The Beat

Lake Placid NY (June 16, 2026) - The Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows are returning to the North Elba Show Grounds for the 57th time this summer, bringing nearly 1,000 horses and their riders to the Adirondacks. The equestrian competitions will take place over two weeks, between June 23 and July 5, with more than $700,000 in prize money awarded.

Historical Works from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection

Friday, June 26, 2026 (runs through December 6, 2026)

Hyde Park, N.Y. - The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will open a new special exhibition, DECLARING THE REVOLUTION: AMERICA’S PRINTED PATH TO INDEPENDENCE -- Historical Works from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection, on Friday, June 26, 2026, in the William J. vanden Heuvel Gallery of the Library and Museum. The exhibit runs through December 6, 2026. Regular Library and Museum admission applies to view the exhibit.

Clifton Park, N.Y. – Get ready, Clifton Park!  Paranormal Cirque: Specter is going to transport you into the shadowy, sinister and sensual spirit world where the line between the living and the dead is razor thin. Prepare for a unique creation that blends theatre, circus, and cabaret with a haunting European flair—a show designed exclusively for a MATURE audience.

Ticonderoga, NY (June 17, 2026) – The Ticonderoga Area will once again come alive with music throughout the summer season as communities, organizations, businesses, and event committees host an exciting lineup of concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and music events throughout the region. From waterfront performances and downtown concerts to local festivals and community gatherings, there is something for everyone to enjoy all summer long in the Ticonderoga Area.

Discussions precede select New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra Performances on the Charles R. Wood Stage and are free to ticket holders

Guests include Tiler Peck, Taylor Stanley, Daniel Ulbricht, Marin Alsop, Daniele Rustioni, and more

Saratoga Springs, NY (June 18, 2026) –Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced the return of its popular pre-performance talk series with the launch of Setting the Stage, a series of engaging conversations presented in advance of select New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra performances.

July 4 | 6:30pm | Pier 16, Wavertree | Early Bird: $100–$600

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum presents Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 6:30pm at Pier 16, Wavertree. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased here.

Hornell, NY – Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG) is proud to announce the return of Thursdays at the Square, a free summer concert and family activity series taking place from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Union Square Park from June 25 through August 27, 2026.

Free Family Fun, Battle of the Bands, and America’s 250th Celebration

Orange County, NY – Orange County’s Freedom Fest returns Saturday, July 18th, with a full day of free family fun, live music, Revolutionary War reenactors, a Kids Zone, Bubble Bus, Battle of the Bands, food and craft vendors and a spectacular fireworks and drone show finale at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery.

Free One-Night-Only Event Directed by Zhailon Levingston

Leland Fowler, The Harlem Chamber Players, Niles Luther, Alicia Hall Moran, Jurnee Smollett, and Anthony Wayne will join Sherald onstage

New York, N.Y. (June 16, 2026) – The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) and Public Forum series curators Alexa Smith and Jeremy McCarter proudly announce AMERICAN SUBLIME: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts on Monday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. in The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

Katonah, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY – will present two operas in July in its historic Venetian Theater, in both cases offering the only opportunity in the tri-state area to see these works.