Ballston Spa performing arts events

Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic featuring Sue Jefts and Becky Harblin

Wednesday, Jun 5 7:00p

Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs

This monthly event, hosted by Carol Graser, takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up starts at 7 and readings start at 7:30...

SPAC's Battle of the Bands

Friday, May 24 7:00p

Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Springs

Do you have what it takes to be named the best local band in Saratoga? On May 24, 10 bands will compete to win the annual SPAC Battle of the Bands! 10 finalists will be selected via an online votin...

NYS Summer Writers Institute: Fiction Reading by Joyce Carol Oates

Friday, Jul 12 8:00p

Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

National Book Award-winning novelist Joyce Carol Oates (them; We Were the Mulvaneys)

Meet Georgia O'Keeffe

Thursday, May 23 12:00p

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs

Georgia O’Keeffe will be portrayed by University at Albany instructor, Claire Nolan, a professional storyteller and superb performer...

NYS Summer Writers Institute: Fiction Reading

Tuesday, Jul 2 8:00p

Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

Paul Auster (The Brooklyn Follies) and Siri Hustvedt (What I Loved)

Australia's Thunder From Down Under-Vapor Night Club

Wednesday, Jun 12 8:00p

Vapor Night Club at Saratoga Casino & Raceway, Saratoga Springs

The ultimate ladies night out returns to Vapor Night Club for two nights! Australia's Thunder From Down Under is recognized as the world's leading male cabaret revue.

NYS Summer Writers Institute: Fiction Reading

Thursday, Jul 25 8:00p

Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

Michael Ondaatje (Booker Prize, The English Patient) and Howard Norman (I Hate To Leave This Beautiful Place)

Mother Teresa Academy Entertainment Auditions

Saturday, Jun 15 10:00a

Mother Teresa Academy, Clifton Park

Mother Teresa Academy is looking for performers of all ages to perform in our Annual Carnival which will take place on Saturday, June 15th, 2013...

Hubbard Hall Opera Theater presents Paul Houghtaling's "Bach to Rock" cabaret

Saturday, Jun 8 6:00p

Filene Recital Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

At the Saratoga Arts Fest! Paul Houghtaling, a native of Troy, NY, returns to his home turf to present his widely acclaimed "Bach to Rock" concert accompanied collaborative pianist, Kevin Chance...

NYS Summer Writers Institute: Fiction Reading

Monday, Jul 15 8:00p

Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

Amy Hempel (The Dog of the Marriage) and Honor Moore (The Bishop's Daughter)

NYS Summer Writers Institute: Poetry and Fiction Reading

Tuesday, Jul 9 8:00p

Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

Rosanna Warren (Ghost In A Red Hat) and Caryl Phillips (A Distant Shore)

NYS Summer Writers Institute: Poetry and Fiction Reading

Thursday, Jul 4 8:00p

Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

Frank Bidart (Metaphysical Dog) and Binnie Kirshenbaum (The Scenic Route)

Hubbard Hall Opera Theater presents Julia Chalfin's "The Birth of a Diva" cabaret

Sunday, Jun 9 12:00p

Filene Recital Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs

At the Saratoga Arts Fest! Julia Chalfin, a 2002 Skidmore graduate, returns to her alma mater from a blossoming career in Germany to sing The Birth of a Diva (How I Found My Voice), A Musical Story...