Weird Poughkeepsie

A Dump Grows in Poughkeepsie

Share Tweet Another exciting tourist attraction in Poughkeepise, the rat infested garbage dump that was once a vacant home at 245 Church Street. This house which is owned by: Putnam County National Bank of Carmel,burned down over a year ago. It has become yet another area eyesore. Come and see for yourself, filthy old mattresses, [...]

Kingston Rock and Roll Flea Market, Saturday May 18th

Share Tweet This is going to be a unique and amazing event, full of rare collectables, funky hand made crafts and awesome eccentric goodies and it’s only $3.00 with a portion of that going to the PAL Boxing League Kingston, New York – On Saturday, May 18th an indoor rock n roll flea market will [...]

The Poughkeepsie Seer Andrew Jackson Davis

Share Tweet Andrew Jackson Davis (1826–1910) Andrew Jackson Davis is often referred to as the “John the Baptist” of modern Spiritualism, for he preached the advent of spirit communication in the United States with an evangelical fervor. Davis grew up in extreme poverty in Blooming Grove, New York, a small hamlet along the Hudson River, [...]

John Waters Christmas Show at the Bardavon, Saturday Dec. 1st

Share Tweet We here at Weird Poughkeepsie are beyond excited to see this show and to host all the strange and interested people who will be descending on or special little place on the Hudson. In many ways I feel that Poughkeepsie is an alternate universe version of John Waters’ Baltimore……. Oh how I wish [...]

DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE (1920) at the BARDAVON and after party at Union Square: Friday Oct. 26th

Share Tweet A fun night of vintage horror followed up by a signature cocktail and extended Happy Hour at Union Square just a few feet away from the Bardavon! What better way to kick off Halloween week than a classic horror film with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment Save your ticket stub and head over to [...]

The Old Observatory at Vassar

Share Tweet The Vassar College Observatory  represents the varied accomplishments of Maria Mitchell, the astronomer,  professor and women’s education crusader who taught at the observatory from 1865 to 1888. The old observatory is located on the Vassar College campus  in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Observatory is no longer used and is not open to the public. [...]

Burlesque Event Auditions TODAY in Poughkeepsie

Share Tweet It might be last minute but……. if you have a Burlesque or Sideshow style act they are holding auditions today for upcoming weekly shows! Here is the LINK to the Craig’slist ad

Bill the Painter

Share Tweet Bill the Painter Every now and then you come across a craftsman who does his job well and for a very fair price. Bill is that guy. a life long Poughkeepsie native and well known around town. In my neighborhood alone he has worked on many houses taking pride in his work and [...]

“Little Shop of Horrors” tonight at the Bardavon

Share Tweet Tonight at the Bardavon on of the funniest musical comedies ever and a classic you will be repeating lines form for weeks “It’s your professionalism that I admire” is my favorite and I use it sarcastically often! It’s a Weird movie for Weird people like yourselves so check it out.  It is a [...]

Bebe at the Bardavon!

Share Tweet What do Morticia Addams and  Lilith Sternin have to do with Weird Poughkeepsie? The woman who brought these amazing characters to life will be performing her AMAZING Cabaret act at the Bardavon right here in the heart of Weird Poughkeepsie Saturday March 3rd 8pm at the BARDAVON SPECIAL FRIENDS OF WEIRD POUGHKEEPSIE OFFER! [...]

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