• Repair Café Woodstock will return on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock. While your item is being repaired, you stay to watch, sometimes assist, and ideally to learn. Work is done on jewelry, lamps, small appliances, electronics, wood items, furniture, clothing, knits, knife and tool sharpening, The Listening Corner, and more. The café side will offer free coffee and tea, and baked treats and fruit for a donation. For more information, visit RepairCafeHV.org, or email [email protected].
• Ellenville Regional Hospital will host its “Spooktacular Health Fair” on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the hospital, 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville. The fair will feature informational booths, as well as free ice cream, music, and more. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 647-6400 ext. 205.
• An art exhibition featuring work by Robert Ferguson will open Saturday, Nov. 2, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at The DRAW Gallery in Energy Square, 24 Iwo Jima Lane, Kingston. The exhibition features sculptures made with materials sourced in local forests. The exhibition will run until Saturday, Nov. 30. For more information, visit madkingston.org.
• A collection drive of new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stone Ridge Firehouse, 525 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge.
• The Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Place, Kingston, will have a meat lover’s dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The format will be a continuous buffet service. Meals can be eaten on the premises or taken out. The cost is $25 per person, $20 for seniors ages 65 and older, and $10 for children ages 9 and under. Admission is free for children 5 and under. The menu includes roast beef, roast pork loin, baked ham, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, apple sauce, sauerkraut, gravy, mac and cheese, apple pie, pumpkin pie, tea, coffee, lemonade and ice tea. For tickets, call (845) 688-5385 or send an email to [email protected].
• The Hudson Valley Folk Guild’s Kingston chapter will have an open mic on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Road, town of Ulster. Sign-ups are at 6:30 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. The Princes of Serendip will be performing.
• The Thriving in Rhinebeck Showcase will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rhinebeck High School, 45 North Park Road, Rhinebeck. The event is a showcase of services and resources to support the local multigenerational community. About 40 organizations are expected to participate. For more information, call Rhinebeck at Home at (845) 379-1114 or send an email to [email protected]
• First Acoustics presents Joe Crookston on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Road, town of Ulster. As a singer-songwriter, Crookston is a master storyteller. His music swirls with themes of lightness, darkness, clocks ticking, fiddle looping, weeping willows, slide guitar bending, cynicism, hope, and the cycles of life and rebirth. Suggested donation is $25. For tickets, visit firstacoustics.org or call (718) 288-5994. There will be a reception with refreshments following the show.
• The Kingston Interfaith Council will host a “Before our National Election” candlelight prayer vigil on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church at 35 Pearl St. Kingston. The Interfaith Council said the event will be “for our community, houses of worship, nation and world.”
• A shoe drive fundraiser, supporting the Kingston High School class of 2027, is being held through Wednesday, Dec. 11. Collected shoes also will help support micro-enterprises in developing nations. Drop-off locations are Kingston High School, 403 Broadway, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 7, and Ulster Hose, 830 Ulster Ave., from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 23.
• An exhibition titled “Farms, Feathers & Fields,” runs through Sunday, Nov. 10, at Tivoli Artists Gallery 60 Broadway, Tivoli. Thirty-seven artists will be participating in the show, which is the gallery’s annual tribute to local lands. Gallery hours are Fridays from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call (845) 757-2667, visit tivoliartistsgallery.com or send an email to [email protected] for more information.
• A “Meat Lovers Dinner” will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Comforter of Kingston, 26 Wynkoop Place. The dinner, a continuous buffet service, will feature roast beef, roast pork loin, baked ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, sauerkraut, gravy, macaroni and cheese, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and more. Tickets are $25 for guests over the age of 10, $20 for seniors over 65, and $10 for children under 10. Children ages 5 and under are free. For tickets, call (845) 688-5385 or send an email to [email protected].
• An open mic night featuring the Princes of Serendip will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship, 320 Sawkill Road, Kingston. Organized by the Kingston chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, sign-up will begin at 6:30 with performances starting at 7 p.m. The Princes of Serendip will perform at 8 p.m. Admission is $7, or $6 for guild members and seniors. For more information, visit hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.
• “Hops for Happiness,” an event raising awareness for autism, will take place Sunday, Nov. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Keegan Ales, 20 St. James St., Kingston. The event will feature live entertainment, raffles, a silent auction, and food and beverages. “Hops for Happiness” supports the Center for Spectrum Services, providing programs and services to those with autism. The event is open to all with a suggested donation of $20 at the door. Those donating $25 in advance will receive a free menu item and a Keegan beer, wine, or soda. For more information or to donate, visit givebutter.com/G8RaTd.
• Violinist Suliman Tekalli and pianist Jamila Tekalli will perform at the Saugerties United Methodist Church at 67 Washington Ave., Saugerties, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, in the latest installment in the Saugerties Pro Musica series. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. www.saugertiespromusica.org.
