Calendar + Events Guide

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Last Updated: 3/31/2025

Game Nights @ The Roosevelt Bar
Day: Mondays 2025
Time: 7pm-Close
Location: Hudson Valley Food Hall, 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508
Every Monday night, it’s Game Night in the back. $10 Margs.

Write Today Beacon
Day: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Beacon Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
Did you write today? Join Write Today Beacon to write alongside fellow creatives in a supportive space. Poetry, prose, journaling—even a grocery list—everything counts! No prep needed, all experience levels welcome. Bring your favorite writing tools and an open mind to spark creativity, find inspiration, and invite writing into your life. No registration required.
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Beacon’s Big Button Game Show presented by The Yard and The Completely Surrounded
Day: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 7pm: Free Pre-Show Games
8pm: Game Show starts
Price: $5/teammate, 5 people per team
Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions!
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Emo Nite @ The Roosevelt Bar
Day: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Time: 8:30pm - Close (6:30pm Oysters With Dad)
Location: Hudson Valley Hood Hall, 288 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
Performances by: DJ Anthony Freyre and Jeanameche. Exclusive Merch available, and Oysters With Dad will be happening ($1.50 each oysters)
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JOB FAIR: Piggy Bank 2.0
Day: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: 446 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
A Job Fair for the Piggy Bank 2.0 to meet potential FOH Managers, Servers, Bussers, Bartenders, and Dishwashers.

Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center
Day: Friday, April 4th, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t. Soft drinks, beer and wine, and snacks are also available. It’s a hard time for most of us, no question about it. Come hang out and be with your Lit Lit family!”
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OPENING DAY: Hudson Valley Renegades
Day: Friday, April 4, 2025
Time: 7:05pm, followed by Fireworks
Location: Heritage Financial Park, 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
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PROTEST: Hands Off! Beacon Fights Back
Day: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Pohill Park
As part of the Hands OFF! protests being organized around the country, Beacon's will be at Pohill Park (near Bank Square Coffeehouse) from 3pm-5pm.

This protest is inspired by protecting:
Medicaid + Medicare + Social Security + Our Jobs + Our Wallets + Our Bodies + Fair Elections + Personal Data + Public Lands + Beteran Services + Cancer Research + NATO + Consumer Protections + Clean Air + Clean Energy + Schools + Libraries + Free Speech + LGBTQ+ Rights + Immigrants + Courts + More

About this event:
From the Organizers: “Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back!”

“They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.”

🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨

“This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.”

“A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.”

Check out handsoff2025.com for more information.

Beacon Farmers Market: Soup4Greens Fundraiser For SNAP Recipients
Day: Sunday, April 6, 2024
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: DMV Parking Lot, Beacon, NY
GREENS4GREENS is a food benefit incentive program, started in 2016, that creates greater food access for shoppers at the Beacon Farmers’ Market. Eligible state funded food benefits are matched dollar for dollar, making the farmers’ market more accessible to a wider base of consumers. The program has been completely community funded through contributions made by local businesses as well as the annual SOUP4GREENS event.
The SOUP4GREENS fundraiser will feature an assortment of soups, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, catering to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Customers will have the opportunity to savor hot soup on-site or opt for frozen pints or quarts to enjoy in the comfort of their homes. Patrons will also have the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic bowls generously donated by Hudson Valley artists.
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Lines of Demarcation: Memories From Beacon’s Black Communities of the 20th Century
Day: Sunday, April 6, 2024
Time: 2pm (runs 48 minutes) Reception with refreshments to follow
Price: Free, but save your seat
Location: St. Andrew & St. Luke Outreach Center, 15 South Avenue, Beacon, NY
The RiseUp Project and the Foundation for Beacon Schools Present Lines Of Demarcation. Co-Hosted by Climate Action Now.
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OPENING DAY: Beacon Flea Market
Day: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Time: 8am-3pm
Location: 6 Henry Street, Beacon, NY
This fair-weather Sunday flea market returns to the municipal parking lot behind the Post Office and Mobile Gas Station. Find all kinds of treasures from dedicated vendors.

