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March 5 UJA-Federation of New York-Westchester will celebrate Scarsdale residents Rikki and Barry Kaplan and Allison and Ben Friedland for their commitment to philanthropy, community and leadership and UJA’s effect on the county at its “Westchester Celebration 2020.” A community-wide event, it will feature strolling entertainers, along with Shake, Rattle & Roll dueling pianos, drinks and a buffet. 6:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; 914-385-2108, ujafedny.org/westchester-celebration.

March 7 “Let It Sing!” — Back for an encore performance of her sold-out debut show, Corinne Curtis Broadbent delivers an evening of Broadway favorites, featuring humorous and poignant selections by Gershwin, Berlin, Sondheim, Comden & Green, Styne and many others. 8 p.m., Magnolia Room, 57 Main St., Norwalk; 203-864-6964, bjryansmagnoliaroom.com.

Macy Gray appears March 8 at The Warehouse, FTC.

Through March 27

March 1

New Rochelle Council on the Arts will honor Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, with its exhibit “Notable Women of New Rochelle.” The show will celebrate the lives of prominent women and their distinct ties to the city. Times vary, New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza; 914-632-7878, newrochellearts.org.

The Breast Cancer Alliance presents an afternoon of fashion and fun with its annual “Kids for a Cause.” Enjoy face painting, balloon animals, games, arts and crafts, refreshments and magic as well as the fashion show, featuring playground to party wear from Hoagland’s of Greenwich modeled by a group of 3 to 10 year olds. 3 p.m., Round Hill Club, 33 Round Hill Road, Greenwich; 203-861-0014, breast cancer alliance.org/events.

Through March 29 ArtsWestchester invites community members to take part in the creation of a massive fabric sculpture, designed by artist Amanda Browder, which will transform the façade of its building in May. During a series of Public Sewing Days, participants will arrange, pin and sew fabric shapes that will build the large-scale public art piece. Times and locations vary; 914-428-4220, artsw.org/browder.

Through May 20 Radius, the gallery at Arc Stages, presents “Urban Suburban,” a photography exhibit that showcases the works of local artists Gina Randazzo, Chris Rivera and Randy Matusow. In this show, each of the artists captures life in suburban Westchester County. Times vary, 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; 914747-6206, arcstages.org.

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March 3 Randall Griffey, associate curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, speaks on “The Met @ 150 — Looking Back/ Looking Forward,” recalling a rich history that has embraced both progressive foresight and periods of retrenchment. 7:30 p.m., Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road; 203-254-4010, quickcenter.fairfield.edu. New Canaan’s Pollinator Pathway partners present the renowned conservationist Doug Tallamy speaking on his book, “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard.” 7:30 p.m., New Canaan Country School, 635 Frogtown Road; 203-972-1270, newcanaanlandtrust.org.

Off Center Dance Theatre presents its Spring Invitational Dance Concert in White Plains. The event will feature performances in classical ballet, jazz, modern and hip-hop. 5 p.m., Archbishop Stepinac High School, 950 Mamaroneck Ave.; 914-381-5222, dancecavise.com. The Fairfield County Chorale celebrates Beethoven’s 250th Birthday by performing his majestic and rarely performed Mass in C major and the revolutionary Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, the “Emperor” Concerto. 7:30 p.m., Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave.; 203-858-3714, fairfieldcountychorale.org. Join MoCAWestport in celebrating its Inaugural Gala, honoring architect Howard Lathrop and featuring the art of Helmut Lang. This benefit and VIP preview of MoCA Westport’s spring exhibit includes cocktails, dinner and dancing. 5:30 p.m., 19 Newtown Turnpike; 203-222-7070, mocawestport.org.

March 7 through June 14 Hudson River Museum will present the works of multidisciplinary artist Derrick Adams during its “Buoyant” exhibit. Adams explores race, history and popular culture through his art, exemplified by the three series — “Floaters,” “We Came to Party and Plan” and “Tables Turned.” 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; 914-963-4550, hrm.org.


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