Open book discussion on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. 7pm. Part of the Big Read, organized by Red Hook Library. In Village Hall, Rt. 9, Red Hook. 845-758-3241

Columbia Cty. Children's Ensemble concert. 7:30pm at Christ Church Episcopal, 431 Union St., Hudson. $15/$7. 518-828-3612

CENTERstage production of Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

1st Fri of the month Acoustic Open Mic. Entertainment every weekend. Starr Place, 6417 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-2924

During library hrs. Starr Library. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4030

BBQ chicken, etc. for $12. 9am–4pm. Hardscrabble Plaza, Red Hook. Benefit for Northern Dutchess Hosp. Auxiliary. Tickets: 845-876-4997

Staged reading of play by John Fiorillo by HRC Showcase Theatre group at Stageworks Theatre site. 8pm. Donation. 41 Cross St., Hudson. 518-799-3230

1920s dance & costume party. The Big Read, organized by Red Hook & Tivoli Libraries. 7pm. $15. VFW Hall, 30 Elizabeth St., Red Hook. 845-757-3031

Opening reception for art exhibit about food. 5–8pm. Tivoli Artists Co-op. 845-757-COOP

Annual sale & exchange of heirloom plants, garden sculpture. 10am–2pm. $5 per vehicle. Call for 9am Early Buyers' Breakfast tickets. Clermont State Historic Site, 518-537-4240

"...and Jane Jacobs in Hudson & Beyond." Authors of The Battle for Gotham read & talk. 4pm. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-3612

Fundraiser. For info & tickets: 914-631-8200 x612

Opening of exhibit celebrating 250th anniversary of St. Paul's Wurtemburg Lutheran Church. 6-8pm. Free; donations welcome. Museum of Rhinebeck History, 7015 Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-6892

Cooking demos, talk & tastings emphasizing locally grown food. 9:30–11:30am. $39.95. Culinary Institute, Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 800-888-7850

Walk/run fundraiser for American Cancer Society. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001

Opening of Larry Lederman photo exibit. 10am–4pm. Olana State Historic Site, Coachmen's House. Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-818-0135

Piano Recital, directed by Barbara McGivney. 2pm. Arts Ctr. Theater, Columbia-Greene Comm. College, Route 23, Hudson. 518-828-4181

Public Lecture w/Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser in Wagon House Educ. Ctr. at 2pm. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-818-0135

Old-time engines, tractors & machines in action. Farm & garden tractor pulls, antique motorcycle swap meet, etc. 9am–4pm. Free. Fairgrounds, Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-797-9676 or 518-622-8519

CENTERstage production of Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Art opening for mixed media show. 5–7pm. Columbia Cty. Council on Arts. 209 Warren St., Hudson. 518-671-6213

Pick up ticket, program, & free continental breakfast 9:30–10:30am at DAR Chapter House, 77 Livingston St., Rhinebeck. $25/$20 prepaid for 5 private gardens, 3 historic homes, lecture. Rain date 6/13. Museum of Rhinebeck History & Chancellor Livingston DAR. 845-876-2436

Live music, parade, & lots more. Organized by Hudson Elks Lodge 787, Hudson. 518-828-9059

Tours of private gardens in Columbia & Dutchess Counties. Organized by Garden Conservancy. Visit opendaysprogram.org or 888-842-2442

Concert at 8pm, Rhinebeck High School. 845-876-7838

Guitar concert with Brazilian percussion. 8pm, Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle.Olin Hall, Bard College. 845- 339-7907

"From the Palatines to the Present—300 Years." 1–4pm at Old Parsonage, 52 Maple Ave., G'town. Organized by G'town Garden Club. 518-537-3950

"...of Modern Dance," New York premiere with choreography of Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, & Loie Fuller. Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm. $25 reserve seating. Kaatsbaan Intl. Dance Ctr., Tivoli. 845-757-5106 x2

