Ulster County’s event guide for 12/12-18

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Thu. 12/12

The Nutcracker at Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie, 9:30am, 12pm.

Kingston Walk-in Clinic at YWCA in Kingston, 4pm.

Sip ‘n’ Paint Holiday Cards at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, 4pm.

★ A Taste of Italy. Live music by Phil Palladino, over 30 mini shops, cash bar with seasonal cocktails, Italian-inspired tapas menu, baked goods, raffles, Toys for Tots drop box, and more. Free entry. Fortune Valley Manor in Saugerties, 5pm. Learn more.

Ben Gardner’s Boat Improv Show at Boughton Place in Highland, 6pm.

Meet the Artist w/ Deb Todd Wheeler at CPW in Kingston, 6pm. 

Mike & Pete: An Irish Christmas at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 6pm.

Open Mic Night at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 6pm.

Open Mic / Open Jam at Park Theater in Hudson, 6pm.

Karaoke & Open Mic at Outpost BBQ in Kerhonkson, 6pm.

Holiday Party w/ Paddy Kaye at Stonehouse Tavern in Accord, 6:30pm.

Open Mic Night on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 6:30pm.

Holiday Piano Bar Singalong at The Spy Social Eatery in High Falls, 7pm.

Sleepover Trading Co. presents Don’t Open Till Christmas at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 7pm.

Eldorado Slim at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Open Mic at High Falls Cafe in High Falls, 7pm.

Union (w/ Amazon Labor Union Organizers) at Starr Cinema in Rhinebeck, 7pm.

Paint and Sip w/ Crust and Magic at The Dutch in Saugerties, 7pm.

The Mahavishnu Project: Love Devotion Surrender at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

Cocktail Class at Toasted in Newburgh, 7pm.

Rae Simone at The Lemon Squeeze in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

Petey Hop / Misty Blues at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

Andrew Marlin Stringband / The Murphy Beds at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, 8pm.

Karaoke w/ Major Mayhem at Tinker Street Tavern in Woodstock, 8pm.

Fri. 12/13

Madeline’s Christmas at Woodstock Playhouse in Woodstock, 10am.

NextGen STEAM at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie, 11am.

The Nutcracker at Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie, 12pm.

Heavenly Soups-to-go at United Reformed Church in Bloomington, 3pm. 

Paynes Grey Sky at RMV Cellars in West Park, 5pm.

Opening Reception: Senior Project Showcase at Trolley Barn Gallery in Poughkeepsie, 5pm.

★ Paint & Sip with Roost Arts.Holiday Paint and Sip, Holiday cheer, a glass of wine, snacks, all painting supplies, and instruction by certified art teacher, Marcy Bernstein. Roost Arts Hudson Valley, New Paltz, 6pm. Learn more.

Trivia Night: Taylor Swift Edition at Angry Orchard in Walden, 6pm.

Mike Herman at The Dutch in Saugerties, 6pm.

Holiday Paint and Sip at Roost Arts Hudson Valley in New Paltz, 6pm.

Christmas Line Dancing at Hudson House in West Park, 6pm.

Beacon Songsmiths on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 6pm.

Dirty Stay Out Skifflers playing Old Timey/Jug Band/Blues/Folk at the Kerhonkytonk Roadhouse at Outpost BBQ in Kerhonkson, 6pm.

How the (David) Lynch Stole Christmas at The Yard in Beacon, 6:30pm, 7:30pm.

The Nutcracker at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, 7pm.

Marky Ramones Holiday Blitzkrieg presents The Ramones Classic at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 7pm.

Son Little w/ Tonina at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at Shadowland Stages in Ellenville, 7pm.

Tatiana Eva-Marie at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

The Kairos at Tilda’s Kitchen in Kingston, 7pm.

Big Ang Acoustic at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.

Artist Talk & Holiday Tasting w/ David Lionheart at Hudson House in West Park, 7pm.

Doctor Marigold by Charles Dickens at Park Theater in Hudson, 7pm.

Christmas with the Cadets: Cadets of Past, Present & Future at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 7pm.

8th Annual Christmastime Benefit Concert at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Paltz, 7pm.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Hilltown Commons in Rensselaerville, 7pm.

Holiday Short Films at Denizen Theater in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

KALE at The Lemon Squeeze in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

A Christmas Carol at the Center for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 8pm.

Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

Soul City at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 8pm.

Willie Watson / Viv & Riley at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, 8pm.

Crystal Ship: The Ultimate Tribute to The Doors at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 8pm.

Laugh It Up presents Robert Kelly at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 8pm.

