πŸ—“οΈ Events Calendar July 16 - July 22

Double-header: The Wildwoods play CaffΓ¨ Lena at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. Expect β€œgorgeous vocal harmonies on original, rootsy ballads,” says Executive Director Sarah Craig.

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In this issue:

⚽ World Cup watch parties

πŸ‘  Strut your stuff β€” learn to walk into a room with confidence

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The Saratoga County Fair!

Beyond Saratoga County: For a listing of events across the greater Capital Region, visit our friends at ishbulletin.com.

In living color: Paintbrush Charlie plays a free concert tonight at Tang’s Upbeat on the Roof.

TONIGHT, JULY 16

Packs & Pints β€” Putnam Place | 5 p.m. (recurring this summer)
Pokemon! Think vendors, live game shows and tournaments. All ages until 8 p.m.; 18+ 8-10 p.m.

Upbeat on the Roof with Paintbrush Charlie β€” Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore | 6 p.m.
High-energy, pop-punk-adjacent trio; craft kits for the kiddos at 5:30.

Flow on the Farm Yoga β€” Pitney Meadows Community Farm | 6 p.m. (recurring)
Weekly outdoor yoga practice for connecting with nature. All levels welcome.

Rob Messina’s Dave Matthews Experience β€” Harvey’s | 7 p.m.
It’s tradition!

New York State Writers Institute Fiction and Poetry Reading — Caffè Lena | 8 p.m.
The Writers Institute brings its summer reading series to Caffè Lena, pairing fiction and poetry.

FRIDAY, JULY 17

Broadway Lunch Club β€” Petal + Hive | 12 p.m. (recurring)
Join founder Jillian Ehrenberg for lunch, conversation and β€œwhatever unfolds.” Bring a bag lunch or just stop in!

Live Music: Jeff Brisbin β€” Henry’s Irish Tavern | 5 p.m. (recurring)
A local legend at a Saratoga institution.

Friday Night Art Market on Beekman β€” Beekman Street Arts District | 5 p.m. (recurring all summer
Weekly evening market in Saratoga’s treasured arts district.

Clay Night Out β€” Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Schuylerville | 6 p.m.
Open studio session β€” BYOB and the potter's wheel.

Live Music with Mike Thomas β€” Spa City Tap and Barrel | 6 p.m.

Community Farm Bluegrass Jam β€” Pitney Meadows Community Farm | 6 p.m.
Bring an instrument or borrow one for this outdoors jam session connecting music with nature.

Live Music: Girl Blue Duo β€” Dancing Grain | 6 p.m.

Dave Matthews Band β€” SPAC | 7:30 p.m.

Celebrating ABANDON: Album Release Performance β€” Saratoga Arts | 7 p.m.
Alex Chang on electric and acoustic harps; plus Jason Handron (bass) and Adam Forman (drums) of Rock City Falls trio.

Dave Matthews Band β€” Saratoga Performing Arts Center | 7:30 p.m.
It’s Dave Matthews weekend! Come early.

Tom Papa β€” Universal Preservation Hall | 8 p.m.
Β A stand-up comedian with a warm, observational style.

Momentum Series: Margo Macero — Caffè Lena | 8 p.m.
An emerging Americana artist on CaffΓ¨ Lena's Momentum Series, Margo Macero is known for her blue-infused rock, β€œcombining fierce guitar work, powerful vocals, and the storytelling spirit of country music.”

πŸ“Œ ICYMI…

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Serum Bar β€” Petal + Hive | 8 a.m.
Walk in anytime 8 a.m.–4 p.m. to make a custom serum with founder and cosmetic chemist Jillian Ehrenberg.

Cars & Coffee with The Maple Bros β€” Twin Leaf Farms, Greenfield Center | 9 a.m.
Bring your car and the fam for a morning coffee hang-out.

Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour β€” Saratoga National Historical Park | 9 a.m.
A ranger-led tour of the Battlefield, one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites in the country.

Frances Day 2026 β€” Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery | 2 p.m.
Free to the public. Think art, art-making, tours, food β€” and live music (the Great Mutations) at 5.

The Wildwoods — Caffè Lena | 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.
β€œThis young Nebraska-based 3-piece bathes the audience in gorgeous vocal harmonies on original, rootsy ballads as well as well-chosen covers,” says Lena’s executive director, Sarah Craig. β€œTheir new release of the classic β€˜Vincent’ by Don McLean, who launched his career from the CaffΓ¨ Lena stage back in the early 70s, makes you hear the song for the first time all over again.” 

Ryan Rosmarin & Jon Tario β€” Dancing Grain | 5 p.m.

Backyard World Cup Watch Party β€” Saratoga Race Course | 5 p.m.
At the track? Head to the backyard at 5 to watch France and England vie for third place. Giveaways, drink specials and more.

Artisanal Brew Works World Cup Finals β€” Artisanal Brew Works | 5 p.m.
Pub food, handcrafted beers and a massive 110” screen TV.

Harvey’s World Cup Finals β€” Harvey’s | 5 p.m.
A 4m mega-screen, more than 17 additional screen, a state-of-the art sound system, games, a special international beer selection and heaping plates of bar food.

Flow on the Farm Yoga β€” Pitney Meadows Community Farm | 6 p.m. (recurring)
Weekly outdoor yoga practice for connecting with nature. All levels welcome.

