody's Fool
Join the Beacon Historical Society for its Third Annual Movie Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 12th, featuring Nobody’s Fool…
Howland Cultural Center 47th Anniversary Gala
The Howland Cultural Center is honoring Hudson Beacon Glass, supporter of the Arts & Preservation, at its 47th Anniversary Gala.
Savage Wonder's One Year Anniversary Benefit
A 1920s Bank-Themed Benefit to celebrate Savage Wonder’s one year anniversary at the iconic Mechanics Savings Bank building.
You Got Gold Screening
A celebration of one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, country-folk singer-songwriter John Prine.
2026 Beacon Art Book Fair
Save the date for the second Annual Beacon Art Book Fair coming this spring. Vendor applications are now open. See link…
Velvet Confessional | An Intimate Vaudeville Night 3
Velvet Confessional: An Intimate Vaudeville” consists of a music comedy circus with a series of 10-minute plays.
ARF 5K Run And Walk With The Dogs 2026
Join ARF Beacon as it celebrates 40 years of its lifesaving work and its 11th 5K Run And Walk With The Dogs in Memorial Park.
Bannerman Castle Trust's Third Sunday Music Concert Series | May
The BCT presents the Lucky Luna Band, Beacon’s versatile trio plays a blend of alt, rock, pop, classics and originals on Bannerman’s Island.
Glenn Jones At The Yard
Glenn Jones is a master of American Primitive Guitar, a style invented in the late 1950s by John Fahey.
Lucky Dog Presents Allen Bros Band
Join the Allen Bros Band—Pierce Allen, Nate Allen, Jeremy Truitt— at Lucky Dog
Velvet Confessional | An Intimate Vaudeville Night 4
Velvet Confessional: An Intimate Vaudeville” consists of a music comedy circus with a series of 10-minute plays.
Baking With Cheese
Join The Beacon Cheese Shop for a hands-on Baking with Cheese class.
Hamell On Trial | Live At Lucky Dog
Hamell’s caustic wit and devil-may-care attitude has long been a favorite of anti-establishment icons…
Velvet Confessional | An Intimate Vaudeville Night 5
Velvet Confessional: An Intimate Vaudeville” consists of a music comedy circus with a series of 10-minute plays.
The Flock | A Story Told Through Contemporary Ballet
Join dancer and choreographer Skyler Schreter for an unscripted, behind the scenes look into her current project, The Flock, based on the novel Jonathan Livingstone Seagull.
Eat Drink Beacon 2026
The fifth annual Eat Drink Beacon food crawl also returns on Saturday, June 6th.
Beacon LitFest 2026
Beacon Litfest 2026. Get your All Access Pass including VIP party here.
The Exquisite Art Of Translation | Beacon LitFest
A behind-the-scenes look at how translators carry stories across languages and open worlds to the reader.
The Poet As Witness | Beacon Litfest
How the poet brings the shadows of human experience into the light through language.
Crafting Realities in Nonfiction And Fiction | Beacon Litfest
How do reality and imagination merge in fiction or nonfiction writing?
Beacon Litfest Writing Poetry Workshop
Learn poetry forms and how to write from the spirit in this unique poetry intensive.
Beacon Litfest Creative Non Fiction Writing Workshop
This workshop will focus on developing creative nonfiction narratives in many forms including personal essay, memoir, and more.
Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival 2026
The Annual Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival marks the beginning of summer in Beacon.
Beacon Litfest Fiction Writing Workshop
This workshop will explore the use of autofiction as a means for generating story.
Fourth Annual Juneteenth Riverfront Festival
Join Beacon for Juneteenth celebrations at its Hudson River waterfront park presented by Bosco & The Storm and Beacon4BlackLives.
2026 Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim
Save the date for the Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim to raise funds for the upkeep of Beacon’s loved River Pool.
NOPEn MIC | April 2026
A welcoming, community-driven open mic created for genderqueer and women performers.
Jazz Monday At Quinn's Restaurant | April 27
Head over to Quinn’s for its weekly Jazz Monday.
April's Cookbook Club
Come join a local cookbook club! Hosted by cookbook enthusiast and artist Rebecca Echevarria, bring any dish and serving utensils from Sami Tamimi’s Boustany to share.
Vinyl Night With Selwyn Sound Co April 27
Join a community of vinyl lovers and help build an exchange library every Monday at Industrial Arts Brewing Company.
The Everything Jam | April 26
Savage Wonder welcomes you to The Everything Jam, a completely improvised musical gathering hosted by the Beacon-based Jazz duo Zohar & Adam.
The Parker Quartet And Fleur Barron
Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Parker Quartet has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation…
Straight Ahead Jazz Project
The Straight-Ahead Jazz Trio is a powerhouse group delivering a distinctive mix of melodious jazz classics from the bebop era, funky soul, cool blues, and smooth bossa nova.
The Beacon Players Present Jekyll & Hyde The Musical | 3
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde…
1946 | The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION: The Rise Up Project is hosting a screening of the documentary "1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture."
Game Show Trivia Hangover
Free to play. Hosted by Hudson Valley Trivia Co. Every 4th Sunday.
Ree-Play Sale 2026 Day 3
The Ree Play Sale is Wee Play’s huge children’s tag sale to benefit children’s programming in Beacon…
Out Of The Box | Abstract Painting
Join Hudson Valley painter Melanie Delgado for a special 3-hour hands-on abstract painting workshop.
Stand-Up Weekends At Savage Wonder | Night 2
Erica Spera & Teresa DeGaetano co-headline a night of top-tier stand-up at Savage Wonder.
Low Noon, The Devil You Know And Wealthy Jane
A night of Indie Alt Rock at Industrial Arts Brewing.
You Had To Be There Storytelling And Improv | April 2026
Created by and featuring Bombshell Improv and Duke Comedy Theater.
Twice Told Presents Family Secrets 2026
Community members read anonymous stories of family secrets.
The Beacon Players Present Jekyll & Hyde The Musical | 2
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde…
Karaoke For A Cause | April 2026
Hosted by Taylor Del Villar. Sing your heart out all night for a cause.
Build Your Own Charcuterie Board
Join Beacon Cheese Shop for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to craft a beautiful, delicious charcuterie board from start to finish.
The Big Funk: A Casual Play | Night Four
Savage Wonder presents The Big Funk, a sharp, darkly comic portrait of dreamers trying to find their footing at the end of the millennium.
Ron English Gallery Celebration
Join Clutter Gallery for the opening celebration of Ron English's latest exhibition.
Skilled | Photo Exhibition by Tod Bryant
The opening reception of Tod Bryant’s show which runs until Sunday, July 19th.
Ree-Play Sale 2026 Day 2
The Ree Play Sale is Wee Play’s huge children’s tag sale to benefit children’s programming in Beacon…
Stand-Up Weekends At Savage Wonder
Erica Spera & Teresa DeGaetano co-headline a night of top-tier stand-up at Savage Wonder.
Don't Tell Comedy All Stars
Don’t Tell Comedy All-Stars is coming to Industrial Arts Brewing Company—a unique lineup of heavy hitters straight from their Secret Sets.
Beacon LitFest 70s Dance Party 2026
For those who had a blast at Beacon LitFest’s 2025's 90s Dance Party, there’s more excitement coming this spring.
Liz Cooper At The Yard
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and visual artist, Liz Cooper comes to The Yard with her blend of psychedelic and indie rock.
The Beacon Players Present Jekyll & Hyde The Musical
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde…
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