“No Kings”: “No Kings” rallies will be held on Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Post Office Park, at the intersection of Broadway with Grand and Prince streets, Kingston. The rallies are billed as a speak-out against the policies of the Trump administration. Attendees are urged to bring signs, musical instruments, and their voices.

Breakfast: The Kerhonkson Firehouse, 333 Main St., Kerhonkson, hosts a breakfast the second Sunday of every month. Take-out orders are available. Call (845) 626-7455 for more information.

“Museum Mates”: The Hudson River Maritime Museum will host its “Museum Mates” children’s activity series on the first Saturday and third Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at the museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. Programs rotate between crafts, storytelling, and Legos. Tickets are $10 for Lego and storytelling days and $15 for craft days. For more information or to purchase tickets, https://tinyurl.com/yunsw9en.

Fall art show: “Encyclopedia Botanica,” an exhibition featuring the works of mother-daughter artists Suzanne and Anne Sanger, has opened at the Pinkwater Gallery at Kingston Social, 237 Fair St., Kingston. The show will be on display through Wednesday, Nov. 5. For more information, visit pinkwatergallery.com.

Memorial exhibition: An exhibition honoring the life, art, and legacy of Nancy Azara has opened at the Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker St., Woodstock. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4poWTlh.

Fall exhibitions: Four fall exhibitions have opened at the Center for Photography at Woodstock, 25 Dederick St., Kingston. The exhibitions are “Everyday Culture: Seven Projects by Documentary Arts,” curated by Brian Wallis; “Kinship and Community: Selections from the Texas African American Photographers Archive,” curated by Nicole R. Fleetwood; “Rahim Fortune: Between a Memory and Me” and “In Common Practice,” an exhibition in the Community Gallery. For more information, visit cpw.org.

Cemetery Crawl: Historic Red Hook’s Cemetery Crawl has opened at the Historic Red Hook table in front of Bliss Juice+Cafe, 7501 North Broadway in the village. Part scavenger hunt, part self-guided tour, the crawl takes participants through six Red Hook cemeteries to uncover the stories of fascinating local residents and their memorials. With just your smartphone in hand, you can enjoy a crisp fall day exploring history in an engaging, family-friendly way. The event concludes Saturday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Elmendorph Inn, 7562 North Broadway. Every participant receives a prize, with four grand prize baskets awarded. Visit historicredhook.org/cemeterycrawl for more information.

Knit ‘n Knatter: The program has restarted at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. in the library’s reading room. Come to knit, crochet, or just for the confab. Participants will drop purls, collaborate on projects or work on their own. Call (845) 876-2903 or visit morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us for more information.

The Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market: The market has opened for its 31st season. The market runs Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the village municipal parking lot at 61 E. Market St. The market will continue to run outside until Dec. 29. Visit rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com for more information.

SUNY Ulster exhibit: SUNY Ulster Fine Arts faculty are exhibiting works in a group show in the activity room at the Stone Ridge Library at 3700 Main St. (U.S. Route 209). Featured faculty members include Les Castellanos, Joan Ffolliott, Michelle Moore, Sean Nixon, Cassiopeia Ottulich, Rick Price, Seth Rubin, and Chris Seubert, who are all working artists. For More information, email seubertc@sunyulster.edu.

“RAE BK art exhibition:” Brooklyn-based artist RAE BK’s five-room immersive exhibition ‘Faraday Cage” runs through November at a modular home at 1049 Samsonville Road through Nov. 23. The home, which will be torn down after the show ends, is full of animatronics, paintings and video screens all pointing towards the politics of today. The exhibit is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information and any schedule changes, visit www.RAE-BK.com.

Exhibit: The International Museum of Dinnerware Design’s latest exhibit at 524 Broadway, Kingston, titled “Picnic,” runs through Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The juried and invitational exhibit will showcase the best in contemporary design as it relates to the picnic theme through the creation of specialized dinnerware or two-dimensional and three-dimensional work relating to the topic, as created by artists and designers in all media from the United States. The exhibit will feature new creations along with “cherished historic and vintage picnic ware of bygone eras.” Museum hours are Thursdays-Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment at director@dinnerwaremuseum.org.

