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🎈 One Year of Loving Westchester, Our June Celebrations Begin Today
Gary Clark Jr. tickets, Ardsley Car Wash giveaways, and a summer Saturday that might be the best one yet
Happy National Donut Day, Westchester!
Consider this your sign to indulge ahead of what we hope will be another memorable Knicks night. Game 2 tips off at 8:30pm and, like much of Westchester, we'll be watching with fingers and toes firmly crossed. When it comes to donuts, this household is huge on Duck Donuts and they come ‘Beckett Approved’ (evidence below)…
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As Loving Westchester edges closer to its first birthday, we've been thinking a lot about what this little corner of the internet has become. What started as a way to share things we thought people might enjoy has grown into something much bigger thanks to all of you. We have so many plans for the year ahead and are working hard to bring you even more experiences, value and local discoveries. Ultimately, we want this to be a place where all of us can find joy.
One thing we hear time and time again is: "How do I tell people about my event, gig, fundraiser, class, new menu or market?" Starting today, we've made room for exactly that. You'll find a new Community Spotlight section below where readers can share what's happening in their corner of Westchester.
We also want Loving Westchester to remain free and accessible to everyone. We turn down far more than we feature because if we don't think something will genuinely interest our readers, or we can't stand behind it ourselves, it doesn't make the cut. We spend a lot of time exploring, researching and pulling everything together so you don't have to.
That brings us to a huge thank you. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through the ‘Support’ button, and to those who take the time to send a note, share feedback or tell us how the newsletter has helped you. Those messages genuinely mean the world to us and make all the late nights worthwhile.
Now for some fun. Next Friday we're heading to see Gary Clark Jr. at The Capitol Theatre. We've seen him once before in Dublin and have been waiting years to experience that talent again. We want two of you to join us, so we're giving away a pair of tickets. Keep an eye on Instagram around 10am today for details on how to enter.
Right, that's quite enough from us. Go enjoy that donut, enjoy the weekend, and Go Knicks!
Bec+Wes
In today’s edition:
Featured events… Goatsfest brings a herd of goats and a full party to Ward Acres
Family fun… New Rochelle’s Summer Sizzle kicks off with an Eagles tribute and high-energy Summer Fling
Grown ups & date nights… Grammy and Oscar-winning Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham takes The Cap stage
Live music beat… Rolling Stone’s “definitive” Pink Floyd tribute band comes to Tarrytown
Community spotlight… a new section where your Westchester neighbors share events, gigs, jobs, and more. Share yours →
Worth a drive from Ardsley Car Wash… the Eat Drink Beacon food crawl puts 20-plus stops and a mile of Main Street in front of you Saturday
Eats-chester… Summer officially starts at Tiki Beach, mojitos, lobster rolls, and boats pulling up to the Playland boardwalk
Plus, a message from our partners, WingWoman by QueenBHive, giving you, your business, or brand the visibility and support it needs, and QueenBPoker, hosting your epic game night.
Now let’s get to it!
💓 The Pulse
Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!
Sat., Jun. 6 | Ward Acres Conservancy, New Rochelle | 10a-2p
A herd of goats returns to Ward Acres to clear invasive plants the sustainable way, and Westchester throws a party around it. Live music from the Good Old Brothers Band, Lucy's Tacos, kids' activities, guided nature walks, and free admission.
Sat., Jun. 6 | Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Chappaqua | 11a-4p | Free
One of Westchester's longest-running community events returns with homemade strawberry shortcake, live music all day, bounce castles, a petting zoo and dozens of craft vendors.
89 years of strawberry shortcake, live music, and a petting zoo. Some traditions are worth keeping →
Sat., Jun. 6 | Constitution Park & Larchmont Music Row, Larchmont | 12-10p | Free
Larchmont's all-day music celebration kicks off at noon with live bands, pizza from Pizza Vitale and pints from 18th Ward Brewing Co. At 5p the party spreads across Larchmont Music Row, with Heritage 147, Tequila Sunrise, Bar Aida, and Gilder Avenue.
Hey, everybody. This is Bec. Before Loving Westchester, I spent 20 years helping businesses, brands, and community organizations build visibility and find their audience. If you're a local business owner who knows you should be showing up more online but can't find the time between running the business and everything else, that's exactly what WingWoman is for. Strategy, social content, partnerships, launches. Just the right person in your corner connecting the dots.
📆 What’s Happening?
Family Fun!
Through Sun., Jun. 7 | Wampus Brook Park, Armonk | Check the link for daily times & details
50 years in, still the best excuse to spend a June evening on rides, games, live music, and food in Northern Westchester. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Sat.-Sun., Jun. 6-7 | Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds, Yorktown Heights | 10a-5p | Free
Revolutionary War living history with tavern debates, tactical skirmishes, colonial animals, bus tours of the encampment sites, and hands-on activities.
Sat., Jun. 6 | Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow | 11a-9p | Free
300-plus musicians across 25-plus venues, backyards, shops, parks, and village centers, with 40-minute sets rolling every hour on the hour. An online map guides the route.
Sat., Jun. 6 | Yonkers Brewing Company, Yonkers | 12-3p | $20+
Full live band, every era, every anthem, a proper singalong for Swifties, not a playlist. All ages welcome at the brewery.