• “Best Day Ever!,” featuring comedian Preacher Lawson, will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Bardavon, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie. Lawson is known for his performances on “America’s Got Talent” and HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” and has amassed a following of 3.4 million on TikTok and over 640 thousand on YouTube. Tickets are on sale. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bardavon.org.
• Rosendale Theater, 408 Main St., will have its inaugural fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. The event will feature music by The Mammals, with opening act Henry Ferland. Tickets are $125, $100 for members. Visit rosendaletheatre.org for tickets and more information.
• Redeemer Lutheran Church, 104 Wurts St., Kingston, is set to host its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bazaar is free to attend and will feature soup, hot dogs, vegetarian chili, baked goods, a jewelry boutique, and a variety of Christmas and gift items. For more information, call (845) 338-8930 or send an email to [email protected].
• The Round Top Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary will have a ham dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the firehouse, 1513 Hearts Content Road, Round Top. Dinners Are $18 per person and consist of ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, a roll and dessert. All orders are take out. Call Lorrie at (631) 681-4626.
• A roast beef dinner will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 72 Spring St., Kingston. The dinner will feature roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, coffee, tea, and dessert. The dinner is take-out only from 4 to 5 p.m. with reserved seating at 6 p.m. Dinners are $18 for adults and children over 12, $17 for seniors over 65, and $9 for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Children under 5 are free. To order or make a reservation, leave a message with the number of attendees, ages, and a phone number by calling (845) 338-2954.
• Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale, will show the movies “House of Frankenstein” and “House of Dracula” on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $14, $10 for members and those in costume. Visit rosendaletheatre.org, send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 658-8989 for more information.
• The musical “Sunset Boulevard” will be presented by Coach House Players on Friday, Nov. 8; Saturday; Nov. 9; Friday, Nov. 15; and Saturday, Nov. 16; at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. at 12 Augusta St., Kingston. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors 62 and over, and $10 for children ages 18 and under. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit coachhouseplayers.org.
• The musical “Sunset Boulevard” will be presented by Kingston’s Coach House Players, 12 Augusta St., Kingston, on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, Nov. 10 and 17, at 2 p.m. Ticket reservations can be made online at www.coachhouseplayers.org. Prices are $20, $18 for seniors 62 and over, and $10 for ages 18 and under. The theater is handicapped-accessible with assistance.
• A medication take-back and lockbox giveaway will be held Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Catskill Pharmacy, 6401 Route 209, Kerhonkson. The event, hosted by Ellenville Regional Hospital, is an opportunity to dispose of no longer needed medications. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 647-6400 ext. 205.
• A diabetes prevention workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 12 p.m. in the board room at Ellenville Regional Hospital, 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about ways of preventing diabetes. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 647-6400 ext. 205.
• A panel discussion titled “The Importance of Film Production on Ulster County,” will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in Vanderlyn Hall, Room 203, at SUNY Ulster College Lounge, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. The panel will feature Jonathan Burke, producer at Great Point Films, Jillian Fisher of Jillian Fisher Productions and Locations, Tommy South, a Netflix location manager, and Megan Sperry, vice chair of the Ulster County Legislature. For more information or to RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/3NBbJDx.
• Ellenville Regional Hospital will host a “Farm-acy Produce Distribution” on Thursday, Nov. 14, and Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the hospital, 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville. Healthy fruits and vegetables will be distributed while supplies last. Pick-up is located at the back of the hospital. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 647-6400 ext. 205.
• The United Reformed Church, 9 Church St., Bloomington, will have a soup sale on Friday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. The cost is $6 for a pint of soup and a roll. Call (845) 331-7099 for more information.
• Rhinebeck Grange No. 896 will hold its fall soup sales on Thursday, Nov. 14, and Thursday, Dec. 19. Soup is $10 per quart and will be served in two pint-size containers. Soup is available for takeout only. Orders can be picked up at the side door of Rhinecliff Firehouse, 17 Shatzell Ave., from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., or at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. To preorder online or receive the soup choices for each month, send an email to [email protected].
• Comedian Mark Normand will perform in Poughkeepsie as part of his “Ya Don’t Say Tour” on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at The Bardavon, 35 Market St. Tickets are $35, $49.75, and $59,75, with VIP options also available. To purchase tickets, visit the Bardavon or UPAC box offices from Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online (with additional fees) at ticketmaster.com. For more information, call (845) 473-5288 or send an email to [email protected].
• The United Reformed Church, 9 Church St., Bloomington, will have a Christmas Bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bazaar will feature a Santa’s Attic, jewelry, a bake sale and holiday treasures as well as a Saturday café. Call (845) 331-7099 for more information.
