What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jul 11 – Jul 13

Celebrating the Arts all month in the Hudson Valley—from open studios and live music to film, dance, Indigenous Pow Wow, and more. Something for everyone—take your pick below!

🎨 Catskill, Fri Jul 11th – Sun Jul 13th, 11am – 6pm. “nobody is nobody: The Art + Wit of Dot Chast” at CREATE Council on the Arts.
The opening honors the life and work of Dot Chast, a fearless Hudson Valley artist known for her expressive, often witty works in paint, print, and sketch—each piece infused with joy, honesty, and a deep love of everyday life. Info HERE.

✍️ Saugerties, Fri Jul 11th, 3pm – 6pm. Life Drawing + Book Reading Combo at Jane St Art Center.
A unique twist on figure drawing: author Cal Hoffman will pose nude while reading from his book “Easy to Slip.” Draw from life and hear the story straight from the source. Free class, space is limited. Info HERE.

🌀 High Falls, Fri Jul 13th, 6pm-8pm Sculpting the Sacred at Heartsong Sanctuary.
At the Goddess Temple, participants sculpt goddess figurines in clay, drawing inspiration from ancient symbols of the sacred feminine and Earth wisdom. Info HERE.

🔥 Chatham, Fri Jul 11th, 6pm – 8pm. Full “Buck” Moon Friday Fires at Twin Wolves Healing Arts.
Gather in the back garden fire pit for Full Moon Friday Fires, a celebration of health and community, on the Friday closest to the full moon. Cold Plunge by donation! Info HERE.

🪶 Stony Point, Sat Jul 12th + Sun Jul 13th, 11am – 7pm. Bear Mountain Pow Wow at Harriman State Park.
An Indigenous heritage celebration featuring over 1,000 Native American artists, performers + educators. A great opportunity for the greater public to learn, experience and enjoy the beauty and knowledge of Indigenous arts and cultures. Info HERE.

🛍️ Mt. Tremper, Sat July 12th from 12 – 5pm. The Pines Field Market at Catskill Pines.
A rotating mix of local vendors—vintage, apothecary, crafts, art + more. Plus @vonsalad food pop-up. Info HERE.

👨‍🎨 Ghent, Sat Jul 12th, 1pm – 4pm. Art Omi: Artists Open Studios.
Explore the studios of Art Omi’s 2025 resident artists with pop-up performances, installations, and creative activations—offering an intimate look at global talent across disciplines, all under one roof. Info HERE.

🌕 Wappingers Falls, Sat Jul 12th, 1pm – 5pm. Full Moon Workshop: Transmuting the Veteran Narrative at CoSM.
An immersive workshop for veterans and allies to heal emotional injury + foster post-traumatic growth through creative expression, movement + visionary community connection. Info HERE.

🍷 New Paltz, Sat Jul 12th. 6pm. Hudson Valley Wine Dinner at Mohonk Mountain House.
Savor the magic of summer at Mohonk’s Picnic Lodge with a festive evening of Hudson Valley wines from Fjord Vineyards, a curated three-course farm-to-table dinner, and lively lawnside festivities. Info HERE.

🖼️ Woodstock, Sat Jul 12th, 6pm. Matt Mullican Performative Lecture at Mothership Gallery.
Internationally renowned artist Matt Mullican presents a multimedia review of his 50-year career, spanning virtual reality, hypnotism, and his role in the Pictures Generation—shown by Paul McMahon in 1973. Info HERE.

🪇 Saugerties, Sat Jul 12th, 7pm – 9pm. Jimmy Cliff Birthday Celebration at Opus 40.
Celebrate Jimmy Cliff’s birthday + the 49th anniversary of his iconic performance at Opus 40—the stunning bluestone sculpture park—with an award-winning reggae band featuring Trinidadian virtuoso Sista Dee + 4-time Grammy-nominated Rangotan. Info HERE.

🍿 Kingston, Sat Jul 12th, 7pm – 10pm. Emerging HV Filmmakers at Artport.
An open-air celebration of emerging Hudson Valley filmmakers, featuring short films from 8–12 local talents, live Q&As, tasty concessions + indie energy all night. Info HERE.

🎶 Saugerties, Sat Jul 12th, 7pm. Acoustic Music Project + Art at Rohmer Gallery.
An intimate evening where bold visual art meets raw, acoustic sound—featuring the boundary-pushing group show “Look Again” and live performance with Noah B. Harley in a space designed for connection + creative exchange. Info HERE.

🌹 Hunter, Sat Jul 12th + Sun Jul 13th, 7:30pm + 3pm. “Romeo + Juliet” at Catskill Mountain Shakespeare.
An open-air Shakespeare experience in the Catskills, where wild nature meets epic romance, striking design, and thrilling stage combat under the stars.
Info HERE.

🎨 East Durham, Sun Jul 13th, 10am – 10pm. The 31st Annual Irish Arts Week Begins.
A transformation of a lively Irish village, with workshops, ceilidhs, traditional music, dance, art + culture. Info HERE.

🤲 Saugerties, Sun Jul 13th, 10am – 11:30am. Kundalini Yoga, Meditation + Gong Immersion at White Feather Farm.
HariPrakaash leads a powerful mind-body reset through breathwork, movement, mantra + meditation, ending in deep relaxation with healing gong vibrations. All are welcome. Info HERE.

🩰 Tannersville, Sun Jul 13th, 12pm – 3:30pm. “Movement in Bloom” Benefit at Orpheum Performing Arts Center.
Celebrate 27 years of arts on the mountaintop with a special performance by dancers from New York City Ballet. Info HERE.

🚜 Explore Hudson Valley’s vibrant SPRING to FALL Farmers Markets, Marketplaces, and Community-Shared Agriculture (CSA).
Support small local farms, foster a sense of community and promote healthy living. From live entertainment to family-friendly activities, they offer a fun and diverse experience for all! Info HERE.

Photo by Chapel of Sacred Mirrors

👉 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!