Live Music Fundraiser for Shelters of Saratoga β€” Artisanal Brew Works | 7 p.m.
A two-day live music benefit for one of the region's most important homeless services organizations.

Dave Matthews Band β€” SPAC | 7:30 p.m.

β€˜Cody’s Wish’ Book Signing with author Paul K Halloran, Jr β€” Impressions | 7 p.m.

Cody’s Wish, A Boy, A Racehorse and a Fight for Life tells the story of the β€œinexplicable, yet undeniable bond between Cody and Cody’s Wish and the drama that played out at racetracks from Saratoga to Santa Anita as the horse became a champion.”

Ryan Clark β€” Putnam Place | 8:30 p.m.
Pop singer-songwriter β€” and Lake George native now living in Nashvilleβ€” brings his music home.

Live music: Late Night Philosophers β€” Wild Horse | 9 p.m.
Crowd favorites and singalongs β€” be sure to hit the dance floor.

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SUNDAY, JULY 19

Historic West Side Sunday Stroll β€” entrance of Gideon Putnam Burying Ground, South Franklin Street | 10:30 a.m.
Led by George Demers, this tour explores the diverse historic West Side β€” where our Irish and Italian immigrants and Black community lived.

Last Lap Market β€” Putnam Place | 11 a.m.
Alternative market β€” β€œoddities and vintage” such as tooth gems, tarot readings, apothecary items, crystals and more.

Community Declaration Reading β€” Saratoga National Historical Park | 2 p.m.
A public reading of the Declaration of Independence tied to the America 250 commemoration β€” in homage to the broadcasted July 19, 1776 reading from Albany City Hall.

20th Anniversary Community Potluck β€” Hudson Crossing Park | 3 p.m.
Hudson Crossing Park marks two decades with a community potluck on the waterfront.

Burleigh, DvoΕ™Γ‘k, and Beethovenβ€―β€―β€” Arthur Zankel Music Center | 3 p.m.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents Southland Sketches by Harry T. Burleigh, Trio in G minor by DvoΕ™Γ‘k, and the Quintet in C Major by Beethoven.

World Cup Watch Party β€” Dancing Grain | 3 p.m.

Backyard World Cup Watch Party β€” Saratoga Race Course | 3 p.m.
At the track? Head to the backyard at 3 to see who will become World Cup champions β€” European No. 1 Spain or defending FIFA champs Argentina. Giveaways, drink specials and more.

Artisanal Brew Works World Cup Finals β€” Artisanal Brew Works | 3 p.m.
Pub food, handcrafted beers and a massive 110” screen TV.

Harvey’s World Cup Finals β€” Harvey’s | 3 p.m.
A 4m mega-screen, more than 17 additional screen, a state-of-the art sound system, games, a special international beer selection and heaping plates of bar food.

Mindful Painting β€” Nourish Designs | 4 p.m.
All materials provided; all you need to bring is an open mind and your imagination! No experience necessary.

Walk with Confidence: A Runway & Confidence Experience β€” Petal + Hive | 5 p.m.
Led by two professional runway models, fun and empowering workshop on walking into any room with confidence.

Shawn Mullins with special guest Cat Ridgeway — Caffè Lena | 7 p.m.
Grammy nominated, Shawn Mullins will dazzle with his β€œmemorable songs that move comfortably between folk, rock, Americana, and Southern storytelling traditions.”

MONDAY, JULY 20

Locking Through on the Canal β€” Hudson Crossing Park | 10:30 a.m. (recurring through September)
A weekly canal lock demonstration program.

Martini Mondays β€” Chianti Il Ristorante | Recurring
Kick off your week with Martini Mondays! Enjoy classic & creative martinis for just $10.

Live Music: Jeff Brisbin β€” The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake Golf Club | 5:30 p.m. (recurring)
Monday evening residency!

TUESDAY, JULY 21

Saratoga County Fair β€” Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m.
Opening day of the county fair! Rides, agriculture, food and more.

Hikes and History Cruises β€” Hudson Crossing Park | 2 p.m. (recurring through September)
A weekly program pairing guided hiking with canal history β€” 12 and over.

Rich Ortiz β€” The Hideaway | 5:30 p.m. (recurring)

Pattern & Mandala Drawing Workshop β€” Nourish Designs | 6:30 p.m.
A meditative drawing workshop centered on repeating pattern work.

Rich Ortiz β€” Caroline Street Pub | 10 p.m. (recurring)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Saratoga County Fair β€” Saratoga County Fairgrounds | 10 a.m.
Opening day of the county fair! Rides, agriculture, food and more.

Power of Produce Club for Kids β€” Saratoga Farmers' Market | 3 p.m.
POP Club gives kids $4 to pick their own produce, plus games and interactive activities. (recurring)

Winds Around the World with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center β€” Arthur Zankel Music Center | 7:30 p.m.
Β A program devoted to wind instruments across global repertoire, performed by one of the country's most distinguished chamber ensembles.

Harvey’s Famous DJ Trivia β€” Harvey’s | 7:30 p.m. (recurring)
A Saratoga tradition. Win prizes provided by Harvey’s and swag from a monthly list of rotating sponsors.

See you out there!

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