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š Loving Westchester's Valentine's Weekend: Circus, Eagles & Love Notes
Plus, a local favorite takes down Restaurant of the Year honors
Happy Friday, Westchester!
To kick off this edition, we have a different kind of Valentineās. Instead of just date ideas, we want to celebrate the people behind the scenesā¦ the partners, friends, co-parents, grandparents, business teammates, and everyday heroes who make life in Westchester work.
If thereās someone youād love to publicly thank this Valentineās, reply to this e-mail with:
Their first name
Your relationship (partner, friend, colleague, etc.)
A few sentences about what they mean to you
Weāll share the love on your replies in future editions & social posts.
One local spot thatās definitely feeling the love this week is Pizzeria La Rosa in New Rochelle. If youāve been a Loving Westchester reader for the past few months, youāve seen us professing our love for La Rosa multiple times over. Well, USA TODAY has jumped on the bandwagon, adding it to its 2026 Restaurants of the Year list of just 39 restaurants in the entire country. We couldnāt be happier for them, though that already tight parking lot out back surely just got a bit tighter! You canāt go wrong with anything on their menu but if youāve never been and want to start somewhere, our picks are the Bolognese pie (we add pepperoni cups), the Gold Rush wings, the Smash Burger (Thursday only) and you canāt miss the Spicy Calabrian Chicken when they have it on a Wednesday. Mangia.
All right, onto the edition at handā¦ the Royal Hanneford Circus rolls into town for eight shows at the Westchester County Center (you might see us, say hi!), EagleFest returns to Croton Point Park, tickets go on sale for a trio of interesting shows at The Cap in spring (Black Keys, anyone?) and, of course, youāll have your pick of family-friendly Valentineās Day events.
Keep reading below for all the details, Happy Valentineās Day and enjoy the weekend!
Bec+Wes
In todayās edition:
Featured eventsā¦ the circus rolls into White Plains and unlocking your future plans with Black Keys.
Family funā¦ Goat hits theaters with a family party in Yonkers.
Grown ups & date nightsā¦ popular comedian Gary Gulman takes his sold out off-Broadway show to Tarrytown.
Live music beatā¦ 11 gigs to get the heart racing.
Worth a driveā¦ A told B, and B told C, āChicka Chicka Boom Boom The Musicalās in NYCā.
Where the heart isā¦ move-in-ready center hall colonial in Scarsdaleās Greenvale community.
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š The Pulse
Loving Westchesterās Featured Events!
Sat., Feb. 14 - Mon., Feb. 16 | Westchester County Center, White Plains | Multiple shows daily, check link for tickets
The Royal Hanneford Circus comes to town as part of its national tour this weekend with high-end acrobatics, charming animal acts, talent from around the globe, and guaranteed family entertainment. Catch one of their eight upcoming performances at Westchester County Center in White Plains.
Sat., Feb. 14 | Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson | 9a-4p
The 22nd Annual EagleFest celebrates Bald Eagles during their winter migration with live bird of prey shows, eagle viewing through spotting scopes, heated tents with educational exhibits, children's activities, and food trucks.
š Looking Ahead
The Capitol Theatre is looking great for 100! Celebrating their centennial anniversary in 2026, the āOriginal Rock Palaceā just announced three huge spring shows to an already stacked calendarā¦
The Pete Davidson Show | Wed., Apr. 22 | Doors 6:30p / Show 8p | $100+
The Black Keys | Thu., May 7 | Doors 6:30p / Show 8p | $89.50+
DEVO | Tue., Jun. 9 | Doors 6:30p / Show 8p | $75+
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š Whatās Happening?
Family Fun!
ā¤ļø Valentine's Day
Sat., Feb. 14 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 10a-5p | Free with museum admission
Celebrate Valentine's Day with special storytimes all day long plus hands-on activities including heart-shaped suncatchers and paper-roll heart paintings. Families can help build the collaborative "What I Love About My Family" wall or Tape Tapestry. Crafts run from 10:30a-12:30p and 2-4p, perfect for children of all ages.
šØ Kids & Kandinsky: A Valentine's Day Painting Workshop
Sat., Feb. 14 | New Rochelle Public Library | 11a-12p | Free
Children are invited to explore the world of Wassily Kandinsky, the artist who painted with music in mind, discovering how sounds and feelings inspired his famous concentric circles. Guests create their own original painting bursting with Valentine's colors and imagination.
šØ Family Art Workshop: Frame the Everyday
Sat. & Sun., Feb. 14-15 | Hudson River Museum, Yonkers | 12-4p | Free with museum admission
Decorate picture frames or "windows" with pebbles, paper, leaves, and recycled scraps to explore memory and the environment. Each board becomes a lens for seeing the world in new ways, inspired by photographers like Ruth Orkin featured in Modern Women / Modern Vision.
Sun., Feb. 15 | Shake It Off, Scarsdale | 10:30a-11:30a | $35 per child
Little chefs ages 2-5 explore textures, flavors, and creativity while making festive Valentine treats. This hands-on cooking experience includes making heart-shaped pizzas and dipping fresh strawberries in chocolate in a warm environment.
