Join us at The Spark of Hudson for our monthly poetry slam, an open, welcoming space for writers and non-writers alike to come together, share their work, and find community in the people around them. This slam, facilitated by Mary Garcia, is for anyone carrying something heavy, celebrating something small, or just looking for a place where they belong.

Tangent Theatre Company presents one of their signature play readings at The Spark of Hudson. Next up, Edward Albee’s Pulitzer prize-winning classic THREE TALL WOMEN. The story of three stages of a woman’s life - young adult, middle age and the end - is examined through memories, identity and the passage of time.

Tangent Theatre Company presents one of their signature play readings at The Spark of Hudson. Next up, Edward Albee’s Pulitzer prize-winning classic THREE TALL WOMEN. The story of three stages of a woman’s life - young adult, middle age and the end - is examined through memories, identity and the passage of time.

Join us for Clean Headspace, a monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.

AI is moving fast, and small business owners are right to ask two practical questions: Do I need to pay attention to this now? And if so, where will it actually help my business?

Hudson Drama Club is a new theatre collective bringing together artists and neighbors who are drawn to musical theatre and classic drama—not for profit, but for passion. Together we study the work, reimagine it, and explore what it means to live inside these stories as artists and collaborators.

Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).

Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers. 

In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!

Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.

The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!

The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.

Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).

Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers. 

We're excited to offer a monthly relationship building meet-up and info/skill-share session for pro filmmakers, directors, producers, casting agents, screenwriters, etc.

Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.

Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.

The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!

Join us at The Spark, on a hot, muggy and sticky July night for refreshing Pelligrino and Sicilian Vino Bianco as we make hand-made pasta from scratch (and flour!). We will then indulge in an authentic Sicilian dinner, prepared by Salvo for your delectation featuring traditional ‘Cavatelli al Ciliegino e basilico’ (homemade cherry tomato sauce).

This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, is led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.

Join us for Clean Headspace, a monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.

Hudson Drama Club is a new theatre collective bringing together artists and neighbors who are drawn to musical theatre and classic drama—not for profit, but for passion. Together we study the work, reimagine it, and explore what it means to live inside these stories as artists and collaborators.

Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).

Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers. 

In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!

Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.

A Death Cafe is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!

Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.

The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!

Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Club at The Spark.

A group of people, each with 5 minutes and a topic they love, stand up and share it with the room. The topics are totally unpredictable. You never know what you're going to get, and that's the whole point.

In this two-hour hands-on workshop, we’ll start by briefly covering the history of cyanotypes, the chemistry involved in making prints, and some of the ways contemporary artists are using this alternative photographic process. Then we’ll dive into making our own blue-toned prints!

Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).

Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers. 

Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.

This free, 90-minute workshop translates the science of adolescent communication into three strategies you can use immediately. We'll draw on research in developmental neuroscience and parent-teen communication patterns to understand why teens disengage, and what changes when adults do something different

A Death Cafe is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!

Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.

The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!

Hudson Drama Club is a new theatre collective bringing together artists and neighbors who are drawn to musical theatre and classic drama—not for profit, but for passion. Together we study the work, reimagine it, and explore what it means to live inside these stories as artists and collaborators.

Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).

Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers. 

In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!

Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.

Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.

The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!

In an era dominated by digital communication, the handwritten postcard has become a deliberate and uncommon choice. "The Art of Connection" is a free public workshop that invites Hudson community members of all ages to slow down and write to someone who matters to them.

Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.

This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, is led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.

Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Club at The Spark.

Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

This monthly club offers performers a chance to explore the art of clowning. It's an opportunity to embrace the absurd, celebrate failure, and discover the humor in vulnerability.