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Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park
College Hill Park Bartlett Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesOn Aug. 2, 1858, celebrated abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass delivered an inspirational speech to a crowd of 4,000 people at the Collegiate School in Poughkeepsie (now College Hill Park). In this highly anticipated appearance, Douglass implored the audience to demand justice and end slavery in the United States. In commemoration of this important event,…
An Evening with Humorist David Sedaris at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesDavid Sedaris returns to the Bardavon 1869 Opera House for an unforgettable evening of wit and satire. One of America's preeminent humor writers and a New York Times best-selling author, his new book, "Happy-Go-Lucky," debuted at number one on the New York Times best-seller list. He will sign books in the lobby immediately following his…
LGBTQIA+ Climbing Night at the Gravity Vault
Gravity Vault 6 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesJoin your fellow LGBTQIA+ climbers to meet, hang out and climb! All experience levels welcome. This event runs once a month on the second Thursday. To complete the required registration, click here.
The Magic of Motown at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesMagic of Motown is a group of 15 power vocalists backed by a six-piece band delivering all the hits from: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and more. With the costuming and choreography, you are transported straight to Motown! Click here to purchase tickets.
Wild-Game Dinner at Mill House Brewing in Poughkeepsie
Mill House Brewing 289 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesMill House Brewing Company presents its fifth-annual Wild-Game Dinner featuring a multi-course, family-style, wild-game meal, along with beer and cocktail specials, raffles and games. Table tickets are available for personal tables of 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12, as well as individual tickets. Tickets are selling quickly, so don't wait to snag yours! This…
Hudson Valley WingFest 17 at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkThe original WingFest is back for the 17th year at the very spacious Majed Nesheiwat Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center), and it promises to be the biggest and most delicious wing event ever! You can expect more wing restaurants, food trucks and caterers at this year's event and more amazing and unique flavors to…
Bianca Del Rio’s “Dead Inside” Comedy Tour at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesEveryone’s favorite “clown in a gown,” Bianca Del Rio, is returning to the stage with a new comedy show aptly titled "Dead Inside." This will be the seasoned comic’s sixth worldwide stand-up comedy tour. Bianca will be entertaining the masses with her iconic lightning-fast wit and razor-sharp tongue. Her new show will cover politics, pop…
Dropkick Murphys at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New YorkDropkick Murphys bring their fist-pumping Celtic punk sounds to Poughkeepsie for a night of high-energy music and fun at the MJN Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center). This stop on the Murphys' St. Patrick's Day Tour includes special guests Pennywise, along with The Scratch. Click here to purchase tickets. If time allows, spend the night at…
Poughkeepsie Book Festival at Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, United StatesMeet and greet your favorite authors and illustrators whose works cover reading ages from preschool to young adult. Have your picture taken with costumed book characters and make some fun crafts. Books will be available to purchase — and to have autographed by the ones who created them. Plus, every child 17 and younger will…
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesWitness a stellar event and experience one of the universe’s greatest cosmic coincidences at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion with the Total Solar Eclipse viewing party! Though Poughkeepsie is not in the path of totality for this total eclipse, we will experience just over 90% eclipse coverage. This event will be in the MHDM Pavilion,…