UC Tourism Production

Crime on the Hudson: Gilded Age Pirates and River Thieves-Lecture and Performance
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, 12401
Do you ever wonder if there were actual pirates on the Hudson River? Come and learn about a wild chapter in Hudson River history when mercenary sloops prowled the waterway, raiding mansions and plundering merchant ships. Who were these river outlaws stirring up chaos…and how did local communities and the law fight back?
The evening will begin with a brief lecture on the real and sometimes legendary criminal activity along the Hudson in the 1860s and 1870s, followed by an immersive performance starring the era’s most infamous characters in the flesh, including the mysterious young woman rumored to have led a notorious Lower Manhattan gang. Watch as she is put on trial for her alleged crimes. Is she guilty? How does her story end? Who decides her fate?
This special event weaves scholarship and storytelling, created and presented by HRMM’s Education Department in collaboration with Siren Theatre Company.

Inspiration - Art by the Boys and Girls Club - Exhibition
2026-03-07 12:00 - 2026-03-22 15:00, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 2026-03-23 15:00, 2026-03-14 12:00 - 2026-03-29 15:00, 2026-03-15 12:00 - 2026-03-30 15:00, 2026-03-21 12:00 - 2026-04-05 15:00, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 2026-04-06 15:00 | The Sketchbook Gallery, 9 Jane Street, Saugerties, 12477
In collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Saugerties and Kingston, we welcome 16 young artists to showcase their work in The Sketchbook Gallery under the direction of Lindsey Quick from the Boys and Girls Club of Ulster County. Come celebrate our first exhibition of the 2026 season by supporting our local community! This exhibition will be up from March 7 – March 22, 2025 on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm. The opening reception is Sat, March 1 from 2-4pm.

Bat Out of Hell – The Musical
2026-03-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY, 12401
BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL, the award-winning musical, is a thrilling spectacle where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme!
Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock ‘n’ roll! The Musical promises to be a thrilling experience, featuring a dynamic eight-piece rock band live on stage.
Sprawling multi-level platforms will transport you through the diverse worlds of Bat Out of Hell, from Raven’s bedroom to the depths of the Lost’s underground domains.
An epic cast will bring their powerhouse vocals to Meat Loaf’s anthems including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, It’s All Coming Back to Me, and of course Bat Out of Hell.
Get ready to witness the musical as it explodes onto the stage at UPAC FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ON March 26, 2026, in a spectacle that promises to be nothing short of legendary.

Trash Chic! - Opening Reception
2026-04-04 16:00 - 18:00 | The Sketchbook Gallery, 9 Jane Street, Saugerties, 12477
Trash Chic!, at The Sketchbook Gallery, is a celebration of creativity that transforms the often discarded, overlooked, and thrown away. This diverse group of artists challenge the ideas of value, beauty, and permanence while highlighting the potential within what we throw away. We invite viewers to reconsider what “trash”is and discover how imagination can turn trash into something striking, meaningful, and new.
This exhibition is in conjunction with Matter Out of Place at Jane St. Art.

Matter Out of Place - Opening Reception
2026-04-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Jane St. Art Center, 11 Jane Street, Suite A, Saugerties, 12477
This exhibition brings together six invited artists who work with found objects, transforming overlooked materials into works of new meaning and possibility. Through the process of reimagining, these artists advocate for environmental concerns, drawing attention to using discarded materials while approaching their own creative practices with intentionality and care.
The exhibition is presented in conjunction with Trash Chic! at The Sketchbook Gallery.

Mario the Maker Magician
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498, NY, 103
David Blaine calls Mario “the BEST kids magician in the world!!” Come see why. It’s robots and magic and slapstick… oh my! Mario the Maker Magician is a smash-hit, all-ages family theater experience that will lead you through an hour-long journey of energy-driven interaction, belly laughs, and maker inspiration. The contagiously upbeat Mario has been dubbed “magic’s punk rock Peter Pan philosopher,” and rightly so. Mario has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sesame Street, and live all over the the world to sold out audiences and critical acclaim. No one leaves the show empty-handed OR empty-hearted.

The Julie Novak Storytelling Club Launch Party
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Senate Garage, 4 North Front Street, Kingston, NY, 12401
Celebrate the launch of The Julie Novak Storytelling Club!
Calling all curious, brave humans who are ready to connect, expand, and have a raucous good time. Absolutely no experience necessary. Expect music, delicious food, storytelling performances, moments to write and share — no pressure — and room for all to listen.
Inspired by the big, bold spirit of our beloved late co-founder, Julie Novak, all of us at TMI Project invite you to step out of this crazy world and into an alternate universe where magic exists and we remember that being human is a shared experience.
If you’ve ever been in a room with Julie, you know the enthusiasm was palpable. The way she looked at you made you feel famous. She made everything feel like something to celebrate. This is the spirit behind The Julie Novak Storytelling Club. Come be part of what she started.
Theme: Freedom
Wear your favorite club merch, or anything pink or black!

Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash: Circus of Tease
2026-05-23 19:00 - 2026-05-24 00:00 | Assembly Kingston, 236 Wall St, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
Don’t miss out on the second annual Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash: experience the Art of Tease with a show stopping summer circus.
Along with the return of the Burlesque you know and love you can witness sideshow staples like bed of nails and sword swallowing. Local comics and drag performers will have you bursting at the seams, while alluring Acrobats and Aerialists will have you on the edge of your seat. We will top it all off with a DJ Dance party adorned with performances you’ll have to see to believe!
Tips are strongly encouraged and raffle prizes will be available so bring those dollars!
This event is 21+

Juneteenth Concert Open - Air!
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Colony Woodstock, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY, 12401, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth with us! Suggested donation of $20!

Waterfront Wednesdays with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Arm-of-the-Sea Tidewater Center, 61 E Bridge St, Saugerties, 12477
Waterfront Wednesdays is Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s weekly summer performance series at their seasonal cultural performance space, the Tidewater Center in Saugerties, NY. Catch their original show ONE BLUE SKY, a series of medicine tales of hope & wonder depicted through luminous mask & puppet theater. Come for a variety of pre-show activities and displays for all ages before the show.
Doors at 6, show at 6:30. Opening acts TBA. Suggested donation $15 adults/$7 kids 12 & under.
Shows every Wednesday in July – July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, & July 29.
