Calendar for December 23-29, 2019
MONDAY
Annual Menorah Lighting
Monday, December 23, 2019 • 5:30-6:30pm • Mill Park, Pleasant Valley • Menorah lighting with hot latkes, cider and doughnuts • LINK
TUESDAY
Free showing of the ‘Polar Express’
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 • 10am • Flagship Cinemas, 34 Millpond Parkway, Monroe • Free • LINK
WEDNESDAY
100th Anniversary Christmas Day Candy Run
8am-4pm • Village of Saugerties • On December 25, 1919, a group of volunteer firemen from the South Side spent their day spreading Christmas cheer to the children of Saugerties. This Christmas Day, the members of the C.A. Lynch Hose Co. 2 will once again take to the village streets, Santa onboard, for the 100th consecutive year • FB Link
Free Christmas Day Dinner for Pine Plains Seniors
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 • 2-5pm • Willow Roots, 23 North Main Street, Pine Plains • Need some company this Christmas Day? Call Nelson Zayas at 518-751-0164 to reserve a spot. Transportation is available if requested.
THURSDAY
New York Blood Center Blood Drive
Thursday, December 26, 2019 • 1-7pm • The Galleria at Crystal Run, Middletown • LINK
FRIDAY
Visit the Zoo Day
Friday, December 27, 2019 • 9am-4:30pm • Trevor Zoo at the Millbrook School • Free admission for kids ages 12 and under • LINK
A Cure For Cabin Fever
Friday, December 27, 2019 • 11am-3pm • Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, 84 Liberty Street, Newburgh • Tour General Washington's Newburgh headquarters, the Tower of Victory, and make a whirligig (an 18th century toy) • Free • LINK
Rock and Roll Away 2019 Skate Party
Friday, December 27, 2019 • 7:15-9:15pm • McCann Ice Arena, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie • rock and roll away the year with friends and good music! Take $5 off admission when you come dressed for the occasion • $15 Regular Admission $5 Skate Rental • LINK
Eggbert After Dark Episode IV: A New HopEgg
Friday, December 27, 2019 • 8-11pm • Newburgh Brewing Company, 88 S. Colden Street • Eggbert's been chatting with all the kids of the Hudson Valley for weeks, and he's now ready to talk to the adults. Vent a little… • Free admission • LINK
SATURDAY
Popa Chubby
Saturday, December 28, 2019 • 8pm • Daryl’s House Club, Pawling • Larger than life blues figure with a unique brand of blues, rock 'n funky soul • $25-$40 • LINK
SUNDAY
Holiday Whodunit
Sunday, December 29, 2019 • 1pm • Staatsburgh State Historic Site • Interactive history mystery for children and families that travels back to over 100 years ago. Free with site admission ($8 adults, $6 students/seniors and free for children under 12) • LINK
SNOW OFF! Enter our HVNY Winter Photo Contest by tagging HVNY on Instagram or email us your best shots of winter scenes in the Hudson Valley by February 1, 2020.
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ONGOING
Tips on Surviving the Holidays
Mondays, through January 6, 2020 • 6pm • Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Kingston • Support group for anyone feeling alone, unsafe or unsupported during the holiday season. • For more information email s.furiya@lgbtqcenter.org
22nd Anniversary Winter Salon
On view through January 31, 2020 • Upstairs Galleries, 22 East Market Street, 3rd Floor, Rhinebeck • Featuring works by Karl Dempwolf, James Coe, Polly Law, Crista Pisano & Friends • 845-876-7578 • LINK
COMING UP
The Felice Brothers New Years Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 9pm • Club Helsinki, Hudson • $55-$65 • LINK
Stand-Up SuckFest: A Comedy Open Mic
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 8pm • The Beverly, 224 Foxhall Ave., Kingston • Every last Tuesday of the month • Five minute sets, sign-up begins at 7:30pm • $5 admission • More info: FB Link
“Groundhog Day (1993)”
Friday, January 31, 2020 • 7:30pm • UPAC, Kingston • Part of the UPAC/Bardavon classic film series • $6 all seats, free for members • TICKETS
Hudson Jazz Festival
February 14-16, 2019 • Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson • Curated by distinctive jazz pianist Armen Donelian • Tickets start at $25; 3-day Weekend Passes are $95 • LINK
Comedian Lewis Black
Saturday, February 22, 2020 • 8pm • UPAC, Kingston • The Grammy Award-winning, stand-up comedian’s 2020 tour, ‘It Gets Better Every Day’ • $59 and up • TICKETS
Steven Wright
Friday, January 24, 2019 • UPAC, Kingston • Academy Award-winning comedian will bring his off-beat wit to the Ulster stage • $31 • LINK
“King Kong (1933)”
Friday, March 20, 2020 • 7:30pm • UPAC, Kingston • Part of the UPAC/Bardavon classic film series • $6 all seats, free for members • TICKETS
“Clue (1985)”
Friday, April 3, 2020 • 7:30pm • Bardavon, Poughkeepsie • Part of the UPAC/Bardavon classic film series • $6 all seats, free for members • TICKETS
Miss Queen City of the Hudson Pageant
April 25, 2020 • 11am - 3:30pm • Courtyard Marriot, Goshen/Middletown, 24 Crystal Run Crossing, Middletown • More info: LINK
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