Penguin Rep Theatre Premieres Son of Zeus
Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 27, 7 Crickettown Rd, Stony Point
Son of Zeus the new play by and starring Jimmy Georgiades is described by Mr. Brancato, Penguin Rep’s founding Artistic Director as “A Bronx Tale meets Zorba the Greek.” The play is a captivating story about family lost, family found, and the challenges of living up to – or letting go of – expectations. Tickets may be purchased here.
Pride Night Market
Friday, July 11, 6:00-9:00pm. Rockland County Pride Center, 28 S Franklin St, Nyack
What is the Pride Night Market? The Pride Center will be open late, welcoming the public to shop, socialize, and raise money for their hometown pride center.
What will be on offered? Art, ceramics, skincare, jewelry, fashion, books, and more.
Who are the vendors?
Alleyne Studios @i_am_alleyne
Be Yourself Books @be_yourself_bookshop
Bill Batson, Author/Artist @billbatsonny
Borderline Home @borderlinejewelry
Brian Hart, Artist @brianhart_artist
Dragonfly Jewelry Designs www.dragonflyjewelrydesign.com
Eclectic Designs @eclecticdesignsbyro
Field & Forage @fieldandforage_florals
Flor Y Yerba @floryyerba
Foliage Loft @foliage_loft
Guy Carsone, Milliner www.hatsbyguy.com
Hudson Valley Skincare @hvskincare
KC Ceramics @karencloseceramics
Luna Light & Co @lunalightandco
More Happy Creations @morehappycreations
Mud & Gems @mudandgems
Phoenix Fyre @phoenixfyredakira
Rockin’ Wasabi @rockinwasabi
Shapeshifters buddysbenchpress.com/shapeshifters/
Tea Lane Tuthilltown @tuthilltown
And our featured brick-and-mortar store: MAIN STREET BEAT @mainstreetbeat
Nyack Street Fair
Sunday, July 13, 10:00am – 5:00pm, Main St, Broadway, and Cedar St, Nyack
Get ready for the ultimate shopping and dining day at the Nyack Famous Street Fair. It is a perfect summer event with over three hundred exhibitors from five states, with an excellent selection of arts and crafts, new retail items, unique gifts, home décor and festival foods.
Shoppers can view a wide selection of handmade items including pottery, art, hand crafted jewelry, clothing, soaps, candles, photography, fiber to woodworkers, mixed media and more will be on display. Also, great retail booths featuring apparel, jewelry, children’s, garden items, toys, signs, home décor offer a great variety of unique shopping experiences.
Festival food favorites will be on hand with all kinds of delicious food and drinks including Cousins Lobster truck, empanadas, Italian, Greek, Jamaican, Latin, Thai, Mexican, Zeppole’s, American, and more. Nyack’s outdoor cafes will be offering specials. Be sure to visit the many interesting boutique shops lining downtown. Music will be played in the gazebo.
This is a great shopping and dining event you do not want to miss. The fair is sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years. Held rain or shine. No Pets Please
Rockland Riverway Trail Walking Tours
Wednesday, July 16, Thursday, July 17, and Wednesday, July 23, 5:00-7:00pm, various locations
This summer, Rockland County is hosting in-person walking tours along different segments of the Rockland Riverway Trail to gather input from residents and the community to shape the future design of the Trail.
- Piermont – Grand-View-on-Hudson Route (Segment 3): Wednesday, July 16
- Stony Point – Route 9W Route (Segments 8 & 9): Thursday, July 17
- Haverstraw – Stony Point Route (Segments 6 & 7): Wednesday, July 23
Please register here to book your spot for a walking tour. When you register, you can select tickets to as many segment tours as you’d like to attend. After registering, you’ll receive more detailed information on the meeting location before the start of each tour via email.
Jazz in the Garden at the Edward Hopper House
Thursdays through August 28, 7:00pm, 82 N Broadway, Nyack
The series founded by Bert Hughes and Ray Wright turns 45!
July 17 – Hunter Pullen Quintet
July 24 – Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra
July 31 – Jim Donica Quartet
August 7 – Ariacne’s Quartet
August 14 – Ray LeVier and Friends
August 21 – Marya Lawrence Quartet
August 28 – 45th Anniversary All-Star Concert
♬ Season tickets available until opening night, July 10!
The Sparkle Bookstore Grand Opening Weekend
Friday, July 18, Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 642 Main St, Sparkill
Stop by as we celebrate our grand opening weekend. This family-owned and operated independent bookstore is dedicated to being a welcoming, inclusive space, with a sparkle of community flair. We bring readers the best and most beloved of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, along with our own celebration of diverse books and stories centering on wellness. Come on over and explore!
