Holiday season events in Ulster County, 12/5-11

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Thu. 12/5

Drawing Thought Artist Workshop with Professor Andrea Kantrowitz at Dorsky Museum of Art in New Paltz, 5:30pm.

Meet the Artist with Ally Caple at CPW in Kingston, 6pm. 

Chess Club at Gunks Gaming Guild in New Paltz, 6pm.

T. McCann Band at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 6pm.

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

Trivia with DJ Maxwell at Rough Draft in Kingston, 6pm.

Deborah Hanlon: Intuitive Medium at the Silk Factory in Newburgh, 6pm.

Karaoke & Open Mic Wing Night at the Kerhonkytonk Roadhouse at Outpost BBQ in Kerhonkson, 6pm.

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

On the Fly Story Slam: Grand Slam at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 7pm.

Sonny Rock’s Pro Jam at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Saint Nick of Bethlehem Screening at Denizen Theater in New Paltz, 7pm.

Trivia Night at The Dutch in Saugerties, 7pm.

Upstate at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

Basic / Chris Brokaw Rock Band / New Orthodox at Tubby’s in Kingston, 7pm.

The Passion According to G.H. at Park Theater in Hudson, 7pm.

Of a Certain Age Artist Talk at HV LGBTQ+ Community Center in Kingston, 7:30pm.

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

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Palace Theater in Albany, 7:30pm.

Alternative Fix: The Ultimate 90s Rock Tribute Show at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

Trouble in Mind at Parker Theater in New Paltz, 8pm.

Fri. 12/6

Holiday Market Fair at Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 12pm.

Holiday Open House w/ Art Project & Live Music at Woodstock Artists Association & Museum in Woodstock, 4pm.

Lighthouse Pilot Album Release at College Terrace in New Paltz, 4pm.

Anarchism-Informed Parent-Child Group at Blackbird Infoshop in Kingston, 4:30pm.

BFA/MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening at Dorsky Museum of Art in New Paltz, 5pm.

5 by 7 Artist Reception & Sale at Kleinert/James Center for the Arts in Woodstock, 5pm.

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Studio 89 in Highland, 5pm.

Exhibition Opening Reception: Unexpected Light at Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, 5pm.

Carrie Zazz Trio at RMV Cellars in West Park, 5pm.

Paint & Sip at Gunks Gaming Guild in New Paltz, 6pm.

Book Party with Author Buddy Valentine at Rough Draft in Kingston, 6pm.

Snowflake Festival in Uptown Kingston, 6pm.

Prohibition Birthday Party with DJ Harlan at The Dutch in Saugerties, 6pm.

Perry Foster at Hudson House in West Park, 6:30pm.

Dave Way’s Annual Island of Misfits Pre-Holiday Get Together w/ The Last Minute Soulmates on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 6:30pm.

Bossa Blue presents James Taylor: Reimagined at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Foreign Policy Implications of the Election at D&H Canal Historical Society in High Falls, 7pm.

Gary Vider at Laugh It Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie, 7pm.

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

Record of the Month Club presents: Let It Be at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

The Ladybug Transistor / Lightheaded / Kyle Forester at Tubby’s in Kingston, 7pm.

The Mighty Flynn at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.

The Snow Queen at Palace Theater in Albany, 7pm.

Cuffing Season: Speed Dating & Friending at Toasted in Newburgh, 7pm.

Dan & Claudia Zanes at Chromatic Studios in Kingston, 7pm.

Sweetheart Deal Screening at Denizen Theater in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

Always… Patsy Cline at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 7:30pm.

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

Upstage Productions Inc presents A Holiday Extravaganza at Greenport in Hudson, 7:30pm.

Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 7:30pm.

Julie Beth Napolin / PG Six at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 8pm.

Puss N Boots at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 8pm.

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

Babel with County Players at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 8pm.

Remember Tomorrow: Iron Maiden Tribute at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

Abraham & The Groove at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 8pm.

Trouble in Mind at Parker Theater in New Paltz, 8pm.

Modern Tropical Cumbia and Surf: La Banda Chuska at The Local in Saugerties, 8pm.

Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn at Park Theater in Hudson, 8pm.

Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute Show at Silk Factory in Newburgh, 8pm.

Lotus: Spirit of Santana at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 8pm.

Spaghetti Eastern at Tilda’s Kitchen in Kingston, 8pm.

Shady Groove at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 9:30pm.

Friday Night Fever w/ DJ Diamond Dave K at the Colony in Woodstock, 10:30pm.

Sat. 12/7

Jingle Bell Dash at HV LGBTQ+ Community Center in Kingston, 8am.

Christmas Fair at Reformed Church of Saugerties in Saugerties, 9am.

Cookie & Soup Sale at Holy Cross/Santa Cruz Episcopal Church in Kingston, 9am.

Winter Craft Fair at MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, 10am.

Christkindlmarkt at Kingston Mannerchor and Damenchor, 10am.

Frozendale in Rosendale, 10am.

Holiday Storytime & Scavenger Hunt at Wilderstein Historic Site in Rhinebeck, 10am.

Christmas Wonderland Fair at Wallkill Reformed Church in Wallkill, 10am.

★ Unison’s 33rd Annual Craft, Arts & Design Fair. Offering an intimate holiday shopping experience, where visitors can browse and purchase extraordinary handmade crafts and fine arts. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with and support local artists from the Hudson Valley. At Unison Arts Center in New Paltz, 10am. Learn more.

Holiday Vendor Mini Market w/ Live Music at Angry Orchard in Walden, 11am.

Craftsmas at Cornell Creative Arts Center, 11am.

Ulster County SPCA Fill the Van & Adoption Event at Walmart in Kingston, 11am.

St. Nicholas Day at Crailo State Historic Site in Rensselaer, 11am.

Sinterklaas and Dutch Holiday Traditions Children’s Program at Mesier Homestead & Museum in Wappingers Falls, 11am.

Brunch: Faded Rose at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 12pm.

Holiday Market Fair at Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 12pm.

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

★ Ice Dreams Pop-up Show. Photographs by Joel Mandelbaum reveal hidden and not so hidden images, shapes, forms and faces in ice. These can be surprising and playful. At Hurley Avenue Family Medicine (211 Hurley Avenue) in Kingston, 12-5pm.

Handmade for the Holidays at Wallkill River Center for the Arts in Montgomery, 12pm.

Esopus Holiday Tugboat Trail at RMV Cellars in West Park, 12pm.

Seasonings Exhibition Opening at Arts Society of Kingston in Kingston, 1pm.

Into the Light w/ Arm-of-the-Sea Theater & Vanaver Caravan at Rhinebeck Reformed Church in Rhinebeck, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4pm.

Babel with County Players at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 2pm.

Winter Feature Film: The Goonies (1985) at Phoenicia Playhouse in Phoenicia, 2pm.

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

Second Anniversary Party w/ Food & Live Music at West Kill Supply in Kingston, 2pm.

Ballet: The Nutcracker at Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, 2pm, 7pm.

Pearl Harbor Day Film Screening: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) at FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park, 2pm.

Will Nixon’s If Not in Heaven than in Saugerties Poem Reading at Jane St. Art Center in Saugerties, 2pm.

Bachelor’s Dance Staged Reading at Arts Society of Kingston in Kingston, 3pm.

Ugly Sweater Skate at Kiwanis Ice Arena in Saugerties, 3pm.

A Candelight Service of Lessons and Carols at Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie, 3pm.

Exhibitors Holiday Salon at Limner Gallery in Hudson, 3pm.

★ Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Staatsburg, 4pm.Learn more.

Artist Reception: American Landscapes by Bennett Harris Horowitz at Art Gallery 71 in Rhinebeck, 4pm.

Dan & Claudia Zanes w/ Elena Moon Park at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, 4pm.

Conversation with Artist James Holl at the Lockwood Gallery in Kingston, 4pm.

Winter Walk at Hudson Hall in Hudson, 5pm.

Gallery Opening Reception: Temporal Reflections by Raul Serrano at Wired Gallery in High Falls, 5pm.

