Going On Now :: Things To Do 5/02/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PLACEMENT NOW Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Shops, Restaurants, Beauty and Classes advertisers in ALBB's membership get events promoted as needed. Budget varies per number of listings. Cirque Du Creep: Night Market @ The Yard Day: Friday, May 2, 2025 Time: 5pm-11pm Price: $10 Advanced Tickets, $15 Door (Kids Free!) Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY NEXT WEEK Cirque Du Creep is BACK! Come celebrate warmer weather & longer days, the beginning of Festival Season, being Halfway to Halloween, AND Cirque Du Creep’s (almost) 1 year Anniversary!   JOIN US in the festivities at The Yard Beacon for 🎪NIGHT OF THE LIVING CREEPS🪦 Information > Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center Day: Every 1st Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Time: 7pm Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t. Soft drinks, beer and wine, and snacks are also available. It’s a hard time for most of us, no question about it. Come hang out and be with your Lit Lit family!” Sign Up To Read > Beacon Record & CD Fest Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 8am Early Admission; 9am - 5pm Price: $5 Early Admission 8am; $3 Regular Admission; Kids 12 and Under Free Location: VFW Memorial Building, 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY The BEACON RECORD & CD FEST RETURNS to the VFW ! 20+ great vendors from the Tri-State area and beyond - 30+ tables with vinyl LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, concert posters, music magazines and books!! Vendors bringing the best of psych, punk, post punk, hardcore, metal, power pop, prog, garage, funk, soul, jazz, reggae, world, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, hot rod, surf, lounge, electronic, industrial, goth and new wave!!! Records from the 50's to the present!!!! Information > Niche Modern's Spring Factory Sale Days: May 3, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM May 4, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: 310 Fishkill Ave. Unit 11, Beacon, NY 12508 If you're in Beacon visiting, you came the right weekend to get a huge discount on the original design of glass blown pendaant lighting. Niche Modern's worldwide headquarters is in Beacon, NY. Take 70% OFF handmade glass pendant lighting, vases, and more. Watch live glass-blowing demonstrations. Information > a.flowerz project Presents: Comedy Game Night: An Improv Show @ The Yard Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 7pm-10pm Price: $11.64 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY back by popular demand, get ready for another action-packed comedy gameshow. dare to compete for prizes. relax with a drink. revel in the uproarious improv brought to you by the Darling Misfits of the Hudson Valley. rambunctious audience members welcome, so get ready to hoot & holler or boo & hiss. dealer's choice. a cash bar and a space to play games are available before and after the show. warning: this show sold out last time. get your tickets early. Information > Riversweep Cleanup at Pete & Toshi Seeger Park Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 9:30am-1:30pm Location: 2 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508 Meet at the outside the Beacon Sloop Club at 9:30am. Clean up the riverfront (harbor area and Riverfront Park). Some may also assist at the sloop pollinator garden by the sloop club. Information > Pete Seeger’s Birthday Party Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 1-3pm Location: 2 Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508 Stay at the Sloop Club for the celebration of Pete Seeger’s birthday! Opera For Kids: Featuring The Met Chorus Artists Day: Sunday, May 4, 2025 Time: 1pm Price: Free for Kids, $15 adults Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street Beacon, NY Come experience the magic of opera— for all ages! Geared toward kids, this program will explore opera, voice types, and story through an interactive experience of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. Learn how to listen to opera, what the different voice types are, and experience the power of classical music up close and personal. Fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome, but it might be most appropriate for ages 6 and up. Tickets > Beacon's Big Button Game Show: DAYTIME FAMILY EDITION @ The Yard Day: Sunday, May 3, 2025 Time: 3pm-5pm Price: $5 (Kids Under 13 yo Free) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY IMAGINE... Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions! Information > Middletown Ceasefire Rally Day: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY Rally Middletown is a Jewish-participated, all-inclusive group locally advocating for the liberation of Palestine. Information > * * * SAVE THE DATES * * * APPRECIATION: A Survivor’s Story of Hiroshima Day: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 6-7pm Price: Free. Registration encouraged. Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Directed by Michael Dwyer and Chuck Gomez Information > * * * REGISTRATIONS * * * REGISTRATION: ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY The 10th Annual ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs is happening on Sunday, May 18th at Memorial Park in Beacon. Registration is open now. Information > REGISTRATION OPEN City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508 Shop Beacon’s yards! If you want to be on the City’s map, you’ll need to register here and pay a fee. But you don’t need to register to have a yard sale on this day or any day. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Nami Yum Yum has a “Sushi Sandwich.” Have you had one of those before? "This is a true CHINO LATINO option," says owner Jamie. Comes with a choice of protein or veggie option. "Doesn’t disappoint 😋😋 ," she says. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bagel-ish celebrates their 1 Year Anniversary! Go in to wish Beth a congratulations and buy all of her bagels. Order a sandwich for fresh, organic tomatoes, basil, cucumber, and that fresh Baba Ganoush. NOTE: Available limited time only. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! Bagel-ish is hiring! 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bakery Assistant/Sandwich Maker/Cashier RATE: $17 - $18 per hour - Part-time HOURS: Thursday 11-3/4; Saturday 11-3/4; Sunday 5am-11am Flexible schedule with food provided during shift. Work in a fun and upbeat environment. Interacting with customers and fellow employees.   ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tablescapes with a side of tabouli salad and a pink rose. Don't forget the rose lemonade. Pairs well with the cucumber. Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. Ladies Night this weekend! 20% off drinks, from 9-11pm. Delivery: Call 845-743-6527 to place your order and name your time. Happy Hour Monday-Friday. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Whaaa? 🍋 New Lemon Cold Foam to brighten your beverage. Pairs well with their house-made vanilla syrup. When you order, please tag ALBB so we can see how you enjoy! Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your shop stocking your shelves? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert's loves the Garlic Infused Olive Oil from Scarborough Fare. Scrambled eggs topped with mozzarella and fresh basil from the garden makes for a delicious breakfast. Drizzle it onto an Eggbert’s Whole Bird Chicken!  😋 FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon Spotted these Mini Bars while in The Station Dispensary a couple weeks ago. Returned to scoop the selection! The Sea Salt with chocolate Mini Bar will tempt every time. Grön makes a Daytime ☀️ and a Nighttime 🌑. Located in the old Beacon police station on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank. 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY New equipment has been set up and is ready to go at the boutique Pilates studio! Find 4 ReformerTower Combos and 4 Wunda Chairs (watch the build-out). ROC Pilates is offering a special package to celebrate their Glow Up ✨🧚🏽‍♀️. Buy the Spring into Summer 10 Tower Class Package for only $280! A savings of 20% off their regular drop-in class rates. It is good for 6 months. Sale ends Memorial Day!!! NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. Monday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: 5:30pm Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Book Now > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY What are you wearing on your lips while in this new sunshine time? Stephanie has it at The Blushery. The new Quartz Balm by Face Stockholm is a Vitamin E enriched lip balm that protects your lips from free radical damage, and leaves them feeling smooth and moisturized. 😘 ”This sheer shimmer is a perfect way to enhance your every day look,” 💋 Stephanie says. Stop into the Blushery to pick one up! Located across from the Dummy Light near the Fishkill Creek waterfall. Book Online > This week’s Editorial Meeting was productive! Two Tin Shingle members came onto the call. Each with different needs in different fields. We handled both. They left with homework assignments. Talking SEO was refreshing! The foundation of organic SEO has not changed in 20 years. Ranking got a lot more competitive now with AI results being at the top, but we can navigate this. Join today for access to the next one. Read the Recap > Katie James Inc. produces the Instagram for Eggberts Free Range Farm. They take the photos, make the cooking videos, and repurpose all for advertising on A Little Beacon Blog. One aim at Katie James Inc. is fluidity with the client and the content needed for the moment. Hire Them > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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