Sundays Through May 6: Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market Fresh foods from Hudson Valley merchants, such as: chicken, duck, beef, pork, lamb, honey, maple syrup, vegetables, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, prepared foods, baked goods, gluten-free products, jams, jelly, dried spices, beef jerky, spirits, and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. • 115 Liberty Corners Rd, Pine Island, 845.258.4998; pegjack@optonline.net
Jan 5: Calling all Poets In its 18th year, this poetry open mic night attracts local poets from the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and NYC to enlighten and entertain a large audience with a variety of modern poetry. Refreshments available. 7:30–10 p.m., $5. • Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, New Paltz; www.callingallpoets.net
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It’s the 11th season of the Hudson Valley Wingfest: a competition featuring various Hudson Valley restaurants dishing out wings for the title of the King of Wings. Vote for your favorite as you enjoy a cold brew and live music. Jan 27, 5–9 p.m., $30. Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, 845.454.5800; www.midhudsonciviccenter.org
Paint Night (above) is a great way to socialize with friends, create a beautiful painting, and enjoy a glass of wine or apple cider. Artist Teresa Pereira will guide you through creating a wintry landscape scene with acrylic paint on canvas. Purchase tickets online. Jan 12, 6–8 p.m. $20 adults, $15 members. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, 914.963.4550; www.hrm.org