7 great things to do: Grammy winner Diana Krall, Supercross Cup and more

Michelle Almonte
Rockland/Westchester Journal News
Singer Diana Krall poses for a portrait, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 in New York. The singer will perform at The Capitol Theatre, Feb. 24.

Diana Krall 

Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall will grace the Capitol Theater stage as part of her “Turn Up The Quiet World Tour,” Feb. 24. The performance will feature material from her new album, Turn Up The Quiet as well as a mix of fan favorites. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $65-$130. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, thecapitoltheatre.com.

'Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas'

A special holiday version of “We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered,” a celebration of the seminal brother and sister duo the Carpenters in words and music comes to Westchester Broadway Theatre, Dec. 5. Based around the Carpenters’ iconic Christmas albums, and led by singer Michelle Berting Brett, the show re-creates the Carpenters’ original sound, presenting an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the successful duo. Shows at 1 and 8 p.m. Tickets range $50-$84. One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford. 914-592-2222, broadwaytheatre.com.

Michelle Berting Brett stars in "Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters' Christmas," which will be stopping at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Dec. 5.

Candlelight Holiday Tours Boscobel 

Kick off the holiday season with a trip to the historic mansion, which will be decorated for a 19th-century Christmas starting Nov. 24. As candles light the way, expert docents will tell stories that bring Boscobel to life. Adults can get decor ideas for their own home and enjoy live music and lighting displays in the gardens and grounds, while the children search for gingerbread kids hidden among the decorations. Each tour will end with an elegant reception in the decorated gallery. Tours begin at 4 p.m., last tour commences at 7 p.m. Nov. 24-25, Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10. Tickets, which go quickly, are $25 for ages 15 and older, $15 ages 6-14, free for ages 5 and younger and available for purchase at boscobel.org. 1601 Route 9D, Garrison.

Kickoff the holiday season with a trip to the historic mansion which will be decorated for a 19th-century Christmas starting Nov. 24.

Rockland County Supercross Cup

A must for adventure junkies and daredevils! The annual Supercross Cup cyclocross race that combines off-road mountain biking and road racing comes to Rockland Community College, Nov. 18-19. To register or more details, visit www.supercrosscup.com. 145 College Road, Suffern.   

Supercross Cup will take place Nov. 21 and 22 at Anthony Wayne Recreation Center.

Laurie Berkner Band

Want to see your kids smile? Bring them and their stuffed animal to Tarrytown Music Hall to sing along and dance with The Laurie Berkner Band. Celebrate the season with favorites such as "Jingle Bells" and "Frosty the Snowman," along with holiday originals from Laurie's well-loved album, A Laurie Berkner Christmas and of course, her greatest hits. $35-$100. 3 p.m. Dec. 17. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 877-840-0457, tarrytownmusichall.org

The Laurie Berkner Band comes to Tarrytown Music Hall, Dec. 17.

Chanukah Village

On Dec. 17, Irvington’s Main Street will be transformed into a holiday wonderland during the annual Chanukah Village. Shop stores, enjoy Hanukkah themed crafts and activities, and go on a train ride. Kids will love the live shows including Mario “the Maker” Magician, and The Inventor Mentor, with his vast menagerie of unique inventions. Don’t miss the community-wide Menorah lighting, with latkes, donuts, dancing and special honored guests. 101 Main St., Irvington. Visit Chabadrt.org or call 914-693-6100 for additional details.

Harlem Globetrotters 

The Original Harlem Globetrotters’ bring their trademark ball handling artistry back to the Westchester County Center, Dec. 31. Tickets to the one-of-a-kind show featuring a star-studded roster range from $24-$120, and are on sale now at ticketmaster.com or Westchester County Center box office. 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains, 914-995-4050, countycenter.biz.