'Is that you?' The power of live events
PLUS: 👀 ISO psychics, tarot readers, crystal vendors, artists. 🗓️ Weekly events calendar June 11-17
“Mary Anne?”
I turned, hearing the name of someone I had been really wanting to meet.
But upon seeing I was not Mary Anne, the lovely woman apologized, “Sorry, we’re just looking for our friend.”
Friend.
The moment was gone in a flash, but I turned around and silently whooped with joy. Then I got back to the Alumni Happy Hour I was throwing at Keuka Spring for anyone who had come to one of my dinner clubs.
New friendships made over dinner, at the Dispatch Dinner Club.
Pinch me.
— Abby
💪 The power of events
Join the 39 of us already committed to next Wednesday’s Dinner Club at restaurants all over downtown. Then we’ll meet up at Bibulous, to gossip about how it all went down. (Nightcap is optional, but half the fun!)
*Must sign up by Monday, June 15.
Thank you to the event’s sponsor: Helen Simpson of Keller Williams.
FEATURED EVENT
ISO: psychics, tarot readers, crystal vendors, horror artists.
Haunted in New York’s Paranormal and Metaphysical Experience takes over the Saratoga Springs City Center on August 15 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) — and the immersion into New York paranormal culture is still looking to fill the last few vendor slots.
“The goal is to create an exciting and memorable event that appeals both to serious paranormal enthusiasts and curious newcomers,” says the event’s founder, Shelley Petit. “We are currently looking for vendors that fit within the paranormal, metaphysical, mystical, horror, oddities, alternative healing, fantasy, folklore and handcrafted artisan communities.”
In the running: paranormal investigators, haunted attractions, psychics, tarot readers, crystal and jewelry vendors, horror artists, authors, gothic and fantasy creators, taxidermy and oddities vendors, spiritual wellness businesses, candle-makers and apothecary vendors. “Vendors who offer interactive experiences, demonstrations or visually engaging booths,” she says, “are especially encouraged to apply.”
👉 Interested? Email Shelley at: hauntedinny@gmail.com or call 518.775.7782.
This opportunity was brought to you by the Dispatch and Haunted New York.
Beyond Saratoga County: For a listing of events across the greater Capital Region, visit our friends at ishbulletin.com.
Tonight, June 11
🧸 Wilton Mall Carnival — Wilton Mall at Saratoga | 5 p.m.
Just what it sounds like! A carnival at the mall — outside, in the B.J.’s parking lot — including games and food.
Flow on the Farm Yoga — Pitney Meadows Community Farm | 6 p.m. (recurring)
Weekly outdoor yoga practice for connecting with nature. All levels welcome.
Saratoga Film Forum Weekly Screening — Dee Sarno Theater at Saratoga Arts | 7 p.m.
Triumphant comeback of a beloved film forum, with a focus on independent and curated film to reinforce the region’s appetite for alternative cinema outside commercial theaters. Tonight’s movie: Pillion.
BalletX: The Four Seasons Reimagined — SPAC | 7:30 p.m.
Modern ballet company from Philadelphia presents this “love letter to Mother Nature” as a sort of preview to SPAC’s classical season.
Friday, June 12
🧸 Trolls: Save the Humans interactive exhibit — Adirondacks Welcome Center Taste NY | 12 p.m.
Trash Trivia and other games, upcycled crafts and local snacks in celebration of Trolls: Save the Humans, a magical installation of giant trolls at the Wild Center. Stop by Taste Ny (off of I-87 Northbound between Exits 17 and 18 in Queensbury, and then head out to the real thing.
🧸 Wilton Mall Carnival — Wilton Mall at Saratoga | 5 p.m.
Just what it sounds like! A carnival at the mall — outside, in the B.J.’s parking lot — including games and food.
Live Music: Jeff Brisbin — Henry’s Irish Tavern | 5 p.m. (recurring)
A local legend at a Saratoga institution.
Clay Night Out — Saratoga Clay Arts Center | 6 p.m.
Open studio session (BYOB if you’d like, plus that potter’s wheel!).
Mostly Modern Ensemble — Arthur Zankel Music Center | 7:30 p.m.
Six world premieres from a diverse set of composers. Piano, cello, clarinet, harp and much more. Walk-ups welcome.
Styles Haury & Matt Cosgrove — Putnam Place | 7:30 p.m.
Country night! A Friday night double bill, featuring Styles Haury and Saratogian Matt Cosgrove.
Saturday, June 13
👩🔬 Serum Bar — Petal + Hive | 8 a.m.
Walk in any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to make your custom serum! Learn from founder and Cosmetic Chemist, Jillian Ehrenberg, about different skincare ingredients and how each product gets made. No RSVP necessary, $34 per person.
Goat Yoga — Into The Woods Farm | 10 a.m.
Outdoor yoga with goats, surrounded by forest and a stunning farm.
2026 Grant Cottage Community Day — Grant Cottage State Historic Site | 10 a.m.
An open community day at the cottage where Ulysses S. Grant spent his final weeks, racing to finish his memoirs before his death in 1885. The site is one of the more genuinely moving historic properties in the region, and community day is the best opportunity to visit without the formality of a scheduled tour.
Flow on the Farm Yoga — Pitney Meadows Community Farm | 10:30 a.m. (recurring)
The Saturday edition of the farm yoga series.
Beats & Brunch — Standard Fare | 12 p.m. (recurring)
Vinyl-spun brunch vibes: brunch, cocktails, and beats by DJ Jackson.
🧸 Saratoga Elks’ Flag Day Parade — Downtown Saratoga Springs | 12 p.m.