1920s day at Clermont, part of Great Gatsby Big Read celebration. Music by Will Smith Jazz Band & Red Hook Middle & High School bands; Lindy dance demos; yo-yo demos; juggling; antique cars & tons more! Noon–4pm. $5 per vehicle. Clermont State Historic Site, Cty. Rt. 6, off 9G. 518-537-4240

Flower garden tour with Mary K. Hughes. 4–5pm, rain or shine. Free. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-818-0135

Folk legend reads from her book Over the Rainbow. 5pm. Oblong Books. 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-0500

Witty, sexy, irreverent comedy by Liz Duffy Adams, based on life of Aphra Behn, woman playwright of the 1660s. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

Benefit for Astor Home. 8am registration; Shotgun start at 10am. Dutchess Golf & Country Club, Poughkeepsie. 845-871-1171

...for Solo Violin." 17th & 18th century music on period instruments. Preconcert talk 7pm; concert 8pm. Fee. Aston Magna at Bard. Olin Hall, 845-758-7887

CENTERstage production of Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Two-day opening celebration for Anthony Krauss show. 4–9pm. Gazen Gallery: 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4ART

Closing celebration of Big Read program. 4pm at Elmendorph Inn, N. Bdwy, Red Hook. 845-758-3241

8pm, .Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle. Olin Hall, Bard College. Tickets: 845- 339-7907

Starts at Visitors Ctr. at 9am. $3. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Booksigning at 2pm: The Terrorist, Peter Steiner. 4pm: Unfinished Business, Lee Kravitz. Red Hook. 845-758-BOOK

Black tie dinner dance fundraiser for N. Dutchess Hospital. 6:30pm. Fairgrounds. 845-871-3505

N. Dutchess Symph. Orchestra at Rhinebeck High. 7:30pm. www.ndsorchestra.org or 845-229-4021

9:30am–5pm. 5 concurrent sessions throughout day, keynote by historian Alan Brinkley at 4pm 20 authors of works about FDR & his times. Henry A. Wallace Ctr., FDR Library, Hyde Park. 845-486-7769

Baked Ham and fresh strawberry shortcake. 5–7pm. $12/$5/free. Red Hook United Methodist Church., West Mkt. St., Red Hook. For time: 845-758-6283

Help clean up gardens & trails. Refreshments. 8:30am. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4818

Over 200 juried craftspeople, wine tasting, specialty foods, organic & farm produce for sale, children's hayrides and more. Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm. $7/free. Fairgrounds. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001

Father's Day Tree Identification. $3 per person. 1pm. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Grounds open at 1pm; food at 2pm. Roe-Jan Creek Boat Club. Station Rd, off 9G, Livingston. 518-828-7173

Father's Day breakfast buffet. 8am–Noon. $8/$7/$4/free. West Clinton Fire Dept., Station 1, Hollow Rd. 845-229-0999

Guided hike. 9am. Free. Pre-register by 4pm on 6/16. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-828-0135

Witty, sexy, irreverent comedy by Liz Duffy Adams, based on life of Aphra Behn, woman playwright of the 1660s. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

On period instruments: Oboe Quartet, 2 Clarinet Quintets, & Sinfonia Concertante. Fee. Preconcert talk 7pm; concert 8pm. Aston Magna at Bard. Olin Hall, 845-758-7887

Sergei Rachmaninoff's Trio Elegiac; Katherine Hoover's El Andalus; Tchaikovsky's Trio in A Minor; Joan Tower's "For Daniel. " 8pm. Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle. Olin Hall, Bard. 845- 339-7907

1500+ rods, customs, classics & muscle cars thru '72. Vendors, model/pedal car show, etc. Fri & Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 8am–3pm. $17/$6/free. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 925-838-9876

Up In One Production of the musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

"...The Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Collection." Opening reception. 1–4pm. Works by Kai Althoff, Jeremy Deller, Peter Doig, David Hammons, Mary Heilmann, Elizabeth Peyton, & Rirkrit Tiravanija. Bard Hessel Museum, Annandale. 845-758-7598

