Exciting Things to do in Westchester New York

July 20: A Performance of Surreal Vignettes
KinoSaito Art Center hosts Maiko Kikuchi’s performance, Note From a Sheep, which unfolds in six vignettes in which she brings to life surrealistic worlds inspired by nonsensical diary-like narrations. Using props and ordinary materials, Kikuchi transforms the neutral white space into an immersive installation of visible daydreams, inviting viewers to ponder the delicate boundary between reality and dreams. This performance is offered as part of Upstate Art Weekend. At 3pm.

July 20: Beyond Bars: Unveiling Injustice
The Capa Space presents a screening of BEYOND BARS, a documentary that explores the ongoing impact of white supremacy through the story of former San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin and his family. This screening is in conjunction with an exhibition of photographs of women who have life sentences, which closes the following day. The film, offered as part of Upstate Art Weekend, is set against the backdrop of an election year with over two million Americans incarcerated. At 4:30pm.

July 20 & 21: Sustainable Shakespeare
River’s Edge Theatre Company presents a new spin on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This earth-conscious production features actors who, after being assigned roles 30 days prior, independently create their characters, costumes and props from recycled materials without rehearsing together until the performance weekend. Read more about this production in ArtsNews. 4pm & 7pm on both days.

July 24: Free Jazz Music Event for Kids
Jazz Forum Arts offers an educational jazz program for young kids, Jitterbugs Jam. Kids can join this interactive program prior to Jazz Forum’s weekly summer concerts at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park. Led by educator Neal Spitzer, this program encourages kids to play jazz music, dance and jam together. Find more family-friendly outdoor arts events in ArtsNews. At 5:30pm.

July 25: Movie Night At Ridge Hill: Toy Story
When human boy Andy isn’t looking, his toys come to life. His favorite toy is Woody the cowboy, but when Andy gets space ranger Buzz Lightyear for his birthday, Woody feels threatened. For more outdoor movies throughout Westchester this summer, click here. The movie begins at sunset on Ridge Hill’s South Lawn in Yonkers.

July 26: Taylor Swift Tribute Concert
Perfect for all Swifties, this Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift concert will bring all the positive excitement of Taylor Swift’s popular concerts into Westchester at Kensico Dam Plaza. Fans and families can bring a blanket or lawn chairs and dance the night away, trade friendship bracelets and dress as your favorite era as they hear Rikki Swift perform Tay Tay’s hit songs. Find more family-friendly outdoor arts events in ArtsNews. At 7pm.

July 27: Sounds of Summer: Andromeda Turre
Join the Katonah Museum of Art for a live performance of vocalist and composer, Andromeda Turre, as she performs her new album “From the Earth” in the Marilyn M. Simpson Sculpture Garden. Enjoy picnic boxes from LMNOP Bakery, wine from Folkways Wines, and a movie for the kids, with advanced registration recommended and no outside food or pets allowed. 5:30pm. Get tickets here.

July 30: Westchester Roots – Performing Families
Join us for an incredible evening with the illustrious Castaneda & Tierra Family. Edmar Castañeda, nominated for a Latin Grammy for his album “Family”, has also contributed to the Disney film Encanto as a performer and music consultant. His latest project features a trio with special guest vocalist Andrea Tierra, who crafts an innovative fusion of popular Latin-American rhythms, seamlessly blending them with the poignant essence of her own poetry.