6 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.

WOOL CALL: Explore Sheep Shearing - This is Stone Barns' first in-person farm program in more than a year. Participants will join farmers as the sheep are shorn in a socially distanced seasonal event. The program will explore the ecological, culinary and aesthetic roles of sheep in agriculture and cuisine across Stone Barns. Spring Festival Box Lunch and Sweet Treats by Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Saturday, April 3. Tickets range from $100-$140. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 914-366-6200

LAST CHANCE EXHIBIT: With Every Fiber - The works of art by Joy Curtis, Ruby Chishti, Victoria Udondian, Jessica Lagunas, Liz Whitney Quisgard, Mary Ann Lomonaco, and Mary Tooley Parker in the medium of fiber will close on April 3. So, this weekend is the last chance to see the well-received exhibit. Pelham Art Center. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Pelham Art Center 914- 738-2525

TAKE A HIKE: Guided Nature Walk With Naturalists - All hikes meet in the Westmoreland visitors center and are guided by professional naturalists. A chance to see the 640-acre nature preserve in a new light and learn about diverse, native wildlife and vibrant ecosystems. Every Sunday at 10 a.m. weather permitting. Guided tour is free on a first-come-first basis. Westmoreland Sanctuary 914-666-8448

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE: Schwab Vocal Rising Stars - “The music of Claude Debussy, Joseph Canteloube, Francis Poulenc, Michel Legrand, and Charles Trénet provide the fuel for a superb quintet of young artists selected by NYFOS’ Artistic Director Steven Blier, who devised the program with the peerless coach and pianist Bénédicte Jourdois. After an intensive week of rehearsal, all seven musicians will livestream this ravishing exploration of French music from Caramoor’s Music Room.” Virtual Performance on April 1. Caramoor’s Music Room 914-232-1252

DANCE: April Storybook Dance Workshop - In-person dance instruction for children ages between 3- and 5-years-old. The young dancers will go on an adventure into a story book and dance their way through the pages while learning fun, creative dance moves. Saturday, April 3. Tickets are $10. Pre-registration required. Westchester Children's Museum 914-421-5050

SEASONAL: The Magic of Spring Exhibit - “Through fun and interactive displays children will learn about the fairies, the plants, the necessities of life for all living things, and the importance of caring for the earth. The fairies are all good stewards and we should strive to be just like them.” Daily through April 4. Tickets $7.50 The Enchanted Garden at Lasdon Park in Katonah 914-864-7263