Live Events

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ari Hest has built a remarkable career—first gaining a devoted following through college touring, then releasing major-label albums, and later pioneering fan-driven projects like 52 and The Treehouse Project on Patreon. Over two decades, he’s performed with artists such as The Indigo Girls, Martin Sexton, Judy Collins, and Suzanne Vega, with his songs featured in The Path, The Lincoln Lawyer, Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill. His ongoing Treehouse Project delivers a new song every two weeks, with fans voting on favorites for annual album releases—now approaching 100 original songs in its fourth year.

Reception begins at 5:30pm. Join us for a reception celebrating Bedford artist Dan Cohen, whose work is shaped by graphic design and influenced by artists like Warhol, Rauschenberg, Richter, and Ruscha. Known for transforming everyday imagery through wit and subtle provocation, Cohen’s pieces invite a fresh look at the familiar. Enjoy an evening exploring his latest work and meeting the artist. Free admission.

Discover the game of Mahjong—or build on the skills you already have—with two hands-on sessions in the Playhouse Café. Mahjong 101 (Dec 9) introduces the fundamentals and basic rules of play, while Mahjong 102 (Dec 16) offers guided practice and strategy support. All materials are provided, and both sessions are open to beginners and returning players alike.

The Pivot Talk Series is a storytelling-driven exploration of the inflection points that redefine midlife. Blending humor, insight, and lived experience, the series demystifies change and highlights the power of reinvention. Designed for anyone navigating transition, growth, or the unexpected, Pivot: The Art of Midlife-ing Well offers an empowering and entertaining roadmap for what comes next. Hosted by Vanessa Smith and Betsy Ronel, each monthly conversation features a compelling guest and honest, hopeful dialogue. The first installment spotlights Gianna Palminteri in Redefining Yourself: How to Take Charge of Your Life and Fulfill Your Purpose, an inspiring conversation about planning for—and growing through—change with clarity, confidence, and courage. Gianna shares her journey from power wife/power mom to rediscovering her passions in the empty-nest chapter. A Q&A follows the talk, and the conversation continues on Betsy Ronel’s new podcast Heaven’s to Betsy.

An evening of exceptional Broadway music featuring John Cardoza (The Notebook / Moulin Rouge), Jonathan Christopher (Hamilton), and DeLaney Westfall (Sweeney Todd/ Kinky Boots and upcoming The Lost Boys). The program includes selections from the Golden Age of Broadway and holiday favorites. Accompanying them on piano will be Dan Micciche, music director/conductor of Wicked.

Trivia Night returns to the Bedford Playhouse Cafe, hosted by Rachel from Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events. Play solo or as a team and test your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including movies, music, history, geography and more. Food and drink available for sale from the bar.

Join author, ultra-endurance athlete, and six time CEO Joe Gagnon for a memorable evening exploring how purpose, resilience, and awareness can change the way we live and lead. Drawing from his journey from the Bronx to the boardroom and running six marathons on six continents in six days, Joe shares the lessons that have shaped his philosophy of Living Intentionally: a lifestyle built on energy, clarity, and integrity. This isn’t about slowing down; it’s about showing up with intention. Joe reveals how embracing discomfort becomes the path to growth, how small daily practices can unlock extraordinary results, and how living by design, not by default, can change everything. Through vivid storytelling and actionable insights, Joe invites us to rethink success not as achievement, but as alignment. Because when we live intentionally, we don’t just perform better, we become better. Moderated by Don Scott. Books will be available for sale and signing.

The true confessions of a working opera composer. In Seeing Through, Ricky Ian Gordon, one of our generation's greatest composers, writes with humor, insight, and unflinching candor about his tumultuous youth on Long Island, artistic collaborations and obsessions, struggles with addiction and abuse, and the loss of his partner to AIDS. Gordon has built a remarkable life and body of work with creations like The Grapes of Wrath, 27, Orpheus and Euridice, and more. Gordon’s life and work embody resilience and mark a significant contribution to America’s musical legacy. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

Join Bedford magician and seven-time Emmy winner David Pogue for a hands-on, 90-minute master class in the Playhouse Café. Learn impromptu street-magic tricks using everyday objects—forks, pencils, string, cards, and even your phone—that are easy to do but amaze any audience. All materials, including cards, are provided, and copies of Magic for Dummies will be available for purchase. Build confidence, dazzle your friends, and experience the fun of real magic. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Join a panel of experts for an enlightening conversation covering everything from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond. Dr Abby Siegel, M.D., FAAP is a Board Certified Pediatrician who does home sick visits for children in Westchester and CT through her private practice, Abby Siegel Health Consulting. Rachel Gertsman, M.S., E.D. is the owner of Tot Time, a private Preschool located in North Salem. Carla Perl, CPSC is a Certified Pediatric Sleep and Positive Encouragement Consultant. Through her company, Slumberland Solutions, she creates customized sleep and toddler behavior plans tailored to each family’s unique needs. Alexandra White, M.A., IBCLC is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) working in private practice and overseeing the Doula Program at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.

Guitarist Adam Moezinia, a Juilliard-trained musician from Los Angeles, has performed with greats like Freddy Cole, Cecile McLorin Salvant, and George Coleman at venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and Birdland. He released his debut album in 2021 and now tours worldwide with his trio. For this performance, Adam teams up with bassist Alec Safy in an intimate Standards Duo, presenting fresh arrangements of classics from the American Songbook by Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers, and more.