Virtual Happenings Outside the Library: Home
Guide for a variety of virtual events not sponsored by the Library.
About This Page
As the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on in-person gatherings continue, many organizations have adapted their offerings for the public to enjoy virtually. We've included a variety of these virtual happenings on this page, many of which are free, for your convenience and enjoyment.
Please note that these events are not affiliated with or sponsored by the Greenburgh Public Library. Any registration, if required, should be made with the host organization. Should you need assistance participating in an event and/or to obtain the most up-to-date information, please consult the host organization.
Enjoy and take good care!
Limited Time Features
ArtsWestchester presents "Give Us the Vote 2020", an online exhibition through December 31st, which explores the history of voting rights in America and celebrates the power of the ballot.
Performing Arts
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Alvin Alley All Access Performances
For a limited time, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is providing FREE access to videos of its dance performances. For a fee, kids, teens and adults can also take live online dance classes from top Alvin Ailey instructors! -
Night in with the Tarrytown Music Hall
A curated, livestream concert series on Wednesdays at 6pm featuring an eclectic mix of extraordinary musicians in the acoustic, blues, folk, jazz, rock, and singer-songwriter musical genres. Free, but donations encouraged. -
Hear It There
Your link to live and live streamed local music events in the Hudson Valley including Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess Counties & Western Connecticut. -
The Metropolitan OperaThe Metropolitan Opera offers free Nightly Opera Streams as well as pay-per-view virtual concerts.
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Playbill
Playbill shares about the variety of ways you can enjoy Broadway plays and musicals safely from home as well as gives updates about live in-person performances. -
Seattle SymphonyThe Seattle Symphony is continues to share performances that provide strength, comfort and joy through music while Benaroya Hall remains closed. Programs include concert rebroadcasts of past performances and fun, educational content for the young and young at heart. All broadcasts can be streamed through the Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
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Social Distancing FestivalThe Social Distancing Festival is an online artist’s community to celebrate and showcase the work of the many artists around the world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has come about due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Explore their virtual showcase of visual and performing arts.
Films, Museums, and More
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Arts Westchester
Arts Westchester foster creativity and accessiblity of the arts to all who live in Westchester and has curated a list of virtual happenings to engage in the arts from home. -
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC)
JBFC's Virtual Screening room offers a robust, curated selection of interesting and exciting new and repertory films and film conversations that you can watch at home on your television, computer or mobile device. -
Tribeca Talks at Home
The Tribeca Film Festival brings its signature Tribeca Talks film conversations to you virtually for free! Join Tribeca Talks on Facebook for a series of intimate, festival-style Q&As with the creators and stars behind movies and TV shows you’re loving right now — and the ones you’ll be binge-watching in the future. -
IndieWire - Every Film Festival and Market Still Happening in 2020, in Person and OnlineRead about more film festivals and markets taking place in person and online.
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12 Famous Museums Offering Virtual ToursTravel & Leisure magazine shares about 12 famous museums, from London to Seoul, that you can experience from the comfort of home.
Authors & Writing
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Harvard Book Store
The Harvard Book Store hosts virtual book/author talks on a regular basis. Events are FREE, however a donation is suggested. -
Random House EventsRandom House hosts virtual book/author talks for free, as well as for a fee which includes purchase of the featured book.
Health & Wellness
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Headspace
Headspace has partnered with NY state to offer free mindfulness and meditation exercises during COVID-19 restrictions. -
Yoga with Adrienne on YouTubeCheck out yoga a little or a lot with yogi Adrienne's variety of free videos so you can find your calm and strength in the way that's right for you.
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myStrengthThe Mental Health Association of Westchester has partnered with myStrength to introduce a free online resource to cultivate resilience using personalized support for mental well-being. Click on the link to learn more and create your free account.
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Planet FitnessPlanet Fitness, "United We Move" offers free live streamed video workouts every day @ 7pm, as well as recordings of the workouts.
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The Garrison Institute
The Garrison Institute’s mission is to apply the transformative power of contemplation to today’s pressing social and environmental concerns. Its Contemplative-based Resilience Project features a free, Tools for Resilience video series specially designed for caregivers.
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