“Knights of Columbus Youth Essay Contest:” The Knights of Columbus Kingston Council No. 275 is sponsoring a citizenship essay for grades 8-12. The topic is “out of the 267 popes that have led the Catholic Church, who are your three favorite and why?” The essay should be between 500-700 words. Entrants should list their home parish. The winners will be awarded a cash prize. For the guidelines and entry forms, visit kofc.org/essay. All essays can be emailed to Kirk Reinhardt at email-kpreinhardt64@gmail.com. or dropped off at the parish office at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Wall Street. For any questions, contact Reinhardt by calling (845) 417-5297 or emailing email-kpreinhardt64@gmail.com.

Art exhibition: Several paintings and prints by local artist Gurmi Lama will be on display in the lobby of the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, through Friday, Oct. 31. Lama, born in Nepal, creates works that represent a fusion of thanka painting techniques, Himalayan culture and contemporary themes. The exhibit is free and open to the public whenever the theater is open. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org.

“A Matt-Rospective”: “A Matt-Rospective,” an exhibition featuring the works of artist Matthew Pleva, is on display at the Cornell Cooperative Arts Center, 129 Cornell St., Kingston. Pleva is the winner of the city of Kingston’s 2024 Distinguished Artist Award. For more information, visit matthewpleva.com.

Musical: “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has opened at The Center for Performing Arts, 661 state Route 308, Rhinebeck, N.Y. The musical comedy is the story of Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber seeking vengeance in Victorian-era London, and Mrs. Lovett, whose failing pie shop takes a turn for the better thanks to a tasty ingredient added to her meat pies, courtesy of Todd’s lethal razor. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 26, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $29. Call (845) 876-3080 or visit centerforperformingarts.org for tickets or more information.

Playhouse show: “Little Shop of Horrors” is currently playing at Phoenicia Playhouse, 10 Church St., Phoenicia, N.Y. The horror comedy musical tells the story of a flower shop assistant, the coworker he pines for, and a strange plant that hungers for human flesh and blood. The show runs through Sunday, Nov. 2, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, students, and veterans. Call (845) 688-2279 or visit phoeniciaplayhouse.org for more information.

“Sweet Rivers”: “Sweet Rivers,” a performance featuring SUNY New Paltz choral ensembles, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The concert features works by composers and songwriters Jason Robert Brown, Moses Hogan, and Sean Kirchner. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $20 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

Rhinebeck Garden Club: The Rhinebeck Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at 76 E. Market St., Rhinebeck. The program, “Flower Power: A Native Plant Nursery,” will focus on the significance of native plants that support pollinators. The program will be led by Amelia Legare of the O Zone in Red Hook. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to join the club, call (845) 797-3226.

Job fair: The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Foundation are set to host a job fair on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. Early entry, open exclusively for veterans, senior citizens, and people with disabilities, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit dcrcoc.org/jobfair or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000.

The Nields: Folk-pop duo The Nields are set to perform a concert on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. The duo features sisters Katryna and Nerissa Nields. Tickets are $25 for general admission or $20 for theater members. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit rosendaletheatre.org.

Trunk or Treat: Trinity and Redeemer Lutheran churches will host a trunk or treat event on Friday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 72 Spring St., Kingston. The event will feature raffles and prizes, music, free hot dogs, candy, and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes.

“Haunted High Falls play:” Siren Theatre’s new play “Haunted High Falls: Tales from the Canal — The Haunted Telegraph” opens a two-weekend run at the D&H Canal Museum at 1315 state Route 213, High Falls on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Set in 1866, “The Haunted Telegraph” is based off a true story, discovered by C.G. Hine in a local newspaper clipping and published in his 1909 book, “The Old Mine Road.” As attendees watch the characters’ lives unfold before their eyes and take a short walk through a series of connected scenes, they will unravel the mystery of the canal and learn the terrible secrets of those who worked and lived by it. Additional performances are Saturday, Oct. 25, Sunday, Oct. 26, Friday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1. Tickets are $28, general admission. Visit https://www.canalmuseum.org for tickets or more information.

Ashley Gavin: Stand-up comedian Ashley Gavin will perform Friday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. Gavin has been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix, Just For Laughs, and more, and has over 1 million views on her YouTube special. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit assemblykingston.com.

Pink Floyd tribute: Pink Floyd tribute band The Machine is set to perform Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. at Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock. Tickets range from $48.65 to $69.15. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit themachinelive.com/tour.