Works by Carla Bley and John Cage. 8pm. $15/$12. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-3612

David Macejka drum concert in Wagon House Educ. Ctr. from 46pm. Open drum circle to follow (bring your own drums). Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-818-0135

Provocative new play by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Maria Mileaf. 8pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. PHTboxoffice@vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Play by Tracy Thorne: 3 generations find the strength to live on in the aftermath of tremendous loss. Tue–Fri 8pm; Sat at 2pm & 8pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Witty, sexy, irreverent comedy by Liz Duffy Adams, based on life of Aphra Behn, woman playwright of the 1660s. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

Play by Keith Bunin, directed by Mark Rucker. Thu & Fri 8pm; Sat at 2pm & 8pm. $20. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Fri: Professional Rodeo & Fireworks. Sat: World's Largest Demolition Derby & Fireworks. Sun: HV Philharmonic & Fireworks! Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001

Up In One Production of the musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Opening for group art exhibit at Tivoli Artists Co-op. 5–8pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP

Annual fundraiser. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, tours, new exhibit, silent auction, etc. $100. 5–8pm. Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4818

18th century music & entertainment, food, & Saugerties fireworks across the river. $8 per vehicle, $10 after 8pm. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Flower garden tour with Mary K. Hughes. 4–5pm, rain or shine. Free. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-818-0135

Play by Tracy Thorne. Tue–Fri 8pm; Sat at 2pm & 8pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

L'Amour au theatre, Twelve Ton Rose, and 2 collaborations with Robert Rauschenberg: Foray Foret, & You can see us. Opening of Bard SummerScape. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm/ $55/$40/$25. Fisher Ctr., Bard. Tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900

Celebrating his 300th birthday.On period opera buffa La serva padrona; cantata Orfeo, & a trio sonata. Preconcert talk 7pm; concert 8pm. Fee. Aston Magna at Bard. Olin Hall, 845-758-7887

Play by Seth Zvi Rosenfeld. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm. $20. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Up In One Production of the musical. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Rhinebeck. For details: 845-876-4001

Music, ice cream, homemade cake. Bring picnic supper. 6–8pm at Quitman House, Rt. 9, 1/2 mile north of 9G intersection. 845-876-6326

1937 drama by Ödön von Horváth. Wed 3pm; Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $45. Theater Two, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Part of Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

Scrappy new musical inspired by Justin Levine, directed by Alex Timbers. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $30. Vogelstein Ctr. for Drama & Film at Vassar, Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

...And Other Animals starring internationally acclaimed performance artist Maria Cassi. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm. $20. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Rock 'n' roll sci fi gothic complete with sass from audience & cascading toilet paper. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Paintings of Artemisia Genteleschi & music of Monteverdi, Caccini, Frescobaldi, Falconieri, & others. On period instruments. Preconcert talk 7pm; concert 8pm. Fee. Aston Magna at Bard. Olin Hall, 845-758-7887

Starts at Visitors Ctr. at 9am. $3. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Art opening for show of works by Hudson Valley artists. 4–9pm. Gazen Gallery: 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4ART

1950s music on the lawn. 6–9pm. $10 per vehicle. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Performance by Mettawee River Theater Co. At the waterfront, Hudson. Free. Stageworks Theatre, Hudson. For time: 518-822-9667

Opening of show of works by Bard MFA graduate students in film, video, music, sound, painting, photography, sculpture & writing. 2–5pm. 7401 S. Bdwy, Red Hook. 845-758-7481

New play by Deb Margolin. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

1937 drama by Ödön von Horváth. Wed 3pm; Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $45. Theater Two, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

By Tony, Oscar, & Pultizer-Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Funny, provocative tale. Wed–Fri 8pm; Sat at 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Play written & directed by Zach Helm. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. $20. Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Rock n roll sci fi gothic complete with sass & cascading toilet paper. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Celebration of his new book, The Logic of the World. 7:30pm. Oblong Books. 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-0500

4:30–7pm. Masonic Lodge, 9 Graves St., Red Hook. Call to confirm: 845-876-2340

Olana Partnership's annual summer party, celebrating Frederic Church's journeys to Jamaica with real Jamaican cuisine, Caribbean music, costumes, etc. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. For time & tickets: 518-828-1872 x102.

