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š Loving Westchester Warms Up with a Swiftie Celebration, Beach Bash, and Some Gin & Juice
Plus, grab some hot ones at a Wingfest that's one of Americaās Top 5 Food Festivals
Hi there!
We hope youāre safe, warm, and not still digging yourself out post-storm! While the deep freeze hasnāt quite lifted, we bundled up and made it out Monday for some snowy shenanigans at Davenport Park in New Rochelle. If you're ever up for a winter walk with a view, or your kids are just the right age for a snowy hill that's steep enough to be fun without being stressful, we can highly recommend it. A tree-lined path leads straight to the Sound, and when we visited, it was all blanketed in the softest sunset glow. Winter at its finest!
Real quick before you goā¦ we have big plans for this newsletter and community in 2026, and weād love to take you on the ride with us. We put together a super speedy poll (five seconds max!) to help shape what comes next. If youāve got a moment, weād really appreciate it!
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We know you might still be hunkering down until things soften a bit, but if you're ready to poke your head out, we've got some local outings worth layering up for below.
Bundle up and enjoy,
Bec+Wes
In todayās edition:
Featured eventsā¦ want to get away? Escape the cold with a beach party inā¦ Pleasantville?
Family funā¦ itās party time for all the Swifties out there.
Grown ups & date nightsā¦ sippinā on gin & juice with Snoop and the G-double O-D(house).
Live music beatā¦ 10 mid-week music gigs to move to and thaw out those legs.
Worth a driveā¦ itās wingfest time with special sauce.
Where the heart isā¦ 3,000 square feet and move-in ready in Chappaqua.
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!
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š The Pulse
Loving Westchesterās Featured Events!
Sat., Jan. 31 | White Plains Performing Arts Center | 7:30p | $55-$65
Tony and Grammy winner John Lloyd Young brings his acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli to White Plains Performing Arts Center for one night. Young originated the role of Frankie Valli in Broadway's Jersey Boys, winning the Lead Actor Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards.
šļø Beach Bash with Smoky O Band
Sat., Jan. 31 | Soul Brewing Co., Pleasantville | Doors 12p/Live music 2-5p | $20 advance/$25 day of
Escape winter at this tropical-themed indoor party featuring live music from the Smoky O Band playing surf, reggae, calypso, and rock. Includes hula dance lessons with Mio, contests (hula hoop, limbo, best dressed), and warm taproom with craft beer. Tickets include admission and live music with two sets.
š½ļø Yonkers Downtown Restaurant Week
Now through Fri., Feb. 6 | Downtown Yonkers
Yonkers Downtown Restaurant Week returns with 18 participating restaurants offering special prix-fixe menus for dine-in or takeout. Choose from two-course lunch options ($14.95 / $24.95) and three-course dinner options ($34.95 / $44.95); pricing tiers vary by restaurant. New this year are three chances to win $500 gift cards sponsored by Municipal Credit Union.
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š Whatās Happening?
Family Fun!
š§± National LEGO Day
Wed., Jan. 28 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 3-5p | Included with admission
Celebrate National LEGO Day with special building activities at Westchester Children's Museum. Drop in anytime during program hours. Museum located at Playland Parkway along the historic Long Island Sound boardwalk.
šØ Chalk it Up! in The Cove
Thu., Jan. 29 | Yonkers Riverfront Library | 12-1p | Free
Kids can unleash their creativity at this weekly drop-in program at Yonkers Riverfront Library. Children decorate the chalkboard wall in The Cove, the newly redesigned play space in the Children's Room. This free program welcomes children under 8 and requires no registration.
š¬ Film Series: The Goonies
Fri., Jan. 30 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 6p | $11, free for members
Tarrytown Music Hall screens The Goonies as part of their classic film series celebrating cinema in this historic venue. Directed by Richard Donner and starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, and Ke Huy Quan, this beloved 1985 adventure follows a group of kids on a treasure hunt.
š Into The Woods JR
Fri., Jan. 30 (7p) & Sat., Jan. 31 (12p) | Yorktown Stage, Yorktown Heights
Yorktown Stage presents Into The Woods JR, the junior version of Stephen Sondheim's musical that weaves together classic fairy tales. The show runs Friday evening (7p) and Saturday at noon with tickets starting at $20.
š¤ Let's Sing Taylor
Fri., Jan. 30 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | Doors 6p/Show 7:30p | $35-$99.50
Swifties unite for an unofficial live tribute show celebrating Taylor Swift at The Capitol Theatre. Fans are encouraged to sing their hearts out and wear their best Taylor-inspired attire to this interactive concert experience.
