Community Calendar

Bread & Puppet Theater returns with The Upside Down World Circus, a spectacular outdoor performance blending giant papier-mâché puppets, towering stilt dancers, live brass music, and fearless political theater. In this timely new production, the internationally acclaimed Vermont company confronts today's "upside-down world" with a powerful mix of protest, humor, and celebration.

Founded in 1963 by Peter Schumann and now based in Glover, Vermont, Bread & Puppet is renowned worldwide for its visually stunning performances that combine puppetry, music, dance, and street theater into unforgettable public spectacles. Following each performance, audiences are invited to share the company's famous sourdough rye bread with aioli, and browse "Cheap Art"—posters, books, banners, and more from the Bread & Puppet Press.

Presented as part of the Bandwagon Summer Series, this family-friendly outdoor event welcomes all ages. Kids 12 and under are free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy local food vendors and refreshments, and experience one of Vermont's most beloved and influential theater companies under the open sky.

Gallery 40 is pleased to present Beyond Reality, a solo exhibition showcasing the latest body of works by Linda Michele Lutzai, whose paintings explore the beauty, complexity, and emotional depth of everyday life through the lens of contemporary realism.
Through meticulous technique and keen observation, Linda transforms familiar subjects into compelling visual narratives. The exhibition includes a collection of paintings that capture moments of quiet reflection, human connection, and the subtle interplay of light, texture, and atmosphere.
The works in Beyond Reality demonstrate the artist’s commitment to technical excellence while offering a contemporary perspective on a centuries-old tradition. Whether portraying simple objects, or still-life compositions, each painting reflects a deep appreciation for observation and craftsmanship.
Linda Michele Lutzai is also part of the Hudson Valley Art Association exhibit in Old Lyme, CT in the months of June/July.

Exhibition Details:
Title: Beyond Reality
Dates: August 1 - August 30, 2026
Artists: Linda Michele Lutzai
Opening Reception: August 1, 2026, 5-7pm – Free and open to the public

Gallery Hours: Open daily 9am-4pm and by appointment

Join us for our much anticipated summer gathering as we come together at The Pub, Hilltown Commons adjacent to the Huyck Preserve to enjoy good food, drink, music, and scenery with fellow friends of the Preserve. Tickets are required.

Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, entertaining games and tasty carnival eats.

Admission and parking are free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Wed., July 29 for $21.25 each or 4 for $76.75 (includes online ticketing fee).

Visit the website for ride ticket prices and coupon savings on rides and food.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-8 pm Sunday

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending the carnival.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/aviation-mall-carnival/

The launch of a new zine by M. Lamar, exploring the artist’s text on “the theater of negrogothic cinema.”

Free and open to the public. RSVP appreciated—walk-ins always welcome.

Jacob’s Pillow welcomes a special program from Art Omi titled 20 Years of International Exchange. Based in Ghent, New York, this international arts center is celebrating two decades of fearless experimentation, boundary-breaking collaboration, and a global community of dance artists.

To mark this milestone, Art Omi is hitting pause on their annual dance residency and launching a one-time anniversary edition that reunites alumni who first met in residence. Led by Art Omi: Dance program director Christopher K. Morgan and program manager jeremy de’jon guyton, Art Omi has invited four international collaborations to return to its Hudson Valley campus to create bold new short-form works that embody the connection, curiosity, and creative risk that define the residency.

The Art Omi: Dance residency is a gently facilitated process of experimentation and collaboration that welcomes professional dancers and choreographers of all dance genres. The result is a model of creative process and community building whose impact extends beyond the sphere of art making.

Shakespeare & Company Presents - Shake It Up: The Remix

A blend of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Co-created by Allyn Burrows and Jacob Ming-Trent, Directed by Allyn Burrows

July 29-August 2 at 3:30 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse

The hit that had audiences on their feet returns—revved up and remixed. The Tina Packer Playhouse transforms once more into the Elephant Lounge for Shake It Up: The Remix, an exuberant mash-up of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Audiences are invited to clap, sing, stomp, and dance in the aisles as the players unleash a breathless, rocking revue

Tickets are $25-$78 and are on sale now at shakespeare.org, or by calling the box office at (413) 637-3353

Music fans of all ages can experience an immersive weekend of legendary music, live entertainment and Elvis nostalgia at the Empire State Tribute Festival. Held at Turning Stone Resort Casino, this multi-day festival will feature the Images of the King World Championship Elvis Tribute Artist Contests, a 1988 Comeback Special reimagining The King and the Follow the Yellow Brick Road musical celebration of Elton John. To purchase tickets and secure an All Event Pass, visit TributeFestival.Rocks/EmpireState.

The Empire State Tribute Festival is one of North America’s premier tribute entertainment events. It brings together award-winning performances, tribute artists, and fans for a multi-day celebration of legendary music. Growing out of the long-running Lake George Elvis Festival, the event is now a large-scale entertainment experience honoring some of the most iconic artists and musicians.

In an interactive performance organized by hannah baer, audience and performers will cast a web that extends forward and backward in time to celebrate together, marking time, and reflecting on wishes for our lives in this moment in history.
hannah baer is a writer and therapist based in New York. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Artforum, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. She is the author of the memoir trans girl suicide museum.

Free and open to the public. RSVP appreciated—walk-ins always welcome.

Join Museum Educators weekly, June - August 2026, for artmaking activities for all ages inspired by the American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell exhibition. Explore the galleries and then get creative. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=795&hide_subsequent_recurrences=1