200 exhibitors of furniture, folk art, decorative objects, etc. Held indoors. Free parking, food court. 10am–5pm. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 845-876-1989

By Tony, Oscar, & Pultizer-Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Funny, provocative tale. Wed–Fri 8pm; Sat at 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm. $35. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

New play by Deb Margolin. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

Shakespeare troupe performance of play based on Bram Stoker's novel. Wings Castle, Millbrook. For times & tickets: 845-868-7014

...You Can See Forever. Musical. 8pm. $30. Vogelstein Ctr. for Drama & Film at Vassar, Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Opera by Franz Schreker. 7pm. $75/$55/$25. Sosnoff Theatre, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Part of Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

Act 2 production, based on 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard. (See article). Fundraiser to benefit Darfur. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $12/$8. Rhinebeck High School Theater. act2atct.biz or 845-876-8731

Rock 'n' roll sci fi gothic with sass & cascading toilet paper, & other audience props. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Opening for group art exhibit at Tivoli Artists Co-op. 5–8pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP

Village-wide yard sale. 8am–5pm. 845-757-2021

Opera by Franz Schreker. 3pm. Opera Talk w/Leon Botstein 1pm. $75/$55/$25. Sosnoff Theatre, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Part of Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

...You Can See Forever. Musical. At 2pm & 7pm. $30. Vogelstein Ctr. for Drama & Film at Vassar, Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Booksigning and cooking demo by author of Clean Food, Terry Walters. 11am at Rhinebeck Farmers Mkt., E. Mkt. Street, Rhinebeck. Organized by Oblong Books. 845-876-0500

Opera.by Franz Schreker. 3pm. $75/$55/$25. Sosnoff Theatre, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Part of Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

New play by Deb Margolin. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

Operetta by Oscar Straus. $45. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Theater Two, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Part of Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

To benefit Dutchess Land Conservancy. Bangall-America Rd., Millbrook. www.millbrookhorsetrials.com or 845-677-3002

Up In One Production produced by Diana diGrandi. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Opera by Franz Schreker. 7pm. $75/$55/$25. Sosnoff Theatre, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Part of Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

Games, rides & more. Grounds open 9am. Clermont Village Green, Route 9, Clermont. 518-537-6868

Starts at Visitors Ctr. at 9am. $3. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Townwide celebration with vendors, food, music & more. 845-757-3933

Millbrook Horse Trials luncheon to benefit Dutchess Land Conservancy. For details: dutchessland.org or 845-677-3002

Operetta by Oscar Straus. $45. Thu–Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Theater Two, Fisher Ctr., Bard. Part of Bard SummerScape. 845-758-7900

Up In One Production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Weekend I of Bard Music Festival focused on Alban Berg. Opening night dinner on 8/13 at 5:30 in Spiegeltent. Fri concert: "Alban Berg: The Path of Expressive Intensity," w/Daedalus Quartet. Sat panel at 10am: "Berg: His Life & Career." Sat concert at 1:30pm: "The Vienna of Berg's Youth." Sat 8pm American Symph. Orchestra performance: "Mahler & Beyond." Sun 10am performance & commentary: "Eros & Thanatos." "Teachers & Apostles" perf. 1:30. "The Orchestra Reimagined" 5:30pm. Preconcert talks precede most events. For details & tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900

Special Friday the 13th tour for all ages. Tours every hr. from 11:30am–3:30pm. $9/$7. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-828-1872 x102

5–6:30pm at Neighbors' Gun Club, Burger Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-876-3092

