5 Entertaining Reasons To Get (Safely) Out Of The House

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Pandemic-related restrictions are being eased across the region, allowing small audiences to once again attend film, stage performances, exhibits and concerts. Here are a few of the best reasons to venture out of the house to enjoy a show. Safety remains the top priority, so we also added a few virtual ways to enjoy a night out without leaving home.

FILM: Some Kind of Heaven — The Pelham Picture House's busy schedule of film discussion, festivals and premieres has been curtailed by the coronavirus (at least in-person), but it's good to smell popcorn popping in the lobby once again. Screenings of the documentary run now through March 18. The film is shown in the screening room, so tickets are limited. The Picture House 914-738-7337

EXHIBIT: Still/Live — The exhibit at the Katonah Museum of Art opens on Tuesday March 16. The new installation will explore a contemporary take on the still life. Admission is staggered and timed at the museum to help maintain social distancing. Katonah Art Museum 914-232-9555

LIVE EVENT: Chef Omar Tate in Residence at Stone Barns — Chef Omar Tate will create a special menu for atendees of the socially distanced culinary event on Saturday March 13. Tickets are $250 and support the non-profit Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. Stone Barns 914-366-6200

VIRTUAL EVENT: Gibson Brothers Exclusive Concert — This virtual concert event will be streamed by the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck which has not yet re-opened its doors to live performances. The bluegrass shows kicks off at 8pm on Saturday March 13 and Sunday March 14. Tickets are $25. Emelin Theatre 914-698-0098

LIVE EVENT: Family Wheel Night (ages 9 and up) — The Clay Art Center in Port Chester is giving families a chance to get out and learn to create together (and maybe get just a little messy in the process). Tickets are $45 each. Clay Art Center 914-937-2047