Editing White Plains, New York (section)

==Culture==

=== Film ===
Several popular films and TV series have been filmed in White Plains, including ''[[The Departed]]'', ''[[Across the Universe (film)|Across The Universe]]'', ''[[Eighth Grade (film)|Eighth Grade]]'', ''[[Alex Strangelove]], [[The Beaver (film)|The Beaver]],'' ''[[The Americans]],'' and ''[[Sisters (2015 film)|Sisters]]''. The animated television series [[Big Mouth (American TV series)|''Big Mouth'']] also plays a basketball game against the White Plains Tigers. White Plains was also selected as the original filming destination for [[Larry Charles]]' ''[[Borat]]'', but [[Sacha Baron Cohen]] insisted the film be shot in New York City.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2014 |title=12 Movies Filmed in Westchester |url=http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Ultimate-Guide-to-Westchester/Annual-2014/12-Movies-Filmed-in-Westchester/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818131642/http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Ultimate-Guide-to-Westchester/Annual-2014/12-Movies-Filmed-in-Westchester/ |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |access-date=August 12, 2016}}</ref>

===Performing arts===
The White Plains Performing Arts Center, which can seat up to 410 people, serves as a venue for a variety of events, such as Broadway theatre and concerts.<ref name="Westchester County Tourism & Film">{{Cite web |title=Performing Arts, "The Westchester Way!" |url=http://tourism.westchestergov.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=117&Itemid=144 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304222142/http://tourism.westchestergov.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=117&Itemid=144 |archive-date=March 4, 2012 |access-date=December 25, 2011 |publisher=Westchester County Tourism & Film}}</ref>

White Plains is home to the [[Westchester Philharmonic]], the sole professional symphony orchestra in Westchester County.<ref name="Westchester County Tourism & Film" /> The Philharmonic performs at [[State University of New York at Purchase|SUNY Purchase's]] Performing Arts Center.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Directions to Our Venues |url=http://www.westchesterphil.org/directions.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418064112/http://www.westchesterphil.org/directions.asp |archive-date=April 18, 2012 |access-date=December 25, 2011 |publisher=Westchester Philharmonic}}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyHkW29eLN4 DubSet Music Video (lyrics in the description)] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227152734/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyHkW29eLN4 |date=December 27, 2016 }}. YouTube (July 30, 2011). Retrieved on 2013-07-26.</ref>

===Tourism===
The White Plains [[Farmers' Market]] operates year-round in the city, setting up Downtown at 255 Main Street from May to November, and in the [[Westchester County Center]] the rest of the year. In addition to the various food products sold, there is often also live music at the Market.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Farmers' Markets, "The Westchester Way!" |url=http://tourism.westchestergov.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=52 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217093551/http://tourism.westchestergov.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=52 |archive-date=February 17, 2012 |access-date=December 26, 2011 |publisher=Westchester County Tourism & Film}}</ref>

===Sports===
White Plains is home to the [[United States Tennis Association]] USTA B team.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 26, 2006 |title=Top 50 cities |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/top-50-cities/2006/06/26/1151174117013.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060702111636/http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/top-50-cities/2006/06/26/1151174117013.html |archive-date=July 2, 2006 |access-date=June 26, 2006 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref>

[[Westchester County Center]] is home to the [[Westchester Knicks]] of the [[NBA G League]], which began play in the 2014–2015 season. It was also the primary home of the [[New York Liberty]] of the [[Women's National Basketball Association]] from 2018 to 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Liberty to call White Plains home |url=https://westchester.news12.com/new-york-liberty-to-call-white-plains-home-38241869 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930194232/https://westchester.news12.com/new-york-liberty-to-call-white-plains-home-38241869 |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=July 31, 2022 |website=News 12 - Westchester}}</ref>

The city is also home to [[USA Rugby League]] franchise the [[White Plains Wombats]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=wombats-ride-hawks-success |url=http://www.usarl.com/2016/02/wombats-ride-hawks-success/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422223608/http://www.usarl.com/2016/02/wombats-ride-hawks-success/ |archive-date=April 22, 2016 |access-date=April 15, 2016}}</ref> and [[North American Rugby League]] franchise New York Freedom.

===Nightlife===
White Plains has a vibrant nightlife, centered around Mamaroneck Avenue and surrounding areas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Living ,Working & Visiting {{!}} White Plains, NY - Official Website |url=https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/741/Living-Working-Visiting |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007090759/https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/741/Living-Working-Visiting |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=www.cityofwhiteplains.com}}</ref>