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Small Canvas - Community Paint Night (All Ages)
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Nyack, NY, USA
Join Kristine for an Americana themed small canvas paint night. The art will be used in our collective canvas project that will be displayed during the June, July and August Community Art Exhibit. (This is an all ages event to help create one collective community project.)

Cookbook Club with Mike: Bright & Fresh - A Spring Reset
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Nyack, NY, USA
The featured cookbook is Love and Lemons Every Day: More than 100 Bright, Plant-Forward Recipes for Every Meal: A Cookbook
Welcome spring with vibrant flavors and fresh inspiration! This month’s Cookbook Club celebrates the season with bright, colorful dishes that highlight fresh produce and simple, satisfying meals. Choose a recipe from the featured cookbook and bring your dish to share as we explore new flavors and cooking ideas together.
Spring is the perfect time to try lighter meals and experiment with seasonal ingredients like herbs, greens, citrus, and early vegetables. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just getting started, this relaxed and friendly gathering is a great way to discover new recipes and connect with fellow food lovers.
Participants are encouraged to bring a serving utensil and a copy of their recipe to share.

Open Mic with Featured Poet Daniella Toosie-Watson
2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Big Red Books,120 Main Street Nyack, NY 10960
Daniella Toosie-Watson (she/they) is a writer, visual artist, and the author of What We Do with God (Haymarket Books, 2025). She has been published in The Atlantic, The Paris Review, Oxford Poetry, Callaloo, Virginia Quarterly Review, and elsewhere. Her honors include the 2024 Oxford Poetry Prize Shortlist, the 2020 Discovery Poetry Contest, and a Graduate Hopwood Award & Zell Fellowship from the University of Michigan Helen Zell Writers’ Program where she received her MFA in poetry. Daniella lives in New York.

Save Energy, Save Dollars
2026-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Nyack, NY, USA
Workshop Description: This workshop will be a 2 hour, 2-part presentation (with Q&A); part 1 will be the “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop by Frankie, the Rockland County Energy Advisor with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County; part 2 will be the “Comfort Meets Conservation” workshop by Carmel, the executive director of New York Passive House and head of ZAZNRG (Nyack-based energy advising firm).During the workshop, attendees will learn about low to no-cost strategies, tools, and programs that New York state homeowners and renters can utilize to lower their energy usage and increase bill savings and indoor comfort. Each participant will receive a free kit of several accessible energy saving tools ($45 value total) and a set of easy-to-follow energy efficiency resource handouts (digital handouts and follow-ups for further free energy efficiency advising available upon attendee request).

New Voices, New Horizons: The Dolphin Quartet (Juilliard) - BridgeMusik Chamber Hour Series
2026-05-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Nyack Library Community Meeting Room, 59 W Broadway, Nyack, NY, United States
BridgeMusik Chamber Hour continues at the Nyack Library with New Voices, New Horizons, a vibrant one-hour concert featuring the Dolphin Quartet from the Juilliard School.
This forward-looking program highlights music by members of the quartet and celebrates today’s composers alongside the next generation of chamber musicians. With fresh energy, imagination, and distinctive musical voices, the Dolphin Quartet offers audiences an engaging glimpse into the evolving landscape of contemporary chamber music.
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Nyack Library
🎟 Free Admission (Eventbrite registration required)
This concert is part of BridgeMusik’s ongoing Chamber Hour series, offering free, high-quality chamber music performances in welcoming community spaces. We invite you to explore our other upcoming winter and spring concerts on Eventbrite:
BridgeMusik Chamber Hour Series | Free Library Concerts in Rockland
💡 Support the Series
This series is made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Froning Family Foundation, and individual donors. Help us keep these programs free and accessible by making a contribution on Eventbrite or at bridgemusik.com/support. Every gift makes a difference!

Nyack Boat Club Open House
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Nyack Boat Club, 59 Gedney St, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Join us at the Nyack Boat Club and discover how you can get out on the water this summer—no boat required. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced sailor, we welcome you to explore all the Club has to offer.
📍 59 Gedney Street, Nyack, NY (Street parking available)
Meet our members, tour our beautiful clubhouse, and learn how to sail with us in the 2026 season. We’re happy to answer your questions and help you find the right program or membership.
Seasonal memberships are available, along with a wide range of opportunities for both adults and youth:
Junior Sailing (ages 8–16): One of the largest programs on the Hudson River, offering summer sessions with hands-on instruction in Optimists and Club 420s.
Ideal 18 Program: A full-season adult program with instruction, racing, social sailing, and access to club-owned boats.
Sunset Sailing: Relaxed Thursday evening sails in June and July, with on-the-water learning and social time afterward.
More Ways to Sail: Private lessons, casual sailing in Zest dinghies, and use of club kayaks.
Our clubhouse is active year-round, hosting social events, educational programs, and gatherings—even in the off-season. In the summer, enjoy racing twice a week and stunning river views from our decks alongside great company, food, and drink.
Help us plan ahead by registering for a session (walk-ins are welcome too).
Come see what sailing on the Hudson is all about—we’d love to welcome you aboard.

DruidFest!
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Nyack, NY, USA
DruidFest 2026 is a one-day outdoor festival celebrating nature, creativity, and community, taking place on May 9 in Nyack. The event begins in the village and continues into Nyack Beach State Park, featuring live music, performances, local vendors, hands-on activities, and family-friendly experiences throughout the day. This is a ticketed event, and advance purchase is recommended. For full details and tickets, visit www.druidfest.com.

DRUIDFEST 2026
2026-05-09 10:00 - 18:00 | Nyack, NY, USA
DruidFest 2026 is a one-day outdoor festival celebrating nature, creativity, and community, taking place on May 9th in Nyack. The event is hosted both in the village and Nyack Beach State Park, featuring live music, performances, local vendors, hands-on activities, and family-friendly experiences throughout the day. Vendor Village in Memorial Park is open to all, the main event at Nyack Beach State Park is a ticketed event, and advance purchase is necessary. For full details and tickets, visit www.druidfest.com.
