February 3rd
The Local ✹ 16 John Street ✹ 8pm
Join Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group at The Local for an intimate evening of strumming, musings, and readings from his new book "Lightning Striking". Grab your tickets here!.
CALL FOR ARTISTS ✹ Saugerties Chamber of Commerce
Artists wanted to participate in the 2024 Saugerties Chamber of Commerce street art event titled ‘Groovin’ Around Saugerties.’ More information and artist applications are available on the Chamber website at DiscoverSaugerties.com.
February 4th
The Local ✹ 16 John Street ✹ 1pm
Head over to The Local to learn Flex’n, a street dance characterized by pausing, gliding, hat tricks, connecting, get low, and punchlines. All ages and levels welcome! Reserve your spot here.
February 5th
Upstate Films ✹156 Main St. ✹ 7pm
Listen to this: For Lee “Scratch” Perry’s approval of this documentary, he requested that the filmmakers bring $5000 in a paper bag to a dinner with Perry’s ex-wives and children. This was all of course before his passing. Naturally, this should raise a few questions about the Grammy Award-winning Jamaican music star, and we cannot promise that this movie will answer any of them. However, we can surmise that eight days they spent interviewing the eccentric dub maverick was as electrifying as his style. Narrated by Benecio Del Toro, and made with a curious source of Argentinian trucking money, this movie is how Lee “Scratch” Perry sees Lee “Scratch” Perry. We wouldn’t want it any other way. Buy your tickets here!
February 9th
Upstate Films ✹ 156 Main St. ✹
The film Origin opens at the Orpheum on February 9th. In Origin, the writer Isabel Wilkerson (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) undertakes a global journey of discovery, resulting in the best-seller Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. “Rich in thought, Origin is quite simply, the most radical film of DuVernay’s career.” - RogerEbert.com
February 10th
Emerge Gallery ✹ Virtual
Emerge Gallery presents Food For Thought: Art for the Kitchen. This is an Artsy.net on-line exclusive exhibition. The kitchen seems to be the heart of every home. Its where we sit back each morning with a cup of coffee and read the morning news; where we gather family and those we love over a homemade meal (or take out); and its where everyone tends to gravitate during a party. When it comes to decorating, the kitchen deserves the same thoughtful consideration given to every other room in your home. The Artsy exclusive exhibition, "Food for Thought" will include food and cooking related art of various styles and mediums by artists from the Hudson Valley and NY Metro area and beyond.
The Local ✹ 16 John St. ✹ 8pm
Head over to The Local for The Art of Arabic Maqam: a performance by Firas Zreik. Palestine-born, NY-based Firas Zreik has transformed the perception of the kanun, preserving the instrument as a vital part of the Arabic Maqam tradition. Get your tickets here!
February 11th
Saugerties Pro Musica ✹ 67 Washington Ave ✹ 3pm
Join Saugerties Pro Musica for a FREE afternoon of music at the Saugerties United Methodist Church. Josefina Urraca of CreArtBox will deliver a piano, flute and viola trio. Spanish pianist Josefina Urraca is a meticulous artist who has garnered numerous prizes and accolades across Europe and the United States. She is the co-director of CreArtBox, a New York-based music organization dedicated to presenting classical and new music accompanied by a carefully crafted visual aesthetic. CreArtBox has been celebrated by The New Yorker as one of its "art and music top picks." A "Meet the Artists" reception follows the concert. Wheelchair accessible, donations gratefully appreciated.
February 12th
Upstate Films ✹156 Main St. ✹ 7pm
OK counterculture nerds, here is the lost, never-released feature film Dead Ringer. Made to promote rocker Meat Loaf’s follow-up to the highly successful 1977 release Bat Out of Hell, this film was talked about at length and with much excitement, but mysteriously evaporated into the rock ballad ether. People think it was filmed in 1982…two cuts do exist…it was mentioned in Meat Loaf’s 1999 autobiography, and talk of the film did surface online… but nothing more. Grab your tickets here!
February 13th
Dialogues for the Ear and Eye ✹ 3 Simmons Pl. ✹ 7-9pm
Join Dialogues for the Ear and Eye for their monthly multi-disciplinary arts series at 9W Diner. This month’s event will feature poet Alison Koeffler, visual artist Dori Miller, and wind-instrumentalist Steve Gorn. There will be a Q&A plus an open mic afterwards (three performers max, 3 minutes each). The $10 suggested donation goes to the artists.
February 14th
Upstate Films ✹156 Main St. ✹ 6:30pm
A LIVE FROM UPSTATE event presents Bob Marley: One Love w/ Pre-screening Live Musical Tribute. The film is a musical drama that transcends Bob Marley’s public persona and weaves intimate biographical moments gleaned from the people closest to him. Produced by Rita and Ziggy Marley (among others), and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch, this film acts as the heartbeat to Bob Marley’s own musical journey. Opening night includes a live set by the Upstate Reggae Possie. Grab your tickets here!
February 15th
ShoutOut ✹ 31 Market St. ✹ 6pm
Join ShoutOut at Catskill Mountain Moonshine Distillery for A Valentine Transition. New Paltz writer Jo Salas will read from her new novel, MRS. LOWE-PORTER. The novel is based on the life of the translator of the Nobel Prize-winning German novelist Thomas Mann. Helen Lowe-Porter was the grandmother of Jo Salas' husband. Woodstock's Nancy Kline, eminent translator of French poetry, will lead a conversation with Salas following the reading.