Beacon’s Big Button Game Show presented by The Yard and The Completely Surrounded
Day: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 7pm: Free Pre-Show Games
8pm: Game Show starts
Price: $5/teammate, 5 people per team
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions!
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Broadway in Beacon @ The Yard
Day: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 6pm-10pm
Price: $20 ($25 at the door)
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Will Reynolds and Jen Malenke host a night of Broadway magic and mayhem! Prepare to be blown away as Broadway performers and incredible local talent sing your favorite show tunes! Get ready for sing-alongs, Broadway "mad libs," special guests, and unhinged, unrehearsed surprises! Instagram: @BroadwayInBeacon
6pm: Wanna sing?? Sign up starts at 6pm, and there are limited slots, so be sure to come early to get on the list. Bring your music (in a binder or have a PDF handy) or just come and listen while enjoying The Yard’s trendy bar and delicious food!
6pm: Doors open, grab a drink and food, sign up to sing starts.
7pm: Show starts (prioritizing young artists at the top of the show)
8:30pm: Break
8:45pm: Act II, Broadway Mad Lib
10pm: Sing along, end of night
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Salem Tabernacle: Easter Egg Hunt
Day: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 10am-12pm
Price: Free
Location: 7 Delavan Ave, Beacon, NY
The Organizers say: "Kids of all ages are invited to attend our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Besides thousands of prize-filled eggs, the event will include a range of fun activities: face-painting, seed-sowing, sensory items for the youngest kids, snacks for kids and adults, guessing jar prizes and other games and activities. The event is free, but please register any kids.
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The Bannerman Castle Trust presents National Geographic Lecturer Steve Blamires Scottish Highland Clearances Lecture – Fundraiser for the BCT
Day: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time: 2pm
Price: $10 suggested donation
Location: THE FACTORY at 147 Main Street, Beacon, NY
The Bannerman Castle Trust is pleased to announce a special presentation by National Geographic lecturer Steve Blamires, focusing on the often-overlooked history of the Scottish Highland Clearances.

Steve Blamires is a National Geographic lecturer, historian, and cultural specialist from the Isle of Arran, Scotland. He currently resides in Beacon, NY, with his wife Jennifer and their two cats, Haggis and Neeps.

Steve Blamires, a native of the Isle of Arran, will delve into the complex and tragic events that dramatically reshaped Scotland’s demographics. In 1750, 51% of Scotland’s population residing in the Highlands and Islands were predominantly Gaelic speakers. Today, that number has dwindled to a mere 21%. Blamires will explore the five significant depopulation incidents during this period, with a focus on the Highland Clearances – a forced displacement of farmers from their ancestral homes, replaced by profitable sheep farming.

“This was not just a way for Clan Chieftains to make large sums of money, but also to rid the country of the impoverished Gaelic speaking families once and for all. It was Scotland’s ethnic cleansing in a massive and utterly cruel manner, and it worked” says Blamires. His presentation will illuminate the systematic cruelty, violence, and bigotry endured by the Scottish Gaels, providing a comprehensive overview of the events since 1750.

This presentation serves as a fundraiser for the Bannerman Castle Trust, supporting their ongoing efforts to preserve and share the rich history of Bannerman Castle in the Hudson River Highlands. A suggested donation of $10 is requested.

Write Today Beacon
Day: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: 313 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
Did you write today? Join Write Today Beacon to write alongside fellow creatives in a supportive space. Poetry, prose, journaling—even a grocery list—everything counts! No prep needed, all experience levels welcome. Bring your favorite writing tools and an open mind to spark creativity, find inspiration, and invite writing into your life. No registration required.
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Sloop Club: God Save Benedict Arnold: The True Story of America’s Most Hated Man w/ Jack Kelly
Day: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Price: Free
Location: 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY
The True Story of America’s Most Hated Man w/ Jack Kelly, an eye-opening account of both the undeniable heroism of Arnold’s early efforts for the patriot cause and his precipitous fall from grace. Free.
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Beacon’s Big Button Game Show presented by The Yard and The Completely Surrounded
Day: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 7pm: Free Pre-Show Games
8pm: Game Show starts
Price: $5/teammate, 5 people per team
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
For the weekend warriors who can't make it on a Wednesday! Beacon's Big Button Game Show is coming to The Yard on Saturday, April 19th. Tell all your friends, and even your enemies.

Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions!
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Beacon’s Big Button Game Show presented by The Yard and The Completely Surrounded
Day: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 7pm: Free Pre-Show Games
8pm: Game Show starts
Price: $5/teammate, 5 people per team
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions!
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Beacon Art Book Fair presented by Beacon Photo Club
Day: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Price: Free. All Ages Welcome
Location: VFW Veterans Memorial Building, 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of self-publishing at the 2025 Beacon Art Book Fair, a one-day event bringing together Beacon’s creative community. The event is a welcoming space for zine creators, book makers, and self-publishers of all kinds to share their work, connect with like-minded creatives, and engage with a community passionate about DIY publishing. There will be community art projects, workshops, collaging, zine making, live poetry, photo booth, and opportunities to meet Hudson Valley artists. After party will be at Happy Valley from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
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Cirque Due Creep Alternative Night Market @ The Yard
Day: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 5pm-11pm
Price: $10 Advanced Tickets, $15 at the door - KIDS FREE!
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
🪦🎪NIGHT OF THE LIVING CREEPS🎪🪦
Shop from an array of Local Dark Artists and Vendors, Get some Flash Tattoos, Indulge in some Delicious Food & Drinks and Enjoy incredible Live Bands & Sideshow Performances by the Bonfire!
(all ages welcome but 18+ material/performances maybe be displayed)
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a.flowerz project Presents: Comedy Game Night: An Improv Show @ The Yard
Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 7pm-10pm
Price: $11.64
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
back by popular demand, get ready for another action-packed comedy gameshow. dare to compete for prizes. relax with a drink. revel in the uproarious improv brought to you by the Darling Misfits of the Hudson Valley.

