Birds, Books and Baked Goods
Tuesdays, February 10 and 24, 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Lasdon Public Gardens, 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah
Observe wildlife at the bird feeders and nearby habitat at Lasdon House. We’ll peruse our bookshelf of resources, make notes in our journal and learn about bird-friendly plantings. Optional: Bring a baked good to share with other participants, or bring a scoop of food or suet cake for our feathered friends. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. Free admission. To register, go to https://www.lasdonpublicgardens.org/event/birds-books-and-baked-goods/2026-01-20/
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday, February 8, Noon to 3 PM
Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street
Mark the Lunar New Year with a day of creativity and cultural tradition for the whole family! Discover the work of artist Shen Wei, experience a dynamic Lion Dance, enjoy performances by the Li Garden Dance Company, and create Lunar New Year–themed art projects. All ages and abilities welcome. To register, go to https://www.katonahmuseum.org/events/?eid=962
Teodosia: An Alt-Valentine Oratorio
Saturday, February 14, 4 PM
St. James Church, 296 Titicus Road, North Salem
The Academy of Sacred Drama will present an outrageous alternative to the romance story: Alessandro Scarlatti’s Il martirio di Santa Teodosia, the story of a fearless saint who spurns suitors, turns down marriage, and embraces martyrdom instead of a wedding veil. With dazzling baroque arias, dramatic duets, and an inspiring chorus, the performance flips the usual love‑song script on its head. For tickets, go to https://luma.com/teodosia-ns
Maple Sugaring Party
Sunday, March 1, 10 AM to 3 PM
Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale
The sugary sweet aroma leads to the sugar shack for live evaporation demonstrations that show how maple syrup is made. Taste sap tapped straight from the Nature Center’s trees and watch how boiling sap creates maple syrup. Learn more at https://naturecentergb.org/maple-sugaring-party/
Bobby LaVell Jazz Quintet
Friday, February 6, 5 PM to 8 PM
Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Celebrate Black History Month with an evening of live jazz featuring the Bobby LaVell Jazz Quintet. A longtime Yonkers resident, LaVell has performed worldwide with legends including Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Cab Calloway. Enjoy two sets of original and classic jazz compositions from the American Songbook at 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM. For more information, call (914) 963-4550.
An Evening of Chamber Music
Saturday, February 7, 8 PM
Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale
The New Choral Society under the direction of Dr. John T. King will perform a program of beloved chamber works by Brahms, Dvořák, Eric Ewazen, Haydn, Vivaldi, Zemlinsky and other composers. The music spans the centuries and includes familiar and lesser known works. Ticket prices range from $20 to $35. To purchase tickets, go to www.newchoralsociety.org.
Westchester Jewish Council’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, February 7, 7:15 PM
Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue, White Plains
This celebration of five decades of community and connection will honor Stu Seltzer, Pam Goldstein and “Run for Their Lives.” The evening includes a reception, program and after-party catered by Foremost Caterers/Jeff Becker. For more information, email Donna@wjcouncil.org.
Webinar—The Mind-Behavior Connection: How Mental Health Can Influence Substance Use, Wednesday, February 11
Mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, or ADHD can increase the risk that a young person turns to nicotine, alcohol, or other drugs to cope. Substance use can also trigger or worsen mental health struggles. When both happen together, it is called co-occurring disorders. In this webinar, Linda Richter, PhD, with Partnership to End Addiction, explains this connection and shares warning signs and ways to support your child and reduce risk. To register, go to https://www.operationparent.org/webinars#register
Book Author Talk with Neurosurgeon Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz
Thursday, February 12, 7 PM to 9 PM
Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road
Scarsdale resident and renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz will discuss his book Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery. Dr. Schwartz offers a rare and accessible look into the art, science, and humanity of brain surgery through compelling case studies that include both well-known figures and deeply personal stories. The discussion will be moderated by filmmaker James Solomon and promises to be an engaging community event that brings together science, storytelling, and the human experience. For more information, call (914) 722-1300.
Valentine’s Day Brunch
Saturday, February 14, 11 AM to 1 PM
Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights
Attendees will prepare a three-course meal together to share while picking up new skills to learn how to cook for your loved ones! $15 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (914) 862-5050.
Movie Matinee: Hidden Figures
Thursday, February 19, 1 PM
Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale
This powerful and uplifting film tells the true story of the brilliant women whose work helped shape NASA’s early space missions, celebrating their intelligence and perseverance. The movie will be followed by a post-screening discussion with New Rochelle Public Library Adult Services librarian and film historian Chris Poggiali. For more information, email adult programs@jccmw.org.