Events

FREE for members & non-members Discuss the month’s social and political issues with your fellow news enthusiasts. With timely and changing international, national, and local issues from the news arenas of government, arts, sports, science, and religion, we welcome all participants to voice their ideas. All points of view are welcome in this lively, thought-provoking, […]

First Thursday of the month; 10:45–11:45 am FREE for members and non-members Join our nonjudgmental peer group for adults of all writing levels. We will start each session writing from prompts, then provide feedback and give encouragement to one another. We’ll also have room to discuss your writing goals as well as stories and books […]

FREE for members and non-members Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Whether you are responsible for a child with special needs, a spouse with cognitive or physical decline, or any other situation that fits, we welcome […]

$43 for members; $48 for non-members VIP Package: $65 for members; $70 for non-members Join legendary saxophonist, vocalist, and longtime rock-and-roll sideman Mark Rivera for an unforgettable evening of music, stories, and behind-the-scenes memories from a career spanning over 50 years with some of the biggest names in music. Known for his decades performing alongside […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí’s enduring legacy is his most ambitious architectural undertaking in depth and detail. Still unfinished after 143 years, the wondrous cathedral of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona recently became the tallest church in the world. Full […]

Rabbi Lisa Izes and Rev. Gareth Evans, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Irvington, host two of their clergy colleagues each month from around the Rivertowns to explore the themes of civic life and civility along with American and religious values.

$10 for members and non-members Grab some friends to create the fiercest trivia team of all time for our second Trivia Night at The Ark! The bar will be open to keep you extra sharp–or your opponents fuzzy!-- for this fact-packed night of fun with host Garry Leavy of Let’s Go Trivia! Win prizes, have […]

Every other Sunday  Drop in—no registration required. Having trouble with your iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop? Struggle with email, texting, apps, Zoom, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!

$18 for members | $23 for non-members Set against the backdrop of the 2009 same-sex marriage referendum in Maine, this 90-minute solo show follows a New York City filmmaker who gains rare, behind-the-scenes access to both sides of a deeply divisive political campaign. In order to maintain that access, he conceals his own identity as […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series The Dreyfus Affair combined a moral crusade to free a man wrongly convicted of treason with a political crisis that divided France. Explore how the Affair emerged amid unrest and change; how Dreyfus's supporters and Zola's J'Accuse exposed forgery, prejudice, and corruption; and […]

FREE for members and non-members Full lineup here Through letters, reflections, and everyday observations, this novel traces one woman's reflections on a life shaped by relationships, choices, and changing times. Warm, witty, and deeply human, it explores the ways we stay connected to one another.  

FREE for members and non-members A soldier and a woman he connects with through letters build a deep emotional bond shaped by honesty and shared vulnerability. As their lives become more intertwined, hidden struggles and unexpected challenges begin to surface. It’s a heartfelt story about love, healing, and the ways people try to hold on […]

$30 for members | $36 for non-members Book your babysitter and get ready for a night of laughter at The Ark with two of NYC’s most beloved comics! Seth Herzog has built a cult following with his fearless storytelling, offbeat charm, and razor-edged humor. A longtime staple of the downtown New York comedy scene, he […]

Premium Seating for Members: $70 | Premium Seating for Non-members: $75 Member: $60 | Non-member: $65 Step back into Broadway's Golden Age with an entertaining and insightful exploration of the remarkable Jewish artists who shaped some of the most beloved musicals of the 1950s. During this extraordinary decade, Jewish composers, lyricists, and writers were the […]

FREE for members and non-members Bring a dish to share with friends new and not-new for our fourth annual Friendsgiving potluck at the JCC! We'll gather to celebrate all we're grateful for in our community. We’ll provide the turkey, vegetarian main, and beverages; you bring a side or dessert. Click here to tell us what […]