Spaghetti Eastern at Green Kill in Kingston, 8pm.

The Frequency Collective at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 9pm.

Christmas Pajama Party w/ DJ Eddie Parker at Ole Savannah in Kingston, 9pm.

Live Funk & R&B w/ B*Boyz Band at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 9:30pm.

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Starr Cinema in Rhinebeck, 9:30pm.

Friday the 13th Full Moon Party w/ DJ 2Pull & Krampelli at Toasted in Newburgh, 10pm.

Sat. 12/14

Holiday Open House at FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park, 9am.

★ VOS Gem Show Kingston. Voices of the Stones’ gem show: beautiful exhibit and sale of crystals, minerals & fossils, semiprecious and silver jewelry, beads, and cabochons. From decorator pieces to pocket rocks, sterling and stone rings, chain, earrings, pendants with good energy and value. Holiday Inn Express in Lake Katrine, 10am. Learn more.

Holiday Market Fair at Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 10am.

Holiday Pop-up Shop at Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, 10am.

Boden USA Sample Sale at Senate Garage in Kingston, 10am.

5th Annual Festival of Wreaths Vendor & Craft Fair at Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School in Hudson, 10am.

The Fuller Market at the Fuller Building in Kingston, 10am.

Pet Photos with Santa at Ulster Savings Bank in Hyde Park, 10am.

VOS Gem Show at Holiday Inn Express in Lake Katrine, 10am.

Woodstock Farm Festival Winter Market at Woodstock Community Center in Woodstock, 10am.

Santa Paws Photos at the Ulster County SPCA in Kingston, 11am.

★ Christmas Cookie Walk. New Paltz Methodist Play School’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk, outside on Grove St. lawn of the New Paltz Methodist Church. Purchase cookies individually or by the pound. All cookies are delicious & homemade by the parents of PlaySchool, 11am. Learn more.

Chatham Winter Fest in Chatham, 11am.

Brunch: Larry Stevens at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 12pm.

Peace, Love & Lights: Holiday Pop-up Market at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 12pm.

Artists & Makers Holiday Market at ArtPort in Kingston, 12pm.

Holiday Pop-up Shop: Local Meets Luxury at Kingston Pop-up Shop & Cafe in Kingston, 12pm.

Into the Light: A Tale of Hope w/ Vanaver Caravan & Arm-of-the-Sea Theatre at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 1pm, 4pm. 

Victorian Stroll at Athens Cultural Center in Athens, 1pm.

Fossil Finding at Woodstock Library, 1pm.

The Nutcracker at Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie, 2pm, 7:30pm.

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at Shadowland Stages in Ellenville, 2pm, 7pm.

Party at the North Pole at Mountain View Studio in Woodstock, 2pm.

The Nutcracker at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, 4pm.

Opening Reception: Renee Samuels Art at KinoSaito Arts Center in Verplanck, 4pm.

Dinner with Santa at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 4pm, 6pm.

Bluegrass Clubhouse at Woodstock LIbrary Forum, 5pm.

Loyales at RMV Cellars in West Park, 5pm.

Catskill Crew Holiday Party at Glen Falls House in Round Top, 6pm.

Mistletoe Jam ‘24 at MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie, 6pm.

Hurricane Annie at Hudson House in West Park, 6pm.

Tina Ross & Nick Carter on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 6pm.

Spaghetti Eastern at Rock da Casbah in Saugerties, 6pm.

Cheryl & Kurt Henry at Stonehouse Tavern in Accord, 6:30pm.

How the (David) Lynch Stole Christmas at The Yard in Beacon, 6:30pm, 7:30pm.

Mihalidaze at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 7pm.

Nefesh Mountain: Love & Light Holiday Show at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Ugly Sweater Party w/ Fishbowl at High Falls Cafe in High Falls, 7pm.

The Deadbeats at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 7pm.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas: Interactive Storytelling & Cabaret at Phoenicia Playhouse in Phoenicia, 7pm.

Jeremy Baum Trio: Charlie “Baum” Christmas at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

Grampfather / Jack Manley at Tubby’s in Kingston, 7pm.

Madeline’s Christmas at Woodstock Playhouse in Woodstock, 7pm.

The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, 7pm.

Dogpark: A Poetry Reading Series at Camp Kingston in Kingston, 7pm.

Mike Hamel at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.

Ars Choralis presents Welcome Yule: Time Was at Holy Cross Santa Cruz Episcopal Church in Kingston, 7pm.

Beyond Utopia Documentary Screening at Reformed Church in Woodstock, 7pm.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Hilltown Commons in Rensselaerville, 7pm.