Book discussion and signing:  Columbia University professor Eleanor Johnson will host a book launch event for her book, “Scream With Me: Horror Films & the Rise of American Feminism (1968-1980),” at the Orpheum Theatre at 156  Main St., Saugerties on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. Johnson will be joined by Vassar College Professor Katie Modell, who will moderate the event, which will feature clips from films such as “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Exorcist,” “The Stepford Wives,” and “The Shining.” Johnson will sign copies of the book, which will be available for sale at the event sponsored by Oprheum owner Upstate Films and Inquiring Minds Bookstore. For more information and tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3KO5NsK.

Storytelling event: Writers Read, a live storytelling series, presents “The Photograph” on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at The Center for Photography, 25 Dederick St., Kingston. The  event features a cast of talented writers sharing five-minute stories behind unforgettable images. Local cast members include veteran screenwriters Peter Wortmann and John Pielmeier, distinguished journalist Daisy Sindelar, and actress Margarita Meyendorff. Tickets are $25. A wine reception will follow from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit writersread.org for more information.

“Sharing the Space”: An art exhibition titled “Sharing the Space” will open Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker St., Woodstock. The exhibition includes five Byrdcliffe landscape painters from the early 20th century as well as 16 contemporary women photographers. The exhibition will be displayed through Sunday, Nov. 30. For more information, call (845) 679-2079 or visit woodstockguild.org.

“Drone Sleepover”: “Drone Sleepover,” an immersive, ambient music sleep concert, will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. Eight artists will perform drone sets designed for sleep, with live visual projections throughout the program. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping setup equivalent to one twin mattress per person, pre-inflated air mattresses only, a yoga mat or sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, snacks, and a water bottle. Tickets start at $70. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit assemblykingston.com.

Trunk or Treat: Grace Church, 160 Seremma Court, Lake Katrine will host a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be food, games and more.

One-man show: Barehands Theater will present a one-man show, “Samuel Clemens: Tales of Mark Twain” on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Morton Memorial Library and Community House, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff, N.Y. The show, written and performed by Joe Baer, tells the story of Clemens’ life. Context and words from the pen of Mark Twain are intertwined to reimagine this legend on the lecture circuit, highlighting the ebbs and flows of this American iconic figure’s life against a visual backdrop of historical imagery. Admission is $20, $15 for seniors, students, Grange members, and library card holders. Visit barehandstheater.org for tickets or more information.

Zombie Escape: UlsterCorps is set to host its Zombie Escape fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Fifth Lake, off Binnewater Road, Rosendale. The event will feature a 1K fun run for kids at 11 a.m., a 5K race at 11:30 a.m., and a 2K walk/hike at 11:45 a.m. Awards will be announced at 12:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit UlsterCorps. For more information or to register, visit zombies.ulstercorps.org.

Katie Pruitt concert: Singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt will perform at Levon Helm Studios at 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock, on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. in support of her 2024 album “Mantras.” Tickets are $46-$58 and can be purchased at https://www.tixr.com/groups/levonhelm/events/katie-pruitt-time-wasn-t-wasted-tour-147650?sort=RECOMMENDED&COL=3470&A=L. The show is all ages. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.katiepruitt.com.

Scavenger hunt: The Chancellor Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is partnering with Starr Library in sponsoring a Rhinebeck Village Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pick-up instructions at the DAR Chapter House, 77 Livingston St., Rhinebeck. The hunt takes place in the village of Rhinebeck and will end back at the Chapter House with ice cream and prizes. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. Older participants are welcome to do the hunt and enjoy ice cream afterward, but will not be eligible for the prizes. Participants will need a smartphone, as they will be required to take a photo of the Montgomery (and DAR) mentions that they find. Call Cindy Beahan at (845) 616-9300 for more information.

Exhibition: An exhibition titled “Sharing the Space,” which opens Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Kleinert James Gallery, 34 Tinker St., Woodstock, N.Y. The exhibition is a dialogue about landscapes that includes five Byrdcliffe landscape painters from the early part of the 20th century, exhibited alongside 16 contemporary women photographers. An opening reception takes place Oct. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. Gallery hours are Fridays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Call (845) 679-2079 or visit woodstockguild.org for more information.

