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Lake George, N.Y. -  The exhibition, Perception in Fragments: Unveiling Family Through Color and Memory, recent work by Khaila Batts, will be on view in The Courthouse Gallery of the Lake George Arts Project from Wednesday, July 9^th through Sunday, August 10^th.  …

With an English adaptation and rock orchestrations by Adam B. Levowitz

New York, NY – This summer, the curtain rises—and the volume cranks—on a whole new Don Giovanni, running now through August 26, 2025, at New York City’s famed Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street). Originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, Don Giovanni is the world's greatest opera. Mozart’s Don Giovanni – A Rock Opera is a bold reimagining of the iconic opera, translated, orchestrated, and directed by Adam B. Levowitz.

July 26 Open Water Swim Brings 800+ Swimmers and Volunteers to Dive Into Long Island Sound to Support Cancer Research + 8 Additional Pool Swims Support Kids Swimming for Kids

Larchmont, N.Y. - Join the 33rd annual Swim Across America - Long Island Sound open water swim to make waves to fight cancer on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This fun and inspiring event attracts more than 800 swimmers, volunteers, supporters and spectators, and is Swim Across America's largest open water swim in the U.S. With swim lengths of 2K, 5K and 10K, plus a 1/2-mile pool swim on July 26, the swim has an event for everyone. There are also an additional eight pool swims starting June 27 and running through August 2 at area clubs that are KIDS Swimming FOR KIDS in support of pediatric cancer research.

Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13 at 4pm; Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18 at 7pm; $10–$70

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces two Launch and Learn Sails for July, Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 4pm, and Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18, at 7pm, aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer. Tickets are now available and range from $10 to $70.

October 3–5, 2025; Hosted by Keanna Faircloth

A weekend of jazz, food, and fall beauty in one of upstate New York’s most vibrant small towns

Hudson, NY (June 26, 2025) — Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House is thrilled to announce the return of the Hudson Jazz Festival, taking place October 3–5, 2025. Curated by creative producer Cat Henry and hosted by jazz media personality Keanna Faircloth, the festival invites audiences to experience fall in the Hudson Valley with a dynamic lineup of jazz’s most exciting rising stars—including Joel Ross, Julius Rodriguez, Caity Gyorgy, and BIGYUKI—in one of the region’s most beautiful and walkable small towns.

Saratoga Springs, NY – On Sunday, July 6, at 10:30AM, join Debbie Studwell for a stroll around “Skidmore’s First Home.” In 1903, Lucy Skidmore Scribner purchased 82 Circular Street to establish the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which later became Skidmore College. Over time, Skidmore College acquired the grand houses on Union Avenue and surrounding streets to serve as dormitories, classrooms, and offices.

The site specific production takes place on a barge in Brooklyn

Limited Engagement Runs July 18 - August 2 at The Waterfront Museum

New York, N.Y. - A gender bending troupe of nine electrifying women take over a barge, in the New York Premiere of The King’s Men. The farcical comedy written by Javen Turner who holds an MFA from The Old Globe was inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. The King’s Men is directed by Twenty Something's co-founder River Knight. The limited engagement runs July 18 - August 2 at The Waterfront Museum in Red Hook, Brooklyn (a floating barge).

Limited Engagement Runs August 6 to 15 at AMT Theater

An Official Selection of The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival

New York, N.Y. - Double-Crossed, a captivating new play by Glory Kadigan will have a workshop production at The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival in August. The limited engagement runs August 6 to 15 with a talkback scheduled following the performance on August 8. The production features an accomplished cast of four and is directed by Noel MacDuffie. Double-Crossed is in an official selection of The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival.

North Hudson, NY (June 30, 2025) - The Brimfield Adirondack Traveling Antique Show, Flea Market, and Food Truck Rally will take place from Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27 in North Hudson. The event is expected to bring thousands of antique lovers, collectors, and treasure hunters to the small Adirondack village.