February 16th
Upstate Films ✹ 156 Main St.
Oscar-nominated shorts 2024 will be opening at the Orpheum on February 16th. This screening will include the best short-form animation and the best live-action shorts from around the globe. These two programs are guaranteed to be some of the most eye-opening work you’ll see this year.
February 17th
Upstate Films ✹ 156 Main St. ✹ 1pm
Join Upstate Films for their Free Mighty Blighty Family Film Series for ages 8 and up. In the film Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit, the two greatest characters in the history of animation go on a boundlessly inventive romp. RSVP for this free screening here.
Newberry Artisan Market ✹ 236 Main St ✹ 1-4pm
Head over to the Newberry Artisan Market for the grand opening of Gabriel Body Scrub. Gabriel Body Scrub is committed to helping everyone look their personal best. Each product is carefully designed to provide a unique treatment for self love. The grand opening will have music by DJ 845 as well as hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
February 19th
Upstate Films ✹ 156 Main St. ✹ 7pm
Join Upstate Films for their Sonic Wave Weekly’s screening of Pianoforte. A breathtaking glimpse into the emotional rollercoaster that plays out among young contestants of the International Chopin Piano Competition. A testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait. Buy your tickets here!
February 23rd
Newberry Artisan Market ✹ 236 Main St ✹ 11-5pm
Newberry Artisan Market will be hosting a winter pop-up with guest vendors in collaboration with the Snow Moon Festival. While you’re interacting with the new vendors, make sure to check out the live broadcast by WKZE Radio from 12-3pm.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 32 Partition St. ✹ 5-7pm
Help kick off the Snow Moon Festival at the “Our Home” art opening. View the beautiful photography of Dick Smith, featuring photos of Saugerties throughout the years. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Sponsored by Smiths Hardware.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 32 Partition St. ✹ 5-7pm
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and 2 comedians to help chase away the winter blues. Doors open at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm, the comedians begin the performance at 8:30pm. $40 in advance, $45 at the door the evening of the event (if available). This is a fundraiser for the food pantries. Grab your tickets here!
February 24th
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 91 Washington Ave. ✹ 11-12:30pm
Head over to the Saugerties Public Library’s Community Room to see the beautiful landscape artwork and textiles by artist Kate Sarah Mitchell. This is the closing reception for her art show. A portion of the proceeds will go to the food pantries.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 236 Main St. ✹ 11-4pm
Head over to Newberry Artisan Market to begin a fun scavenger hunt around the village! A list of clues will be provided to assist in gathering all of the parts necessary to build a snowman. This event is for the whole family and free!
Upstate Films ✹156 Main St. ✹ 1pm
Join Upstate Films for their Free Mighty Blighty Family Film Series for ages 8 and up. LA Times calls the film Song of the Sea an “animation masterwork steeped in Irish myth mixes the magical and the everyday to immerse us in an enchanted world.” RSVP for this free screening here.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 91 Washington Ave. ✹ 1:30-3:30pm
Dress up in your pajamas and head over to the Saugerties Public Library’s Community Room for a pajama party! This free event will include a movie, hot chocolate, and popcorn.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 67 Washington Ave. ✹ 4-6pm
Show off your crafting side by creating your own lantern at Saugerties Methodist Church. Adults and children are welcome. An instructor will be available to assist. Cost: $24 in advance, $30 at the door. This is a fundraiser for the church.
The Local ✹ 16 John St. ✹ 8pm
Head over to The Local for a night of rock and soul with 5-time Grammy-winner Cashdollar, Jack Petruzzelli, Rich Pagano, Jay Collins, Peter Yarin, and Ben Zwerin. Grab your tickets here!
February 25th
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 207 Market St. ✹ 11-5pm
Get out of the cold and stroll through aisles of wonderful craft vendors. Who knows what you'll find? With over 40 vendors there's sure to be something for everyone.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 217 Main St. ✹ 12-3pm
Head over to Exchange Hotel for free snowflake crafting and face painting. Children can have their faces painted and create a unique 3D snowflake to display while enjoying the parade.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 27 Market St. ✹ 12-4pm
The Snow Moon Yeti is having a FREE dance party and you’re invited! Enjoy music from DJ Fusion, dancing, and outside fun with a mythical creature! Hot chocolate and popcorn will be for sale. If you're lucky you might even be able to dance and take a picture with the Yeti!
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 173 Main St. ✹ 5-6pm
The historic Saugerties Reformed Church will be aglow in candlelight. Revel in the peace, serenity and music performed by local musicians. This concert is free and the perfect way to close the Saugerties Snow Moon Festival before heading to the parade.
Snow Moon Festival ✹ 87 Market St. ✹ 6pm
The streets of Saugerties will come alive as the area residents turn on their lights to set the mood for the parade. Floats and various groups will march along the village streets and spread cheer and joy for the onlookers. Music Fusion will be spinning the tunes at the Grand Stand. In honor of the hunger moon and as a tribute to the food pantries, get out your pots, pans, lids and your wooden spoons. Join the tail end of the parade and make some noise. The kids will love it. This event is free with no need to sign up. Just show up!
February 26th
Upstate Films ✹156 Main St. ✹ 7pm
Called to the Mountains is a celebration of Bluegrass 45, one of the first prominent bluegrass bands in Japan from the 1960s. The documentary chronicles the bands’ lives, from Japan to the Deep South where they retrace their 1971 US tour. They embrace that heartfelt music called to them, accepted them, and forever changed their identities.