Bill Batson’s Holiday Gift Pop-Up Market
Friday, November 6 -Thursday, December 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 2 S Broadway (next to Pickwick Books), Nyack
Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Grand Opening, Friday, November 6, 4 – 8 p.m. with refreshments & live music by Jim Donica on Bass and Steve La Mattina>
Bill Batson’s Holiday Pop-Up Gift Market returns for a third year with some of your favorite local small businesses including Bill Batson Arts, Deivi Handcrafters, Global Local Finds, Karen Close Ceramics, Marisol Lisa Medoff Design, Nick Duke Media, Rebecca’s Paradise, Sweetheart Vintage.
Rockland Fashion Week: The Fabric of Freedom
Friday, November 6, noon-5 p.m. (Fashion week continues on Saturday, November 7 – See below)
Fashion takes center stage as Rockland Fashion Week celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with The Fabric of Freedom! Enjoy an evening of runway glamour, local designers, and creative talent, with special guest Oliver Mair, Consul General of Jamaica.
Make a day of it! A special Nyack Fashion Week Pop-Up, noon-5 p.m., will spotlight local fashion and shopping, featuring Hope Wade Designs, Honor & Blume, Gina Lisa, Nyack Opitcal, Hudson Spectacles, Michelle & Mos, Long Path Outfitters, Bill Batson’s Holiday Gift Pop-Up with additional shops to be confirmed.
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Friday, November 6, doors open 7 p.m., film starts 7:30 p.m., GARNER Arts Center, 55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville
Join GARNER Arts Center and Rivertown Film for a special screening of The Passion of Joan of Arc featuring live, original music by Order of the Illusive.
Formed in 2012, Order of the Illusive creates live, improvised experimental scores for silent film, performing regularly throughout NYC, upstate New York, and the New England area. Their unconventional instrumentation and eclectic musical influences let them roam across a rich range of sonic and musical territory, crafting immersive sound and visual experiences that draw audiences into worlds where music and image become one.
Bradford Reed on the pencilina (an instrument of his own design) , drums and electronics and drums, Zach Layton on 17 string bass and electronics.
Beverages and popcorn available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased here.
Nyack Second Hand Shop Hop
Saturday, November 7, 11-5 p.m., Historic Downtown Nyack
Vintage treasures, fabulous finds, and sustainable style! Explore Nyack’s unique secondhand clothing shops during a day of bargain hunting through the historic riverfront village. Enjoy exclusive shopping offers, food and beverage discounts, and a chance to win a raffle prize valued at over $200!
Admission Free: Special offers at participating shops.
Follow @NyackVintage on Instagram for details. Give great clothes a second life while supporting Nyack’s independent businesses!
Rockland Fashion Week
Saturday, November 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m (VIP cocktail hour is 4-5 p.m.), first floor of the Palisades Center (in front of H&M). 1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack
Celebrate the red, white, and blue, the fabric of freedom, at a night of fun and fashion for all ages. Bring a friend and enjoy VIP seating with special privileges, including a gift bag, priority front row seating, and an exclusive cocktail hour prior to the show. Dress to show your style and be a fashionista.
Produced by Hope Wade Designs and Palisades Center. Tickets here.
Cookies & Sprinkles: Rising Above Bakery’s Annual Fundraiser
Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fire & Oak, 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montvale, NJ
Join Rising Above Bakery for Cookies & Sprinkles, an annual fundraiser celebrating community, cookies, and the joy of baking together! Discover Baked Side by Side, a little book of cookies featuring recipes and stories from the Rising Above Bakery community. Come enjoy a sweet afternoon while supporting a wonderful mission and the people who make it special.
Whole Hog Butcher Demo
Sunday, November 8, 12 noon, Louie’s Next Door, 19 N Broadway, Nyack
Ever wondered how a whole animal becomes the cuts you see at the butcher counter? Join Chefs Tony and Eamon at Louie’s Next Door for an entertaining demonstration as they break down a whole pig. Enjoy snacks and a drink or two while discovering the craft of butchery, then purchase fresh cuts of pork straight from the butcher table! Last spring’s demonstration was a hit, and this one promises to be just as much fun.
A delicious opportunity to learn where your food comes from, directly from the chefs who know it best!
Tickets required, purchase here.
Silk Painting with Marisol
Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Nyack Pop, 6 S Broadway, Nyack
Unleash your creativity with local artist Marisol Diaz at a hands-on silk painting workshop presented by Saffron Trading Company. Choose from eight beautiful designs and create your own 8-inch silk masterpiece to take home. No experience necessary, and all materials are provided!
Cost: $55 per person, including materials and complimentary refreshments.
Reservations required. Come for the creativity, leave with a work of art!
Nyack High School Presents: CLUE!
Friday, November 13, 7:30 p.m., Nyack High School, 360 Christian Herald Rd, Nyack
Murder, mystery, and mayhem take the stage as the Nyack High School Drama Club presents Clue! Based on the classic whodunit, this hilarious theatrical production brings together colorful suspects, outrageous secrets, and plenty of unexpected twists. Who did it, where, and with what weapon? There’s only one way to find out!
Nyack Chamber Networking Social at Elmwood Playhouse
Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m., 10 Park St, Nyack
The Nyack Chamber of Commerce launches their 2027 membership drive and renewal campaign at the Elmwood Playhouse. Enjoy a special one act performance of Standing Ovation featuring Polly Corman and Debbi Buchanan and learn more about the Nyack Chamber of Commerce.
Refreshments provided by @rosinas_winery and @latalaye.
We Met at Grossinger’s
Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 p.m., Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave, Nyack
Join Rivertown Film for We Met at Grossinger’s, directed by Paula Eiselt (2026, USA, 104 minutes). After the screening, local writer and editor Ellyn Hament will lead a discussion. Bring your own Grossinger’s memories to share in a story under five minutes.
Hament has a family connection to Grossinger’s, serves on the Borscht Belt Museum’s advisory board, and is a Rivertown Film board member.
Community Sponsor: Congregation Sons of Israel
For tickets and trailer visit click here. Members should log in before ordering to receive discounted pricing.
