BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caffè Lena X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T161455Z CREATED:20260505T160511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T161455Z UID:10006279-1786356000-1786363200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Other Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 8th and 22nd 10 am – 12 pm $60 Attention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 12. Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. #adultclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour\n\n American Roots Other\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 25 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Joe Cocker’s “Mad Dogs & Englishmen”\n\n Other\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 29 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-with-alan-epstein/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/december-22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006380-1786388400-1786395600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006224-1786530600-1786532400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005926-1786626000-1786633200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260706T222220Z CREATED:20260514T183054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T222220Z UID:10006295-1786719600-1786723200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Janis Ian Explains the World DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDesigned for songwriters\, artists\, creatives\, and curious minds alike\, the sessions will explore songwriting\, storytelling\, creativity\, the music business\, and the lived experiences behind a lifetime in music. \n \nThe class will meet each Friday in August. The price is for all four classes. \n \nWhether you're writing your first song\, honing your craft\, or simply love hearing how great artists think\, these sessions offer a rare opportunity to explore songwriting\, storytelling\, creativity\, the music business\, and war stories! — all the lessons learned over a lifetime in music. \n \nJanis Ian is one of America’s most influential songwriters\, known for her fearless honesty\, literary songwriting\, and groundbreaking career spanning more than six decades. She first gained national attention as a teenager with “Society’s Child\,” a bold song confronting interracial relationships in 1960s America\, and later earned international acclaim with classics like “At Seventeen” and “Jesse.” A multiple GRAMMY Award winner\, author\, activist\, and mentor\, Ian has spent her life using music to explore identity\, justice\, vulnerability\, and the human experience with uncommon depth and compassion. \n \nFor more information\, please visit https://janisian.com and \n \nhttps://janisian.com/videos/janis-ians-speech-at-berklee- college-of-music// \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/janis-ian-explores-the-world/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/december-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006381-1786993200-1787000400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000 DTSTAMP:20260721T191547Z CREATED:20260612T195950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T191547Z UID:10006329-1787068800-1787076000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Q+A with Janis Ian DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBring your questions for a live and in person Q+A with the great Janis Ian! \n \nAugust 18th \n \n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n \n$35 \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/qa-with-janis-ian/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/december-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006225-1787135400-1787137200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T161936Z CREATED:20260612T195131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T161936Z UID:10006328-1787151600-1787158800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nGuitar tips and tricks (to make you look good even when you’re not) and how to develop a solo that does ditto with artist in residence Janis Ian! \n \nOne day workshop at Caffé Lena \n \n$35 \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-tips-and-tricks-with-janis-ian/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/december-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T210000 DTSTAMP:20250211T174321Z CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10006252-1787166000-1787173200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005927-1787230800-1787238000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-08-20/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260706T222220Z CREATED:20260514T183054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T222220Z UID:10006296-1787324400-1787328000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Janis Ian Explains the World DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDesigned for songwriters\, artists\, creatives\, and curious minds alike\, the sessions will explore songwriting\, storytelling\, creativity\, the music business\, and the lived experiences behind a lifetime in music. \n \nThe class will meet each Friday in August. The price is for all four classes. \n \nWhether you're writing your first song\, honing your craft\, or simply love hearing how great artists think\, these sessions offer a rare opportunity to explore songwriting\, storytelling\, creativity\, the music business\, and war stories! — all the lessons learned over a lifetime in music. \n \nJanis Ian is one of America’s most influential songwriters\, known for her fearless honesty\, literary songwriting\, and groundbreaking career spanning more than six decades. She first gained national attention as a teenager with “Society’s Child\,” a bold song confronting interracial relationships in 1960s America\, and later earned international acclaim with classics like “At Seventeen” and “Jesse.” A multiple GRAMMY Award winner\, author\, activist\, and mentor\, Ian has spent her life using music to explore identity\, justice\, vulnerability\, and the human experience with uncommon depth and compassion. \n \nFor more information\, please visit https://janisian.com and \n \nhttps://janisian.com/videos/janis-ians-speech-at-berklee- college-of-music// \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/janis-ian-explores-the-world/2026-08-21/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/december-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006382-1787598000-1787605200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-08-24/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260818T235803Z CREATED:20260612T200503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T235803Z UID:10006330-1787670000-1787677200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:A+Q with Janis Ian (this time Janis brings the questions!) DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDue to a scheduling miscalculation\, we need to cancel the A&Q with Janis Ian. Your ticket will be refunded immediately. We apologize for the change and encourage you to instead attend other Janis Ian events. \n \nGuitar Tips & Tricks on 8/19 \n \nJanis Ian Explains the World 8/21\, 8/28 \n \nRochman Record Club Listening Party Featuring Janis Ian 8/26 – Event Sold out but you can watch on Caffe Lena TV \n \nOpen Mic With Special Guest Host Janis Ian 8/31 \n \nYou have heard of a Q+A.. what about an A+Q? \n \nThis time Janis will be asking the questions! Delve into the mind of a great artist and answer the questions she poses to unlock your artistic mind! \n \nAugust 25th \n \n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n \n$35 \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/aq-with-janis-ian-this-time-janis/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Eventbrite-Banners-940-x-470-px-40.