Grown Ups & Date Nights
Tue., Jan. 27 | Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville | 7p | $20 members/$25 nonmembers
Preview screening of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival winner followed by Q&A with director SimĆ³n Mesa Soto, moderated by Justin LaLiberty. The Colombian film follows a failed writer's downward spiral through MedellĆn. Spanish with subtitles.
Wed., Jan. 28 | Goodhouse Social Club, Mount Kisco | 7-8:30p | $25
Goodhouse Social Club hosts a guided tasting featuring Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop alongside their newest release, STILL G.I.N. The evening includes chef-driven bites from the Goodhouse kitchen paired with these premium spirits from the hip-hop legends' company.
Wed., Jan. 28 | Wolf & Warrior Brewing Co., White Plains | 7-9p | Free, $10 bar tab min.
Head to White Plainsā Wolf & Warrior Brewing Co. for TriState Stand Upās showcase: a night of improv comedy featuring eight local comedians and hosted by Isaac Baker. The show is free with a $10 bar tab minimum, reserve your spot at the link above.
Thu., Jan. 29 | Rye Grill & Bar, Rye | Doors 6p/Show 7p | $28.52
Join Westchester Comedy Club in Rye for stand-up comedy featuring Tom Van Horn, Sonya Vai, Tayler Yarish, Jeff Medoff, and Ben Rosenfeld. Located in the upstairs private room of Rye Grill and Bar. $20 food/drink minimum per person not included in ticket price.
š¬ Listen To The Movie: Animal House
Fri., Jan. 30 | Bedford Playhouse, Bedford | 7p
John Belushi stars in this ultimate college comedy followed by a Q&A exploring the film's legendary soundtrack. Local musician Rob Cavenagh leads the post-screening discussion about the iconic music that made this 1978 classic unforgettable. Part of Bedford Playhouse's Listen to the Movie series.
š„ Curling & Cocktails
Sat., Jan. 31 | Ardsley Curling Club, Dobbs Ferry | 7:30p | $65
Try the Olympic sport of curling with experienced instructors teaching rock delivery, sweeping, and strategy. Spend up to 90 minutes on the ice followed by "broomstacking" (snacks, drinks, socializing) with a cash bar. No experience necessary.
Sat., Jan. 31 | Bethany Arts Community, Ossining | 8-9:30p | $20
Experience the Nashville tradition of songwriter circles at Bethany Arts Community. Five singer-songwriters, Maria DiFabbio, Michele Gedney, Cashel OāMalley, Plane Station, and Siobhan O'Malley, sit in the middle of the audience taking turns playing original songs and sharing their stories.
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
šø G. Love & Special Sauce - Lemonade 20th Anniversary
Fri., Jan. 30 | Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield CT | 8p
Hip-hop blues fusion legends G. Love & Special Sauce celebrate their Lemonade album's 20th anniversary at Ridgefield Playhouse with special guest MAKUA. The Philadelphia trio blends hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul with their signature laid-back groovy style.
Sat., Jan. 31 | MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie | 5-8:30p | Tickets available
Hudson Valley Wingfest returns for its 19th year at the Mid Hudson Civic Center, featuring the region's best restaurants, food trucks, and caterers competing to be crowned King of the Wings. Live entertainment from The NERDS. This event has sold out 18 years in a row and was recently named one of America's Top 5 Food Festivals.
š” Where the Heart Is
Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Hereās one that caught our eyeā¦
Listed by Compass Greater NY
636 Quaker Road is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 3,029 square foot colonial designed by Tom O'Brien Architecture on 0.6 acres in sought-after Ardsley Park. This turnkey residence features newly refinished hardwood floors, custom millwork, recessed lighting, and oversized windows throughout. A two-story foyer leads to a spacious living room with slate fireplace and bay-window seating, plus a formal dining room perfect for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops, a built-in desk, and access to a flagstone patio, while the adjoining family room showcases a vaulted ceiling and French doors to the private backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite includes custom closets and a spa-like marble bath, and each of the four bedrooms has its own renovated bath. The landscaped property features hydrangeas and mature plantings, with a nearby path to a quiet cul-de-sac and school bus stop at the driveway.
The home is close to Roaring Brook School and walking distance to Chappaqua Metro-North Station, plus minutes to Basso by PXK, Ibiza Kitchen, Le Jardin du Roi, and Moderne Barn. Award-winning Chappaqua schools including Horace Greeley High School rated 10/10.
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