Jay Collins & The Gravy Train at The Lemon Squeeze in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

Holiday Swing Dance w/ ClubSwing & Lesson at White Eagle Hall in Kingston, 7:30pm.

A Christmas Carol at the Center for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 8pm.

Fantastic Cat at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

Matt Wilson Christmas Tree-O at The Local in Saugerties, 8pm.

A Very Formal Christmas with The Creeks at The Half Moon in Hudson, 8pm.

KJ Denhert Band w/ Michele Gedney at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 8pm.

Fulathela / DJ Guy at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 9pm.

Latin Night w/ DJ Big Will at Toasted in Newburgh, 10pm.

Sun. 12/15

Holiday Market Fair at Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 10am.

Brunch with Santa at Ole Savannah in Kingston, 10am.

Jazz Brunch w/ Jay Collins’ Gravy Train at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 11am.

Queerly Holiday Sip, Sale & Dance Fundraiser Party at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 11am, 5pm.

Hurley Mountain Highway at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 11am.

Brunch with the Eric Puente Jazz Quartet on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 11:30am.

Brunch: Jim Pospisil at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 12pm.

The Sacred Yoni Stitch Gathering at Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, 1pm.

Into the Light: A Tale of Hope w/ Vanaver Caravan & Arm-of-the-Sea Theatre at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 1pm, 4pm. 

The Nutcracker at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, 2pm.

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at Shadowland Stages in Ellenville, 2pm.

Stage Russia HD / Artists In Exile Presents: Rimas Tuminas’ Eugene Onegin at Time and Space Limited in Hudson, 2pm.

Madeline’s Christmas at Woodstock Playhouse in Woodstock, 2pm.

The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, 2pm.

Christmas Cookie Decorating Class & Live Music w/ Tilly Foster at Hudson House in West Park, 2pm.

Finding Christmas: An Old Fashioned Rock ‘n’ Roll Holiday at Palace Theater in Albany, 2pm.

16th Annual Christmas Show at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 2pm.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Hilltown Commons in Rensselaerville, 2pm.

The Nutcracker at Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie, 3pm.

A Christmas Carol at the Center for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 3pm.

Áine Minogue: To Warm the Winter’s Eve at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Stone Ridge, 3pm.

Doctor Marigold by Charles Dickens at Park Theater in Hudson, 3pm.

The Many Moods of Christmas at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 3pm.

Saugerties Band Holiday Concert at Reformed Church in Saugerties, 3pm.

Kingston Jazz Jam at Chromatic Studios in Kingston, 4pm.

Ars Choralis presents Welcome Yule: Time Was at Overlook United Methodist Church in Woodstock, 4pm.

Gingerbread Build & Sip at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 6:30pm.

Rubblebucket w/ Hannah Mohan at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 7pm.

420 Funk Mob w/ Clip Payne of Parliament-Funkadelic at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Albert Castiglia at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 7pm.

Jeremy Baum Trio: Charlie “Baum” Christmas at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

Shakedown Citi at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 7pm.

Stephen Steinbeck / Will Stratton at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 8pm.

Wednesday / Cryogeyser at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, 8pm.

Mon. 12/16

Holiday Party at Play Haven in Kingston, 9am.

December Wellness Clinic at Ulster County SPCA in Kingston, 12pm.

Study Night at Tivoli Free Library in Tivoli, 5pm.

Monday Night Drama Play Reading Series at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie, 6pm.

Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound Close-Up w/ Director Antony Crook at the Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, 7pm.

A Christmas Story Free Screening at Palace Theater in Albany, 7pm.

Tue. 12/17

Major Mayhem Karaoke w/ Sabrina at the Colony in Woodstock, 6:30pm.

Trivia Break Tuesdays with Andre at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 6:30pm.

Spaghetti Eastern at Snug Harbor in New Paltz, 9:30pm.

Wed. 12/18

Knit Night at the Yarn Farm in Kingston, 5pm.

The Bob Cats at the Colony in Woodstock, 6pm.

Sisterhood Support & Sanctuary at HV LGBTQ+ Community Center in Kingston, 6pm.

Broadway Open Mic at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 6pm.

Open Mic at Stonehouse Tavern in Accord, 6:30pm.

The Downtown Sessions at Arts Society of Kingston in Kingston, 7pm.

Kelli Scarr’s North of Amarillo at The Pines in Mt Tremper, 7pm.

Big Trouble in Little China (1986) at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 7:30pm.

Christmas with The New York Tenors at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 7:30pm.

Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) at the Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, 8pm.

Karaoke with Amanda at The Half Moon in Hudson, 8pm.

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