Upcoming events
Engage with community building events in the Hudson Valley! These include art exhibitions, concerts, city meetings, and talks hosted by artists, activists, and writers alike.
National Day of Action: Hands Off!
This is a nationwide mobilization to stop the brazen power grab by Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies. Hands off! locally: by Hudson Valley Strong with Indivisible and coalition partners.
April 5
Hands Off! Actions in Newburgh, Kingston, Highland Falls, and NYC
Find local mobilizations
City of Poughkeepsie Meetings
City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting Jan 21, 6:30 pm
Bridging Academia & Advocacy: Hudson Valley Immigration & Leadership Summit
Introduction and Keynote with Maria Christina Martinez and Youth Arts Group Members. Current State of the Law presentation by Robert Horne. This event will highlight two panels: legal perspectives on supporting undocumented communities, and mobilizing from the ground - direct service work with undocumented communities. Community organizations will also feature their own work during a tabling fair, with catering by La Cabañita.
April 5
Vassar College, Rockefeller Hall, 2nd Floor
1:30 - 6 pm
124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie NY
Town of Poughkeepsie Community Cleanup
Meet at the garden space next to Crafted Cup at 2pm. Join local representatives and Vassar’s Office of Sustainability in this cleanup, part of a larger initiative organized by the Town of Poughkeepsie's Conservation Advisory Commission for Earth month. Gloves, vests, garbage bags and pickup tools will be provided! Trash will be picked up on Raymond Ave, Davis, Lagrange, Collegeview, possibly Haight and a section of Main Street.
April 5
Meet at the garden space next to Crafted Cup
2 pm
44 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie NY
Fresh, Fab, Fly: All Things Hip Hop Fashion
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) professor, journalist, and author Elena Romero traces the journey of hip-hop fashion, from its early days of oversized gold chains and Adidas tracksuits to the high-fashion collaborations today. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how hip-hop has influenced what we wear, as well as how it has shaped attitudes in terms of race, beauty, and personal expression. Join us as we celebrate style, culture, and the iconic figures that have used fashion as a means of self-expression—creating a legacy that is both fresh and fabulous.
April 5
PPLD, Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch Library, room 224
3:30 - 4:30 pm
29 N. Hamilton. Street., Poughkeepsie NY
From Redlining to Redevelopment: Gentrification & the Future of the City of Poughkeepsie
Let’s talk honestly about gentrification—and action. Come ready to listen, learn, and lend your voice to the future of housing justice in the Hudson Valley. Join the Northern Dutchess NAACP and The Prolific Circle for an engaging panel discussion exploring the past, present, and future of housing in the Hudson Valley. Featuring voices from elected officials, housing developers, and community advocates, this conversation will shed light on the historical roots of redlining, its impact, and people-first solutions for a more equitable and inclusive city. The program will be followed by a Midweek Mixer to continue the conversation in a more informal setting.
April 16
The Vassar Institute for Liberal Arts, Elm Room
6 - 8 pm
165 College Ave., Poughkeepsie NY
Opening Reception: This Land Ain't Your Land in Poughkeepsie
Photographer Dan Goldman’s portraits of Migrant Workers and First Nation people in this country. Their identities are concealed, as they are restaurant kitchen workers, field workers, and wall builders. They are but a few who represent the many who fear ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security daily.
April 5
CONVEY/ER/OR Gallery
4 - 6pm
299 Main Street., Poughkeepsie NY
Exhibition Opening: Boundless Creativity
Featured Local Artists: • Andrew Lyght • Nestor Madalengoitia • Elisa Pritzker • Anat Shiftan • Naoko Oshima. Boundless Creativity celebrates the vision of immigrant artists in the Hudson Valley, showcasing works that at times reference national identity and oftentimes transcend it. Exhibit through Sunday, June 1.
April 5
Location: The Reher Center Gallery
99 - 101 Broadway, Kingston NY
Queering the Canon: So Obsessed
Join NewFest and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) for the fifth edition of this popular annual five-day retrospective series that shines a spotlight on LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers. Featuring a lineup of in-person + virtual screenings + Q&A's.
Through April 7
Peter Jay Sharp Building, Brooklyn NY
In person and Virtual