Gallery Opening Reception: Best in Show – The Artist Favorite at Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, 5pm.

Rock Academy’s Showband at Park Theater in Hudson, 5pm.

Vito Petroccito at RMV Cellars in West Park, 5pm.

Ultra Klash: Electronic Music Showcase at The Yard in Beacon, 6pm.

★ Roost Holiday Art Gala & Art Scholarship Fundraiser. Annual Holiday Gala!Artists all over the Hudson Valley, New York city and beyond have donated gorgeous art! Come and enjoy the party, delicious holiday treats, live music and some bubbly. Schmooze with the artists, friends, family and the whole community. At Roost Arts in New Paltz, 6pm. Learn more.

Small Business Holiday Party at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, 6pm.

FR:25 25th Anniversary Exhibition Reception at Front Room Gallery in Hudson, 6pm.

County Line Bluegrass at the Kerhonkytonk Roadhouse at the Outpost BBQ in Kerhonkson, 6pm.

Tien Viet Nguyen at Stonehouse Tavern in Accord, 6:30pm.

Jordan Stoner at Hudson House in West Park, 6:30pm.

Ulster Dance Company’s A Christmas Carol at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, 7pm.

The Neon Moons / Andrea Maddox & the Hey Y’alls at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Queen City Dance presents The Nutcracker at MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, 7pm.

The Brighton Beat at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

Ar-kaics / Benny Trokan w/ DJs Pete Pop & Phast Phreddie / Reading from Author Lucy Sante at Tubby’s in Kingston, 7pm.

Paul Cray Entertainment at Di’Vine Wine Bar in Wappingers, 7pm.

Dylan Doyle Band at High Falls Cafe in High Falls, 7:30pm.

Always… Patsy Cline at Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, 7:30pm.

The Emily Beck Band at The Lemon Squeeze in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

Telemann’s Don Quichotte at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 7:30pm.

Zoh Amba & Wobbly / Talullah Calderwood at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 8pm.

Larry Campbell / Teresa Williams at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 8pm.

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

Marjorie Prime with County Players at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 8pm.

Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 8pm.

The Haveners at Keegan Ales in Kingston, 8pm.

Midnight Ramble ft. Michelle Willis at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, 8pm.

Trouble in Mind at Parker Theater in New Paltz, 8pm.

The Harpweaver: Maeve Gilchrist at The Local in Saugerties, 8pm.

Harriet Tubman: The Band (Brandon Ross / Melvin Gibbs / JT Lewis) at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie, 8pm.

A Musical Holiday Evening with Sloan Wainwright & Friends at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 8pm.

Sun. 12/8

Brunch & Tree Decorating with Santa at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, 11am.

Jazz Brunch with Peter Einhorn at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 11am.

Ulster County SPCA Fill the Van & Adoption Event at Shoprite in New Paltz, 11am.

Sunday Sounds with Steve Black at the Silk Factory in Newburgh, 11am.

Victorian Stroll Concerts at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 11am.

Winter Gift Making Fair at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in New Paltz, 11am.

Community Fair Day at Woodstock Jewish Congregation in Woodstock, 11am.

Holiday in the Village at Newberry Artisan Market in Saugerties, 11am.

Queen City Dance presents The Nutcracker at MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, 11:30am, 3:30pm.

Brunch with Marji Zintz & Mike Larocco on the Salon Stage at Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, 11:30am.

The Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Taylor Swift & More for Kids at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 12pm.

Brunch: David Powers at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 12pm.

Holiday Market Fair at Historical Society of Woodstock in Woodstock, 12pm.

Holiday Pop-up Cat Cafe at Ulster County SPCA in Kingston, 12pm.

Newburgh Historical Society’s Annual Candlelight Tour at Crawford House in Newburgh, 12pm.

Make Your Own Holiday Gifts at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Stone Ridge, 1pm.

It’s a Wrap Screening at Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, 1:30pm.

Ulster Dance Company’s A Christmas Carol at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, 2pm.

Marjorie Prime with County Players at Falls Theater in Wappingers Falls, 2pm.

