🎸 The Next Noah Kahan? The Peak's Beach Sessions Return Tonight

Jason Mraz brings Hall of Fame songwriting chops to The Cap, Walter's kicks off its concert series & the Righteous Brothers bid farewell

May 26, 2026

Hello, Westchester!

 

Do we get a rain check on Memorial Day Weekend? When can we cash that in?

 

Hopefully you were able to find some fun during the long weekend either indoors or between the showers. We used the raw Saturday weather as our excuse to take a day trip to a corner of Brooklyn that we’ve never been to, Sunset Park, specifically Japan Village in Industry City. It was a bit of a trek (around 1h15m from Rye) but it was perfect for a rainy day and if you’re into Japanese food and culture, it’s a must. We’ll be writing about our experience there in more detail soon, but here are a few pics to set the mood…

Shifting focus to things closer to home… 107.1 The Peak is doing its part to reignite Westchester’s summer vibes this week with the start of their Beach Sessions at The Barley Beach House in Rye. Flashback to September 2022, The Peak introduced a relatively unknown Noah Kahan to Westchester when he took to the beach deck in Rye… a few Grammy nominations and stadium sellouts later, here we are.

Image from 107.1 The Peak / Noah Kahan

That’s all to say… take the summer session schedule seriously. You never know who you’ll be catching on the beach (we see you on that list, Kashus Culpepper).

 

Knowing you witnessed a superstar before the world knew they were one can be a lot of fun and make for a great story. For those of you who’d rather skip the wait and jump right to current day stars, Westchester has you covered this week… Jason Mraz plays The Cap on Friday, while Glee / Broadway star Darren Criss and The Righteous Brothers both play Peekskill’s Paramount.

 

Great kids events, comedy, and artist & writer Q&As round out a weekly calendar that hopefully lifts spirits back up after last weekend’s washout. Enjoy it and if you see us at tonight’s beach session in Rye, say hello!

 

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💓 The Pulse

Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!

Tue., May 26 | The Barley Beach House, Rye | 7p | Free

 

107.1 The Peak kicks off its summer concert series at the Barley Beach House with beach folk band The 502's and Late Night Thoughts playing right on the water. Free to attend, first-come seating begins one hour before showtime.

 

Fri., May 29 | Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill | 8p | $78+

 

Bill Medley and vocal partner Bucky Heard bring the Righteous Brothers catalog to the Paramount for a farewell tour performance spanning six decades of soul, with You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Unchained Melody, and Soul and Inspiration among the hits.

 

Fri., May 29 | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Mount Kisco | 6:30p | $28+

 

The Highline String Quartet performs a 60-minute candlelit show working through iconic 90s catalog: Foo Fighters, No Doubt, The Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, Oasis, Radiohead, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, and more.

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📆 What’s Happening?

Family Fun!

Tue., May 26 | Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale | 12-1p | $7

 

Explore the Nature Center's working hives, handle real pollen and wax comb, look inside an empty hive, and finish with a honey tasting from the resident bees. A hands-on introduction to pollination and hive life, best for kindergarten and up.

 

Thu., May 28 | Walter's Hot Dogs, Mamaroneck | 6-8p | Free

 

The Westchester staple kicks off its summer concert series with the Lauren Davidson Duo on May 28, presented by A-Sides with Jon Chattman. Your Thursday night dinner and entertainment sorted.

 

Fri., May 29 | New Rochelle Public Library, New Rochelle | 11-11:45a | Free

 

The tiniest of green thumbs can get hands-on with this eco-friendly craft session at New Rochelle Public Library. Best suited for 2-4 year olds who don’t mind getting a little messy!

 

Fri.-Sun., May 29-31 | Westchester County Center, White Plains | Fri. 3-7p, Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 10a-4p | $15 per day (kids under 12 free)

 

Five hundred tables of sports cards, autographed items, vintage and modern collectibles, and hobby vendors fill the County Center for a full weekend show, with Doug Flutie, Ricky Williams, and Paul Molitor (among others) on hand for fan autographs.

 

Sat., May 30 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 2p | $40.50

 

Wildlife educator Grant Kemmerer brings over a dozen live animals to the Music Hall stage, from wolves and monkeys to critically endangered red ruffed lemurs, for his high-profile, nationally touring show.

 

 

Grown Ups & Date Nights

Wed., May 27 | Bedford Playhouse, Bedford | 7p | $35

 

The inaugural B&NC Talks live series launches with AI engineer and CEO John Roa cutting through the noise around artificial intelligence, covering how these systems work, where they fall short, and what parents and professionals should pay attention to.

 

Wed., May 27 | Wainwright House, Rye | 7-8:30p | $30+

 

A gentle flowing vinyasa practice on the waterfront grounds of Wainwright House as the sun sets over the Sound, followed by a glass of wine and conversation by the water. A midweek reset worth putting in the calendar.

 

Wed., May 27 | Chappaqua Public Library, Chappaqua | 7-9p | Register at the link above

 

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Princeton professor Ada Ferrer joins Huma Abedin to discuss her new memoir Keeper of My Kin, tracing her family's separation across the Cuban-American divide through letters discovered after her parents' deaths.

 

Fri., May 29 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 8p | $25

 

Carmen Lynch, whose dry delivery the New York Times has compared to Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg, headlines this all-female stand-up night at the Emelin alongside Carie Karavas (Comedy Central, Montreal Comedy Festival) and Ann Stengel.

 

Sat., May 30 | Paramount Hudson Valley, Peekskill | 8p | $79+

 

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss performs an intimate concert spanning his full career: Glee, StarKid, Broadway, and his own recordings, moving between pop, rock, musical theater, and storytelling.

 

 

The Beat… Westchester’s Live Music Scene

 

Fri., May 29 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 8p | $79.50+

 

Two-time Grammy winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree Jason Mraz brings an intimate night of pop and folk songwriting to The Cap, drawing from a catalog that spans his 2002 debut through his most recent studio release. Support from Gregory Page.

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Fri., May 29 | MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie | 6p | Ticket prices vary

 

Blippi and Meekah take the stage live in a high-energy interactive show featuring fan favorites like The Excavator Song, Monster Truck, and Dino Dance, with music, movement, and surprises throughout.

 

Fri.-Sat., May 29-30 | New York Comedy Club, Stamford, CT | 7p & 9:30p | $29+

 

A two-night, four-show run from one of stand-up's most beloved crowd-work specialists. Big Jay Oakerson co-hosts SiriusXM's The Bonfire, has appeared on Netflix, FX, and Conan, and most recently released the crowd-work special Them/They.

🏡 Where the Heart Is

Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Here’s one that caught our eye

 

77 Edgemont Road is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,028 square foot Tudor from 1927 on an 8,712 square foot lot in the Old Edgemont neighborhood. This is the kind of home that makes a strong first impression and keeps delivering once you're inside. The architecture has that classic Tudor character you'd expect from this era, and the interior has been tastefully updated without losing any of the original charm. The main level has a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a sun-drenched sunroom that works well as a home office, and an updated kitchen with granite and stone countertops. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has its own en-suite bath, and there are three more bedrooms plus a second full bathroom. The lower level adds extra flex space beyond the listed square footage, which is always a welcome bonus. Outside, a private patio makes for a nice spot to entertain or just wind down. The home also has central air and hardwood floors throughout.

 

Just 0.4 miles to Scarsdale Metro-North (about 33 minutes to Grand Central). Close to Il Sorrento, Sapori, and One Rare Steakhouse. Seely Place School and Edgemont Junior Senior High School (both rated 10/10) nearby.

 

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