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💗 Loving Westchester's Weekend Countdown: Choirs, Comedians & Candlelit Carols

Plus, family-friendly and inclusive Nutcracker performances & your weekend rundown of Westchester's holiday attractions

Westchester friends,

 

It’s about that time where some of us are desperately checking on shipping times for that gift that hasn’t made it just yet or pulling the trigger on the one we’re hoping will. Do you know what doesn’t give you that anxiety? Buying local. If there’s one thing we’ve learned through this newsletter adventure with you so far
 it’s that we have a ridiculous amount of talent on our doorstep, and so many wonderful handmade items that would be adored, which can be picked up within the hour. And if you can’t find the perfect thing, here’s a gift that anyone will treasure (not an ad 😁). And if you really love the person, recommend the Calabrian chicken sandwich
 life altering.

 

This time next week you’ll be wearing those new socks Aunt Gladys sent you, still waiting on that gift no one seemed to pick up on this year (despite numerous hints) or simply just happy it all went off without a hitch. With that in mind, we have it all ahead of us, so let’s make the absolute best of it. There are memories to be made! And you don’t have to wait until the 25th to make ‘em!

 

Hope this edition can help you do just that,

 

Bec+Wes

 

 

In today’s edition:

  • Featured events
 a chorus, a classic and some candlelight guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

  • Family fun
 family-friendly and inclusive performances of a timeless holiday tale.

  • Grown ups & date nights
 spice up the weekend with salsa in White Plains.

  • Live music beat
 15 gigs to get your groove on.

  • Holiday homestretch
 take in these Westchester holiday attractions in the final weekend before Christmas.

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!

Sat., Dec 20 | Tarrytown Music Hall | 8p | Tickets from $53

 

The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir graces the Tarrytown stage with their magical Christmas in Vienna program. These gifted young musicians have assembled from dozens of countries to entertain audiences worldwide, performing Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular favorites, and beloved holiday tunes.

 

🕯 Candlelit Christmas Carols on Strings

Fri., Dec 19 (6p & 8.30p) & Sat., Dec 20 (8.30p) | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Mount Kisco | Check this link for tickets, limited numbers remaining

 

Experience the magic of Christmas under the gentle glow of candlelight. The Highline String Quartet performs beloved holiday classics like "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Carol of the Bells," and more in the beautiful St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

 

Sun., Dec 21 | Tarrytown Music Hall | 6p | Tickets $11, Free for members

 

Catch the ultimate holiday classic on the big screen. Jimmy Stewart’s iconic film follows a frustrated businessman who gets help from an angel showing him what life would be like if he'd never existed. Celebrate the season in a historic venue.

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📆 What’s Happening?

Family Fun!

🎭 Finding Neverland

This weekend’s shows: Fri., Dec 19 - Sun., Dec 21 | White Plains Performing Arts Center | Check here for times & tickets

 

White Plains Performing Arts Center brings the Broadway musical hit Finding Neverland to audiences on select dates through Jan 4. Catch the story of how Peter became Pan, following J.M. Barrie and his friendship with a widow and her four sons.

 

Sat., Dec 20 & Sun., Dec 21 | Makers Central, Tarrytown | 10a-5p | Free admission

 

Makers Central transforms into a vibrant holiday marketplace for their 5th annual market. Browse handmade treasures, have the kiddos participate in a scavenger hunt, and whet your whistle with a 3-5p Saturday happy hour (or a free Sun. morning mimosa)! Don’t miss the Grand Finale giveaway on Sun.!

 

Sat., Dec 20 | Irvington Theater | 11a & 3.30p | Tickets from $20

 

Amanda Kupillas Dance presents two Nutcracker performances this Saturday. The 11a show is family-friendly with excerpts from the classic tale, reimagined with twists and various dance styles. The 3.30p show is AKD's first full production with acts, showcasing dancers in a modern interpretation blending tradition with dynamic storytelling.

