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💗 Loving Westchester's Holiday Blues Busters: Whiskey Wednesday, K-Pop Karaoke & Diamond Dave

The thermometers are cold but the event calendars are heating back up across Westchester

Hello, Westchester! How is everyone doing?!

 

Just like that, January is properly underway.

 

The bags are packed again, the alarms are back on, and there’s a shared, familiar ugh in the air as schools and schedules spring back to life. The holidays feel close enough to remember, but far enough to miss.

 

As this edition settles in your inboxes, we’re flying home from Ireland. As much as we love Westchester and can’t wait to lean into the longer, lighter months ahead, we always leave a piece of ourselves behind. Some places do that.

 

Today is also known in Ireland as Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan), a quiet tradition that marks the moment after the work, the hosting, and the holding-it-all-together. A small pause. A reminder, especially for women, that before the year really gets going, it’s okay to take a breath.

 

That’s the energy we’re carrying into this week. A little structure, a little softness, and a few good reasons to step out of routine when it helps.

 

We’ll take it from here.

 

Bec+Wes

 

 

In today’s edition:

Plus, a message from our partners, QueenBPoker (for all things fun and play) & QueenBHive (for all things comms and brand)!

 

If you would like to chat with us about advertising in Loving Westchester, shoot us an e-mail at [email protected]. We are currently planning our 2026 partnership and content calendar, and love supporting local businesses and events!

 

Let’s go!

💓 The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

Wed., Jan 7 | Goodhouse Social Club, Mount Kisco | 7-8p | Tickets $25

 

Goodhouse Social Club’s “In Good Spirits” series continues this Wednesday with a guided tasting of High West Distillery’s finest, Utah’s first distillery since Prohibition. High West whiskey offerings will be paired with light bites straight from the Goodhouse kitchen.

 

Wed., Jan 7 | Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville | 7p | Tickets: $25 members, $30 non-members

 

Tony, Grammy, and Primetime Emmy Award winner, David Yazbek, and Dead Outlaw creative partner, Erik Della Penna, visit Pleasantville’s Jacob Burns Film Center in celebration of their recent musical. The evening will feature live performances and a sneak preview of scenes from the Dead Outlaw documentary.

 

🚨 TICKET ALERT! 🚨

💎 And the Capitol Will Rock…

 

The Capitol Theatre’s first concert announcement of 2026 is a doozy with legendary Van Halen frontman, David Lee Roth, jump kicking into town on June 3rd. Tickets go on sale Fri., Jan 9 on Ticketmaster.

 

🎸 Pleasantville Music Festival Tickets on Sale!

 

Dreaming of warm summer nights and music filling the air? Early bird tickets are now on sale for the Pleasantville Music Festival, Westchester’s own backyard party.

Thanks to our partner, QueenBPoker!

 

Go “All In” for the New Year

 

Whether it’s a casual poker home game, a corporate celebration, a beginners' poker evening or a night that gives back, QueenBHive Poker delivers unforgettable poker and gaming experiences right in your home, venue or business.

No experience needed; we’ll teach, host, and handle every detail.

 

Plan your game night with us!

 

Contact us here for more details.

 

📆 What’s Happening?

Family Fun!

Tue., Jan 6 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 3-5p | Included with museum admission

 

Mark the traditional holiday celebrating the Three Wise Men's journey with special programming at Westchester Children's Museum. Kids and families discover the cultural significance of this holiday tradition through storytelling, hands-on activities, and creative projects in the Makerspace.

 

Thu., Jan 8 | Coffee Social, 193 E. Post Road | White Plains | 6p

 

Unthinkable Comedy are teaming up with Coffee Social this week to bring a high-energy improv and sketch comedy show to White Plains. Unthinkable’s kid and teen students will perform in a show that’s suitable for all audiences.

 

😁 Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Fri., Jan 9 | Yonkers Public Library, One Larkin Center | 11.45a-2p

 

Yonkers Public Library hosts Imagination Playground this Friday, a creative play space encouraging learning, social development, and movement while kids are distracted having fun! Program is intended for younger kids and is not a drop-off event.

 

Fri., Jan 9 | Hudson River Museum, Yonkers | 5-8p | Free admission; check the link above for performance details

 

Design and print your own custom t-shirt using silkscreen techniques with designs drawing from music, film, and social movements. This month's Free First Friday features hands-on creativity alongside the museum's exhibitions, special programming, and a cash bar. A fun evening celebrating art and activism through wearable expression.

 

Fri., Jan 9 | Shake It Off, Scarsdale | 5.30-7p | Tickets: $30 per child, $10 per adult

 

Young fans of the hit Netflix film belt out favorite songs, make themed crafts, and watch a live character performance at this energetic tribute party. Pizza fuels the fun for ages 4-11, with each child requiring one accompanying adult. Limited capacity means advance tickets are essential for this demon-slaying celebration!

