The Beat

Sunday, February 15 at 3pm

Astoria, NY – February 5, 2026 – The Hellenic Film Society (HFS) will present the award-winning film Arcadia on Sunday, February 15 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY, at 3pm. The film was Greece’s official 2025 Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film. The screening is part of Always on Sunday, HFS’s successful monthly Greek film program at the Museum.

Free Fishing Days Support the Governor's “Get Offline, Get Outside” Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days in 2026: February 14–15, June 27–28, September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day).

Athlete Roundtable, Olympic Trivia Night, more in February

Lake Placid, N.Y. – When the Winter Olympics come around, there are just two places where fans of the Games want to go. One is the actual site itself, in this case, Milano/Cortina, or right here in Lake Placid. The events in Italy are set for Feb. 6-22. Lake Placid and the Mirror Lake Inn plan on taking you there, minus the airfare. Starting with our AAA Four Diamond facility, you can support the home team and get into the USA-USA spirit in numerous ways.

Auburn, NY (Feb. 2, 2026) – Schweinfurth is announcing its complete 2026 schedule of Studio Schweinfurth workshops, intensive workshops covering a single technique that run between 2 and 5 days. This year’s workshops, which all meet at the art center in Auburn, NY, include advanced appliqué, basket weaving, felting flowers, textile printing, and more.

Rochester, NY, February 5, 2026—The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to announce that acclaimed will be honored at the MAG Gala 2026: Flourish For All, Forever. The premier evening of philanthropy propelling the arts in Rochester will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 pm. Hosted by Gala Chairs Kitty and Nick Jospé, the event celebrates and energizes the transformative power of art. Sponsorships are available now and individual tickets will go on sale in April, with proceeds supporting expanded access to education, exhibitions, and programming that benefit the Rochester community and beyond.

Season Kicks Off with 007: James Bond Forever with Lena Hall on Friday, October 23, 2026

New York, N.Y. (February 5, 2026) — The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announces its 2026-2027 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The 2026-2027 season begins on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. with 007: James Bond Forever, celebrating the debonair secret agent who has captivated audiences worldwide since 1962. Tony Award winning, Grammy nominated star Lena Hall joins The New York Pops for swanky Bond favorites spanning 60 years of the iconic film series, including favorites like Goldfinger, Skyfall, Diamonds Are Forever, and Live and Let Die.

Albany, N.Y. - Regional Dance America/Northeast (RDA/NE) is proud to announce its 2026 Regional Festival, set to take place May 7–9, 2026, in Albany, New York, with performances at The Egg, and official accommodations, classes and additional activities at the Hilton Albany.

Long Lake, N.Y. – Seven eateries in Long Lake, NY will be showcasing their great eats for Long Lake, NY’s Winter Wonderland Week. Diners are invited to enjoy meals at The Long View Lodge, Long Lake Diner, Adirondack Hotel, ADK Trading Post, Brookside Hops and Hoagies, Waypoint Café and Wild ADK Whisk. Long Lake Restaurant Week takes place from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 22nd.

Weedsport, NY (February 1, 2026) — Second-generation racing icon Tim McCreadie, whose Modified career was the launchpad for a country-wide legacy, Southern Tier cyclone Mitch Gibbs, who tore up the NY tracks for more than 40 years, and the late, great Bobby Wilkins, an honest-to-god hero in his home state of Delaware, will officially be inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in August. These three racing legends add their names to the stellar roster of standout drivers started in 1992 when the Hall of Fame was established on the Cayuga County Fairgrounds in Weedsport, NY.

Astoria, N.Y. (February 4, 2026) — This February, Museum of the Moving Image celebrates Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Valentine’s Day; opens a new exhibition featuring production materials from The Sopranos, accompanied by a series of special screenings with creator David Chase and cast members; launches a major new film series about the watershed year of 2001, kicking off Valentine’s weekend with a slew of romantic dramas, including Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love. See below for an overview of this month’s programs, including special guest appearances.