What's Happening This Weekend In Peekskill

by Art Cusano Events 07/27/12 Comment

The Sixth Annual Grape Jam will continue through the weekend at 12 Grapes in Peekskill with plenty of live music.

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Live rock and a classic Russian opera is among the entertainment offerings around the city this weekend. Check out our events page for more listings.

Friday, July 27

Dark Horse at the Paramount: 7:30 p.m. Writer and director Todd Solondz (Welcome to the Dollhouse, Happiness, Life During Wartime) examines the irretrievability of youth and the mercilessness of time passing in this melancholy and idiosyncratic comedy. General Admission is $9. 1008 Brown St.

Roof Access at the BeanRunner Café: 7:30-11 p.m. The band specializes in funk, R&B and hip-hop, but is capable of playing any style. They cover classic artists such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Earth wind and Fire, as well as contemporary artists such as Soulive, Jay-Z and Galactic. Admission is $10 and $7 for students. 201 South Division St.

Fifth Annual Grape Jam at 12 Grapes featuring The Track: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The rock band will be performing on the second night of the Grape Jam with original rock compositions. Admission is a $10 or $5 with a dinner entrée. 12 N. Division St.

Kathleen Pemble and the Agreements at Birdsall House: 6-9 p.m. The band will be performing a free live set for patrons in the outdoor beer garden. 970 Main St.

Saturday, July 28

Peekskill Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will sell a variety of foods, including fresh produce, locally made honey, fresh meat and seafood. Bank Street.

Tony Pastrana at BeanRunner Café: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Percussionist Tony Pastrana is the ultimate bandleader, bringing smooth, high energy Latin grooves. Latin rhythms have been Tony's passion and work for more than 40 years. Admission $10. 201 South Division St.

Fifth Annual Grape Jam at 12 Grapes featuring JP Patrick and special guest Johnny Feds: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. A 6-piece, horn-driven band that promises big funk and country with a lot of Jazz on top. Admission is a $10 entertainment fee or $5 with dinner entrée. 12 N. Division St.

Sunday, July 29

Peekskill Attic Treasures: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flea market vendors will sell such items as video games, music, footwear and purses. Bank Street.

Boris Godunov at The Paramount: 1 p.m. Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov is considered the most important Russian opera ever written. Mussorgsky rejected Western conventions in classical music, instead forging a uniquely Russian style that gives Boris Godunov its arresting and unforgettable sound. Admission is $20 for the general public. 1008 Brown St.

Fifth Annual Grape Jam at 12 Grapes Finale Featuring Mishti Roy and Mani Cregan: 6-9 p.m. The Grape Jam festivities end with a free show from two talented local musicians. 12 N. Division St.