Harvest Fest: Vanaver Caravan’s Harvest Fest, formerly known as AppleFest, arrives at the Stone Ridge Orchard at 3012 state Route 213, Stone Ridge, on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2-5 p.m. The event will feature a wide range of activities, including excerpts from Vanaver Caravan Youth Company’s “Into the Light” and Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s interactive puppetry and clogging workshop and community square dance. Other offerings include children’s crafts and activities, a music session and fiddle contest, pumpkins, raffles, VIP ticket sales, and Caravan merchandise. Food and drink offerings will include wood-fired pizza, local food trucks, craft beer, cider, and freshly picked apples available for purchase at the orchard. Priority tickets will be on sale for Vanaver Caravan’s “Into the Light on Dec. 13-14 at the Rosendale Theatre. Tickets are pay-as-you-can with a $25 suggested donation. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Vanaver Caravan’s Scholarship fund serving Vanaver Caravan Dance Institute students.

Fundraiser: “Trivia or Treat,” a fundraiser event for Upstate Films, will take place Sunday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at Orpheum Theater, 156 Main St., Saugerties. Up to 16 trivia teams will compete for prizes by answering film-related trivia questions. Tickets include specially-curated fall snacks by chef Lexa Walsh, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and exclusive perks and passes. Tickets are $95 for individuals in advance and $475 for teams of six in advance. At the door, tickets will be $110 for individuals or $550 for teams. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit upstatefilms.org.

Film screening: A showing of the film “From Ground Zero — Part 1” will be shown Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. The film follows the lives of 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war in Gaza. See how art and the human spirit can survive in the darkest of times. Michael Moore is the executive producer. Free admission with community discussion after the film. The even is cosponsored byMiddle East Crisis Response mideastcrisis.org, Mid Hudson Valley DSA, Rally Middletown, JVP Hudson Valley, Peace Education Center, Veterans For Peace, and Women In Black — New Paltz. Send an email to mecr@mideastcrisis.org or call (845) 876-7906/

Natasha Williams: Author Natasha Williams will discuss her debut book, “The Parts of Him I Kept,” on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. at Blue Heron Books, 1209 state Route 213, High Falls. The book is an intimate account of a daughter’s coming of age in the face of her father’s schizophrenic unraveling. For more information, visit blueheronbooksny.com.

Team Hope Walk: The Northeast chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America is set to host its Team Hope Walk on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. at Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park, 87 Haviland Road, Highland. Registration for the walk opens at 9 a.m. All proceeds support the society’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease and their families. For more information or to register online, visit https://bit.ly/4pW5H2n.

Team Hope Walk: The Northeast chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America is set to host its Team Hope Walk on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. at Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park, 87 Haviland Road, Highland. Registration for the walk opens at 9 a.m. All proceeds support the society’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease and their families. For more information or to register online, visit https://bit.ly/4pW5H2n.

Halloween event: Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff, will have a Halloween event on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 5 p.m. Halloween stories will be read and Halloween cookies will be decorated. Costumes are encouraged. Call (845) 876-2903 to RSVP.

“The Power of Authenticity”: Lacey Schwartz Delgado will be a distinguished speaker at SUNY New Paltz on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in Lecture Center 100 at the university, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Delgado’s talk is titled, “The Power of Authenticity: From Personal Story to Public Service.” She is married to Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. Following the talk, Delgado will stay for a meet and greet and refreshments. The talk is open to all with a $10 suggested donation. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4hcbWuN.

“Power to the People”: Dutchess Community College’s art faculty exhibit, titled “Power to the People,” will be on display through Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Mildred I. Washington Gallery at the college, 97 Cottage Road, Poughkeepsie. The show covers a range of media, including fabric, oil and acrylic paint, sculpture, and porcelain. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, send an email to weidman@sunydutchess.edu or call (845) 431-8612.

“The Archaeology of Kingston”: Joseph E. Diamond is set to give a lecture on his new book, “The Archaeology of Kingston, New York,” on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The lecture, organized by the Hurley Heritage Society, will provide a comprehensive analysis of 88 archaeological sites in and around the city of Kingston. The lecture is free and open to all, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/3L2LTdr.

Trunk or Treat: Ten Broeck Center, 1 Commons Drive, will have a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes, candy, face painting, Macaroni the Clown and a live DJ.