Jessica Dickey play: fictional exploration of the 2006 Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

Up In One Production. Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $22/$20. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Weekend II of Bard Music Festival focused on Alban Berg. Fri symposium starts 10am: "Rethinking the Modern." Fri concert at 8pm: " 'No Critics Allowed' : the Society for Private Performances." Sat perf. at 10am: "You Can't Be Serious! Viennese Operetta & Popular Music." Sat 1:30pm: "Composers Select: New Music in the 1920s." 7pm concert: "Modernism & Its Discontent." Sun panel 10am: "Music & Morality." Concert 1:30pm: "Between Accommodation & Inner Emigration." 5:30pm concert: "Crimes & Passions." Preconcert talks precede most events. For details & tickets: fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900

Jessica Dickey play; a fictional exploration of the 2006 Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting. Wed & Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. Stageworks Theatre, 41 Cross St., Hudson. Tickets: 518-822-9667

Opening for group art exhibit at Tivoli Artists Co-op. 5–8pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP

Classical guitar with David Temple. Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $18/$16. Ctr. for Perf. Arts, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Flower garden tour with Mary K. Hughes. 4–5pm, rain or shine. Free; . Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-818-0135

Self-guided tour of 21 artists studios in Dutchess Cty. Variety of media including photography, oils, acrylic, water color, mixed media, ceramics, stained glass and print making 11am-5pm. Free of charge. To download tour brochure and map visit artsnortherndutchess.org.

Juried art show/sale & cocktail reception. 6-9pm at Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston. $35/$40 at door. Benefit for Jewish Federaton of Ulster Cty. Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston, 845-338-8131

3/1–3/29: Works by John Eric Byers & Pat Horner. 4/3–5/3: Video & Photography by Eileen Cowin. 5/8–6/7: Paintings by Kira Greene. Gallery Hrs: Mon, Fri 10am–4pm; Thu, Sat noon-6pm. Sun noon–5pm. 437 Warren St., Hudson. 518-653-5407

Works by Scott Thomas Balfe, Gene Cadore, Tarryl Gabel, Keith Gunderson, Linda Wainwright Palfreyman, Kevin Palfreyman, and Elizabeth St. Leger. Briggs Mountain Gallery at Calico Restaurant, across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-2749

Group art exhibit at Gazen Gallery: 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4ART

Exhibition exploring Philippe Parreno's work with moving images focusing on Zidane: A XXIst Century Portrait, The Invisible Boy, and 1968. Ctr. for Curatorial Studies, Bard. 845-758-7598

Saturday mornings 9am–1pm May–Oct. Cooking demos by Eat Smart NY on 6/5, 7/10 & 8/14. Abby Lappen sings on 7/3, & 8/21. 3rd annual Corn Roast on 8/14. Corner of 6th St. & Columbia St., Hudson. 518-828-7217

Sundays 10am–2pm May–Nov. 6/6: author Elisha Cooper & music by Eric Erickson. 6/13: Gravikord Duo & Hudson Valley Solar display. 6/20: Father's Day free strawberry shortcake for dads & music by Brian Madden & Neo Trio. 6/27: Perry Beekman music. 7/4 Steven Michael Pague & Friends. 7/11 Machan Jazz/Pop. 7/18: Crazy Feet. 7/25: Tomato Day & music by Willie Smith Jazz Trio. 8/1: author Terry Walter & music by Matt Turk. 8/8 Fred Gillen Jr. music. 8/15: Corn roast & music by Steven Pague. 8/22: Conor Kennedy, music. 8/29: Cleoma's Ghost. Municipal Pkg. Lot, E. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 518-537-3821

Culinary graduates competition on 5/11, 6/8, 7/13 & 8/10. All start at 6:30pm; reservations required. At The Rhinecliff. 845-876-0590

