Name: Hocus Pocus Drag Dinner
Start: 2026-10-28T19:00:00-04:00
Location: City Winery Hudson Valley

City Winery Hudson Valley

City Winery Hudson Valley presents Hocus Pocus Drag Dinner on Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM.
It’s time to put a little magic on the menu. Join us for a spellbinding Hocus Pocus Drag Dinner hosted by Lady Celestina, featuring fabulous drag performances, delicious food, and plenty of Halloween fun. Inspired by the cult-classic film, this spirited evening brings together dinner, dazzling performances, and a little bit of mischief for a night you won’t soon forget.
Gather your coven, come in costume, and get ready for an evening of drag, dinner, and Hocus Pocus magic at City Winery Hudson Valley.
Doors open: 6:00 PM<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164180/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Hocus Pocus Drag Dinner

City Winery Hudson Valley presents Hocus Pocus Drag Dinner on Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM.
It’s time to put a little...

Taylor Hall, Vassar College

Oct. 7, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m.Location: Taylor Hall, Room 203
Joyce Kozloff is an internationally recognized artist and feminist who was an originating member of the Pattern and Decoration movement. Maps are the foundation for her recent paintings which employ mutations to raise geopolitical issues and chart the sites of current wars and conflicts.
Sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/art" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Art Department</a>, this event is free and open to the public.

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Oct. 7, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m.Location: Taylor Hall, Room 203
Joyce Kozloff is an internationally recognized artist and feminist...

Unicorn Bar

In anticipation of the 27th annual Woodstock Film Festival the WFF team has partnered with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodneighborkingston/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Good Neighbor</a>, the Kingston-based independent arts, culture, and community publication, to produce a limited-edition, collectible zine to highlight festival venues, screenings, and special events taking place across the mid-Hudson Valley during festival week in October.
Join us for an evening of drinks and community convergence. Meet the Good Neighbor and Woodstock Film Festival teams and help us kick off the countdown to the 27th Annual Woodstock Film Festival!
A cash bar and snacks will be available for purchase at Unicorn Bar during the event. Stay after for Queer Line Dancing in the ballroom! Admission is separate and on $5 - $25 sliding scale 
<a href="https://woodstockfilmfestival.org/2026-all-events?eventId=6a91be39d9172f9c50cda2b4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">woodstockfilmfestival.org/2026-all-events?eventId=6a91be39d9172f9c50cda2b4</a>

Local Event: Woodstock Film Festival Zine Launch

Woodstock Film Festival Zine Launch

In anticipation of the 27th annual Woodstock Film Festival the WFF team has partnered with Good Neighbor, the Kingston-based...

Vassar College

Oct. 8, 2026, 7:00–8:30 p.m.Location: Rockefeller Hall 200
Professor and Chair of Sociology at Boston University, Japonica Brown-Saracino, will present from her new book, The Death and Life of Gentrification: A New Map of a Persistent Idea. Sociologist Ruth Glass coined the term gentrification in the 1960s to mark the displacement of working-class residents in London neighborhoods by the professional classes. Brown-Saracino will trace how the word has far outgrown Glass’s meaning, becoming a socially charged metaphor for cultural appropriation, upscaling, and the loss of authenticity.
Sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/urban-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Urban Studies Program</a>. Co-sponsored by the <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/sociology" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sociology Department</a>, <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/earth-science-and-geography" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Earth Science &amp; Geography Department</a>, <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/american-and-native-american-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">American and Native American Studies Program</a>, <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/internationalstudies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">International Studies Program</a>, and <a href="https://www.vassar.edu/women-feminist-and-queer-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Women, Feminist, and Queer Studies Program</a>. With support from the <a href="https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vassar College Dean of the Faculty Office</a>.
This event is free and open to the public.

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“The Death and Life of Gentrification: How We...

Oct. 8, 2026, 7:00–8:30 p.m.Location: Rockefeller Hall 200
Professor and Chair of Sociology at Boston University, Japonica...

“The Death and Life of Gentrification: How We Use an Urban Term to Talk About Almost Everything”

Boscobel House and Gardens

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) will bring together
conservation leaders, community organizations, funders, and residents for “Resilient
Landscapes, Resilient Communities,” a panel discussion exploring how protecting the Hudson
Valley’s natural and cultural landscapes can help build stronger communities for generations to
come.
In CFHV’s Voices of the Hudson Valley report, residents identified the region’s scenic beauty
and natural environment among the qualities they value about living in the Hudson Valley. In
response to what it heard, CFHV is helping direct philanthropy, resources, and action toward
preserving the landscapes that contribute to the region’s character and quality of life.
Held at Boscobel in Garrison, the conversation will explore how conservation, philanthropy,
cultural preservation, and community stewardship can work together to protect scenic beauty
and biodiversity while strengthening climate resilience, recreation, and quality of life. Following
the discussion, attendees will have an opportunity to experience the landscape firsthand
through a guided walk.

Local Event: Shaped by the Land: Panel Discussion on Beauty, Stewardship, and Community Resilience in the Hudson

Shaped by the Land: Panel Discussion on Beauty,...

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Eastdale Village Cottage Square, Eastdale Avenue North, Poughkeepsie, NY

Kick off your summer weekend with Eastdale Village’s free Second Fridays event on the Cottage Square! Enjoy live music by Heavy Gauge, food from The Grille Wagon and special offerings from Eastdale's shops, restaurants and businesses.
Seating is available first-come, first-served at one of the outdoor bistro tables or bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for an evening of music, food and community in the heart of Eastdale Village. Wine will be available for purchase from Pizzeria Posto and beer available from The Refillery Storehouse.

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Second Fridays at Eastdale Village

Kick off your summer weekend with Eastdale Village’s free Second Fridays event on the Cottage Square! Enjoy live music by Heavy...

City Winery Hudson Valley 23 Factory Street Montgomery, NY 12549

City Winery Hudson Valley presents John Violinist Live! on Friday, October 9th at 8:00 PM!
John Violinist brings contemporary R&amp;B, soul, and modern instrumental artistry together through a performance style that is as dynamic as it is soulful.
An internationally recognized performer, John has appeared for audiences including Tom Werner, Anthony Anderson, Queen Latifah, Valerie Simpson, and Simone Biles, with performances featured on VH1, BET, and MTV. He was also selected for TikTok’s inaugural 100 Black Creatives program and has built an audience of more than 50 million views across social media.
From the National NAACP Gala to the BET Soul Train Music Awards 50th Anniversary Soul Luncheon, John has become a sought-after performer for major cultural events. His album RISE captures the sound that has made him stand out: expressive violin, contemporary production, and the unmistakable energy of soul.
Experience John Violinist live at City Winery Hudson Valley.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162229/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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John Violinist Live!

City Winery Hudson Valley presents John Violinist Live! on Friday, October 9th at 8:00 PM!
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Van Wyck Homestead Museum

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Market Day Crafts Fair in Fishkill

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