Art exhibition: Several paintings and prints by local artist Gurmi Lama will be on display in the lobby of the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, through Friday, Oct. 31. Lama, born in Nepal, creates works that represent a fusion of thanka painting techniques, Himalayan culture and contemporary themes. The exhibit is free and open to the public whenever the theater is open. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org.

“The Catskill Witch”: Onteora Middle School will present its original play, “The Catskill Witch,” on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. in the Harry Simon Auditorium at Onteora Middle/High School, 5203-4166 state Route 28, Boiceville. The 30-minute play is inspired by Catskill folklore. The performance is open to all on a pay-what-you-wish basis, with proceeds benefiting the Onteora Theater Program.

Jewelry sale: Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, will host the Friends of the Library Jewelry Sale on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a large collection of beautiful, donated jewelry that is priced to sell. Bring a reusable bag. For more information, call (845) 255-1255 or visit gardinerlibrary.org

Cathrina Coenen: Author Cathrina Coenen will discuss her new book of essays, “Unexplored Ordnance,” on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. at Blue Heron Books, 1209 state Route 213, High Falls. The book is the winner of the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing, and follows Coenen’s dissection of what her family lived through during World War II. For more information, visit blueheronbooksny.com.

Robert Burke Warren: Composer and musician Robert Burke Warren is set to perform a concert on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at White Feather Farm, 1389 state Route 212, Saugerties. The performance is part of the Woodstock Rotary Club’s “Evening with Absent Friends” fundraiser, which benefits the club’s scholarship program as well as a local food pantry. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3Wuh7wu.

Movie screening: The 1925 silent horror film “The Phantom of the Opera,” starring Lon Chaney in the title role, will be shown Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. Mary Philbin co-stars as the young opera singer who learns about a mysterious admirer determined to help her become a lead performer. The 1924 short French silent comedy horror film “Au Secours!” (“Help!”) will also be shown. Admission is $6. Call (845) 658-8989, send an email to info@rosendaletheatre.org, or visit rosendaletheatre.org for more information.

Chamber Music Showcase: The SUNY New Paltz Chamber Music Showcase will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Shepard Recital Hall at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The performance will feature SUNY New Paltz string and piano students performing works coached by faculty through the semester. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

Spaghetti dinner: Christ Church Episcopal will host a spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall of the church, 431 Union St., Hudson. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, and ice cream. The dinner is open to all with a suggested “free-will donation.” For more information, call (518) 828-1329.

East Forest: Ambient indie pop artist East Forest is set to perform Thursday, Nov. 6, at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale. For more information or to sign up for presale, visit assemblykingston.com.

“Coach House Players 75th anniversary show:” The Coach House Players 75th Anniversary show, featuring a mix of music from the many musicals the community theater troupe has staged over the years, opens a two-weekend run at the Coach House Theatre, 12 Augusta St., Kingston on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Additional evening performances are Nov. 8, 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances are Nov. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for general admission, $20 for seniors 62 & over and veterans, and $15 for youth 18 and under. Tickets are available  at www.coachhouseplayers.org.

Gala Dinner Party & Silent Auction: The Rosendale Theatre’s Gala Dinner Party & Silent Auction is Saturday, Nov. 8, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Garvan’s Grove Event Space, on 215 Huguenot St., New Paltz.  Featuring the seven-piece dance band, Soul Purpose. Tickets are $125 per person.  Dinner options are available with complimentary soft drinks and a cash bar. For more Information and tickets visit rosendaletheatre.org.

Penny Social: A holiday penny social will take place Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Kerhonkson Fire House, 333 Main St., Kerhonkson. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the drawing beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Kerhonkson Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

Bella White show: Singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Bella White will perform Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. at Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochman Lane, Woodstock, N.Y. The show is part of a tour that will coincide with the release of White’s new single “Little Things,” which will be released on all digital streaming platforms on Nov. 7. Reserved seating tickets are $46.49, $52.30, and $58.12. Standing room tickets are $35. Visit levnonhelm.com for more information. (Heather Saitz Photo)

Benjamin Shepherd: Author and activist Benjamin H. Shepherd will discuss his book, “On Activism, Friendships, and Fighting: Oral Histories, Strategies, and Conflicts,” on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. at Blue Heron Books, 1209 state Route 213, High Falls. Shepherd will be in conversation with veteran activist Jay Blotcher. For more information, visit blueheronbooksny.com.