Our annual Flag Day parade — but for our country’s 250th birthday! — through downtown, organized by the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge.
🧸 Wilton Mall Carnival — Wilton Mall at Saratoga | 1 p.m.
Just what it sounds like! A carnival at the mall — outside, in the B.J.’s parking lot — including games and food.
🧸 Peter & the Wolf and The Bell, starring Daniel Reichard — Arthur Zankel Music Center | 4 p.m.
Prokofiev’s beloved orchestral fairy tale reimagined and starring Daniel Reichard of Jersey Boys fame — great for families with kids 5+.
The White Party Presents: Petals & Prosecco — 1863 Club | 6 p.m.
Saratoga Bridges’ yearly fundraising soirée, which this year honors none other than Kim and Leigh McConchie. A crowd in white, auctions and dancing at the swank 1863 Club.
We Brew the Funny Series — Artisanal Brew Works | 8 p.m. (monthly)
Live stand-up in the taproom, monthly on the second Saturday.
Sunday, June 14
🧸 Beekman Street Art Fair 2026 — Beekman Street Arts District | 10 a.m.
A juried fine art and craft show, street performers, live music, and food trucks — all in the Beekman Street Arts District from Washington Street to West Circular (which will be closed to traffic). The galleries, studios, and shops will all be open, too, with special sales and exhibits.
The fair’s Caffè Lena music tent line-up!
10am – 10:50am – Folk Club Kids band
11am – 11:50am – Jazz Mode
12pm – 1:00 PM – Question of The Century
1:10 pm – 2:10 PM – Natalie Santini
2:20 pm – 3:20 PM – Mark & Jill
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Griff
Sunday Stroll: Wealth and Wellness — Franklin Square | 10:30 a.m. (recurring)
NYS Assemblywoman (and former SSPF Executive Director) Carrie Woerner leads a tour through Saratoga’s oldest residential neighborhood.
🧸 Mostly Modern Orchestra & Ravel’s “La Valse” — Arthur Zankel Music Center | 4 p.m.
Perfect for families (all ages 5+), seniors, first-timers and dedicated fans. This afternoon performance features the harp with Mostly Modern’s Concerto Competition winner, Sophie Kim, performing Kaija Saariaho’s Trans for Harp & Orchestra.
🧸 Virtues & Music — Saratoga Springs Recreational Center | 1 p.m.
Interactive class for kids ages 8 - 11 plus music instruction in a ukelele band!
🧸 Wilton Mall Carnival — Wilton Mall at Saratoga | 5 p.m.
Just what it sounds like! A carnival at the mall — outside, in the B.J.’s parking lot — including games and food.
Celebrity Wine Dinner — Standard Fare | 7 p.m.
If you like SJP’s fashion, you’ll love her wine — or at least, that’s what sippers will determine during this Sunday night wine tasting and dinner featuring vino made by Hollywood stars.
Monday, June 15
Martini Mondays — Chianti Il Ristorante | (Recurring)
Kick off your week with Martini Mondays! Enjoy classic & creative martinis for just $10.
Live Music: Jeff Brisbin — The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake Golf Club | 5:30 p.m., Recurring
Monday evening residency!
📌 ICYMI…
‘Trash Trivia’? Thank the Trolls (and Kathleen braves shopping with her teenager)
Popcorn for breakfast, Sinatra at sunset: Belmont Friday at the Spa
The Spa saved the best for last: 17 reasons I love Saratoga, Belmont edition
Tuesday, June 16
Joy Circle — Petal + Hive | 10 a.m. (recurring through June)
A weekly gathering focused on cultivating joy as a practice rather than a feeling.
$1 Oyster Night — Henry Street Taproom | recurring
Just what it sounds like — slurp $1 oysters all day.
Rich Ortiz — The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake Golf Club | 5:30 p.m., recurring
Two residencies in the same night? This is your man. Catch him at The Hideaway if happy hour time is your jam.
Pride Month Mystery Panel with Nicolas DiDomizio, Lev AC Rosen, and Saratoga Schaefer — Northshire Bookstore | 6 p.m.
Three queer mystery writers storming world-wide best-seller lists come home to Saratoga for a conversation to remember.
Live Music: Tim Wechgelaer — Morrissey’s Lounge & Bistro | 6 p.m. (recurring)
Tuesday night residency.
👩🔬 Cosmetic Chemistry Blend & Sip: Power Duo — Petal + Hive | 6 p.m.
The latest installment in the skincare formulation series, this time focusing on a two-product combo: mist and hydrate.
Rich Ortiz — Caroline Street Pub | 10 p.m. (recurring)
And for his late-night fans, Ortiz takes the stage for his second recurring show of the night.
Wednesday, June 17
Live Music: Jeff Brisbin — The Iron’s Edge | 5:30 p.m. (monthly )
Brisbin’s self-proclaimed “NEVERENDING TOUR” continues … “Love to see some of your familiar smiles out there sometime soon.”
Saratoga Pride June Happy Hour — Common Roots Brewing Company | 5:30 p.m.
Proceeds from the "Carousel of Colors" IPA, a special brew created in partnership with Saratoga Pride, benefit the organization.
Ladies Night — Standard Fare | Recurring
“Girl Dinner” special: Crunchy Caesar salad, truffle fries, and a Tiny ‘Tini for $30 bucks.
Harvey’s Famous DJ Trivia — Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar | 7:30 p.m. (Recurring)
A Saratoga tradition with resident DJ Aiden. Win prizes provided by Harvey’s and swag from our monthly rotating sponsors.
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