Sunday Funday Trivia with Andre at RMV Cellars in West Park, 2pm.

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

Trouble in Mind at Parker Theater in New Paltz, 2pm.

Artists in Exile Series presents: Dmitry Krymov’s Fragment (2024) at Time and Space Limited in Hudson, 2pm.

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

The Passion According to G.H. w/ Q&A at Park Theater in Hudson, 2pm.

Upstage Productions Inc presents A Holiday Extravaganza at Greenport in Hudson, 2pm.

Mid-Hudson Women’s Chorus December Concert at Saint James United Methodist Church in Kingston, 2pm.

Trivia with Andre at RMV Cellars in West Park, 2pm.

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

Sunday Hand Stitch-in at Yarn Farm in Kingston, 3pm.

Albany Symphony: Magic of Christmas at Palace Theater in Albany, 3pm.

What’s Left Unsaid: A Recital on Forgotten Letters, Hidden Poems, and Lost Diaries at Church of the Messiah in Rhinebeck, 3pm.

Hodgepodge Collage at Chromatic Studios in Kingston, 4pm.

★ Sitar & Slide Guitar. Radhika and Ramanan both trained under the guidance of the late world-renowned Hansa Veena (slide guitar) maestro Pandit Barun Kumar Pal, a senior disciple of Ravi Shankar. Radhika will play the Surbahar (Bass Sitar), Ramanan the Hansa Veena. At Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center in Mt Tremper, 4pm. Learn more.

Gardiner Tree Lighting & Parade at Walden Savings Bank in Gardiner, 4pm.

Queerly All-Inclusive LGBTQ+ Meet-up at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 5pm.

Mid-Hudson Misfits: Jingle Jams Derby Scrimmage at Skate Time in Accord, 5pm.

Impossible Things w/ Miller Oberman at Blackbird Infoshop in Kingston, 6pm.

In the Time of Joni Mitchell: A Tribute at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Rock This Town Orchestra Christmas Spectacular at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 7pm.

Jerry Vivino’s All-Stars: Jingle Bell Jazz, Soul & Blues at The Falcon in Marlboro, 7pm.

Psychic Graveyard / Chaser at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 8pm.

Mon. 12/9

Cooking Up Community at Hudson Area Library in Hudson, 5:30pm.

Writing & Rhetoric Reading with Harriett Meyer’s Highland High School Seniors at Boughton Place in Highland, 6pm.

Theatre on the Road presents A Christmas Carol at VFW Post 1386 in Kingston, 7pm.

Home Alone Free Screening at Palace Theater in Albany, 7pm.

Tue. 12/10

Bleecker Consort at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, 12pm.

Open Mic at Gunks Gaming Guild in New Paltz, 6:30pm.

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

La Lom at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

Kingston Echo Club: Ambient Music w/ Music for Furniture / Larry Legend / Francesca Hoffman at Tubby’s in Kingston, 7pm.

Final Choral Concert Readings and Carols at Studley Theater in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

Wed. 12/11

Knit Night at Yarn Farm in Kingston, 5pm.

Conversation & Book Signing – Martin Van Buren: America’s First Politician with Author James M. Bradley & Historian Alexis Coe at FDR Presidential Library & Museum in Hyde Park, 6pm.

Blues Supper Club with Mike Herman at Pearl Moon in Woodstock, 6:30pm.

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

Soul Patrol at the Colony in Woodstock, 7pm.

DDXS: Tribute to Duran Duran and INXS at Daryl’s House in Pawling, 7pm.

Emo Night w/ mollyXmurder at Tubby’s in Kingston, 7pm.

Broken Hearts Arts Club: Neil Young Night at The Pines in Mt Tremper, 7pm.

Chamber Jazz at Studley Theater in New Paltz, 7:30pm.

Noah Meyer / Rixey at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, 8pm.

Bob Schneider / Steve Poltz at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, 8pm.

Hereditary Screening at Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, 8pm.

Adam Michael Taylor Sound and Light Bath at Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center in Mt Tremper, 8:30pm.

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