• 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.
• “Spring Awakening,” a musical about a 19th-century German schoolboy and his classmates as they navigate puberty, academic rigidity and the insensitive adults around them, opens Friday, Nov. 8, at The CENTER for Performing Arts, 661 state Route 308, Rhinebeck. Performances run through Sunday, Nov. 24, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets ar $29. Call (845) 876-3080 or visit centerforperformingarts.org for tickets or more information.
• 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 roast beef dinner will take placeTuesday, 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 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 take place 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.