The Beat

June 13-15

Forestburgh, N.Y. - Drag Me to the Catskills is back for a fierce three-day celebration of drag performance, LGBTQ+ pride, and all things fabulous—featuring queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, NYC icons, UK sensations, and local celebrities. This immersive weekend includes drag comedy, a revival of the legendary Wigstock, a DJ dance party, and an over-the-top drag brunch. …

Clayton, N.Y. (April 28, 2025) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater boating museum, officially opens its doors for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 3^rd, with full programming beginning May 24^th. Located in the heart of the Thousand Islands in Clayton, New York, ABM welcomes visitors seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Indigenous Peoples Day.

At the Rochester Public Market; Tickets on Sale Tuesday, May 6 at 7PM

Rochester, NY - New York’s original craft beer festival is back! The 31st Annual Flour City Brewers Fest returns to the Rochester Public Market on Friday, August 22nd, bringing together breweries from every corner of the state for a one-of-a-kind evening that celebrates the people, passion, and products that make New York great.

Wherever Family – 4 Interactive Wildlife Conservation Experiences for Earth Day, April 16, 2025  

Vogue – 9 Stylish Summer Weekend Getaways From NYC, April 17, 2025

Eat This, Not That! – I've Taken Dozens of Wellness Getaways & These Are the 10 Destinations, April 22, 2025…

With new stories, exhibits, and experiences 

Mumford, NY (April 23, 2025) – Genesee Country Village & Museum begins the 2025 high season on Thursday, May 1, followed by a jam-packed season of fairs and festivals, daily programming, and exciting new exhibits. The largest living history museum in New York, GCV&M encompasses over 600 acres and includes 68 buildings in the Historic Village, an extensive collection of sporting art and historic clothing in the John L. Wehle Gallery, and over five miles of trails and habitats at the newly renovated Nature Center. Visitors of all ages will find something of interest all year long.

Artpark Emerald Grove Stage, August 10, 2025

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark is thrilled to host local Buffalo musician and composer Moshe Shulman, for his World Premier of Beyond Buffalo A Celebration of Multiculturalism in Music and Dance on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 7PM at Artpark’s Emerald Grove Stage in the Lower Park.

East Hampton, N.Y. -- In a bold move that will reshape the Hamptons' art landscape, Sorrel Sky Gallery announces the opening of its fourth location at 58 Park Place, East Hampton, NY 11938, this May. The arresting photographic works of global sensation David Yarrow will headline the location. The celebrated gallery, known for its discerning eye and distinguished roster of artists, brings its visionary approach to New York's most coveted coastal enclave.

Backyard at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo Begins May 2nd, Offering FREE Weekly Concerts, Sports Watch Parties, Movie Nights, Family Fun Events, Fitness Classes, Pickleball, and more

New York City (April 24, 2025) — Hudson Yards, NYC’s premiere outdoor entertainment destination, announces its 2025 programming for Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo. New to Backyard this year, visitors can experience outdoor fitness classes with lululemon, Rhone, and Alo Yoga, kids clinics with CityPickle, Paw Play Days programming with participating dog adoption partners, and WonderSpark Puppets, an interactive puppet show for kids of all ages. The popular FREE concert series also returns. This season’s exciting concert lineup features a diverse array of music genres from artists: Brittney Spencer, Cian Ducrot, The Knocks, Paul Russell, and more.

Albany, NY – Lupine Fest will return in May 2025 as a month-long celebration at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, offering activities and events every day throughout the month. This spring festival highlights blooming wild blue lupine flowers and the unique ecosystem of the Albany Pine Bush, bringing the community together to explore nature, conservation, and the arts.

Howes Cave, NY— The Iroquois Museum has been notified that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has terminated a previously awarded federal grant, citing that the project “no longer serves the interest of the United States.” The grant was part of a Save America’s Treasures collection award totaling $269,038, administered by the Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN), with matching nonfederal funds bringing the total project cost to $538,398.