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.

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Evan Pritchard @ Rail Trail Cafe'

Evan Pritchard @ Rail Trail Cafe'

In this multi-faceted event native author/musician Evan Pritchard will sing traditional and original songs, read poetry, tell stories, and talk about our relationship with each [...]
Mid-Hudson Misfits vs. Parlor City Tricks

Mid-Hudson Misfits vs. Parlor City Tricks

Fast-paced, hard-hitting action as the Mid-Hudson Misfits face off against Parlor City! Come out and enjoy the mayhem of flat track Roller Derby.  : Sunday, [...]
DCxPC Live: Hide n\' Shine, James Dean and the Village Green, Couch Potato Massacre, Lake Lanier, and Ramona Lane

DCxPC Live: Hide n\' Shine, James Dean and the Village Green, Couch Potato Massacre, Lake Lanier, and Ramona Lane

Sun, Jul 26, 2026    
4:00 pm-9:30 pm
Sunday Punk Matinee! Night Swim - Kingston, NY $8 Adv. | $12 Door 4PM Doors | 5PM Music - We start at 5! We put [...]
Colony Woodstock's Honky Tonk Last Sunday presents Hudson Valley Flyers

Colony Woodstock's Honky Tonk Last Sunday presents Hudson Valley Flyers

The Hudson Valley Flyers proudly bring Honky Tonk and Classic Country music to the Colony, "Last Sundays" starting February 25th. The Flyers perform two-steps, waltzes, [...]

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