Rockland County Tourism says there’s lots to do right here in Rockland County this weekend, ranging from local shows and concerts to the big RV show at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse and the 2011 Model Train Show in Pearl River.
Feb. 19 - March 6Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m., President's Day, noon-5 p.m.
United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave Pearl River
The 2011 edition of the Bergen County Model Railroad Club's Train Show runs for 3 weekends. The show consists of several large complex track layouts with a dozen trains running at a time. Admission: Donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children (12 and under). Cameras are welcome and there is a dining car for lunch and refreshments. For directions and more information visit www.pearlriverumc.com
Multi-Cultural Family Variety Show
Feb. 19
Saturday, 11am
Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack
Multicultural Variety Show for children and families, featuring African dance and drumming with Chiku Awali, Flamenco dance with Ana de la Paz and Irish dance with the Verlin School of Dance. Tickets: $12 advance and $15 at the door. For more information visit www.chikuawali.org
37th Annual Northeast RV Show
Feb. 18-21
Friday, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday/Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rockland Community College Field House, 145 College Ave., Ramapo.
Featuring 150 new RV units, 25 dealers and 40 vendors. Tickets available at the door only. Admission: $9 adults, $4 juniors (10-15 years old), under 10 free. For more information and discount coupons visit www.rocklandexpo.com
Beautiful Explosions Concert
Feb. 19
Saturday, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Nyack Village Theatre, 94 Main St., Nyack
Show features: Huge Pupils, Alien Father & Haunted Houses live in concert. Admission: $8. For more information or to purchase advanced tickets visit www.nyackvillagetheatre.com
Coming up…
Cherish the Ladies in Concert
March 5
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Pearl River High School, 275 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River
Cherish the Ladies, one of the foremost Irish traditional music groups in the world, in concert for the benefit of the Brest Buddies Campaign Against Cancer.
Sponsored by the Irish Arts Forum, produced by Rockland County Legislator John Murphy. Tickets: $25. For more information visit www.artsrock.org.