 

❄ Shaking It Off All Weekend

Shake It Off, 365 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale

  • Gingerbread House Decorating Class | Sat., Dec 20 | 11a | $30, ages 3-8

  • Paw Patrol Holiday Craft and Dance Party
 kiddos can dance away with Paw Patrol’s Chase and a holiday craft | Sun., Dec 21 | 10-10.45a | $30, ages 1.5-5

  • Elf Adventure Drop Off
 get some last-minute holiday chores done with a drop-off party feat. elf-themed crafts and festive fun | Sun., Dec 21 | 12.30-3.30p | $35 per child, $25 per additional sibling, $5 pizza, $15 extra hour, ages 3-8

  • And several more weekend events at Shake It Off! Check this link for a full list.

 

Sat., Dec 20 | Pound Ridge Library | 1p

 

It’s a holiday whodunit when “The Case of the Missing Presents” puppet show is presented at Pound Ridge Library this Sat. afternoon. Help Mystery Max solve the case to find Red’s missing presents with sing-songs and clues along the way.

 

đŸ©° Nutcracker Dream

Sat., Dec 20 - Mon., Dec 22 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 1.30p & 5p | Tickets from $30

 

The Ballet des Amériques, alongside local young dancers, perform Nutcracker Dream, a family-friendly 90-minute production bringing the holiday classic to life. Emelin Theatre hosts six shows (1.30p & 5p) every day from Friday through Monday.

 

đŸ“œ Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Keep warm indoors with one of these family-friendly movie parties at Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers:

  • The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants | Sat., Dec 20 | 3.30p | $23

  • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | Sun., Dec 21 | 12.30p | $21

 

Sun., Dec 21 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill | 1p & 5p | Tickets $25

 

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater hosts two “short and sweet” performances of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, perfect for family attention spans! The matinee show (1p) is an inclusive, sensory-friendly version with lower sound levels, reduced lighting effects and guests are free to talk and leave their seats during the show.

 

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

🧀 Raclette Night!

Fri., Dec 19 | Soul Brewing Co., Pleasantville | 7-8.45p | Tickets $55 for non-drinkers, $70 full fare

 

Get cozy in Pleasantville with an evening of Raclette and award-winning beer. Second Mouse Cheese Shop and Soul Brewing Co. team up Friday night, offering Raclette with crispy potatoes, cured meats, cornichons, pickled vegetables, and a brew!

 

Fri., Dec 19 | Tarrytown Music Hall | 8p | Tickets from $66

 

Catch Rock & Roll and Grammy Hall of Famers Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish as they reunite The Rascals Friday night at Tarrytown Music Hall for a “Rockin’ the Holidays” show.

 

A Pair of Sip & Shops For Last Minute Gifts
 and Sips

  • Sat., Dec 20 | Soul Brewing Co., Pleasantville | 1-5p

  • Sun., Dec 21 & Mon., Dec 22 | Goodhouse Social Club, Mount Kisco | 12-5p

 

Sat., Dec 20 | Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville | 2.30p | Tickets $15 (members), $20 (non-members)

 

Join Jacob Burns Film Center for a special preview screening of The Nutcracker at Wethersfield, an Official Selection at Doc NYC 2025, following a group of unemployed New York City Ballet dancers during the 2020 COVID restrictions. Q&A session with director Anne Sundberg and lead choreographer Troy Schumacher.

 

Sat., Dec 20 | Westchester County Center, White Plains | Doors 7p, Show 8p | Tickets from $69.80

 

It’ll be an unforgettable night of salsa when legendary trombonist Willie Colon headlines an all-star lineup including Ex-Voces Originales Adolescentes, Hildemaro, Roberto Quintero's Salsa Project, Yutho, Ranfiel, and Josimar
 all bringing the heat to White Plains.

 

đŸ€Ł Westchester’s Weekend Comedy

  • Dinner & A Show
 Comedians Joe Fernandes (award-winning web series I Don’t Know Joe) and Lana Siebel (NYC comedy club regular) headline a 3-course dinner and a show | Fri., Dec 19 | Red Horse by David Burke, White Plains | 6.15-9.15p | Tickets $95

  • TriState StandUp
 holiday-themed open mic night with some Santa crowd-work and a roast battle between Isaac Baker and Jess Xu for good measure | Sun., Dec 21 | Wolf & Warrior Brewing Co., White Plains | Show 6p | Reserve your seat here

 

 

The Beat

Westchester’s Live Music Scene

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🎄 Westchester’s Holiday Homestretch!

Catch these Westchester holiday attractions in the final weekend before Christmas:

 

 

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Until next time,