Watercolors & oils by Betsy Jacaruso, and "New Works" by Cross River Artists. Gallery hrs: Wed–Sat Noon–5pm, Sun Noon–4pm or by appt. or chance. The Chocolate Factory, 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook, 845-758-9244

Grounds open daily 9am–4pm/ Mansion tours Thu–Sun 11am–4pm. hudsonvalley.org or 914-631-8200 X637

Fri 3:30-7:30pm at Hettling Farm Stand. 7 miles north of Red Hook light. clermontfarmersmarket.com or 845-464-3598

Ongoing art exhibits. For details: 845-876-2903

Strawberries in June; open daily 3–7pm; then open weekends for cherries, blueberries, peaches & apples, in season. Mead Orchards. Off Rt 9, 4 miles north of Red Hook. 845-756-5641

Held in various locations throughout Hudson Valley. All levels. No partner necessary. Beginner lessons provided. For dates & times: 845-454-2571

6/4: Off the hook. 6/11: Blues w/Big Joe Fitz. 6/13: Will Smith Trio at brunch & Father Coen Celtic music in afternoon. 6/18: Jay Collins Blues. 6/20: Blue Gardenia. 6/25: Rockabilly with the Lustre Kings. 4 Grinnell Street, Rhinecliff. 845-876-0590

Free lawn concerts at Vanderbilt & Mills mansions, off Rt. 9 in Hyde Park & Staatsburgh. At Mills: 6/9 Chain Gang; 6/23 Long Neck Band; 7/14 Saints of Swing; 7/28 Jazz Pioneers; 8/11 at 6:30pm HOTROD. At Vanderbilt: 6/2 Hyde Park Schools; 6/16 Strawberry Hill Fiddlers; 6/30 Big Band Sound; 7/21 Four Guys in Disguise; 8/4 at 6:30pm Bill's Toupee Band; 8/l8 at 6:30pm US Military Acad. Band. All concerts 7pm unless noted. 845-889-8851 x337

6/3: "River Voices: Hudson Valley Sound & Story Project," Eileen McAdam. 7/1: "Bridge Project: Art from the Walkway," with sculptor Michael Ciccone. 8/3: "Live! Hudson Valley Birds of Prey," Brittany Burgio. All at 7:30pm, Tivoli Bays Visitor Ctr., Tivoli. 845-889-4745 X105

Art exhibit/fundraiser. Tivoli Artists Co-op. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm; Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP

Show & sale at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. Abstract paintings by Monica Church, landscpe oils by Daisy de Puthod, landscape pastel paintings by Laura Martinez-Bianco. Gallery open daily 11am–6pm. Dutchess Cty. Arts Council show. 845-454-3222

Barefoot, smoke-free, alcohol-free dances on 6/5, 6/19, 7/3, 7/17, 8/7, & 9/4. Outdoors at Ctr. for Symbolic Studies, Tillson. $7/$3/free. 845-658-8319

6/4: Leaving Rock Harbor, Rebecca Chase. 6/5 at 2pm: Adventures of a Cat-whiskered Girl and Beautiful Yetta, the Yiddish Chicken by Daniel & Jill Pinkwater. 6/10: The Seven Year Bitch, Jennifer Belle. 6/12 at Noon: Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog, Elwood Smith. 6/15 at 5pm at Church of the Messiah Parish Hall, Rhinebeck: Over the Raindow, Judy Collins. 6.16: Coop, Michael Perry. 6/19: The Three Weissmans of Westport, Cathleen Schine. 7/10: 50th anniversary celebration of To Kill at Mockingbird (call for details). 7/14: A Fierce Radiance, Lauren Belfer. 7/16: Double Happiness: Stories, Mary-Beth Hughes. 7/20: Red Rain, Bruce Murkoff. 7/23: The Logic of the World, Robert Kelly. All at 7:30pm unless noted. 6420 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-0500