• “Walk for a Smoke-Free Future,” a walk focused on preventing smoking, will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. at Ellenville Regional Hospital, 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 647-6400 ext. 205.
• A food drive, sharps, and medication collection will be held Friday, Nov. 22, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ellenville Regional Hospital, 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call (845) 647-6400 ext. 205.
• A Christmas fair will take place Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Christopher’s School hall, 30 Benner Road, Red Hook. The fair will feature over 40 vendors selling various items, as well as an auction, lunch, raffles, and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, call (845) 758-3732.
• The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo celebrates its 10th anniversary when it returns to the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center at 467 Broadway, Kingston on Nov. 23-24. The event will feature a curated selection of gifts and goods from more than 70 makers and vintage vendors just in time for the holiday shopping season. There will also be entertainment and demonstrations including DJ Mr. Chips, Tom DeLooza’s tintype photo booth, Thorneater Comic’s hand-drawn portraits and King & Curated Permanent Jewelry’s pop-up. Admission is $2 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Pets are not permitted. For more information visit https://hvhullabaloo.com.
• A solo and acoustic concert featuring Mikaela Davis and John Lee Shannon will take place Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Senate Garage, 4 N. Front St., Kingston. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the concert. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/4dNFfAm.
• “Made in Kingston,” an event featuring local artists and vendors, will take place Thursday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, 507 Broadway, Kingston. Admission to the event is free, and free parking is available. For more information or to sign up as a vendor, visit madeinkingstonny.com.
• An art exhibition titled “In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage Through SUNY New Paltz Faculty,” will run through Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Guest-curated by Eva Zanardi, the exhibition features artwork by 20 members of the university’s departments of art and design, exploring themes of creating, teaching, and mentoring. For more information, call (845) 257-3844 or visit newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum.
• This year’s Shadowland Stages holiday show is “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” running Dec. 6-22 at 157 Canal St, Ellenville. The play, by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, is the follow-up to last year’s hit “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” and marks a return to Pemberley and the era of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” but with a twist from downstairs, an announcement said. Performances are Fridays, at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $43 for evening performances and $39 for matinees. For tickets visit shadowlandstages.org or call the box office at (845) 647-5511.
• A concert featuring The Felice Brothers, with special guest Merce Lemon, will take place Monday, Dec. 30, and Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively, at Assembly, 236 Wall St., Kingston. Tickets are $48.65 for the Dec. 30 show and $66.39 for the Dec. 31 show. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/4hft5Dt.
• “Ancient Aliens LIVE,” a live production of the long-running History Channel show, “Ancient Aliens,” will be performed Friday, April 11, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. The show will feature theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, investigative mythologist William Henry, UFO investigator Nick Pope, and author David Childress, discussing various historical extraterrestrial theories. Tickets range between $45, $55, and $65, as well as a $121 VIP package including a post-show photo-op. To purchase tickets, visit the Bardavon or UPAC box offices from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
• Knit ‘n Knatter has restarted at Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. in the library’s reading room. Come to knit, crochet or just for the confab. Participants will drop purls, collaborate on projects or work on their own. Call (845) 876-2903 or visit morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us for more information.
• Hurley Library, 48 Main St., Hurley, offers drop-in tech help on Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
• ESL Tutoring at the Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia runs every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with librarian Susan teaching English to those who wish to learn. All levels of English-speaking proficiency are welcome, and the tutoring lessons are free. For more information, call (845) 688-7811 or send an email to [email protected].
• Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, presents Bard Math Circle with Mason Eyler on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program is free for all middle school students interested in mathematical problem solving, especially for those preparing to take the AMC 8 or MathCounts. It is led by New Paltz High School student and Upstate New York Math Team member Mason Eyler. Students will develop their mathematical problem-solving skills in the context of mathematical topics not frequently encountered in school, like combinatorics, number theory, algebra, logic and geometry. Attendees should bring pencils and paper. For more information, call (845) 255-1255 or visit www.gardinerlibrary.org.
• People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center’s monthly Evening Of Holistic Health collaboration with the Holistic Health Community continues the first Wednesday evening of each month from 3 to 7 p.m. at 775 Broadway, Kingston. Visit https://peoplesplacewec.simplybook.me/v2 for more information.
• People’s Place Wellness Empowerment Center offers free weekly workshops, featuring wellness classes, health screenings, nutritional guidance, alternative health modalities, and financial education. 775 Broadway, Kingston. For more information and to register for workshops, visit www.peoplesplace.org/wellness-empowerment-center/ or call (845) 338-4030.
• People’s Place Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at 17 St. James St., Kingston. Donations of fresh and shelf-stable foods are being accepted. Call (845) 338-4030.
• People’s Place Bounty Table, located just outside the doors, offers free produce, bread, baked goods, dairy items and proteins. The items change daily and are first-come, first-serve during business hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (845) 338-4030 for additional information.