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Welcome to the June 19th edition of Westchester Weekly!

Looks like we’re in for a mostly sunny weekend—just the kind of warm, breezy weather that begs you to get outside. Open-air concerts, craft markets, a peaceful solstice sound-healing session, Juneteenth celebrations, evening music under the stars—Westchester has plenty lined up.

Featured in this Weekly:

  • 🎶 More Summer Concerts

  • 🔍 A 3-Course Murder Mystery Dinner

  • 🖼️ Chats with World-Renown Artists

  • 🎉 Juneteenth Celebrations

🌟 Restaurant of the Week 🌟

The Cookery (Dobbs Ferry)
A longtime Michelin Bib Gourmand, The Cookery wins fans with duck-liver cannoli, osso buco over polenta, and pistachio-cream rigatoni. The small room stays lively, service is sharp, and rotating off-cuts—think lamb shoulder or veal cheeks—keep regulars coming back.

🧺 Family-Friendly Fun

Jam out with the entire family for a fun day of outdoor songs under blue skies!

🎶 June Groove in the Park
Addison Park | Larchmont | June 20 | More
Kick off summer under the open sky with live tunes, dancing, games, and family-friendly vibes that’ll have everyone movin’ and groovin’.

📚 Color Our World: Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
New Rochelle Public Library | June 21 | More
Crayons, creativity, and community collide at this joyful launch party packed with crafts, music, and plenty of stories to take home.

🎤 Storytelling Celebration and Summer Reading Kickoff!
White Plains Public Library | June 21 | More
Let imaginations soar at this whimsical celebration featuring live storytelling, interactive fun, and all the summer reading magic your little bookworms can handle.

💥 Summer Fest No Limit Ninja Pop-Up
Cross County Center | Yonkers | June 22 | More
Tiny daredevils unite! This action-packed ninja course brings big energy and bigger smiles with challenges made for active kids to conquer.

🍻 Activities for Adults

Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago recreates the band’s enormous songbook of contemporary hits!

🔍 Murder Mystery IV 3-Course Dinner
Red Horse by David Burke | White Plains | June 20 | Tickets
Get a side of suspense with your supper! Enjoy a delicious three-course meal while solving a deliciously devious whodunit.

🎶 Yonkers Waterfront Live Concert Series
Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheater | Yonkers | June 20 | More
Kick off the weekend with live music on the water! Bring a chair, grab a bite nearby, and enjoy the riverfront vibes.

🖼️ Artist Talk with Joseph Squillante
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | June 21 | More
Get an inside look at local artist Joseph Squillante’s creative process in this intimate talk focused on photography, Hudson River life, and inspiration.

🎤 Downtown Summer Sizzle Concert Series at Ruby Dee Park
Ruby Dee Park | New Rochelle | June 21 | More
Dance into summer at this downtown concert series featuring local musicians, good vibes, and plenty of room to groove.

🎷 Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater | Peekskill | June 20 | Tickets
Relive the classic hits and iconic horn sections of Chicago in this high-energy tribute performance.

🎨 Shibori Workshop
Kino Saito | Verplanck | June 21 | Tickets
Tap into your inner textile artist with this hands-on indigo dyeing workshop. Learn traditional Japanese techniques and bring home a custom creation of your own.

🎉 TLPC Juneteenth Celebration
Thomas Paine Cottage | New Rochelle | June 19 | More
Celebrate freedom and community with this vibrant Juneteenth gathering, featuring music, dance, food, and reflections on history.

🌞 Bruce After Hours: Solstice Celebration
Bruce Museum | Greenwich | June 21 | More
Ring in summer with an evening of live music, light bites, and exclusive gallery access at this festive after-hours event.

🥁 Peekskill Juneteenth Parade and Festival 2025
Downtown Peekskill | Peekskill | June 21 | More
This joyful parade and cultural celebration honors African American history with performances, speakers, and local pride.

🎼 Bruce Presents: Cultural Landscapes & Soundscapes
Bruce Museum | Greenwich | June 22 | More
An engaging multimedia talk exploring how music and nature intertwine to shape cultural memory and landscape.

🎸 Dustin Lowman & Friends: Echoes of Dylan
Wainwright House | Rye | June 22 | Tickets
Enjoy a waterfront evening of poetry and protest in song as local artists pay tribute to Bob Dylan’s timeless influence.

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🌳 Outdoor Adventures

Experience the Dutch artist in a new way as the Bronx garden transforms into a walkable Van Gogh masterpiece, complete with towering sunflowers and stunning interpretations of his most famous paintings.

🌲 Summer Solstice Forest Bathing & Sound Healing
Rockefeller State Park Preserve | Pleasantville | June 21 | More
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a restorative morning in the woods—complete with guided meditation, gentle movement, and the soothing tones of sound healing.

🧺 John Jay Homestead Farm Market
John Jay Homestead | Katonah | June 21 | More
Browse local produce, flowers, and artisan goods at this beloved open-air market set on one of Westchester’s most scenic historic estates.

🚶 Musical Weir Tour
Double Arch Bridge | Ossining | June 21 | More
Explore the hidden sounds of the Old Croton Aqueduct during this guided musical walk blending history and performance.

🎨 Van Gogh’s Flowers
New York Botanical Garden | Bronx | Ongoing | More
Step into a blooming dreamscape as the NYBG transforms into Van Gogh’s vibrant garden – where all guests can create, explore, and be inspired by the master of color.

Thanks for reading!

If you know of anything interesting going on in Westchester, reply to this email and let us know.

— Ethan & The Westchester Weekly team

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