This weekend in White Plains, NY

The Stamford Downtown Farmers Market brings a weekly showcase of local abundance to Veterans Memorial Park. Explore stalls filled with locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers, and specialty foods including breads, jams, baked goods, cheeses, oils, and more. Weather permitting, activities include a free yoga session with no preregistration required, and attendees should bring their own mat, along with live music. Vendors include Amazing Momo, Amelia’s florist and farm market, Anderson + Joy, Biscuit and Bones LLC, Crumbs & Comfort by Nicole, DoughCo Bagels, Elizabeth’s Vegan Bakery, Fifth State Distillery, Honey Bee Flower Truck, Mad Kneady Cottage Bakery, On The Brew Coffee Company, Saint X Foods, Pickles Olives Etc, and Waterview Farm, with some participating on a part time basis.

Set in the calm surroundings of Kensico Dam Plaza, free tai chi classes are available this summer. The practice features slow, low impact movements and is suitable for every fitness level.

Enjoy a relaxed Pokémon open play where beginners and veteran Trainers can learn the rules, battle other players, and trade cards in a friendly setting. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and walk-in participation is encouraged. Admission is free.

Join fellow book lovers for a relaxed silent reading session in the library’s Community Room. Bring along whatever you’re currently reading, whether it’s a book, ebook, audiobook, poetry, or prose. There’s quiet time for reading, plus a short window to briefly share what you’re working through and swap recommendations. Adults are welcome.

Enjoy a creative, hands-on introduction to clay with a family friendly workshop led by professional ceramic artists. This session focuses on crafting a chip and dip dish. After a brief demonstration, each participant will build and sculpt their own piece, then add color with glaze. Finished work will be fired at Clay Art Center. An adult is required to participate. Tuition is $40 per person, and each adult and each child must register separately. Adults and children work on their own individual projects. Suitable for ages 6 and up with a parent or guardian.

Join fiber artist Courtney Salerno for a hands-on workshop focused on circular weaving. This class is designed for all skill levels, from first-timers to people looking to build new fiber arts skills. You’ll learn how to warp a circular loom, practice basic and decorative weaving stitches, explore color blending and textural techniques, and get tips for finishing and displaying your piece. Materials are provided, including a hoop loom and tools, plus yarn and fibers. You’ll leave with your own completed circular weaving and the know-how to keep creating at home. Tea, coffee, and sparkling water will be provided, and snacks are encouraged.

Join an instructor-led earring making workshop where you’ll learn to create beautiful dangly earrings. This is a jewelry-making event for a good cause, with materials used to make beaded earrings for women’s shelters. Adults and teens are welcome to participate.

Come play board games and work on puzzles at the library. There’s no registration required, just drop in and enjoy some family-friendly fun.

A single session pottery wheel experience for families, designed for parents with kids, tweens, or teens who want to try the wheel. Skilled ceramic artists lead step by step instruction as each participant works at their own wheel and learns the fundamentals of wheel throwing. First timers are encouraged, and experience is not required. Open to ages 10 and older when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Price is $58, and the fee covers all supplies and kiln firing.

Enjoy a free night of rock during the Downtown Summer Sizzle Concert Series with Always Jovi, a tribute experience fronted by Steve Brown. Brown is known for his work with major acts including Trixter, Def Leppard, and Ace Frehley, bringing a high-energy, authentic New Jersey rock feel to the stage.

Join educator-led stargazing with night-sky observing sessions at the Planetarium and Astronomy Center. On clear evenings, the observatory roof is rolled back so visitors can look through a large 14-inch telescope for views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. The center’s astronomy space includes interactive features like a walk-up planisphere, a sky-atlas wall, and a warm room with regularly updated astronomy highlights, plus time to step outside for firsthand telescope viewing. Pre-registration is not required.

Catch Usher and Chris Brown live at MetLife Stadium for The R&B Tour. This co-headlining stadium show is scheduled for the evening on Saturday, with doors and show details handled by the venue.

Westchester's summer hotspot, Tiki Beach, sets the scene for music all night with the dance and party band FDR DRIVE and DJ Serg. Food and drinks are available. Reservations are recommended.

A free all-white celebration at NoMa Social honors cancer survivors with salsa music and dancing. DJ El Gringo Latino sets the vibe for Salsa Saturday, and the evening is hosted by Audrey. The host marks 16 and a half years since a first cancer diagnosis and will feature a cake recognizing survivors by name. Cancer survivors who would like their names included on the cake can contact Audrey at (914) 439-4532. Tables are reserved for guests ordering dinner only.

Hot Lettuce performs at Redline Music Stage at K1 with a set of rock music. Bring friends for the show.

Sauce Boss brings fiery blues to The Bayou while cooking gumbo for everyone. This gathering pairs live music with a fresh pot on the stove, offering hot blues and gumbo made for all.

Catch Matt Schofield for a live performance at Iridium. The show is scheduled for the evening, with the listed show time at 8:30 PM.

Teodoro Reyes is performing at La Finca Bar & Grill. The show is scheduled for 9:00 PM, and all listed times are local to the venue.

The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back for a free, weekly chance to shop local. You’ll find lots of locally grown produce, plus items like eggs, meat, bread, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, jams and spreads, hot sauce, pies, cookies, and other baked goods. There are also handmade goods from local artisans and crafters. SM&NC members can get 10% off at the Heckscher Farm tent.

Cross County Center teams up with ArtsWestchester to bring the ArtsMobile on site for free, family-focused art classes. Children take part in interactive lessons guided by a professional teaching artist, exploring creative techniques and creating artwork of their own. Everyone leaves with a personal piece to take home.

Take a swim and enjoy music by the pool at Tibbetts Brook Park. Participation is free, while regular admission and parking rules still apply. This event is open to Westchester County residents only. Plans are weather dependent, and the schedule may change.

Get ready for a fun filled Steppin and ballroom weekend featuring dancing like Steppin, Ballroom, and Salsa, plus fellowship and sightseeing activities. It’s a great way to enjoy a full day of music, movement, and community in Stamford.

Head to The Three Monkeys Bar for the Summer Sunset Sundays Concert Series featuring live music by Delaney White. It’s a laid-back, in-person evening designed for relaxing, good vibes, and smooth, soulful tunes, with about a 3-hour showtime.

My Chemical Romance and Franz Ferdinand are coming to Citi Field for an evening of punk and rock hits. The show starts at 7:00 PM local venue time.

The Bella Rayne Band brings a guitar-forward blend of rock, Americana, and improvisational energy to Garcia's, delivering dynamic, ever-changing sets that weave Bella’s originals with adventurous interpretations of Grateful Dead classics. Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist, singer, and songwriter who found her voice after restoring an old Stratocaster during the pandemic. Raised between North Carolina’s mountains and the Mendocino coast, she fuses Southern soul, modern Americana, and jam-informed interplay into music that resonates across generations. Backed by a young lineup of seasoned players, the band has risen quickly from small rooms to coast-to-coast stages and festival lineups, and has recorded singles for an upcoming EP. Her growing résumé includes performances with Allman Betts Family Revival, Melvin Seals & JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge, and members of the Terrapin Family, along with invitations to stages such as The Fillmore SF, The Orpheum LA, Sweetwater Music Hall, The Hamilton, and a birthday set at BottleRock Napa. She has also had the rare opportunity to play Jerry Garcia’s famed Alligator guitar through the Grateful Guitars Foundation. Recognition continues to build, with Susan Tedeschi calling her a talent to watch in a Guitar World interview and Guitar Player magazine noting her among artists keeping the Dead’s spirit alive alongside Jeff Mason and Tom Hamilton.