Talking Heads tribute: “Start Making Sense,” a Talking Heads tribute band, will perform Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 on the day of the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit assemblykingston.com.

Fundraiser: Gardiner Library will be hosting an evening of mystery, cocktails, and community support at “Once Upon a Crime: An Evening with Local Authors,” on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. at the historic Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery, 14 Grist Hill Lane, in Gardiner. This in-person fundraiser features a panel discussion and meet-and-greet with three Hudson Valley true crime and mystery authors:· Jodé Millman, Alison Gaylin, and Carol Goodman. Guests will enjoy craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with the authors, followed by silent and live auctions offering one-of-a-kind goods and experiences. Tickets are $250 per person and can be purchased at www.gardinerlibrary.org. Space is limited. All proceeds fund ongoing capital infrastructure improvements at the library.

Wreath dedication: A wreath will be dedicated to General Richard Montgomery on the 250th anniversary of his death on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. at Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill St., Rhinebeck. Montgomery was a member of the church who died in battle during the American Revolutionary War in December 1775. The dedication is co-sponsored by the Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Rhinebeck Reformed Church. Refreshments will be served. For more information, send an email to darrhinebeck@gmail.com.

Hydrosphere: Upstate Film’s Orpheum Theatre at 198 Main St., Saugerties, plays host to Hydrosphere, a one-day festival exploring our water world in film and food, on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will encourage a “dialogue about ocean health, ocean economy, and ocean as sustenance.” The event will feature screenings of short and feature-length documentary films, and an assortment of foods from the watery realms. There will also be a panel discussion led by documentary filmmaker Jon Bowermaster and featuring authors Peter Fox and Susan Casey. Attendees are invited to come for the entire event or just take in one film or panel discussion. For more information and tickets visit http://upstatefilms.org/.

Fall Voice Recital: The SUNY New Paltz Fall Voice Recital will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The performance will feature students from the classical vocal studio presenting the culmination of their semester’s work with art songs and arias. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

“Spinal Tap” screening: “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” the sequel to the 1984 movie “This is Spinal Tap,” a mockumentary about a fictitious metal band, will be shown Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, N.Y. Tickets are $10, $6 for members. Advance tickets and more information are available at rosendaletheatre.org.

“A Musical Mosaic”: “A Musical Mosaic,” a concert of singers and piano, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. in the Shepard Recital Hall at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The concert will feature SUNY New Paltz Chamber Singers performing choral favorites featuring classical piano works presented by students from associate professor Alex Peh’s studio. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

Online lecture: The International Museum of Dinnerware Design’s next Zoom lecture featuring freelance glass and ceramic industry designer Daniel Mehlman is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. In this talk, titled “Creating Shapes: 40 Years of Design, Modelmaking, and Moldmaking for Dinnerware and More,” Mehlman will show selected images from his diverse portfolio of commercial work in design, models, and molds of dinnerware, vessels, and sculpture. Mehlman’s clients have included Dansk, Steuben, Corning, Mottahedeh, Lenox, Wilton Armetale, Nambe, Pewabic, Rookwood, Haeger, and others, along with numerous studio ceramists, including Eva Zeisel. Mehlman, who resides near Albany, has also made models for historic reproductions along with presenting lectures and workshops in ceramics departments across the country. To register for this virtual presentation, visit https://bit.ly/3WDvuPa. A link to join will be provided the day of the event.

Southern Avenue: Roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue will perform Friday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. at Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. The Grammy-nominated group will be joined by Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Tickets range from $49 to $74. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bardavon.org.

New Paltz Orchestra: The New Paltz Orchestra and Symphonic Band is set to perform Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The program will feature both contemporary and traditional songs for strings, winds, and percussion, including works by Joe Hisaishi, Shuying Li, and Ingrid Stolzel. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

“Live and Unfinished”: “Live and Unfinished: A Night of New Theatre,” a production featuring three solo new and unfinished theatre pieces, will be performed Thursday, Nov. 13, and Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. The production will feature Jim Metzner, Jean E. Taylor, and Frank Boyd. For more information or to purchase tickets to a show, visit rosendaletheatre.org.

Lost Leaders and Ginger Winn: Rock band Lost Leaders and indie artist Ginger Winn are set to co-headline a show on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at The Falcon, 1348 U.S. Route 9W, Marlboro. The show is presented by Catskill Crew. For more information or to make a reservation, visit liveatthefalcon.com.

