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

HUDSON VALLEY, NY —Pandemic-related restrictions continue to be eased across the region, allowing small audiences to once again attend films, stage performances, exhibits and concerts.

Here are just 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.

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LIVE MUSIC: Outdoor Coffeehouse Concert With The Night Train Band - The six-piece band of well-known Hudson Valley musicians will celebrate seven years together ready to rock with the music of the Allman Brothers, the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmi Hendrix, Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Santana, and other classic rock musicians. 4 p.m. April 18. This is a free event. Hendrick Hudson Free Library 914-739-5654

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OUTDOOR NIGHTLIFE: Thomas Cole National Historic Site. Spring Lights - An outdoor night-time walk-through event. Spring Lights celebrates Thomas Cole’s love of nature with lights and sound. The walking path is gravel and less than a quarter mile. Limited seating will be available along the walking path. Now through May 9. Tickets prices range from free to $20. Thomas Cole National Historic Site 518-943-7465

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: Sky and Earth Week 2021 - The Hudson River Museum is offering a combination of in-person and virtual events, including special access film screenings, panel discussions and family activities to help us show Mother Nature some love. April Events are free with museum admission or membership. The Hudson River Museum 914-963-4550

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HIDE AND SEEK: Rye Daffodil Day - Events take place at the Rye Square House and Rye Town Park. Kids will earn prizes donated by Rye Country Store playing a special daffodil game of seek and find. Youngsters will also exhibit daffodils they cared for this spring. Free activities start at 10 a.m. on April 17. Little Garden Club of Rye

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VIRTUAL CONCERT: The Great American Songbook - The Modernistics Trio (Ted Powers, guitar, vocals and tap; Peter H. Bloom, flute; and Dave Zox, double-bass) celebrates romance with a video-concert called “Let’s Fall in Love” featuring, you guessed it, classic American love songs. The April 18, Zoom concert and post performance Q and A are free, but pre-registration is required. Ossining Public Library 914-941-2416

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VIRTUAL CONCERT: 7th Annual Beethoven Festival: A Salute to German Composers - Virtual events include members of the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra performing Beethoven Fidelio Overture, Beethoven 3 Equali, Beethoven Trio for 3 Clarinets, Beethoven Cello Sonata No 1 in F Major, Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat major, CPE Bach Sonata in A minor and the Hindemith Sonata for Four Horns. The free performances will premiere on April 18 online. Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra