Nightlife and recreation

With several music venues in the area, one of the largest theaters in the Hudson Valley (Ulster Performing Arts Center), an eclectic mix of restaurants offering promotions and Happy Hours, some great art galleries, as well as many other entertainment venues, there is always a great way to spend an evening in the Kingston area.

The proximity to the New York Metropolitan Area and influence of the neighboring Woodstock arts and music scene, ensures that there is always quality talent around to play in very unique and accessible venues. The Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) is a grandiose, restored theater that hosts world-class acts on a regular basis as well performances from local dance and theater companies. Need a good reason for dining out? Not only do the restaurants and pubs in Kingston offer superb quality fare and a wide variety of dining experiences to choose from, they frequently offer promotions and Happy Hours as more of an enticement to lure you from your own kitchen.

Our ‘Nightlife and recreation’ calendar is your one stop reference for planning your evening or day when you’re looking for any kind of entertainment related to the arts, music, dining out, festivals, markets, and for kids as well as adults.

                Nightlife and recreation             Community Events          Happy Hours and Weekly Specials

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                     Classes and Lectures      Kid’s Activities      Museum and attraction hours   

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This week’s events

Today’s events

Shamsi Ruhe & callie mackenzie live at Rough Draft

Shamsi Ruhe & callie mackenzie live at Rough Draft

singer-songwriters callie mackenzie & Shamsi Ruhe will be in Kingston, NY at Rough Draft Bar & BOoks on August 15th 6PM. Shamsi Ruhe is a [...]
Eldorado Slim

Eldorado Slim

Where Bill Graham’s Fillmore East meets Detroit’s Club Mozambique you will find the sounds of NYC’s newest band, Eldorado Slim. Led by Little Feat guitarist [...]
THE BEATLE PROJECT

THE BEATLE PROJECT

Fri, Aug 15, 2025    
7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Some of the Hudson Valley's finest musicians bring you THE WHITE ALBUM FEATURING... Joey Eppard: Vocals & Guitar Joey is one of the best vocalists in [...]
Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads: A Reggae Tribute To The Talking Heads

Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads: A Reggae Tribute To The Talking Heads

On “Life During Wartime,” the first single from Talking Heads’ 1979 album Fear of Music, David Byrne famously sang the immortal lyrics, “This ain’t no [...]
15 Aug

House Music by DAV!N at the Rhinecellar Cocktail Lounge

Fri, Aug 15, 2025    
9:00 pm-11:59 pm
Live DJ House music by DAV!N at the Rhinecellar this Friday night 9-12. No cover.    

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