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💗 Loving Westchester's Weekend Warmup: Train Dreams, Matthew Morrison & Clever Critters
Plus, Stinky Cheese, Lunar New Year celebrations & a Westchester SC meet & greet
Happy Friday, Westchester!
Hopefully you’re all dug out from the recent snowstorm by now. We're no meteorologists, but 40° weather is way more effective at melting snow than the 15° we were getting after the January storm, so even a phoned-in shoveling effort should have done the trick. And with the kids finally back in school after the extended winter break, you might have both a clear house and clear driveway!
Before we get into the full event rundown for the weekend, we have to shout out one in particular. It’s rare we get the chance to actually sit down and watch a full movie with both kids in bed, uninterrupted. We finally did earlier this week and put on Train Dreams. It was incredible. So quietly powerful while reminding you of what’s truly important and what’s not once the movie ends. It was also beautifully written and beautifully shot... the Academy Award-nominated artists behind that (Clint Bentley & Adolpho Veloso) join attendees at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville this weekend for a screening and Q&A session. Details on the event below. If you can't make it up there this weekend, bump the movie to the top of your “need to watch” list and enjoy.
Elsewhere across the county, this weekend brings a nice variety… Matthew Morrison's one-man show hits the Paramount stage in Peekskill, The Stinky Cheese Man reimagines fairy tales at the Emelin Theatre, and Westchester’s-own professional soccer club hosts a meet & greet as they reveal their away kit ahead of the 2026 season. For families, there's a K-pop glam party, Clever Critters circus show with rescue dogs and performing chickens, and Lunar New Year celebrations at Hudson River Museum. For adults, comedy lovers have options including Kathy Griffin in Tarrytown and those soon-to-be-weds get a one-stop shop brunch experience as they plan their big day.
Thank you to all those who continue to join us over e-mail twice each week, we love putting this together to share what we’d be doing with unlimited babysitting! And thank you to this edition’s sponsor One Day Doors & Closets for helping us do it (more on them below)…
Enjoy the weekend and see you Tuesday!
Bec+Wes
In today’s edition:
Featured events… Westchester stages are full of Glee and Stinky Cheese.
Family fun… a K-pop glam up and some Clever Critters.
Grown ups & date nights… an intimate screening of Train Dreams with a Q&A featuring its Academy Award nominees.
Live music beat… a Southern rock supergroup takes The Cap stage Friday night.
Worth a drive… Cruel Summer in the dead of winter with a tribute to TSwift.
Where the heart is… a 2,800 square foot Scarsdale home steps from the Leatherstocking Trail.
Plus, a message from our partners, One Day Doors & Closets for your interior door glow up and QueenBPoker for when you want to go all in!
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!
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💓 The Pulse
Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!
Sat., Feb. 28 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill | 8p | $64+
Tony-nominated Broadway veteran Matthew Morrison brings his solo show featuring music, dance, and storytelling to the Paramount stage. The former Glee castmate showcases his vocal skill through Broadway classics, pop hits, and originals.
Sun., Mar. 1 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 11a & 2p | $27+
Griffin Theatre Company turns classic fairy tales on their heads in this 60-minute comedy where Jack flees from a Giant while encountering quirky characters including Little Red Hen and the famously smelly title character. The production features twisted versions of familiar stories where Cinderella rejects Rumpelstiltskin, the Ugly Duckling stays ugly, and absurdity reigns throughout.
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📆 What’s Happening?
Family Fun!
Sat., Feb. 28 | Glitter & Glam Palisades Center, West Nyack | 10-11:30a | $65.76
Kids get the full K-pop star treatment with Rumi braid-style hair, sparkly makeup, manicures, and bracelet making at this glam party. The 90-minute event lets young fans dress up and style themselves inspired by their favorite K-pop performers.
Sat., Feb. 28 | 127 Halstead Ave, Mamaroneck | 10:30-11:15a | $35
Juliette & Ella's Play Date hosts a music and movement class led by Ariel from The Little Mermaid, featuring Disney songs, creative movement, and age-appropriate activities with shakers, scarves, puppets, and bubbles. Event suited for ages 2-5.
Sat., Feb. 28 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 10:30a-4p
Families enjoy special storytimes and Makerspace crafts highlighting Black history, culture, and achievements throughout the day. Sessions run 10:30a-12:30p and 2-4p with engaging stories and hands-on creative activities designed for children to learn and celebrate together.
Sat., Feb. 28 | Hudson River Museum, Yonkers | 11a-5p
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with K-Pop dance, Chinese folk dance, Indonesian gamelan music, tai chi demonstrations, and workshops including origami, calligraphy, and knitting. Families can create horse puppets and Lunar New Year lanterns in art workshops, plus see a planetarium show highlighting Chinese constellations at 2p.