Flash Sketch Mob and Poetry in Place at River Hook
Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20, 626 North Broadway Upper Nyack, enter at Midland as well
Saturday: Bill Batson’s Flash Sketch Mob returns as part of the Friends of River Hook’s Upstate Art Weekend activities. The historic buildings, ample trees, compelling sculptures and Breathtaking vistas will be captured for posterity by dozens of artists of all skill levels. Come to make art and watch art being made!
Member’s of River Hook’s community partners, the Edward Hopper House, Nyack Art Collective and Nyack Urban Sketchers may participate at a discounted rate.
Free to the public not a part of the mob! The resulting artwork will be displayed during the poetry event the following day. Registration is required to participate in the Flash Sketch Mob for a small fee to cover project expenses:
* $15 per person
* $10 for community partners
* Scholarships available upon request at: friendsofriverhook@gmail.com
Registration link here:
Please note; To register, modify the “Custom Amount” field to reflect the appropriate fee. Observers are welcome, you don’t have to participate as an artist to enjoy the event.
The Flash Sketch Mob will start on July 19 at 10:00am until noon.
Bring your chair and art supplies and set up at an assigned spot along the River Hook Preserve path. Dress for the season (weather and ticks).
Sunday: Poems of Place with Featured Readers takes place on July 20 at 4:00pm. The poetry event will consist of readings on the theme of place from All Ways Writing Collective Writers, emceed by Lily Greenberg. No registration or fee required.
Some of the poets will use the Flash Sketch Mob assignments for inspiration.
Art, poetry, River Hook- who could want for anything more?
Stop Making Sense Outdoor Screening at Garner Arts Center
Saturday, July 19, Doors open 8:00pm, Film begins 8:30pm, Garner Arts Center, 55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville
A unique open-air film screening experience and dance along. Join us for a special screening of Stop Making Sense by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads. Co-presented by Rivertown Film. Purchase tickets here.
Hike the Hook Like Hopper
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 11:00am-2:00pm, Marydell Life and Faith Center (parking lot 3), 640 N Midland Ave, Upper Nyack
Guided by Bob Stien, Tom Perry, and Jeremy Cazes, walk shaded trails and catch glimpses of the Hudson River glistening below on paths once explored by Edward Hopper himself.
Bob Stien is passionate about the great outdoors. As an environmental educator he is committed to inspiring others to respect and appreciate all that is found in natural settings. He is on the board of the Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain. He is one of the founders of the New York Fathering Conference.
Tom Perry is a life-long resident of Nyack, with an interest in nature and local history. He taught Science at Nyack High School for 33 years, and has led many hiking trips.
Jeremy Cazes is a key team member in Edward Hopper House’s Visitor Service, and an avid explorer of Rockland County’s vast places to hike.
Click here for tickets
10:45am Meetup location: Marydell Life and Faith Center (parking lot 3); details will be sent to registrants per confirmation email. RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 27
Indivisible Rockland Presents: A Democratic Candidate Mixer for NY-17
Wednesday, July 23, 6:30pm, Defiant Brewery, 6 Baxter Plaza, Pearl River
The 2026 race is already heating up. Meet the Democrats vying to challenge Republican Congressman Michael Lawler.
Meet the candidates:
Peter Chatzky
Cait Conley
Beth Davidson
Effie Phillips-Staley
Jessica Reinmann
Mike Sacks
John Sullivan
Ask questions, share your concerns, and hear directly from the folks aiming to flip this seat and fight for our future!
Appetizers provided | Cash bar available
You must RSVP here today. Space is limited!
If your name is not on the list, you will not be let into the event.
Suggested donation: $10
Rockland Riverway Trail Community Meetings
Thursday, July 24, 5:00-6:30pm (virtual) and Thursday, July 31, 5:00-7:30pm, Harry & Thelma Adler Community Room at the Palisades Center Mall,1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack
This July, Rockland County will be hosting two community meetings, one virtual, and one-in person, to gather input and share information on the Rockland Riverway Trail.
During these community meetings, you’ll be able to:
- Hear insights and comments we collected from the public during the walking tours earlier this July
- Ask questions to the project team about the trail, including segments or priority areas you find important
- Learn about next steps in the trail design process
Please register here.
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Wright Bros. Real Estate where Experience meets Excellence at Nyack’s Longest Operating Brokerage.