š Family Party: Goat
Sun., Feb. 15 | Alamo Drafthouse, Yonkers | 12p
Alamo Drafthouse presents a screening of the newly-released āGoatā as part of their Family Party series. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball. We caught this one as part of an advanced screening last week and highly recommend it!
Sun., Feb. 15 | Pink Princess Nails Party Boutique, Scarsdale | 3-5p | $109
Moms and their little ones roll pasta dough and create delicious pasta from scratch with chef instructions in this hands-on cooking experience. Participants wear aprons and chef hats while learning together, and the class includes a pasta dinner and dessert for the perfect bonding activity on a sweet afternoon together.
Grown Ups & Date Nights
Fri., Feb. 13 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 8p | $56+
Comedian Gary Gulman presents his new show exploring insecurity, empathy, and self-acceptance through the story of how a thoughtful boy learned to use humor, reading, and writing to cope. The HBO special star's critically acclaimed one-man show sold out five weeks off-Broadway.
š Dropkick Murphys
Fri., Feb. 13 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 7p (Doors 5:30p)
Celtic punk legends Dropkick Murphys bring their high-energy show to Port Chester with special guests The Aggrolites, Haywire, and Slugger as part of their āFor The People In the Pit St. Patrick's Day 2026 Tourā.
š Adult Prom Winter Dance Party
Fri., Feb. 13 | The Grand, Croton-on-Hudson | 8p-11:30p | Free entry
Dress to impress for a free winter dance party at The Grand featuring DJ Nick Neutronz taking the stage at 9p. The Grand's full menu is available so you can grab dinner and drinks while dancing the night away in a fun, prom-inspired atmosphere for Valentine's weekend celebrations.
Sat., Feb. 14 | The Ark at Shames JCC, Tarrytown | 7:30p (Doors 7p)
Spend Valentine's Day laughing with NYC comedian Gary Vider, who has appeared on Conan and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and reached the finals on season 10 of America's Got Talent. Regina Decicco, the warm-up comedian for The View, opens the show.
š Westchesterās Weekend Comedy Scene
Joe Matareseā¦ as seen on Americaās Got Talent, The Late Show with David Letterman and Comedy Central Presents | Fri., Feb. 13 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 8p | $47+
Westchester Comedy Clubā¦ feat. Tito Garza, Emily Walsh, Deepak Chandran and Ben Rosenfeld | Sat., Feb. 14 | Tre Angelina, White Plains | 6:30p & 8:30p | $25 cover, $20 food/drink min.
TriState Stand Upā¦ Sunday night stand up showcase from Bakerās Dozen | Sun., Feb. 15 | Run & Hide Brewing Co., Port Chester | 5p
TriState Stand Upā¦ stand-up open mic night hosted by Jess Xu | Sun., Feb. 15 | Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company, White Plains | 6p | $10 bar tab minimum
š¬ Train Dreams
Sat., Feb. 28 | Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville | 2p | $25 Members/$30 Non-members
Putting this one on your radar so you donāt miss out on tickets! Catch Academy Award-nominated film Train Dreams followed by a Q&A with director Clint Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso. This moving portrait follows logger Robert Grainier through the rapidly-changing early 20th century America.
The Beat
Westchesterās Live Music Scene
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š Worth a Drive
There are some great things going on outside of Westchester this week
Feb. 14-22 | New Victory Theater, New York | Various times | Starting at $25
In an effort to keep our 18-month old happy, her favorite story Chicka Chicka Boom Boom has become a daily fixture in our house. Seattle Childrenās Theatre takes its musical alphabetical adaptation to NYC with shows starting this Saturday, perfect for families and young theatergoers.
Sat., Feb. 14 | Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium), New York | 8p | Limited tickets available
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter returns to Carnegie Hall for his 12th Annual Valentine's show celebrating love through his rich baritone voice. Weāve been lucky enough to catch him on tour a few times over the years and if youāre still looking for Valentineās Day plans, Gregory Porter at Carnegie Hall is very tough to beat.
š” Where the Heart Is
Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Hereās one that caught our eyeā¦
Listed by Scarsdale Real Estate Services
10 Scarsdale Avenue is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,549 square foot center hall colonial built in 1928 in the desirable Green Knolls/Greenvale community. The updated home is move-in ready with an ideal layout. The first floor welcomes you with a spacious foyer, living room with fireplace opening to a screened sunporch, family room, and chef's kitchen featuring bay window seating and granite counters that flows into the formal dining area with French doors to the backyard. There's a full guest bath with shower and washer/dryer on the main level. Upstairs, the generous primary suite includes an updated bathroom with double sinks and walk-in closet, plus three more well-proportioned bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The finished lower level offers a recreation room, potential fifth bedroom or office, powder room, and utility space. Hardwood floors throughout and lovely views from every window.
Walk to Scarsdale Metro-North (33 minutes to Grand Central). Close to Meritage, Tipsy Taco Bar, and Himalaya Restaurant. Greenvale School rated 10/10.
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