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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Two Nights with They Might Be Giants

Two Nights with They Might Be Giants

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - Sat, Apr 18, 2026    
7:00 pm
Two Nights with They Might Be GiantsFriday, April 17 + Saturday, April 18Bearsville TheaterWoodstock, NYDoors 7pm | Music 8pmAges 16+ 2 very different shows. 2 [...]
The Indoor Yard Sale

The Indoor Yard Sale

The Indoor Yard Sale is a community shopping event where individuals and families can sell gently used household items in a comfortable indoor setting. This [...]
Murder at The Speakeasy

Murder at The Speakeasy

There will be a three course dinner included & Cash bar. Menu:Spring greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and feta cheese with a lemon vinaigrette [...]
New Work Preview: Baldwin et Lucien

New Work Preview: Baldwin et Lucien

Saturday, April 18, 7:00 PM Free admission with RSVP 75 minutes in length with Q&A to follow Black Box Theater, Studio Complex RSVP Here!  Experience [...]
Payne’s Grey Sky

Payne’s Grey Sky

The seed that eventually became American-roots band, Payne’s Grey Sky, was planted in the summer of 2007 by high school friends Rich Dymond (bass, guitar) [...]
Peter Tosh Tribute w/ Ianbassa Roots Rock Reality Band

Peter Tosh Tribute w/ Ianbassa Roots Rock Reality Band

Join Colony & Upstate Reggae for a Peter Tosh Tribute featuring Ianbassa and Roots Rock Reality Band - Saturday, April 18th!Upstate Reggae Presents Peter Tosh [...]
Coach House Players present "Panache"

Coach House Players present "Panache"

Coach House Players, 12 Augusta St Kingston is presenting “Panache” on  April 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 7:30 p m and April 12 & [...]

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