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006226-1787740200-1787742000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005928-1787835600-1787842800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-08-27/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T160000 DTSTAMP:20260706T222220Z CREATED:20260514T183054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T222220Z UID:10006297-1787929200-1787932800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Janis Ian Explains the World DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDesigned for songwriters\, artists\, creatives\, and curious minds alike\, the sessions will explore songwriting\, storytelling\, creativity\, the music business\, and the lived experiences behind a lifetime in music. \n \nThe class will meet each Friday in August. The price is for all four classes. \n \nWhether you're writing your first song\, honing your craft\, or simply love hearing how great artists think\, these sessions offer a rare opportunity to explore songwriting\, storytelling\, creativity\, the music business\, and war stories! — all the lessons learned over a lifetime in music. \n \nJanis Ian is one of America’s most influential songwriters\, known for her fearless honesty\, literary songwriting\, and groundbreaking career spanning more than six decades. She first gained national attention as a teenager with “Society’s Child\,” a bold song confronting interracial relationships in 1960s America\, and later earned international acclaim with classics like “At Seventeen” and “Jesse.” A multiple GRAMMY Award winner\, author\, activist\, and mentor\, Ian has spent her life using music to explore identity\, justice\, vulnerability\, and the human experience with uncommon depth and compassion. \n \nFor more information\, please visit https://janisian.com and \n \nhttps://janisian.com/videos/janis-ians-speech-at-berklee- college-of-music// \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/janis-ian-explores-the-world/2026-08-28/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/december-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006447-1788345000-1788346800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-09-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005929-1788440400-1788447600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-09-03/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T020000 DTSTAMP:20260703T170037Z CREATED:20260703T164443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T170037Z UID:10006351-1788739200-1788746400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/closed-18/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006448-1788949800-1788951600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005930-1789045200-1789052400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20251216T203426Z CREATED:20251216T201825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T203426Z UID:10005841-1789207200-1789214400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nI'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am – 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens\, pencils\, instruments\, thinking caps\, favorite songs.  \n \nJanuary 10th  \n \n10am – 12pm \n \n$5 donation \n \ncookies and coffee by donation \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-2/2026-09-12/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/december-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260722T155727Z CREATED:20260722T154155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T155727Z UID:10006440-1789306200-1789315200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLooking for an opportunity to connect with local writers\, actors\, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing? \n \nWe are off in August\, then back September 13th and on the 2nd Sunday monthly from then on! \n \nA monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers\, actors & directors \n \nThe Second Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm \n \nDoors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm! \n \nBring your great ideas\, your new scripts\, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making. \n \n\nPlaywrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directions\nBring a short scene (7-8 minutes). Cast your actors from the audience\, including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions and then put them on stage to read your script. We’ll go around the room after the reading and let everyone give a “popcorn” reaction (one word!).\nEach meeting will include 6 or 7 scenes selected at random from those submitted. After the readings we’ll have time to hang out and get acquainted. \nThis event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian Nesbitt\nPlaywright Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-16/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/playwrights-jam-fbgraphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006383-1789412400-1789419600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006449-1789554600-1789556400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260903T153428Z CREATED:20260903T151843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T153428Z UID:10006521-1789570800-1789578000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble: Free Sample Class DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in our After School Folk Ensemble but not sure it is the right fit? Join us Sept 16th for a FREE sample class! \n \n3:00 pm – 3:45 pm or 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm \n \nInstruments provided \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \nOpen to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \nLearn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: \n \nOpportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \nDevelop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \nWorking in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-free-sample-class/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/december.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T210000 DTSTAMP:20250211T174321Z CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10006253-1789585200-1789592400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173827Z CREATED:20260819T172250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173827Z UID:10006477-1789635600-1789644600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nGuitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson \n \nLevel 1 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nLevel 2 10:15 am – 11:10 am \n \nLevel 3 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: bt@kilakwa.com or matt@caffelena.org \n \nCost $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-3/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/december-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005931-1789650000-1789657200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Saratoga Performing Arts Center\n \n\n \n\n Caffe Lena @ SPAC\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Folk Global Jazz Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 3 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 6 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR