Friday to Sunday
This weekend in the Capital Region
- Fri Nov 13 to Sun Nov 15
- 44 events
- 21 venues
Updated
This weekend, Friday, November 13th through Sunday, November 15th, brings 44 events across the Capital Region, with 21 venues in Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Troy, and Albany.
Classical music, musicals, and comedy make up the mix, and tickets run from $5 to $50. Proctors has 5 events this weekend, while Caffè Lena and SLOC Musical Theater have 4 each.
Next up, The Greatest Dance at Hudson Valley Community College on Friday, November 13th.
Albany
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | City | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria BamfordDetailsStand-up comedian Maria Bamford performs in The Egg's Guest Presentation Series. She is the author of the memoir Sure, I'll Join Your Cult. | The Egg | Albany | Comedy | ||
| Dark Star OrchestraDetailsDark Star Orchestra, a seven-piece band, performs Grateful Dead concerts based on the band's actual set lists and catalog. | Palace Theatre | Albany | Classical | ||
| Grand Kyiv Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’DetailsGrand Kyiv Ballet performs The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights, a staging of Tchaikovsky's score with glowing costumes and a design built around light, movement, and sound. | The Egg | Albany | Classical | ||
| Gary Gulman’s 7th Hour: An All-New Standup ShowStand-up comedy show by Gary Gulman, titled 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show, presented by The Egg as part of the Egg Presents series. The set is new material, not a repeat of his book Misfit. | The Egg | Albany | Comedy | ||
| Motionless in WhiteDetailsConcert by the band Motionless In White on the second leg of The Sweat and Blood Tour, with Dayseeker as direct support. | MVP Arena | Albany | Concert | ||
Troy
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | City | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatest DanceDetailsThe Greatest Dance is an evening of food, music and tarot readings presented by Pride Plus, open to all HVCC students and staff. | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy | Dance | ||
| Chris BottiDetailsJazz concert by trumpeter Chris Botti at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The program is his Blue Note Records debut Vol.1, a small-group acoustic set of jazz classics and standards with his band. | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Troy | Jazz | ||
| Guest Artist at Russell Sage College Student/Faculty Dance Concert Fall 2026Details From $10Student and faculty dance concert in which the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company joins Russell Sage College dancers for solo and ensemble works. | Meader Little Theater, Russell Sage | Troy | Classical | ||
| Don McLeanDetailsConcert by singer-songwriter Don McLean, known for "American Pie" and "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)," at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Troy | Concert | ||
| Guest Artist at Russell Sage College Student/Faculty Dance Concert Fall 2026Details From $10Student and faculty dance concert in which the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company joins Russell Sage College dancers for solo and ensemble works. | Meader Little Theater, Russell Sage | Troy | Classical | ||
| Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber OrchestraDetailsChamber concert by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, playing Strauss, Korngold and Glière string works. | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Troy | Classical | ||
Schenectady
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | City | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Ryerson QuartetDetails $25 at the door; $26.95 per person, purchased onlineJazz flutist Ali Ryerson leads her quartet in a concert presented by A Place for Jazz. Ryerson has ranked among top flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll. | SUNY SCCC, Carl Taylor Auditorium | Schenectady | Jazz | ||
| Menopause the MusicalDetailsMenopause The Musical, a parody set to classic 1960s, 1970s and 1980s tunes, follows four women who meet at a lingerie sale. | Proctors | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| The Hunchback of Notre DameDetailsSLOC Musical Theater stages The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a musical inspired by Victor Hugo's novel and the Disney film. It follows Quasimodo, Esmeralda and Frollo. | SLOC Musical Theater | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| Menopause the MusicalDetailsMenopause The Musical, a parody set to classic 1960s, 1970s and 1980s tunes, follows four women who meet at a lingerie sale. | Proctors | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| The Hunchback of Notre DameDetailsMusical inspired by Victor Hugo's novel and the Disney film, with a Menken and Schwartz score, following Quasimodo, Esmeralda and Frollo. | SLOC Musical Theater | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| Sixties SpectacularDetailsSixties Spectacular is a concert at Proctors with four acts performing 1960s hits: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Doo Wop Project, Ron Dante, and 1910 Fruitgum Company. | Proctors | Schenectady | Concert | ||
| Menopause the MusicalDetailsMenopause The Musical, a parody set to classic 1960s, 1970s and 1980s tunes, follows four women who meet at a lingerie sale. | Proctors | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| The Hunchback of Notre DameDetailsMusical inspired by Victor Hugo's novel and the Disney film, with a Menken and Schwartz score, following Quasimodo, Esmeralda and Frollo. | SLOC Musical Theater | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| Menopause the MusicalDetailsMenopause The Musical, a parody set to classic 1960s, 1970s and 1980s tunes, follows four women who meet at a lingerie sale. | Proctors | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| Jupiter Ensemble / Lea Desandre, MezzoDetails $40Concert by the Jupiter Ensemble, led by lutenist Thomas Dunford, with mezzo Lea Desandre performing Baroque arias and instrumental works. | Union College Memorial Chapel | Schenectady | Classical | ||