rambunctious audience members welcome, so get ready to hoot & holler or boo & hiss. dealer's choice.

a cash bar and a space to play games are available before and after the show.

warning: this show sold out last time. get your tickets early.
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Live @ The Yard: Gwen Laster New Muse 4tet Album Release
Day: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 7pm-10pm
Price: $22, $25 at the Door
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
The jazz strings super group, New Muse 4tet, featuring Gwen Laster (Violin), Teddy Rankin-Parker (Cello), Melanie Dyer (Viola), and Andrew Dury (Drums) hit The Yard stage, presenting their new album "Keepers of the Flame"

Check out more on Gwen Laster’s Projects HERE

Check out more on Keepers of the Flame HERE
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Live @ The Yard: Advance Base, Kristin Daelyn, and BODEGA DOG
Day: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 7pm-10:30pm
Price: $22, $25 at the Door
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Advance Base is the melancholic soft rock recording project of Chicago, IL singer/songwriter Owen Ashworth (formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone). Using a two-handed arsenal of electric piano, Omnichord, samplers, effect pedals & drum machines, Ashworth builds minimalist, heavy-hearted, & nostalgia-obsessed ballads around his conversational baritone. The warm, electronic sound of Advance Base has been described as "lo-fi," "depressed" & "weirdly uplifting."
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Death Is Not Real: A Conscious Exploration of What Lies Beyond the Veil @ The Yard
Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 12pm-4pm
Price: $22, $25 at the Door
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
This workshop explores ancient spiritual teachings, firsthand Near-Death Experience (NDE) accounts, and immersive practices such as guided meditations, sound journeys, and heart-brain coherence techniques. Participants will deepen their awareness and begin to cultivate an inner gnosis of what lies beyond.

More than a discussion, this is an opportunity to transcend fear and glimpse the profound truth that death is not the end, but a doorway to deeper consciousness.
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Five Points Festival Presented by Clutter @ The Yard
Day: Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2025
Time: 11am-6pm
Price: Price Ranges Available
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Established in 2017, and brought to you by industry cornerstone Clutter Magazine, Five Points Fest is America’s preeminent, Designer Toy & underground art festival!

Bringing together the shining stars of Designer Toys, Street Art, and Indie Comics, from all over the world in the best spot in the world… NEW YORK!

The antidote to the average con, Five Points Fest is a curated celebration of tastemakers, misfits, and rebels in a one-of-a-kind gathering designed with community and collecting at its core!

Featuring crazy monsters, bizarre creatures, awesome robots, weird aliens, and pop culture perversions, we bring together like-minded tribes for a massive party, unlike any con you’ve ever attended!
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Toy Pizza Expo & Five Points Fest Present: WFYM WORLD TOUR @ The Yard
Day: Saturday, June 7-8, 2025
Time: 4pm-7pm
Price: $40 ($5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area.)
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Toy Pizza Expo is proud to welcome back the hit podcast & twitch stream- WFYM.

Returning champions Chet (@GirlfriendHaver), Mike (@mhud), Tom (@tom_on_here), and Alex (@Lowenaffchen), mark their second live show ever with more freaks, more disgusting food reviews and more creatures from the depths of the internet.

$5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area. Ticket price includes access to Five Points Festival Exhibit Area (A $40+ value).

NOTE: This event is up two flights of stairs, with a small flight of stairs at the front door. This show is recommended for ages 18 & up.
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Live @ The Yard: Bells Larsen
Day: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 7pm-10pm
Price: $22 ($25 at the Door)
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
How can we forge new forms of coming home to ourselves? On his sophomore album Blurring Time (2025), Bells Larsen collapses time into a series of patient ceremonies. Guided by the satisfaction of simply “being” as a political act, the record explores the ways we write the ever-arriving self into existence. Oscillating between lo-fi 90s indie and searing folk ballads, Larsen’s project features the haunting accompaniment of voices frozen in time.
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Live @ The Yard: Samantha Crain
Day: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 7pm-10pm
Price: $22 ($25 at the Door)
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY
Samantha Crain is a Choctaw-American singer, songwriter, film composer, and producer from Oklahoma. A two-time winner of the Native American Music Award, Samantha defies categorisation, marrying folk music with the sounds of country rock and college indie. Samantha's latest album, A Small Death (2020), was released on Communion's Real Kind Records. The album received universal acclaim with tracks finding themselves in constant rotation on 6music.

Samantha has toured extensively over the past decade nationally and internationally, presenting ambitious orchestrated shows with her band as well as intimate folk leaning solo performances. She has toured with First Aid Kit, Neutral Milk Hotel, Lucy Rose, The Avett Brothers, The Mountain Goats, and many others.
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