Museum of antique air craft & air shows using antique air crafts. Open every weekend thru mid October. 8/14 & 8/15: Artists-Authors-photographers weekend. 8/28: Pioneer Aircraft Day. Throughout 2010 season: aviation tech display by Mohawk Valley Comm. College. Stone Church Road off Rt. 9 between Red Hook and Rhinebeck. 845-758-8610

"...among These Picturesque Mountains: Frederic Church in Jamaica." Exhibit in Evelyn & Maurice Sharp Gallery, wknds 10am–4pm thru Oct. Olana State Historic Site. Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-818-0135

Mixed media art exhibit at Columbia Cty. Council on the Arts. 209 Warren St., Hudson. Gallery open daily. 518-671-6213

6/13: Natural Gas. 7/11: Stringmasters. 9/19: Grass Fed Bluegrass. All at 3pm. If rain, concerts held following week on same day. Free & open to the public. Bring a blanket or chair. Abraham's Park. Park Ave., Red Hook. 845-758-2433

Surround-sound satellite transmission of the Metropolitan Opera at Time & Space Ltd., Hudson. Summer Encore performances include 6/16 Aida; 6/23 Romeo et Juliette; 7/7 Eugene Onegin; 7/14 La Bohème; 7/28 Carmen. All at 6:30pm. $15. Time & Space Ltd., 434 Columbia St. 518-822-8448

Works by Anthony Krauss. Gazen Gallery. Hrs.: Mon, Wed, Thu 11am–6pm; Fri–Sun 10am–7pm. 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4ART

20 works including world premieres by John Patrick Shanley, Tracy Thorne, Eve Ensler, Richard Nelson & Peter Golub, Steven Sater & Dun Sheik, Patricia Wettig, and Jennifer Westfeldt. Powerhouse Theater at Vassar. 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. powerhouse.vassar.edu or 845-437-7235

Fri 6/25, 7/30 & 8/20 from 7–9pm. Sidewalk sales, live music, dancing in Red Hook village parking lot. Organized by Red Hook Chamber of Commerce. 845-758-0824

"...The Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Collection," Contemporary works on view from private Eisenberg collection for first time. Works by Kai Althoff, Jeremy Deller, Peter Doig, David Hammons, Mary Heilmann, Elizabeth Peyton, & Rirkrit Tiravanija. Bard Hessel Museum. Hrs.: Wed–Sun 1–5pm. Bard College, Annandale. 845-758-7598

Solo exhibit. Briggs Mountain Gallery at Calico Restaurant, across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-2749

Group art exhibit at Tivoli Artists Co-op. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm; Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP

Read & review raffle every Fri starting 7/5. Wii nights & board game nights TBA. 7/10 Raptor show at Rhinebeck Town Hall; 8/14 Flow Circus at Town Hall (see Kids' Events). Rhinebeck. 845-876-4030

7/20, 7/31 & 8/21 at noon. Free & open to the public. Kaatsbaan Intl. Dance Ctr., Tivoli. 845-757-5106

Hand-hewn pavilion & theater-in-the-round for nightly cabaret, afternoon family events, fine dining as part of Bard's SummerScape. This summer's events include: Gala Benefit on 7/10 at 5:30pm; Family Fare Sat & Sun afternoons (see Kids' Ongoing); Evening Cabaret Fri & Sat at 8:30; SpiegelClub Fri & Sat 10am–1am; Thu Night Live 8:30–11pm; Spiegeltent dining Thu–Sun. Tickets & info: at fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900

Art exhibit of works by Hudson Valley artists. Gazen Gallery: 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4ART

Group art exhibit at Tivoli Artists Co-op. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm; Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP

Group art exhibit at Tivoli Artists Co-op. Gallery hrs: Fri 5–9pm; Sat 1–9pm; Sun 1–5pm. Tivoli. 845-757-COOP

Theater improv. nights, Walking the Dog Theater on 8/28, 10/23, & 12/26. At 8pm. $20. Takes place at Space 360 at 360 Warren St., Hudson. 518-610-0909