What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jan 31 – Feb 2

Gather ‘round for a weekend full of good tunes, vintage après ski fun, + heartfelt community vibes! From foot-stomping music festivals or local tastings to disco dancing till the wee hours. Come out, soak up the joy and make some memories to warm your heart all winter long! Take your pick below…

🎻 Olivebridge, Fri Jan 31st – Sun Feb 2nd. Winter Hoot at The Ashokan Center.
A winter weekend of exceptional roots music, down-home and down-to-Earth music festival. Info HERE.

🎙️ Windham, Fri Jan 31st, 3pm – 6pm. The Wallpapers at Seasons.
The Wallpapers, featuring powerhouse vocalist Amy Serrago and multi-instrumentalist Yves Gerard, bring their versatile acoustic sound to Seasons for an après-ski kickoff with eclectic songs, fresh takes on the classics + original tunes. Info HERE.

🍺 Hudson, Fri Jan 31st, 6pm. Menu Makers Night at Old Klaverack Brewery.
Be the judge at this exclusive menu-tasting event, where guests sample new creations, rate their favorites + help shape the next great dishes. Info HERE.

🎿 Kingston, Fri Jan 31st, 7pm. Disco Chalet: LIGHTS UP at Assembly Kingston.
Music, dancing, + a fabulous display of vintage après ski disco fashion! A lineup of live disco bands in a brand-new atmosphere. Info HERE.

🎸 Hudson, Fri Jan 31st, 8pm. Billy X Wilder at Park Theater Hudson.
BILLYX, a genre-blurring artist fusing rock, Americana and R&B–delivers raw, heartfelt performances with his powerhouse 6-piece band. An emotionally charged live experience. Info HERE.

🍎 Walden, Sat Feb 1st + Sun Feb 2nd, 11am – 6pm. Lunar New Year Celebration at Angry Orchard.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with their new cider release, “Year of the Apple,” featuring bao buns, Hong Kong-style egg tart, charcuterie boards with char sui pork + more! Info HERE.

🍷 Marlboro, Sat Feb 1st, 11am – 4pm. Annual Valentine’s Day Wine + Cheese Pairing at Benmarl Winery.
Love is in the air! Enjoy their wine + cheese pairing events throughout February featuring local wines, curated cheeses, house-made chocolates + more! Info HERE.

📜 Kingston, Sat Feb 1st, 1pm – 4pm. Black History Kingston: BHK’s Living Legends Photo Exhibit at Cornell Creative Arts Center.
Local photographer Michael Torres captures the portraits of 100 elders in a heartfelt Black History Kingston project honoring their wisdom and celebrating their legacy. Info HERE.

🤡 Spencertown, Sat Feb 1st, 1pm – 4pm. Celebrate Your Fun! A Clown Workshop at Spencertown Academy Arts Center.
Everyone is unique + uniquely funny. Explore the art of performance by learning how to make an audience laugh. Info HERE.

🎿 Roxbury, Sat Feb 1st, 2pm – 6pm. Tasting on the Mountain: Rockland Cider Works at Plattekill Mountain.
Live music + cider tasting between runs! Info HERE.

🪩 Accord, Sat Feb 1st, 7pm – 2am. Disco Chalet: GRANDE SOIRÉE at Inness.
The infamous late-night ball inside a beautiful barn with top disco + house DJs. Music, dancing and a fabulous display of vintage après ski disco fashion! Info HERE.

🎧 Saugerties, Sat Feb 1st, 8pm. Turntables on the Hudson Dance Party with Nickodemus + DJ Rekha at The Local.
Dance to the funkiest grooves from around the planet with DJ @nickodemusnyc + DJ @djrekha. TOTH is a legendary series of outdoor + indoor parties that started in NYC in 1998 and continue around the world, going from city to city, river to river. Plus, visuals by @bamiam. Info HERE.

🎺 Kingston, Sat Feb 1st, 8pm. Kotoko Brass at Unicorn Bar.
Kotoko Brass combines the intricate drumming of Central Ghana, Caribbean-inspired bass + keyboards and vibrant New Orleans horns to craft a dynamic + infectious dance party. Info HERE.

⛰️ Catskill, Sun Feb 2nd, 4pm. Rock Talk: The Catskills at Left Bank Ciders.
About 385 Million Years Ago Talk with Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten, a geologist from @nysmuseum. The rocks and fossils of the Catskills reveal a prehistoric New York of Andes-scale mountains, ancient rivers, Earth’s oldest forests + primitive life, including the 385-million-year-old Cairo Fossil Forest. Info HERE.

👨‍🌾 Explore the Bounty of Winter at Hudson Valley Farmers Markets.
Support small local farms that foster a sense of community + promote healthy living. From live entertainment to family-friendly activities, they offer a fun and diverse experience for all! Info HERE.

Photo by @DiscoChalet

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Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!