Events
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An Unforgettable Evening of Soulful Gospel and Delicious Dining |
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Play 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. First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond ... Open Mic |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 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 ... Folk Club Kids 
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Fiercely popular musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts a monthly showcase of emerging & established songwriters from the Capital Region. |
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Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson 
Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class.Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson 
Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class.Guitar I – Beginner 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Sign up HERE9:45am - 10:30am $125 9/19 - 11/21We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment. Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs. Fun for the ... Music With Miss Deb 
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Bring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. 
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From teepees & life out of the spotlight, Kate Taylor is back at Caffe Lena with radiant new music and fresh energy. |
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Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers, actors, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing?Join us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams!A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers, actors & directorsThe First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pmDoors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and ... Playwright’s Jam 
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Guitar legend Pierre Bensusan weaves folk, classical, jazz & world sounds into a solo performance brimming with beauty, skill & heart. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music 
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson 
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Play 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.First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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“There is nothing so desolate as a farm that lies fallow.” So begins the story Lâle will be telling about returning to her family's abandoned farm on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, PA, and encountering the spirits who linger there."Lâle Davidson learned storytelling at her mother’s knee as they traversed continents in a Dodge camping van. While ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Lâle Davidson |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 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 ... Folk Club Kids 
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Carol A. Popoff is a writer, editor, arts-in-edication specialist, and a program coordinator for the YMCA for Central NY's Writers Voice, where she teaches poetry and creative nonfiction. Her fourth collection of poetry, Psychometry (Tiger Bark Press, 2019) was a finalist for Utica College's Eugene Nassar Poetry Prize and the CNY Book Award for Poetry. ... Poetry Open Mic Featuring Georgia A. Popoff |
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Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class.Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class.Guitar I – Beginner 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Sign up HERE9:45am - 10:30am $125 9/19 - 11/21We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment. Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs. Fun for the ... Music With Miss Deb 
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The Cody Sisters blend dazzling bluegrass roots with fresh, heartfelt songwriting—honoring tradition while shaping a bold new future. |
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An evening of powerful songs & stories with Dan Navarro, joined by opener Jesse Lynn Madera—praised for her ethereal, genre-blending sound. |
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Songwriting and the Creative Muse. A three hour workshop with Dan Navarro, covering the foundations of creativity through songwriting, including song structures, storytelling and thematic arc, complexity vs simplicity and other useful concepts to hone and enhance your creativity. Critiques provided upon request. For all levels. 
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Flamy Grant brings bold drag, powerhouse vocals & soulful folk-gospel for an unforgettable night of music & resilience. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson |
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Join Chuck Lamb and his Chuck Lamb Trio with special guest, saxophonist Lucas Pino for a thrilling night of world-class jazz at Caffè Lena. |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 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 ... Folk Club Kids 
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An open storytelling competition by Adirondack Center for Writing and North Country Public Radio. This year’s theme is “Go Your Own Way.” |
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Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class.Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
Registration closed for session, feel free to drop in for $25 per class.Guitar I – Beginner 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson |
2 events,
Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Sign up HERE9:45am - 10:30am $125 9/19 - 11/21We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment. Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs. Fun for the ... Music With Miss Deb 
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Songs like postcards, stories like lifelines—Hayley Reardon’s music is a journey you won’t want to miss. |
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Caffè Lena proudly presents TrueSongs 2025, the sixth annual celebration of courage, resilience, and caring. |
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A tribute performed by Capital Region A-listers celebrating 61 years of The Beatles in America. 
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A tribute performed by Capital Region A-listers celebrating 60 years of The Beatles in America. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson 
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Play 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. First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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Experience a classic album like never before—stories, songs & surprises at Rochmon Record Club, 3rd Tuesdays at Caffè Lena. |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 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 ... Folk Club Kids After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James GascoyneThis is a special 7 week session of the After School Folk Ensemble!11/19 - 1/21 (excluding 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31)Use these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by ... 7 week After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 
All 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 ... Bluegrass Jam |
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THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Songwriter & storyteller Peter Mulvey brings 30+ years of songs, wit & wanderlust to Caffè Lena for an unforgettable night. |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Sign up HERE9:45am - 10:30am $125 9/19 - 11/21We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment. Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs. Fun for the ... Music With Miss Deb 
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25 years strong, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem light up the stage with soaring harmonies, fiddle, guitars & their funky junk percussion. |
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Join Ron Gordon for a deep dive into fingerstyle guitar, exploring the flowing patterns of Mississippi John Hurt and the driving syncopation of Merle Travis. This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of Travis picking and classic fingerpicking techniques that bring American roots music to life. 
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Annie & the Hedonists bring vintage blues, jazz & Americana to life with soulful vocals, hot swing, and toe-tapping grooves. |
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"Utterly beautiful and affecting, Lucy sings songs from her life that have resonance in ours." - Scott Simon, NPR |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson 
Featured
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Play 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. First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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Fiercely popular musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts a monthly showcase of emerging & established songwriters from the Capital Region. |
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The Millstone Rounders deliver timeless country, bluegrass & blues—acoustic, soulful, and gathered around a single mic. |
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Peak Jazz Series: Guitar masters Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo light up Caffè Lena with dazzling jazz, swing & timeless classics! |
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An Unforgettable Evening of Soulful Gospel by Garland Nelson & Friends |
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Play 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. First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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Tim Coombs is a pastor and a storyteller… or is that a storyteller and a pastor? Either way, storytelling is important in his ministry at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Scotia. Tim tells the Gospel of Mark as well as many other biblical stories from both Testaments. He has served on the Board of the Network of Biblical Storytellers, International, an ecumenical organization ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Tim Coombs |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 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 ... Folk Club Kids After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James GascoyneThis is a special 7 week session of the After School Folk Ensemble!11/19 - 1/21 (excluding 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31)Use these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by ... 7 week After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 
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Carol Graser is the author of the poetry collections, Prayer for the Sorrowful Brain (Kelsay Books, 20205) and The Wild Twist of Their Stems (Foothills Publishing 2007) She hosts the first Wednesday of the month poetry reading at Caffè Lena, a series that she initiated in 2003. Her work has been published in many literary journals, including Apricity Magazine, The Berkeley ... Poetry Open Mic Featuring Carol Graser |
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THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood: holiday songs, stories & soaring harmonies—heartfelt, joyful, and full of seasonal spirit. |
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Devan Tracy Album Release 2025
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