Fun, fun, fun!
A free jazzy evening at a museum, a froggin’ fantastic family movie, and the most beautiful yoga class ever.
Watch a living legend Trombonist and composer Clifton Anderson performs at the Hudson River Museum.
FRI. FEB. 7
SENIOR SOCIAL Help an elder you love get out of the house by taking them to the Crestwood Library this afternoon. There will be Bingo games to play and snacks to enjoy in an atmosphere of friendship. Leading the fun will be a representative from Yonkers Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement, an organization that seeks to transform the community into a lively environment where seniors can age comfortably in their own homes. 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; Crestwood Library, 16 Thompson St., Yonkers; Admission is free.
A PENCHANT FOR PENNANTS Get your little ones ready for the big game with the Superbowl Craft Kickoff at the Scarsdale Public Library. Kids can color mini foam fingers and mini footballs, create their own pennant, and more. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Rd., Scarsdale; Children under 10 years of age must be supervised by caregiver; Admission is free but registration with a valid Westchester Library Card is required; sign up here.
BE BLOWN AWAY Composer and jazz trombonist Clifton Anderson will treat Hudson River Museum visitors to an evening of live music. Anderson, who has played with stars such as Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Sonny Rollins, will have his incredible sextet at the gig too, helping him to perform new selections and fan faves. Bonus: Since the show is part of the Museum’s Free First Fridays program, you won’t have to pay a dime. Performances at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.; Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; Admission is free; Cash bar available.
MORE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS If you’re feeling pokey, you don’t even have to the leave the ‘Dale to enjoy a great concert tonight. The Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Artist Series features the faculty in performance, with cellists, viola and violin players, pianists, and flautist Donna Elaine demonstrating their consummate musicianship. Expect works by Rebecca Clarke, Alexander Glazunov, Olivier Messiaen, and others. 7:30 p.m.; Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale; Admission is free for HBMS students and $20 for non-students; reserve tickets here.
SAT. FEB. 8
Might as well jump A princess joins forces with a frog—catch this Disney Flick at the Jacob Burns Film Center.
IT’S ONLY NATURAL Enjoy a family-friendly morning learning about trees in winter with a naturalist at the JCC. The event, called Tiny Teva Rangers, is part of a series of sessions, each focused on a different topic. Expect hands-on sensory experiences, games, and a small craft project. 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.; JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale; $18 per family; register here.
A RIBBETING MOVIE Grab your tadpoles and head over to Jacob Burns film center for a showing of the G-rated The Princess and the Frog. In this twist on the time-honored tale, a girl named Tiana dreams of opening a restaurant. She and a prince—tapped inside a frog’s body—have a hilarious adventure in Louisiana’s bayous. 11:00 a.m.; Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; Tickets are $9 for children, $11 for Film Center members, $17.75 for nonmembers, $12.75 for students, and $9 for children 13 and under; purchase tickets here.
CHINESE MOOD Join the Westchester Association of Chinese Americansfor the Westchester Chinese New Year Festival 新年联欢. It’s a great chance to celebrate Lunar New Year in a joyous atmosphere, while sampling delicious Chinese food and watching lively artist performances, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.; The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Harrison; $35 for adults, $30 for seniors 65+ and children 2 to 12; purchase tickets here.
BROADWAY, BABY Singer Meital Waldmann will be belting out some Broadway standards, but with a twist: A jazz singer by trade, she’ll interpret the tunes through the lens of that style of music. Come along on her journey between these two worlds, as she exposes their unexpected commonalities. 7:00 p.m.; Jazz on Main, 37 S Moger Ave., Mt. Kisco; $30-$96; purchase tickets here.
SUN. FEB. 9
RISE AND STRETCH You could eat a bagel this morning, or you could go for something healthier: Morning Hatha Yoga class, at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. The setting will be beautiful—a sunlit Gothic Chamber—and don’t worry if your Downward Dog is more like a pokey puppy: everyone from beginners to pros our welcome. You can practice at your own level, with modifications on offer. 10:30 a.m.; Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; $18; register here.
Om-azing experience Enjoy a yoga class in a gorgeous Gothic chamber at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site.
GET WINDED Westchester Symphonic Winds (WSW) will be performing “Adventures,” the second concert of its 37th season, at Tarrytown Music Hall. You’ll hear wind band pieces ranging from Romantic opera to bayou music. Guest artist will include musicians from West Point, Brooklyn and Long Island, all under the baton of Lt. Col. Daniel Toven, commander of the West Point Band. 2:00 p.m.; Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; $30 adults, $20 students and seniors; children under 10 are free. Purchase tickets here.
DUCK! It’s the final day to catch the Conservation Through the Arts: Celebrating the Federal Duck Stamp exhibit at the Bruce Museum. Admire more than 70 works of art representing the winning designs for the annual stamp. All duck hunters must purchase the stamp each year; the proceeds go towards preserving wetlands where birds live. Since the stamp’s 1934 launch, it’s raised more than $1.2 billion, which have helped preserve more than 6.5 million acres of wetlands. 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m., last admission 4:30 p.m.; the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT; $20 adults; $15 seniors 62+; $15 students; children under 5 are free; purchase tickets here.
Events subject to change; not responsible for errors.