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What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Nov 15 – Nov 17

By inside + out | November 13, 2024

STOMP into this weekend’s plans for an epic experience featuring comedy, salsa, roller skating, puppets and more!

🎭 Catskill, Fri Nov 15th – Sun Nov 17th. The Gospel According To Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens + Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord at Bridge Street Theater.
A fiery clash of intellect erupts as three historical figures are trapped in Purgatory, tasked with creating a new translation of the Four Gospels in this Monty Python-meets-Sartre comedy by a former “Real Time with Bill Maher” producer. Info HERE.

😂 Montgomery, Fri Nov 15th, 7:30pm. Laughs Along The Wallkill Feat. Pedro Gonzalez at City Winery Hudson Valley.
Enjoy a night of laughs, great food, and, of course, amazing wine and cocktails! Info HERE.

💃 Saugerties, Fri Nov 15th, 8pm. Steve Kroon’s Latin Dance Party + Salsa Dance Lesson at The Local.
A dance party with legendary Latin percussionist, composer and arranger Steven Kroon! Info HERE.

🪕 Olivebridge, Fri Nov 15th – Sun Nov 17th. Banjo Weekend at The Ashokan Center.
Enjoy a weekend of banjo-centric bliss with a stellar lineup of teachers in a warm and supportive environment. Info HERE.

🎫 Hudson, Sat Nov 16th, 10am – 12pm. Puppet Show by Cactushead Puppets at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting.
A hilarious tale of four lovable animals! After the show, meet the puppeteers and make a fun craft to celebrate the Fall season. HERE.

🪡 Kingston, Sat Nov 16th, 10am – 2pm. Sewing 101 with Interior Designer Brookelane.
Take a fun + informative Sewing 101 class to learn essential skills like winding a bobbin, threading + operating a sewing machine, and understanding those puzzling knobs. Info HERE.

🛠️ New Paltz, Sat Nov 16th, 10am – 2pm. Repair Cafe Hudson Valley.
A free community event to bring beloved but broken items to be fixed with the help of volunteer Repair Coaches. Info HERE.

🪀 Woodstock, Sat Nov 16th, 1pm – 2:30pm. 3rd Annual Toy Swap at the Book Barn.
Bring unwanted, clean, like-new or gently used toys with no missing parts to swap out for another one. Or, just donate to make a child smile. Info HERE.

🎨 Spencertown, Sat Nov 16th, 1pm – 5pm. Small Works at Spencertown Academy Arts Center.
Come to the opening reception featuring more than 150 small multimedia artworks selected from 300+ open art calls of 73 artists from across the Hudson Valley, Capitol District, and Berkshires. Info HERE.

⛸️ Accord, Sat Nov 16th, 6pm – 10pm. Africa Night at Skate Time.
Grab your friends and family and let’s boogie! Hudson Valley artists tap into a Pan-African archive and co-create an immersive cultural production. Info HERE.

⚜️ Beacon, Sat Nov 16th, 6pm – 11pm. Harlem Nights Soiree.
1930’s style swinging good time fundraiser with an intimate cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres and the live musical jazz stylings of Smoothology. Continue your night with a full buffet, fellowship + dancing to the sounds of the legendary DJ Tee. Info HERE.

🫖 New Paltz, Sun Nov 17th, 12pm – 2pm. Fall Imprint Workshop at Twin Star Orchard.
Learn how to handbuild a ceramic dish and sip on cider. Info HERE.

🎻 Beacon, Sun Nov 17th, 4pm – 6pm. Ulysses Quartet at Howland Chamber Music Circle.
Experience textural versatility and “the kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve in this unique performance. Info HERE.

🥁 Kingston, Sun Nov 17th, 8pm – 10pm. STOMP at The Bardavon.
Delight in the eight-member troupe that uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. 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.