Sat., Feb. 28 | Tarrytown Music Hall | 1p | $35+
Circus Stella presents a family-friendly show featuring rescue dogs and performing chickens who jump through hoops, dance with their trainers, and catch flying frisbees. These animals show off their tricks and skills in an entertaining performance perfect for animal lovers of all ages.
⚽ Westchester SC Jersey Reveal
Sat., Feb. 28 | Socceroof, New Rochelle | 6-8p
Westchester SC are hosting an open event at New Rochelle’s Socceroof ahead of their second season to reveal their new away jerseys, giving fans the opportunity to meet the squad and join a pickup game this Saturday night.
Grown Ups & Date Nights
Fri., Feb. 27 | Red Horse by David Burke, White Plains | 6:15p | $95
Enjoy a three-course dinner paired with stand-up comedy featuring internationally-touring Daniel Simonsen (seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and national headlining Lana Siebel (Dry Bar Comedy). Price includes a 3-course dinner and show with open seating.
Fri., Feb. 27 | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Mount Kisco | 6:30p | $26.50+
The Highline String Quartet performs Beatles classics by candlelight in a historic church setting. This intimate concert features iconic songs including "Here Comes the Sun," "Hey Jude," "Yesterday," and "Come Together" reimagined for strings.
Sat., Feb. 28 | Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville | 2p | $25+
We finally made time to watch this film recently and it’s exactly what’s needed in today's noisy, distracting world. Do yourself a favor and catch the screening of the Academy Award-nominated film with a Q&A session with fellow nominees, director Clint Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso.
Select dates: Feb. 28-Mar. 8 | Yorktown Stage, Yorktown Heights | Check link for showtimes & tickets
Yorktown Stage presents the classic musical following matchmaker Dolly Levi through her adventures in 1890s New York. The show features dance numbers and iconic songs from one of Broadway's longest-running musicals.
Sun., Mar. 1 | VIP Country Club, New Rochelle | 12-3p | Free for brides & grooms, $20 guests
Westchester/Hudson Valley Weddings Magazine makes “big day” planning easier when engaged couples have the opportunity to meet top wedding professionals including planners, florists, photographers, makeup artists, entertainers, and travel experts. The brunch features samplings of hors d'oeuvres, wedding cakes, and desserts.
😂 Westchester’s Weekend Comedy Scene
Comedy Night at Sprain Lake Golf Course… featuring Joseph Anthony, Motts Pelazza, and Jim Maywalt with pre-show buffet dinner | Sat., Feb. 28 | Sprain Lake Golf Course, Yonkers | 6:30p | $50
Kathy Griffin… the Emmy Award-winning comedian brings her New Face, New Tour show to Tarrytown | Sat., Feb. 28 | Tarrytown Music Hall | 8p | $57+
Comedy From Scratch… award-winning show featuring Elon Altman, Val Parker, and Ben Asher | Sat., Feb. 28 | The Idea Kitchen, Larchmont | 8p | $25+
TriState Stand Up… stand-up open mic night | Sun., Mar. 1 | Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company, White Plains | 6p | $10 bar tab minimum
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
Fri., Feb. 27 | The LOFT at Chelsea Piers Connecticut, Stamford | 6:30-8:30p | $25
An energetic bingo night combines traditional gameplay with music, dancing, and interactive entertainment for ages 9 and up. Players can enjoy the classic game with added DJ beats and karaoke moments during this two-hour party. Proceeds support One Tough Cookie's care packages and programs for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Sat., Feb. 28 | Daryl's House, Pawling | 8p | $40
Cruel Summer delivers a live band tribute to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with frontwoman Alyssa Coco, whose music has been featured on Netflix's "Selling Sunset" and ABC's "black-ish". The band performs hits spanning TSwift's career. All ages welcome.
🏡 Where the Heart Is
Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Here’s one that caught our eye…
Listed by Compass Greater NY
12 Swarthmore Road is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,834 square foot colonial from 1916 on 0.41 acres in the Heath Ridge neighborhood. The home was recently expanded and updated but kept its great old-world character with details like beamed ceilings. A big front porch is perfect for relaxing or morning coffee. Inside, the first floor has a living room with fireplace, a private study with a front mudroom, a powder room, formal dining room, and a nice kitchen with breakfast area and walk-in pantry. There's also a back mudroom and a family room with lots of windows that opens to the backyard. Upstairs, the owner's suite has a sitting room, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. Three more good-sized bedrooms and a hall bath complete the second floor. The basement has storage, a powder room, and laundry. The big backyard is great for entertaining or just enjoying your own space. Detached 2-car garage.
Walking distance to Scarsdale Metro-North (about 33 minutes to Grand Central). Close to Il Sorrento, Sapori, and Meritage. Quaker Ridge School (rated 10/10) nearby.
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