| Capital Region Wind Ensemble: The Sad ClownDetails Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for students; $5 for kids under 10Capital Region Wind Ensemble concert, The Sad Clown, on loneliness, alienation and the mask of comedy, with works by Schuman, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. | SUNY SCCC, Carl Taylor Auditorium | Schenectady | Concert | ||
| The Hunchback of Notre DameDetailsMusical based on Victor Hugo's novel and the Disney film, with a score by Menken and Schwartz. It follows Quasimodo, Esmeralda and Frollo. | SLOC Musical Theater | Schenectady | Musicals | ||
| Jazz Vespers with Peg Delaney QuintetDetailsJazz Vespers with the Peg Delaney Quintet is a jazz performance at First Reformed Church of Schenectady. | First Reformed Church of Schenectady | Schenectady | Jazz | ||
Saratoga Springs
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | City | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega TrioDetails Free-$50A concert by the Omega Trio, with Michael Emery, Jameson Platte and pianist Matthew Quayle, performing works by Chen Yi, Jessie Montgomery and Shostakovich. | Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore | Saratoga Springs | Classical | ||
| Ani DiFrancoDetailsGrammy-winning singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco performs her show The Spirit of Love, with special guest Sweet Petunia. | Universal Preservation Hall | Saratoga Springs | Folk | ||
| The Suitcase Junket Album Release ShowDetailsAlbum release show: Matt Lorenz performs as The Suitcase Junket at Caffè Lena, playing songs from his new album To Go On on handmade instruments. | Caffè Lena | Saratoga Springs | Folk | ||
| 2nd Annual Skidmore & Bennington Folk Festival (Feat. Jenna Moynihan w/ Owen Marshall)Details Free-$50A two-day folk festival of music, dance and community from Skidmore and Bennington colleges, featuring Jenna Moynihan with Owen Marshall. | Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore | Saratoga Springs | Dance | ||
| Professor Louie & the CrowmatixDetailsLive show by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, a Woodstock, NY band playing roots-infused rock, blues, and Americana with songs from their catalog and music Professor Louie co-produced with The Band. | Caffè Lena | Saratoga Springs | Folk | ||
| Nerfa After Party at Caffe LenaDetailsAfter-party show at Caffè Lena following the Northeast International Folk Alliance Conference, with Carolyn Shapiro, Sweet Petunia, and Great Aunt each performing a 30-minute set of original music. | Caffè Lena | Saratoga Springs | Folk | ||
| Farah SirajDetailsConcert by Jordanian singer-songwriter Farah Siraj and her trio, blending Arabic music and flamenco. Part of the Nordlys Global Voices Series. | Caffè Lena | Saratoga Springs | Folk | ||
| The ResetDetailsThe RESET is a 90-minute immersive electro-acoustic sound healing experience of improvised singing, live looping and electronic beats. | Universal Preservation Hall | Saratoga Springs | Concert | ||
Nearby
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | City | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| approx. | Orphee MusiqueThe brother and sister piano duo Tabea and Daniel Streicher perform works by Schubert, Debussy, Liszt and Mozart in Orphee Musique concerts. | Doctorow Center for the Arts | Hunter | Concert | |
| Yes Darling with Ryan Montbleau and Hayley JaneDetails From $30Yes Darling is a musical comedy starring Ryan Montbleau and Hayley Jane as versions of themselves. It blends concert, theatre and relationship comedy. | The Colonial Theatre (Pittsfield) | Pittsfield | Comedy | ||
| Loudon Wainwright IIIDetailsConcert by singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, known for the Top 20 hit Dead Skunk and for recording 27 albums over his career. | Bearsville Theater | Woodstock | Concert | ||
| approx. | Orphee MusiqueThe brother and sister piano duo Tabea and Daniel Streicher perform works by Schubert, Debussy, Liszt and Mozart in Orphee Musique concerts. | Doctorow Center for the Arts | Hunter | Concert | |
| Wandering Dance FestivalDetailsThe Wandering Dance Festival ends with a showcase of local and regional dance artists at The Colonial Theatre, after workshops and community events. | The Colonial Theatre (Pittsfield) | Pittsfield | Dance | ||
| Gershwin, Jazz, and the Music of Jewish ÉmigrésDetailsConcert led by JoAnn Falletta with violinist Mira Wang, featuring works by Jewish émigré composers and Gershwin's An American in Paris. | Fisher Center at Bard | Annandale-on-Hudson | Jazz | ||
| Endea Owens & the CookoutDetailsConcert by Endea Owens & The Cookout at MASS MoCA, led by Detroit-raised bassist, composer and recording artist Endea Owens. | MASS MoCA | North Adams | Jazz | ||
| Chris Wells and Jeremy Bass: Story SongsDetailsEvening of original theatrical songs by Obie Award winner Chris Wells and guitarist Jeremy Bass, from NYC character studies to summer camp. | Byrdcliffe Theatre (Woodstock Guild) | Woodstock | Theater | ||
| The Fab FauxDetailsConcert by The Fab Faux, featuring Jimmy Vivino, recreating the Beatles' repertoire, including later works the Beatles never performed live. | Bearsville Theater | Woodstock | Concert | ||
| approx. | Orphee MusiqueThe brother and sister piano duo Tabea and Daniel Streicher perform works by Schubert, Debussy, Liszt and Mozart in Orphee Musique concerts. | Doctorow Center for the Arts | Hunter | Concert | |
| Gershwin, Jazz, and the Music of Jewish ÉmigrésDetailsOrchestral concert of works by five Jewish composers from the Jazz Age, including Gershwin's An American in Paris. JoAnn Falletta conducts. | Fisher Center at Bard | Annandale-on-Hudson | Jazz | ||
| Music from Salem Year End Anniversary CelebrationDetailsAnniversary concert by Music from Salem, playing Bartók's String Quartet No. 1 and Contrasts, followed by a celebratory soirée. | Hubbard Hall | Cambridge | Classical | ||
Painting made with AI from “Le Badaboum Paris concert stage” by Shawndeney, CC0, changed from photo to painting.