What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jan 19 – Jan 21

Get ready for weekend plans in the Hudson Valley! NYS Pride Ski Weekend, Food + Cider Pairings, LIVE Bands and more! Don’t miss out. Take your pick below…

🎂 High Falls, Fri Jan 19th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm. On the Cusp Birthday Party.
Author Holly George-Warren of the new Dolly Parton book and Janis: Her Life & Music, along with Poet Gretchen Primack, will be celebrating the birthdays of six famous people on this special night with special guests, cash bar, and snacks! Info HERE.

🎲 Rhinebeck, Fri Jan 19th, 6pm – 8pm. BeckHook Pride Presents Queer + Trans Game Night at MegaBrain Comics.
An LGBTQIA+ community meet-up where we play board games and eat snacks. Either come play one of the many games we have in our game library or even bring one of your favorites to share with everyone! This is a free event open to all ages in a sober, safe space. All are welcome. Info HERE.

🎤 Saugerties, Fri Jan 19th, 6:30pm – 9pm. Marji Zintz at Autocamp Catskills.
Listen to the acoustic sounds of guitarist and vocalist Marji Zintz at Autocamp Catskills. Info HERE.

🔨 New Paltz, Sat Jan 20th, 10am – 2pm. New Paltz Repair Cafe.
Bring in a beloved item in need of repair to New Paltz Methodist Church and a volunteer will work to fix it for free. Info HERE.

👩‍🍳 Hillsdale, Sat Jan 20th, 11am – 2pm. Introduction To Indian Cookery With Tess Kelly.
Hillsdale General Store hosts a n Indian Cuisine cooking workshop. Demo class with Tess Kelly sharing a menu you’ll want to make at home, hopefully inspiring further exploration of glorious Indian food. Info HERE.

🥘 Red Hook, Sat Jan 20th, 12pm – 5pm. Food Pop-up: MISTO.
Enjoy wine + cider offerings paired with MISTO’s Portuguese-inspired menu at Rose Hill Farm. Info HERE.

🖼️ Woodstock, Sat Jan 20th, 4pm – 6pm. Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Presents: Ordinary Alchemy.
Three artists curated to come together in an exhibit of presented works based on repurposing everyday materials into amazing cultural pieces of art. Opening reception at the Kleinert/James Gallery. Info HERE.

💦 Esopus, Sat Jan 20th, 4pm – 8pm. Freezing for a Reason Polar Plunge!
New Year, new plunge, same amount of fun! Great Life Brewing’s annual fundraiser for Special Olympics will be jumping into the frigid waters of Sharpe Reservoir for the Polar Plunge. Info HERE.

🎿 Windham, Sat Jan 20th, 5pm – 8pm. Apres-Ski + Winter Music Series: Deadgrass.
Union and Post hosts Apres-Ski from 5pm – 7pm with live music at 8pm. Info HERE.

🎻 Catskill, Sat Jan 20th – Sun Jan 21st. Winter Clothing Swap.
Enjoy MadeXHudson’s Annual Clothing Swap to clean out your closet while getting new updates for your wardrobe! Info HERE.

🎸 Woodstock, Sat Jan 20th, 8pm. Levon Helm Studios Presents… Neighbor.
With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting bands on the music scene today. See them LIVE at Levon Helm Studios. Info HERE.

🏳️‍🌈 Shandaken, Sat Jan 20th – Sun Jan 21st. NYS Pride Ski Weekend.
Join in on a weekend of skiing and community with the Pride Center of the Capital Region at Belleayre Mountain! Info HERE.

🎭 Beacon, Sun Jan 21st, 2pm – 4pm. Intro to Improv Theater Workshop at Beacon Music Factory.
Feeling stuck in these uncertain times? Discover the incredible benefits of improvisational theater. Info HERE.

👨‍🌾 Explore the Bounty of Winter at Hudson Valley Farmer’s Markets!
Escape the winter chill and warm up your senses at the vibrant Winter Farmer’s Markets in the picturesque Hudson Valley, NY. Embrace the season by supporting local farmers, artisans, and producers while enjoying a unique shopping experience. Info HERE.

👉 Know of more cool events happening in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area?
Leave them in the comments below.

Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!