Photay: Instrumentalist and composer Photay will perform a concert on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. Photay will be supported by a performance from Eucademix. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit assemblykingston.com.

Composition Concert: The SUNY New Paltz Student Composition Concert will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The concert will feature new original works by department of music students in the composition program. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

Indonesian percussion: “Gamelan: From Indonesia and Beyond,” a concert featuring music inspired by melodic percussion orchestras of Java and Bali, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Shepard Recital Hall at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

“Godzilla” double feature: The 1992 film, “Godzilla vs. Mothra,” and the 1999 film, “Godzilla 2000,” will be shown in a double feature on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. Doors open at 6 p.m., while a clip show begins at 6:30 p.m. The first film starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 for general admission and $10 for theater members and those in costume. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org.

Bilingual concert: A bilingual poetry and music concert featuring Gopala and David González will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. at Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston. The performance will be bilingual, in both Spanish and English. Tickets are by donation. For more information, send an email to rainart.david@gmail.com.

Chamber Jazz/Pop Ensemble: The SUNY New Paltz Chamber Jazz Ensemble is set to perform Monday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The Department of Music students enrolled in the ensemble will perform in a variety of popular styles spanning decades, from the 1960s to the present. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

Chamber jazz concert: The SUNY New Paltz Chamber Jazz Ensemble is set to perform Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The end-of-semester concert features a variety of jazz and jazz-influenced styles performed by Department of Music students enrolled in Chamber Jazz Ensemble. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $12 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.

“Mozart’s Requiem”: “Mozart’s Requiem,” a performance featuring the SUNY New Paltz choirs, will be held Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p;m. at Studley Theatre on the SUNY New Paltz campus, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The performance is part of the SUNY New Paltz Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $20 for general admission and free for SUNY New Paltz students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/460rv4Z.ey Library, 48 Main St., Hurley, offers drop-in tech help on Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.

ESL Tutoring: English as a Second Language tutoring at the Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia, runs every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with librarian Susan teaching English to those who wish to learn. All levels of English-speaking proficiency are welcome, and the tutoring lessons are free. For more information, call (845) 688-7811 or send an email to phoenicialibrary@gmail.com.

Bard Math Circle: Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, presents Bard Math Circle with Mason Eyler on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program is free for all middle school students interested in mathematical problem solving, especially for those preparing to take the AMC 8 or MathCounts. It is led by New Paltz High School student and Upstate New York Math Team member Mason Eyler. Students will develop their mathematical problem-solving skills in the context of mathematical topics not frequently encountered in school, like combinatorics, number theory, algebra, logic and geometry. Attendees should bring pencils and paper. For more information, call (845) 255-1255 or visit www.gardinerlibrary.org.

Evening Of Holistic Health: People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center’s monthly Evening Of Holistic Health collaboration with the Holistic Health Community continues the first Wednesday evening of each month from 3 to 7 p.m. at 775 Broadway, Kingston. Visit https://peoplesplacewec.simplybook.me/v2 for more information.

Choir rehearsals: St. Joseph’s Church Choir in Kingston has resumed rehearsals in the Parish Center basement at 235 Wall St. The choir will sing on Sundays at 10:30 am Mass. Anyone who sings in a school, community, or church choir is welcome. Contact Bob Gaus (choir director) at music.saintjoseph@gmail.com for details.

Free workshops: People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center offers free weekly workshops, featuring wellness classes, health screenings, nutritional guidance, alternative health modalities, and financial education. 775 Broadway, Kingston. For more information and to register for workshops, visit www.peoplesplace.org/wellness-empowerment-center/ or call (845) 338-4030.

People’s Place Food Pantry: The food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at 17 St. James St., Kingston. Donations of fresh and shelf-stable foods are being accepted. Call (845) 338-4030.

People’s Place Bounty Table: The table, located just outside the doors, offers free produce, bread, baked goods, dairy items, and proteins. The items change daily and are first-come, first-served, during business hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (845) 338-4030 for additional information.

Mah-jongg: A weekly Mah-jongg group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congregation Emanuel, 243 Albany Ave., Kingston. The group is for everyone from beginners to experienced players. Lessons are available. Send an email to administrator@cehv.org or call (845) 338-4271, ext. 101, for more information.