 

🎭 "Sesame Street" Sing-A-Long with Alan

Sat., Jan 10 | The Ark at Shames JCC, Tarrytown | 10a | Click here for tickets

 

Long-time Sesame Street resident and proprietor of “Hooper’s Store”, Alan Muraoka, drops by Tarrytown this Saturday for a sing-along morning full of Sesame Street songs, joined by puppeteers Jennifer Barnhart and Jake Bazel. The show will end with a meet-and-greet and photo session. Limited tickets remaining!

 

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Gallery

Tue., Jan 6 | Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pleasantville | 6p | Check here for availability and tickets

 

Make some progress on your potential fitness and culture 2026 resolutions with a yoga session in the Rockefeller State Park Preserve’s Art Gallery. The class is guided by instructor Shivani Singh and is suitable for all experience levels.

 

🤖 AI in Real Life: How It's Shaping You, Your Business, and the Future

 

“Will AI take my job?” “What are the real dangers of AI?” “Is AI inherently good or bad—or is that even the right question to ask?” Digital innovation executive, AI coach, and friend of Loving Westchester, Lee Huang, hosts two sessions this week to help steer you through AI’s most pressing questions:

  • Wed., Jan 7 | Dobbs Ferry Public Library | 6.30-7.30p

  • Thu., Jan 8 | Eastchester Public Library, Rashkoff Room - Downstairs | 1.30-3p

 

Thu., Jan 8 | Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, North Salem | 6.30p | Tickets $85

 

Mindfully trim your way into the art of bonsai with one of the very popular and fun, hands-on workshops from Bonsai Bar. The beginner-friendly fun will be hosted by Harvest Moon this week and tickets include a Dwarf Jade tree, so grab a cider and get to snipping!

 

📽 This Week’s Movie Magic

  • 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple… Ralph Fiennes stars in the latest from the ‘28 Days’ franchise with a livestream Q&A with director Nia DaCosta after the movie | Thu., Jan 8 | Alamo Drafthouse, Yonkers | 8p | Tickets $16.99

  • Cult Classic Movie Night: “Stand By Me”… the 1986 Rob Reiner classic | Fri., Jan 9 | Dobbs Ferry Public Library | 8-9.30p

 

Fri., Jan 9 | Tarrytown Music Hall | 8p | Tickets from $40

 

Come together at Tarrytown Music Hall and end the week rocking to the iconic tunes from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors, performed by tribute act, Magical Mystery Doors.

 

 

The Beat

Westchester’s Live Music Scene

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🚗 Worth a Drive

There are some great things going on outside of Westchester this week

🐶 Super Pet Expo’s 25th Anniversary

Fri., Jan 9 - Sun., Jan 11 | New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison, NJ | Daily times vary, check the below link for details

 

Super Pet Expo, the largest pet show on the east coast, celebrates its 25th anniversary at the NJ Convention Center in Edison. Browse dozens of pet-friendly vendors, catch celebrity pups and stunt dogs, and even have your chance to audition your pet for roles on the big screen! Click here for additional details and tickets.

 

🍶 New Year Celebration Party 2026 at Dassai Blue Sake Brewery

Fri., Jan 9 | Dassai Blue Sake Brewery, Hyde Park | 6-8p | Tickets: Adults $85; ages 6-12 $40; under 6 free

 

Start 2026 in style at Dassai Blue Sake Brewery’s New Year Celebration Party. Tickets include an open bar for sake and non-alcoholic drinks, a light bite food menu, DJ entertainment, and a New Year raffle for guests.

🏡 Where the Heart Is

Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Here’s one that caught our eye…

 

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HS NY Prop

21 Homestead Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 1,920 square foot colonial from 1935 on a 7,841 square foot corner lot in Wilmot Manor. Located just three blocks from the Scarsdale train station commuter bus, this home offers exceptional convenience alongside classic charm. Hardwood floors throughout, living room with fireplace and crown moldings, formal dining room with chair rail, updated eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and granite, and a renovated powder room complete the first floor. The second floor features a primary suite with en suite bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, a three-season sunroom, and a renovated hall bath. The unfinished basement provides a large play area, laundry, and storage. Outside, a covered bluestone patio overlooks the flat corner yard. Updates include second-floor central air, attached garage with driveway parking for four more cars, and slate roof.

 

The home is just 5 minutes to Scarsdale Metro-North (35 minutes to Grand Central), 5 minutes to Mister Chen Seafood & Bar for your perfect Chinese food fix, and 5 minutes to The Press for some killer sandwiches. Greenvale Elementary rated 10/10, shopping and four parks nearby.

 

Thanks for reading Loving Westchester!

 

We’re really enjoying putting this together twice a week and hope you enjoy reading it. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… we love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected].

 

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Until next time,