What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Mar 28 – Mar 30

Spring is coming when the birds come back to the Hudson Valley! So do the events—from line dancing, Mongolian folk music to reggae, theater, and an Indian cooking class, there’s no shortage of ways to get Spring started! Something for everyone. Take your pick below…

🍶 Hyde Park, Fri Mar 28th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Onigiri Workshop + Sake Tasting at Dassai Blue Sake Brewery.
a special evening that includes onigiri and sake! Learn how to make onigiri (balls of rice stuffed with filling) from Chef Yasuyo Hibino. Info HERE.

👢West Park, Fri Mar 28th, 6:30pm 10:30pm. Spring Line Dancing at The Hudson House & Distillery.
It’s time to put your boots on, grab a partner + get dancing! Info HERE.

🎶 Olivebridge, Fri Mar 28th, 7pm. Anda Union Concert at Ashokan Center.
Immerse yourself in the rich musical traditions of Mongolia with hypnotic throat singing and ancient instruments. Info HERE.

🎤 Woodstock, Fri Mar 28th, 7pm. The Big Takeover at Colony Woodstock.
A popular local 7-piece band led by Jamaican-born singer Nee Nee Rushie—high-energy roots reggae, rocksteady + ska with a modern twist. Info HERE.

💃 Poughkeepsie, Fri Mar 28th, 7pm – 11pm. Salsa Night at The Academy with Cuboricua.
An electrifying night of Latin music + dance featuring the legendary sounds of Cuboricua, an epic seven-piece ensemble. Dance the evening away with a mix of salsa, merengue, rumba + more! Info HERE.

🎭 Rhinebeck, Fri Mar 28th, 8pm. Rhinebeck Theatre Society presents Emilia at the Morton Memorial Library.
In 1611, poet Emilia Bassano Lanier wrote radical, feminist + subversive poetry. As one of the first published poetry written by a woman in England, she may have been the “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s Sonnets. The rest of her story has been erased by history—until now. Info HERE.

🐑 Wappingers Falls, Sat Mar 29th, 9am – 11am. Intro to Wet Felting at Stony Kill Foundation.
Take a journey through the process of wet felting! Participants will learn wet felting from start to finish using natural wool. Info HERE.

💦 Hunter, Sat Mar 29th, 9am – 2pm. Annual Denim Dash Pond Skim at Hunter Mountain.
It’s time to break out your best denim, skis and race across the rubber ducky pond with your BEST denim fashion! Yup—this crazy Spring ski fest with live music, food + radical fun will be one for the memory books! Info HERE.

🛁 Hudson, Sat Mar 29th, 12pm – 4pm. BIPOC Public Sauna at Big Towel Spa!
Warm up in the sauna, gather by the fire, and enjoy special food and drinks by Chef @aiyana__gabrielle and @enokicatskills. Whether you come to sweat, eat, or just hang out, this is a space for comfort + community. Info HERE.

🖼️ Woodstock, March 29th, 2pm – 4pm. Showcase Exhibition 2 at Woodstock School of Art.
Opening Reception for talented art students of multiple professors and multimedia modalities. Info HERE.

🛍️ Kingston, Sat Mar 29th, 3pm – 7pm. Women’s Experience at Center for Creative Education.
Celebrate Women’s History with live music, dance, comedy, spoken word, + marketplace featuring food, art, self-care + more! Info HERE.

👩‍🍳 Kingston, Sat Mar 29th, 5pm – 8pm. Indian Cooking Class at Calcutta Kitchens.
Learn how to cook different “comfort curries” from different regions of India. Info HERE.

🏳️‍🌈 Kingston, Sat Mar 29th, 6pm – 8pm. “Polyamory for Dummies” Reading, Discussion + Signing at Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Get the lowdown on this expansive form of consensual non-monogamy so you can go forth + prosper in whatever ways you choose. Info HERE.

🎸 New Paltz, Sat Mar 29th, 8:30pm. Tasi at The Lemon Squeeze.
An electrifying mix of rock, R&B, blues + funk fusion, blending fearless improvisation with tributes to legends like Hendrix, Stevie Wonder + the Allman Brothers! Info HERE.

🎻 Chatham, Sun Mar 30th, 3pm – 5pm. Russet Trio at Stonykill Coffee & Records.
String-band superstars bring down the house with heart-felt love bombs + toe-tapping barn burners. 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.

👉 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!