Sat., Jun. 6 | Rye Town Park, Rye | 3p | Free
Live musical and theater performances celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, plus a neon afterparty with a live DJ. New additions this year from local groups.
Sat., Jun. 6 (every Sat. through Aug. 29) | Ruby Dee Park, New Rochelle | 6:30p | Free
The series opens with the nation's most acclaimed Eagles tribute and Summer Fling then runs every Saturday through late August with Nine Days, Gospel Night, and more.
Sun., Jun. 7 | Main Street, Tarrytown | 10a-5p | Free
Main Street closes to traffic for a full day of vendors, local retailers, live music from five acts, face painting, caricatures, and a Witches Along the Hudson performance at street level.
Grown Ups & Date Nights
Fri., Jun. 5 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 8p | $43+
Shawn Barker has been touring as Johnny Cash for over two decades and selling out rooms worldwide. Folsom Prison Blues through Hurt, full band, full character all night.
Fri., Jun. 5 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 8p | $39.50+
Grammy and Oscar winner, five seasons on Yellowstone, first album in seven years. Cinematic folk and blues at The Cap.
Fri., Jun. 5 | The Lark, Irvington | 8p | $75
Women-owned Hard Headed Comedy takes over The Lark with Alyce Chan, Joe Larson, and host Luz Michelle. Cocktails and light bites included.
Sat., Jun. 6 | 45 Iden Ave, Pelham Manor | 7-10p | $75
Drinks, music, and food at one of only two pre-Revolutionary War homes in the Pelhams, on the National Register of Historic Places. A rare chance inside the 1733 estate.
Sat., Jun. 6 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, Ossining | 7p & 9p | $30
Five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson returns to WCT with pianist Gary Versace and bassist Marty Jaffe. The New York Times called her "a singer with a feline touch and impeccable intonation."
Sun., Jun. 7 | Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah | 9:30a-4:30p | $333
Breathwork, sound healing, rose tea ceremony, communal meals, and art-making on the Caramoor grounds. Small group, full day.
The Beat… Westchester’s Live Music Scene
Sat., Jun. 6 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 8p | $44+
New York's The Machine has been the gold standard for Pink Floyd tribute acts, and the live show backs it up. The band moves freely between the improvisation of early Floyd and the spectacle of the stadium years, taking requests, playing deep cuts, and occasionally working through entire albums front to back.
Game nights are having a moment in Westchester, and if you've ever wanted to host a poker or casino night without the stress of figuring out the rules or rounding up chips, QueenBPoker is the answer. They come to your home, venue, office, and handle everything you may need from teaching the table to running the night. Casual, corporate, charity. No experience needed, just people who want a good time.
Through Mon., Jun. 8 | Palisades Center, West Nyack | Check link for daily times & tickets
A climate-controlled big top in the parking lot with world-class aerialists, acrobats, tightrope walkers, and clowns. Thirty years of genuine circus spectacle.
Sat., Jun. 6 | Barton Orchards, Poughquag | 3-7p | $47+
Unlimited tasting options across ciders, seltzers, and spirits, with a Hard Cider Hayride, live music from Surefire, and an after party with The Zoo.
Sat., Jun. 6 | Main Street, Beacon | 3-7p | $55
Wristband and map for 20-plus stops along a mile of Beacon's Main Street. A great excuse to spend the day up the Hudson Line.
🔦 Community Spotlight
Local events, announcements, and opportunities submitted by your Westchester neighbors
Grooving Tots: Sesame Street Edition at Pascone Park (Ardsley), hosted by Shake It Off. Free trial music and movement class for toddlers and preschoolers featuring a special visit from Elmo. Sunday, June 7, 9:45am. Registration required.
Hops on the Hudson Modern Makers Market returns to Cold Spring with 70-plus designers, artisans, and artists on the lawn of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, with live Hudson Valley musicians and Hudson Valley Falafel on site. Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28, 11a-5p. Free admission, free parking, dog friendly.
🍹 Eats-chester
Tiki Beach Pier Restaurant | 1 Playland Parkway, Rye
There are places you go when you want to feel a little like you're on vacation, even though you're only a few miles from home. Tiki Beach Pier Restaurant is exactly that.
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Perched along the Playland boardwalk, it's an easy spot to settle in with a mojito (which we highly recommend), share a few plates, catch some live music and watch the boats drift by. On summer weekends, it's not unusual to see boats anchored offshore while Tiki's shuttle boat zips out to ferry guests back to shore.
On a recent visit, the lobster roll was the standout. Generous, buttery and packed with lobster. We'd also happily order the Dragon Coaster Roll again, while the watermelon salad remains one of our favorite warm-weather picks. If you're after something heartier, there's plenty to choose from too, including burgers, ribs and steak.
Whether you're stopping by after a day at Playland, meeting friends for sunset drinks, or sneaking away for a cheeky afternoon cocktail while the kids are otherwise occupied, Tiki has a habit of turning one drink into two and an afternoon into an evening.
For us, it's one of those places that reminds you summer in Westchester can feel a lot like getting away without actually going anywhere.
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