Your Best Bets: What to Do This Weekend (and Beyond)

A jazz celebration of the Allman brothers; a painting and poetry mashup; sushi making for beginners; the music and culture of Mexico; meditation and mindfulness; and more

Good morning! Today is Thursday, February 24, and you are reading today’s section of Examiner+, a digital newsmagazine serving Westchester, Putnam, and the surrounding Hudson Valley.

This Week’s Three Best Bets

1. Big Band Of Brothers: A Jazz Celebration Of The Allman Brothers Band (2/24)

Based on the acclaimed album “Big Band of Brothers: A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band,” The Big Band of Brothers Tour features a 10-song set of jazz interpretations of ABB favorites with performers including Jaimoe (an original member of the Allman Brothers Band), Sammy Miller, and The Congregation with special guests Lamar Williams Jr (son of ABB bass player Lamar Williams) and Drew Smithers (who studied under ABB guitarist Jack Pearson). 8-11 p.m. Tickets: $48-$75.
Tarrytown Music Hall
13 Main St
Tarrytown
www.tarrytownmusichall.org

2. Paint and Poetry Jam (2/25)

Witness a live, improvised artistic mashup, as two artists bring each other’s work to life. Spoken word artists will read their work while paint artists interpret their works on a canvas in real-time. Celebrating Black history and culture. Featured artists include Terrie Bentley, Paint Artist, Tamarah Bridgewater, Paint Artist; Andrew Bazemore, Spoken Word Artist; Tanai Goldwire, Spoken Word Artist; and Rosalyn A. K. Ferrell, Poet and Author. 7-9 p.m. Tickets: $20
Bethany Arts Community
40 Somerstown Rd
Ossining
www.bethanyarts.org

3. Sushi Making for Beginners (2/26)

Learn how to make a complete four-course Japanese meal from scratch, featuring authentic sushi rolls, with a hands-on class located in Pound Ridge. Led by Chef Adam, who trained under a James-Beard-Award-winning chef, the class kicks off by making miso soup, followed by tuna rolls with chili and salmon rolls with avocado and cucumber. Last, but not least, for dessert, you’ll make black-and-white sesame cookies. Participants are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $109 per person, all-inclusive (instruction, food, and taxes)
Sushi Making for Beginners
Pound Ridge

Events + Culture Calendar

Sunday, February 27

• Mariachi: Music of Mexico (Yonkers): Explore Mexican culture while enjoying a serenade by Mariachi Citlallli (above), a third-generation mariachi band performing traditional sounds and rhythms of this unique hybrid art form of European and Indigenous influences. Performance time: 3-4 p.m. Masks and proof of vaccination required. Included as part of general admission.

  Hudson River Museum
  511 Warburton Ave
  Yonkers
  www.hrm.org

Monday, February 28

• Peekskill Brewery Presents Songwriter Sessions (Peekskill): Come and unwind after work with some good food, great beer, and even greater music from local artists. Food & drink specials. No cover. 7-9 p.m.
  Peekskill Brewery

  47 South Water St

  Peekskill
  www.peekskillbrewery.com

Tuesday, March 1

• Paint & Sip Canvas Painting (Jefferson Valley): Let your hair down while letting your creativity and favorite beverage flow. Drop in for a relaxing night with friends as you craft your masterpiece (or at least have fun trying!). Paint, canvas, and drinkware will be provided (BYOB). 7=9 p.m. $38 per person.
  www.westchesterputnampottery.com

Wednesday, March 2

• Meditation and Mindfulness (virtual): Sponsored by the Mount Kisco Public Library, meditation instructor Amy Rutledge leads this virtual session on various techniques to help focus and bring awareness to the present moment. The goal is to reduce anxiety, stress, and negative thought patterns that can stymie your productivity and affect your overall wellbeing. 6 p.m. Email mtkref@wlsmail.org in advance to receive the Zoom ID and password.

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