The Armonk Chamber of Commerce presents art, music, in-store promotions, dining, wine tastings and more in downtown Armonk the first Thursday in June, July, August and September. You'll find music in Armonk Square and Opus 465, special offers at Amore, Mariachi Mexico, Zero Otto Nove and other restaurants. Plus special activities, events and raffles at LOL Kids, LaGravinese Jewelers, Castle Cab, Framings, DeCiccos and more. Read more under Where To Shop.

Westchester Magazine's Wine & Food Festival kicks off a summer of wine-pairing dinners, food tastings, burger and beer competitions and more summer fun for foodies. More foodie what to dos here.

Leon Russell, ("Tight Rope", "Delta Lady" "Youngblood", "Beware of Darkness") does a star turn at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday night. Former Doobie Brother, Michael McDonald plays The Tarrytown Music Hall on Thursday. Femi Kuti, son of Nigerian Afro-beat pioneer Fela Kuti, is at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday. Music At Copland House ends their 2014-15 season at Merestead with a program of world premieres on Sunday. Coming up, guest conductor Danail Rachev and cellist Joshua Roman join the Westhchester Philharmonic for a program of Brahms, Elgar and Arvo Part in their season finale on Sun, 6/14 at PAC. More on this and 114 summer concerts here.

Time Stands Still is a witty look at the lives of James and Sarah (wartime journalist and photographer) who return to an ordinary life refracted through the lens of war. With Tom Coppola, P.J. Glazer, Liz Harrington and Amber Mason. More summer theatre.

Food, music and an online and silent auction. The event honors Brian Skanes, BGCNW's Executive Director for 21 years. The John Beach Award will be presented to TD Bank for their support for the club. Online auction items include golf for 4 at the Salem Golf Club, two tickets to Carnegie Hall, a one month family membership at the Saw Mill Club, and a children's nature birthday party at Teatown Lake. Sat, 6/6: 6:30pm. (Hilton Westchester, 699 Westchester Ave, Rye; Read more.

K104.7 FM's KFEST at Dutchess Stadium delivers some of the hottest stars and up and comers in pop, indie-rock hip-hop and rap. Including: Robin Thicke, Dillon Francis, Flo Rida, Charli XCX, Natalie La Rose, Walk the Moon, Andy Grammer, Jake Miller, Lunchmoney Lewis, Katy Tiz, and Caitlin Caporale. More on this and more music here.

Take time to smell the roses this week at Lyndhurst Mansion and the New York Botanical Garden. Garden lovers will also like our line-up of local gardens that will be open to the public this year in Bedford, Pleasantville and the Salems. More what to dos for flower lovers.

Academy Award-winning Director (Silence of the Lambs) Jonathan Demme fields a Q&A following his screening of Bernardo Bertolucci's rarely seen masterpiece, Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man, at Jacob Burns 

this weekend. More on this and more summer cinema.

This program is designed for young women ages 14-17 who want to explore books and strengthen their writing for college success. Modeled on Princeton University's writing seminar, the program includes literature study and workshops for building critical reading and writing skills for the SAT and interviews.

Students emerge from the course with a draft of a college application essay. (Horace Greeley House, 100 King St., Chappaqua; Link)

Carnival season swings into high gear with three local ride, game and cotton candy fests coming up. The Katonah Fire Department Carnival kicks off first on Wed-Sat, 6/3-6. The Armonk Lions Club's June classic follows on Thurs-Sun, 6/4-7. And the Rosenthal JCC's Childrens Carnival featuring bumper cars, a zip line, a puppet, a magic show, a Miss Pinkie show and a Frozen sing-a-long is on Sun, 6/7. Read more.

The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce's Movies in Millwood Park kicks off this week with a screening of Disney's Academy Award-winning animated feature Big Hero 6. Full series schedule here.

There are rides, games, refreshments, and entertainment for all ages at the Rosenthal JCC Children's Carnival this Sunday. Including Bumper Cars, Flying Dragon, Zipline, Rock Climbing, Tubs of Fun, Carousel, Bouncy Castles, Karaoke, a Magical Beauty Station sponsored by Kid Styles (hair, makeup & nails), Face Painting, Balloon Making, Pizza and Ice Cream Trucks and much more! Free entertainment includes: Ms. Rhea, Puppets by Gwen, Frozen Sing Along, magic from John Turrdo, Mike the Ballooniac and The Miss Pinkie Show. (Love this image. He could care less about the mini-golf ball.) Read more.

The Church of St. Mary's 77th Annual Strawberry Festival in Chappaqua kicks off a mixed bag of summer family events this weekend. More on this plus a pirate fest, a fire juggling comedy troupe, snapping turtles and a family version of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. Read more.

On June 13, the Zerbini Family Circus returns to Somers, known as the "cradle of the American circus" since Hachaliah Baily brought Old Bet, the first circus elephant, there in 1808. And the Big Apple Circus brings its all-new stage show to Tarrytown Music Hall on June 27. Read more.

Get Your Guts in Gear's multi-day cycling events support inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) organizations and patient advocacy groups. Since it's first ride in 2004, GYGIG has raised over $1.5 million to support research, awareness, and advocacy efforts for people with IBD and ostomies. The ride begins at West Point Military Academy. More.

Local resident, Paul Shaffer makes a special appearance at Moms & Dads Rock for the Northern Westchester Hospital at The Harvey School in Katonah. Our Where To Hear: Summer Music guide has more hyper-local music including the Chappaqua-Millwood Summer Music Concert series, Bedford Recreation's Summer Music Concert in Katonah Memorial Park, Summer Music at Lasdon Park and Caramoor@KMA's music series in the Katonah Museum of Art's sculpture garden. And a whole lot more. Bookmark this for 114 summer concerts in & around town.

The Bedford Historical Society's Summer Solstice Party takes on a seventies theme this year with Donna Summer Sizzle cocktails and a "You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'" DJ. Read more.

Caramoor's Summer Festival opens on June 20 when Peter Oundjian conducts the Orchestra of St. Luke's. The festival features 31 concerts 

through August 2. There's a Jazz Festival with Wynton Marsalis an American Roots Festival with Lucinda Williams and a host of family friendly events. Check out the full festival calendar here.

Tom Kramer takes on the role of Charlotte, a transvestite antiques dealer living in Nazi Germany, in Doug Wright's Pulitzer Prize winning one-man play, I Am My Own Wife. Read more.