Fun, fun, fun!
The cutest space race, Etsy in person, a sensory-friendly concert, and more.
Space out A new kids’ planetarium show at the Hudson River Museum makes the solar system like a carnival.
FRI. NOV. 8
DON’T KNOCK IT Right here in town, the Scarsdale Public Library is hosting a screening and discussion of Don’t Bother to Knock, a psychological thriller from 1952 starring Marilyn Monroe. Let’s just say that Monroe’s Nell, who works as a babysitter, maybe isn’t the best person to be watching a kid. The movie was short-listed for the American Film Institute’s best thrillers over the past 100 years; come check out what’s considered one of Monroe’s finest performances. 2 p.m.; Scarsdale Public Library; 54 Olmsted Rd., Scarsdale; Admission is free, register here.
The kids are alright? Marilyn Monroe plays a babysitter with some mental issues.
MARKET YOURSELF Holiday markets will start popping up soon. If you want to get your fix a little early, head to Ossining for Melita’s Village Nest’s first-ever night market. The shop showcases the works of local makers, making it a great way to support a small business and artisans nearby. Drinks and snacks will be offered, and if you want a full-on dinner, try The Boathouse, a restaurant perched right on the Hudson River. Melita's Village Nest, 5 Brandreth St., Ossining. Admission is free.
BAND TOGETHER The Band, whose members include Don Was of Everybody Walk the Dinosaur fame as well as Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, brings its Life Is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour to the Capitol Theatre at Port Chester tonight. A portion of the proceeds will go to local charities. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.; 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; $88.30-$ 177.50, purchase tickets here.
SAT. NOV. 9
THE GREATEST SPACE SHOWMAN The Hudson River Museum’s planetarium gives outer space a carnival-like aura during The Great Solar System Adventure. Follow along as “The Great Schiaparelli” leads a death-defying space-time adventure, from red-hot Mercury to icy-cold Pluto. With dangerous obstacles along the way, it’ll take some fancy flying to get home safe and sound. Ages 6+; 25-minute show. 3:30 p.m.; Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; Free-$20, including museum admission; advance reservations strongly recommended.
ETSY EXTRAVAGANZA It’s easy to fall down an Etsy.com rabbit hole; make the experience much more manageable by shopping at the Northeast Etsy Artists Collective Winter Market at the Greenburgh Public Library. Unique handcrafted goods from local artisans will be waiting, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Friends of the Greenburgh Library. 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; 300 Tarrytown Rd., Elmsford; Admission is free.
LAUGHING MATTERS An all-star lineup of comics will be on hand at “Laugh Out Loud: A Night of Comedy to Celebrate Irvington Theater’s Grand Reopening!” These stand-up stars have all hit the big time, including Lenny Marcus (The Daily Show), Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s Ask Me Another, the Late Late Show) and Mike Feeny (The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Last Call with Carson Daly). 7:30 p.m.; 85 Main St., Irvington; $35-$50; purchase tickets here.
SUN. NOV. 10
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT Here’s something you don’t do every day: Take a 12-minute helicopter ride around Westchester with Wings Air Helicopters. You’ll enjoy sights you’d have to spend serious time in the car to see in a day, and all from a beautiful bird’s-eye view. Check out Kykuit (a former Rockefeller mansion) the Hudson River, the Palisades and more, plus the Tappan Zee Bridge (we refuse to call it the Cuomo) in all its glory. 10:00 a.m.; 67 Tower Rd., Harrison; $119.22; Buy tickets here after reading the terms and conditions.
YOU REEK WHAT YOU SOW It’s a short drive to the Jay Heritage Center in Rye, where you can join a hands-on workshop all about garlic. Learn how to sow garlic seeds and learn all about the life cycle of a bulb. Did you know garlic is easy to grow at home? Find out how, and walk away with some great recipes. Check out the Center’s fall crops, too. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye; Registration not required.
A SENSORY-FRIENDLY SHOW If you or a loved one find concerts overly stimulating, you’ll want to catch this Tarrytown performance by the Especially Everyone Ensemble. The band plays upbeat tunes and makes the experience inclusive, with modified lights, nice-canceling headphones and a break area. 1:30 p.m.; Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 S Broadway, Tarrytown; $15-$20; buy tickets here.
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