Lots going on this week, in both the city and Hudson Valley.

Let’s start with something that made my jaw drop because I have nothing but fond memories of this guy. Dan Aykroyd will be autographing bottles of his own Crystal Head Vodka (Yes, he has a vodka company now!). Where? Viscount Wines in Wappingers Falls. When? Wednesday, March 17th, 1-3pm. How cool is that? I want to be a total goof and go, but must-keep-working-on-house.

Now, I know you won’t trek all the way to Wappingers just to see Dan Aykroyd, but here’s something else for you. It’s Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. March 15th-28th. There are over 140 participating restaurants from Westchester all the way up to Columbia County. Check it out.

But wait! It’s also Dine in Brooklyn week, March 15-25. Over 200 participating restaurants all over the borough.

The Go Green Expo is this weekend, starting on Friday, March 19th. It takes place at Pier 92. Annoying celeb guest speakers will include Ed Begley Jr, Mathew Modine and Mariel Hemingway. Gosh, is the green movement really that uncool? I’d rather be drinking vodka with Dan Aykroyd. But seriously, it should be a great event!

One more unofficial event I’d like to add. It’s going to be a nice weekend. What’s better than a house painting party? Y’all invited to Beacon to come help work on the house! Yay! See you there.