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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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Melissa Ferrick brings fearless songwriting, virtuosic guitar, wicked humor and 30+ years of genre-defying music to Caffè Lena. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music 
OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay 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 ... Open Mic |
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Jesse Bowman Bruchac is an author, traditional storyteller and language teacher from the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation, a state-recognized tribe in Vermont. For three decades Jesse has been immersed in Algonquian language reclamation efforts. He is the founder and director of the School of Abenaki at Middlebury College. He has lectured at ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids 
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks September 30th - December 16th (no class 11/25)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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 
Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You AreA two-evening creative practice gathering with Sarah K. Pedinotti (Lip Talk)November 4th and 11th6:30 pm - 7:30 pm$40In a culture that asks us to be optimized and productive, we often lose touch with the parts of ourselves that exist simply to experience, to wonder, and ... Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonLevel 1 9:15 am - 10:10 amLevel 2 10:15 am - 11:10 amLevel 3 11:15 am - 12:10 pmIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: [email protected] or [email protected] $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills ... Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson 
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 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Maya de Vitry's luminous songwriting, expressive voice, and heartfelt Americana create an evening of beauty, honesty, and connection. |
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A fun way to introduce the young folks in your life to the joy of live music. This show is kid-friendly & also appeals to adults. Free! 
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A tribute performed by Capital Region A-listers celebrating 60+ 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 – 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 11:30.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay 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 ... Open Mic |
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NYC Quality Jazz right in Saratoga! JAZZ at Caffe Lena & Chuck Lamb bring the best players to our listening room. |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks September 30th - December 16th (no class 11/25)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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 
Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You AreNovember 4th and 11th6 pm - 7 pm $40We live in a culture that relentlessly asks us to be optimized, efficient, and productive. In this constant drive toward "betterment," we often lose touch with the parts of ourselves that exist simply to experience, to wonder, and to ... Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonLevel 1 9:15 am - 10:10 amLevel 2 10:15 am - 11:10 amLevel 3 11:15 am - 12:10 pmIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: [email protected] or [email protected] $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills ... Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
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 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Robbie Fulks blends country, bluegrass, folk, and Americana into songs filled with wit, insight, and memorable characters. |
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The Suitcase Junket blends inventive handmade instruments, folk, blues, and songs from Matt Lorenz's deeply personal new album. |
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I'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. January ... Songwriting Club 
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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix bring roots-infused rock, blues and Americana, with deep ties to The Band and decades of musical fire. |
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NERFA After Party with Carolyn Shapiro, Sweet Petunia, and Great Aunt! 
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Jordan's “Musical Ambassadress” comes to the stage with a stunning new project that brings Arabic music and flamenco together. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay 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 ... Open Mic |
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Join us for an evening of deep listening and musical storytelling with Rochmon Record Club 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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks September 30th - December 16th (no class 11/25)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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making ... 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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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonLevel 1 9:15 am - 10:10 amLevel 2 10:15 am - 11:10 amLevel 3 11:15 am - 12:10 pmIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: [email protected] or [email protected] $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills ... Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
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 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Cold Chocolate mixes bluegrass, folk, funk and rock with tight harmonies, great songwriting and the energy of a much bigger band. |
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Music with Miss DebNovember 20 - December 1810:30 am - 11:15 am$75Experience the interactive and fun exploration of Music with Miss Deb! We 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 ... Music With Miss Deb Fall! 
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Guitar masters Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo light up Caffè Lena with dazzling jazz, swing & timeless classics! |
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Join us for a one day workshop with Ron Gordon on Fingerstyle Guitar.November 21st 10 am - 12 pm $35Steeped in the traditions of early American and jug band music, Ron is a local master with a remarkable depth of knowledge and a passion for sharing it.#adultclass 
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Caffè Lena favorites Annie & the Hedonists bring vintage jazz, swing, blues & Americana to life with soulful vocals and irresistible grooves |
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With a career spanning decades & a dozen albums w/ Lowen & Navarro, Dan Navarro is currently on tour in support of his album, "Horizon Line" |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay 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 ... Open Mic |
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Joseph Carosella grew up in Rotterdam, NY. He had a long and enjoyable career teaching German and English. He reads, hikes, loves family, nature and languages, eats large ice creams, and travels. He’s written Making Friends with God (Amazon KDP), Rabbit Tracks: The Poetry of Nature (Shanti Arts), Open My Heart: Poems of 2025 (Kelsay ... Poetry Open Mic Featuring Joseph Carosella |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids |
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World rhythms, jazz improvisation and irresistible grooves collide when 2026 Eddie Award winner Heard takes over the Caffè Lena stage. |
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Highly acclaimed, soulful singer songwriter Jeffrey Gaines has been called “the voice of a generation” by Rolling Stone. |
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The Kennedys bring 30+ years of harmony, folk-rock & Americana to the stage, celebrating their new album of original songs, "Smoketree." |
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OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay 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 ... Open Mic |
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Born and raised on an Iowa farm, Jeannine Laverty has lived in New York State since 1968. She has been telling stories and teaching storytelling since 1979 when she was a full-time teacher of English to immigrant students in NYC. Every other year she teaches a free six-week storytelling course at the Saratoga Public Library. A ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jeannine Laverty |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks September 30th - December 16th (no class 11/25)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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 
Join us to hear our Mandolin and Guitar classes perform a recital!These classes are led by Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson.FreeCoffee and Cookies by donation. |
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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 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Grammy nominated/6-time IBMA winners Special Consensus, bring their bluegrass harmonies to town and back to Caffè Lena! |
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Up and Down the Uke with Ron GordonDecember 5th 10 am - 12 pm $35This class gives you the chord shapes that can be used anywhere on the ukulele fingerboard, and importantly, how to use them together by key and chord progressions. Using these “closed chords” can also create a few different percussive and smooth ... Uke Workshop : Up and Down The Neck With Ron Gordon 
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Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo
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