BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.17.1//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:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005921-1783602000-1783609200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 All are Welcome!WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL 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. Red 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! What is a Slow Jam? It 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 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $120.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-07-09/ 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-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T173337Z CREATED:20260204T220013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T173337Z UID:10006101-1783589400-1783611000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nand special guest Deb Cavanaugh. \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 6 – 10\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm (Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm) \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn 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 \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nScholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-07-09/ 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/2026/02/december-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T173337Z CREATED:20260204T220013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T173337Z UID:10006100-1783503000-1783524600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nand special guest Deb Cavanaugh. \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 6 – 10\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm (Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm) \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn 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 \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nScholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-07-08/ 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/2026/02/december-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T173337Z CREATED:20260204T220013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T173337Z UID:10006099-1783416600-1783438200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nand special guest Deb Cavanaugh. \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 6 – 10\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm (Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm) \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn 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 \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nScholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-07-07/ 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/2026/02/december-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006375-1783364400-1783371600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-07-06/ 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:20260706T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T173337Z CREATED:20260204T220013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T173337Z UID:10006098-1783330200-1783351800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nand special guest Deb Cavanaugh. \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 6 – 10\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm (Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm) \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn 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 \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nScholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-07-06/ 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/2026/02/december-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260722T154012Z CREATED:20260102T151901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T154012Z UID:10005873-1783258200-1783267200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \nJoin us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams! \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 \nThis month\, the First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm \n \nSeptember on\, the 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: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-15/ 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/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T020000 DTSTAMP:20260521T021533Z CREATED:20260521T020019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T021533Z UID:10006309-1783123200-1783130400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:CLOSED DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/closed-16/ 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/2026/05/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T110000 DTSTAMP:20260702T170327Z CREATED:20260619T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170327Z UID:10006331-1783072800-1783076400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb Summer Session DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth – 4 years old \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n6 sessions July 3\, 17\, 31\, August 14\, 21 + 28 \n \n10:15 am – 11 am \n \n$75 \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-summer-session/2026-07-03/ 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/2026/06/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005920-1782997200-1783004400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-07-02/ 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-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006218-1782901800-1782903600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-07-01/ 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:20260629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006374-1782759600-1782766800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-06-29/ 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:20260628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T192427Z CREATED:20260513T190858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192427Z UID:10006290-1782640800-1782648000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Recital with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nJoin us to hear our Mandolin student perform a recital! \n \nThese classes are led by Alan Epstein. \n \nFree \n \nCoffee and Cookies by donation. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-recital-with-alan-epstein/ 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.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005919-1782392400-1782399600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-06-25/ 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:20260624T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006217-1782297000-1782298800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-06-24/ 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:20260622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006373-1782154800-1782162000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-06-22/ 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:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T161455Z CREATED:20260505T160511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T161455Z UID:10006277-1782122400-1782129600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nJune 8th and 22nd \n \n10 am – 12 pm \n \n$60 \n \nAttention 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. \n \nAlan 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. \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-with-alan-epstein/2026-06-22/ 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:20260618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005918-1781787600-1781794800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-06-18/ 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:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T210000 DTSTAMP:20250211T174321Z CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10006250-1781722800-1781730000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2026-06-17/ 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/2025/02/december-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006216-1781692200-1781694000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-06-17/ 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-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006372-1781550000-1781557200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-06-15/ 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:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000 DTSTAMP:20251216T203426Z CREATED:20251216T201825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T203426Z UID:10005838-1781344800-1781352000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-2/2026-06-13/ 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/2025/12/december-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T103000 DTSTAMP:20260309T174126Z CREATED:20260309T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174126Z UID:10006162-1781256600-1781260200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth – 4 years old \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-4/2026-06-12/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005917-1781182800-1781190000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-06-11/ 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:20260610T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006215-1781087400-1781089200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-06-10/ 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-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006371-1780945200-1780952400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-06-08/ 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:20260608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T161455Z CREATED:20260505T160511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T161455Z UID:10006276-1780912800-1780920000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nJune 8th and 22nd \n \n10 am – 12 pm \n \n$60 \n \nAttention 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. \n \nAlan 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. \n \n#adultclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-with-alan-epstein/2026-06-08/ 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:20260607T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260102T153426Z CREATED:20260102T151855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T153426Z UID:10005872-1780839000-1780848000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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 \nJoin us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams! \n \nA monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers\, actors & directors \n \nThe First 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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-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/2026/01/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000 DTSTAMP:20260504T160316Z CREATED:20260420T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160316Z UID:10006247-1780673400-1780680600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Run the Show: Live Sound and Production Class DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nFor high school aged students (or middle schoolers with teachers permission) who are looking to learn more about live sound production\, how to run a music venue and more! Taught by our in house sound engineers and house managers. \n \n4 weeks – $120 \n \nScholarships available – email matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 2:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Q+A with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 18 • 4 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/run-the-show-live-sound-and-production/2026-06-05/ 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/2026/04/december-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000 DTSTAMP:20260309T174126Z CREATED:20260309T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174126Z UID:10006161-1780651800-1780655400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:Instructional \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\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth – 4 years old \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $35.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 10 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Janis Ian Explains the World\n\n Instructional Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 14 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian\n\n Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Aug 19 • 3 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-4/2026-06-05/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR