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City Wide Yard Sale
Join hundreds of neighbors taking part in Beacon’s summer City Wide Yard Sale. Look for the signs on and around Main Street. Plus, check the City of Beacon website for an updated Google Map of Yard Sales the week prior to the event.
Pink Unicorn Book Launch Party
Join the Beacon Unicorn Fund’s launch of Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day. Includes a reading, book signing, and original illustrations available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Beacon Unicorn Fund.
Beacon LitFest | Main Event Features
Beacon LitFest’s Main Event Features begin with Poetry at 10:30 am at the Beahive event space, with…
Summer Vacations Custom Perfume Workshop
Join Harbinger Perfume and modern day apothecary, Witch Hazel to make your own custom summer fragrance, inspired by your favorite summer vacation. $45 per ticket. Link to book a spot below.
Beacon Reimagined by Scott Lerman
The BEACON BUILDING will host a selection of Scott Lerman’s “Beacon Reimagined” photographs in its courtyard at 427 Main Street.
We/Us/Ours Opening Reception
We/Us/Ours is a declaration of independence. A call to artists whose work is rooted in the power of community. This group show features work that celebrates connection, collaboration, and collective memory. Curated by Super Secret Projects co-directors, Diana Vidal and Allegra Jordan.
Live Music Saturday | Ethan Levy
Join Two Way Brewing every Saturday in June for live music.
BAU Opening Reception
Opening reception for The Other World by Bob Barry and Said, Not Said, by Nansi Lent.
What She Builds, She Must Destroy Opening Reception
A solo exhibition of new paintings by Gallery Director, Michelle Silver.
The Importance of Being Earnest | Night 2
A delightfully overdone reading of Wilde’s absurdist gem. Directed by Eric Tucker.
J Wilms' Paper Machete
Jeremy Wilms, Multi-instrumentalist composer and songwriter. His original music varies from chamber music to large ensemble improvised music to pared down singer songwriter music.
Dark Room DJ Set
It’s Pride Weekend at The Roosevelt Bar. Dark Room with Biscuit TMFS b2b Prephab DJ Set.
Beacon LitWorks Writing Workshops
See Beacon LitWorks for full details. For tickets see link below.
Disco Kaftan with Vic Alam
It’s Pride Weekend at The Roosevelt Bar. Come along for a Sunday afternoon/evening DJ set with Vic Alam.
ConnectHV Meetup
Meet fellow Hudson Valley creatives, makers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.
Juneteenth Riverfront Festival
Enjoy live music, food trucks, marching bands, vendors, and more at this third annual Juneteenth celebration on Beacon’s waterfront.
Ecstatic Dance Beacon with Yemanjo
A transformative evening of Ecstatic Dance in Beacon. Tickets in link below.
Live Music Saturday | Nerd on Guitar
Join Two Way Brewing every Saturday in June for live music.
Cannons and Cocktails | Battle of Bunker Hill
Join Dennings Point Distillery for another round of Cannons & Cocktails as Scott Ramsey and Colonel Sean Sculley fire up the 250th anniversary of this legendary battle.
The Importance of Being Earnest | Night 3
A delightfully overdone reading of Wilde’s absurdist gem. Directed by Eric Tucker.
Jack Grace
“It sounds like Cole Porter meets Gene Autry.” — Clyde Haberman, New York Times “He’s like that Cash kid, but good.” — Jerry Lee Lewis on hearing Jack live "As clever as the Beatles...Jack's voice is splendid!" — Americana Highways.
Work Sucks | A Comedy Show
Seasoned NYC improvisers create a comedy show based on an audience member’s previous or recent horrible job, boss, position, etc.
Learn Your Housing Rights
Join Community Voices Heard for a tenant know-your-rights training in Beacon.
Saint Rita | Lost and Found
The Howland Cultural Center presents an extraordinary performance by local power-trio Saint Rita…
Immersive Sound Salon with Invisible Collage
Invisible Collage (Tamalyn Miller and Craig Chin) uses an expanded palette of electronic, acoustic, and handcrafted instruments to create a unique, deep listening experience.
Beacon Open Studios 2025
Beacon Open Studios returns for its summer arts and culture exposition.
Sonic Valley Monthly Live Music Series
Sonic Valley’s monthly live music series features Low Fiction and Cellmate. Doors open 8:30 PM for a 9:00 PM start. See link below for tickets.
The Beacon Bizarre Makers Market
Cirque du Creep is coming to Main Street. Join them for the Beacon Bizarre Makers Market, with 20+ alternative makers setting up shop. Free entry.
Live Music Saturday | Matt Smith
Join Two Way Brewing every Saturday in June for live music.
The Importance of Being Earnest | Night 4
A delightfully overdone reading of Wilde’s absurdist gem. Directed by Eric Tucker.
A Good Ol’ Fashioned Queer Comedy Show
Celebrate the season with a stand up comedy show featuring an all-queer lineup of the best NYC and Beacon-based comedians. Starring NYC’s Arjun Banerjee and local comedians Ely Kreimenthal, Caroline Contillo, and Jamie Mulligan. Tickets in link below.
Dave the Butcher Grand Opening Weekend
TIMES TBD. New market and cafe opening in Beacon, NY. Join the team at Dave the Butcher for their Grand Opening Weekend. They’ve been working on something very special, so don’t miss it!
Upstate Art Weekend
Times and venues TBD. Upstate Art Weekend is a connective annual event celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York. The sixth edition of UAW will include festivities spread throughout the Catskills and the Hudson Valley.
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.
Beacon's Backyard Oyster Fundraiser
Ella’s Bella’s is back and teaming up with The Yard to host an Oyster Night Fundraiser. Time TBD (Check with venue). More information coming soon.
Nourish Our Neighbors Shindig
Silent auction and dance party to benefit Beacon’s food justice organization, Fareground.
A Very Yas Diva Pride with Andramada and DJ Zeno
It’s Pride Weekend at The Roosevelt starting on Friday, June 13th.
Beacon LitFest | Women in Noir
Beacon LitFest’s signature evening event, Women In Noir, will be held at the Howland Cultural Center.
Moon, Serpent and Bone Grand Opening
Moon, Serpent, and Bone opens its first shop and cafe at the KuBe Art Center.
Ric Mercaldi at the Towne Crier
Ric Mercaldi on the Salon Stage both solo and with some special guests.
Leif Arntzen Trio
The Leif Arntzen Trio is a creative group of musicians dedicated to the art of spontaneous music making without boundaries or other earthly concerns.
Beacon LitFest Kickoff Party
Join The Beacon LitFest for the launch of its three day literary arts festival.
Roll Out Beacon Community Workshop | Ages 12 and Up
Ages 12 and up (adults welcome, too). Registration required. All participants will create a linocut that will be printed by a small hand press at Roll Out Beacon’s 3rd Annual Community Print and Steamroll event this fall. See Roll Out Beacon for registration.
Roll Out Beacon Community Workshop
Adult Workshop. All participants will create a linocut that will be printed by a small hand press at Roll Out Beacon’s 3rd Annual Community Print and Steamroll event this fall. See Roll Out Beacon to Register.
Composers Concordance
B3+ and Comcord Ensemble. Doors open 4:30 PM. Tickets available at the Howland Cultural Center.
Beacon Sloop Club's Strawberry Festival
Everything strawberry-themed! Join Beacon Sloop Club for its annual Strawberry Festival.
Beacon Farmers Market
Fresh produce, artisanal goods, and more at Beacon’s weekly farmers market. Open come rain or shine.
The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde | Night 1
A delightfully overdone reading of Wilde’s absurdist gem. Directed by Eric Tucker.
John John Brown | Songs Stories and Art
Imagine a graphic novel coming to life with music. That’s the idea behind Songs, Stories, & Art—Lessons from Strangers…
Art Bloom Launch Party
Join Super Secret Projects and Blooming Heart Studios for an unforgettable evening celebrating the launch of the Hudson Valley art season and the inaugural Art CSA.
Live Music Saturday | Jared Morgen
Join Two Way Brewing every Saturday in June for live music.
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.
Secret Gardens of Beacon Tour
The third annual “Secret Gardens of Beacon” tour. New gardens added as well as some favorites. Tickets $20. Pick up maps at the Howland Cultural Center (477 Main Street). Rain date on Sunday, June 8th. Hosted by the Tioronda Garden Club.
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…
Grand Opening | Hudson Valley Jane
Hudson Valley Jane is hosting its Grand Opening Celebration, welcoming the community for a day of cannabis education, entertainment, and local connection.
Ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 1 PM. Expect giveaways, live performance art, and surprises.
Hudson Valley Jane is a boutique cannabis dispensary offering small-batch, farm-grown cannabis directly from their Hudson Valley microbusiness.
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. Presented by Duke Comedy Theater and sponsored by Beahive. Doors open 6:30 PM. Only $5 at the door to watch or sign up.
Studio Banter | Super Secret Projects
A night to talk art and connect with fellow creatives. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free pizza options, plus snacks, drinks, music, and new art. See Super Secret Projects on Instagram for tickets.
Comedy Weekend with Linette Palladino |Night 3
Comedy weekend at Savage Wonderground with veteran comedians, battle-tested punchlines, and laughs with military-grade precision.
Beacon Repair Cafe
Save the date for the Beacon Repair Cafe and help divert items from the waste stream, promote a circular economy, and build skills and curiosity about how things work. Limit one to two items to be fixed.
Beacon Farmers Market
Come rain or shine, Beacon Farmers Market takes place every Sunday. Check their Instagram feed for the latest vendor news.
Comedy Weekend with Linette Palladino |Night 2
Comedy weekend at Savage Wonderground with veteran comedians, battle-tested punchlines, and laughs with military-grade precision.
KuBe Art Center Prom
Kube Art Center’s second annual Prom. Beacon’s immersive, art-fueled prom returns. An electrifying night of movement, meaning, mischief, and memory-making. See KuBe for details. Tickets below.
Matcha and Mingle Brunch
The team at Matcha Thomas have teamed up with Chef Will Coleman for a brunch-themed community mixer. 35 spots only. All small bites are vegan. Link for tickets below.
Comedy Weekend with Linette Palladino |Night 1
Comedy weekend at Savage Wonderground with veteran comedians, battle-tested punchlines, and laughs with military-grade precision.
Bizzz Book + Podcast Club
Exploring entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. This month: Trust Me, I’m Lying. Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday.
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