This Weekend in Westchester: Melissa Etheridge, Night Hikes, and a Legendary Brazilian Drummer

🌟 Restaurant of the Week 🌟

Goosefeather (Tarrytown)

With Hudson Valley Restaurant Week coming to a close, if Goosefeather isn’t on your list yet, it should be! Inside the historic King Mansion at the Tarrytown House Estate, Top Chef alum Dale Talde serves up bold, seasonal takes on Hong Kong-style dishes.

Highlights include crispy shrimp bao with pickled daikon and General Tso’s sauce, wok-roasted scallops, and kung pao wings with buttermilk dill ranch. The cocktails are just as sharp, with creative riffs on Asian spirits — and here’s a pro tip: don’t skip the scallion pancakes.

With warmer weather just around the corner (we hope!), the patio is one of the best seats in Westchester — perfect for soaking up long summer evenings over a round of signature Asian cocktails.

Family Fun

🎬 Family Films at JBFC | Jacob Burns Film Center | Pleasantville | More
Movie night just got a whole lot better: Jacob Burns is running family-friendly movies for just five bucks a ticket. It’s an easy win and they’re showing both classics (Little Women) and modern hits (Despicable Me). You’ll be able to find something for everyone.

🌙 Amphibian Night Hike | Westmoreland Sanctuary | Mount Kisco | 4/11 | More
Take your little explorers on a nighttime adventure to explore vernal pools and wetlands in search of frogs, toads, and salamanders as they get ready for their spring migrations. This will be a great hands-on experience for kids to learn about amphibians and the role they play in our local ecosystems.

🛍️ Spring Pop-Up Shopping | Chick+Bee Kids | Rye | 4/11-4/13 | More
Shop unique spring fashion, gifts, and goodies at this cheerful seasonal pop-up market for kids and families.

🔥 Canoe Burn | Lenoir Preserve | Hastings-on-Hudson | 4/12 | More
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a canoe being ceremoniously lit on fire, just like the Lenape people have done for centuries. Swing by this outdoor drop-in event to see it in action and get a closer look at a tradition that’s been passed down through generations.

🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza Brunch | Royal Regency Hotel | Yonkers | 4/12 | More
Celebrate Easter with a festive brunch, egg hunts, photos with the Bunny, and family-friendly entertainment at the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers.

🌎 Earth Day Family Event | Cross County Center | Yonkers | 4/12 | More
Enjoy a day of eco-friendly activities, music, giveaways, and interactive fun in honor of Earth Day.

🎨 Early Explorers | Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | 4/12-4/13 | More
If you’ve got a little one with endless curiosity (and energy), Early Explorers at the Hudson River Museum is a solid pick. Designed for kids ages 1–4, it’s a hands-on mix of storytime, songs, and creative play inspired by the museum’s galleries. Expect a fun, low-pressure way to spark their imagination — and maybe tire them out a bit, too.

🎥 The Little Prince | Bedford Playhouse | Bedford | 4/13 | More
A magical family-friendly film adaptation of the beloved classic, celebrating imagination and wonder.

🪴 Family Art Workshop: Paint and Plant | Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | 4/12-4/13 | More
Get your hands dirty with your kids. This family-friendly workshop at the Hudson River Museum lets kids and adults team up to paint their own flowerpot and plant it with seasonal blooms. It’s a creative, hands-on way to welcome spring, and you’ll leave with a little living souvenir to brighten up your home.

Adult Events

🍽️ Hudson Valley Restaurant Week | Various Locations | Hudson Valley | More
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is back, and it’s basically an excuse to eat your way through the best spots in the area. Dozens of restaurants are rolling out special prix-fixe menus, which means it’s the perfect time to try out some new stuff. My must-hits are Frankie & Fanucci’s in downtown Mamaroneck and Moderne Barn in Armonk.

🍺 Captain Lawrence x Bonsaibar Experience | Bonsaibar | White Plains | 4/11 | More
I’ve personally had my eye on this one — because honestly, what’s not to love about a local craft beer and tiny, artsy trees? At this beginner-friendly bonsai workshop, you’ll pot, prune, and design your own bonsai while picking up the basics in a fun, laid-back setting. Bring a friend and make a night of it. I’ll probably see you there.

🤑 Annual Tag Sale at The Manor Club | The Manor Club Theatre | Pelham | 4/11-4/12 | More
A treasure hunter’s dream, the sale is packed with fabulous finds – all in support of a great cause!

🎤 Melissa Etheridge: Spring Tour 2025 | The Capitol Theatre | Port Chester | 4/10 | More
Join Grammy-winning icon Melissa Etheridge for a powerhouse night of raw emotion, storytelling, and soul-stirring rock as she takes the stage TONIGHT on her highly anticipated Spring 2025 tour.

🎸 Lez Zeppelin: Earl's Court '75 | Tarrytown Music Hall | Tarrytown | 4/11 | More
Lez Zeppelin is bringing the iconic Earl’s Court ‘75 set to life, and they don’t mess around. Great riffs, powerhouse vocals, and all the raw energy you'd expect from a proper Zeppelin show — no gimmicks, just pure rock.

🎬 Barry Lyndon | Jacob Burns Film Center | Pleasantville | 4/13 | More
I’ll admit it: I’m more of a The Shining guy when it comes to Kubrick. But seeing Barry Lyndon on the big screen? That’s hard to pass up. If you haven’t seen it before, get ready for a slow-burn epic — ambition, betrayal, and classic Kubric visuals that are best viewed outside the living room TV.

🎶 Dreamgirls LIVE | White Plains Performing Arts Center | White Plains | 4/11-5/4 | More
The Tony Award-winning Dreamgirls takes audiences on an electrifying on-stage journey through 20th-century American pop music, following a Motown girl group's rise from obscurity to superstardom.

🥁 Dennis Boolyoins Trio | Jazz Forum Arts | Tarrytown | 4/13 | More
Dennis Boolyoins (Bulhões) might not be a household name here, but in Brazil, he’s drumming royalty. Known for blending traditional rhythms with bold, modern energy, he’s helped shape the sound of Brazilian percussion for decades.