Between festivals, concerts, Broadway shows and community events, there’s always something to do in the Capital Region.
We'll feature some of these events here each Thursday through Sunday and highlight a best bet of the day.
Friday’s pick of the day
Dan Navarro at Caffe Lena
The Saratoga Springs venue will host Dan Navarro for back-to-back events on Friday. For a deeper look into the artist’s craft, join him at the Caffe for a songwriting session from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $75 for the peak behind the curtain. If you’re not so sing-songy yourself, catch Navarro’s performance at 8 p.m. for $24. Tickets for both can be purchased at caffelena.org.
Elsewhere
The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) will hold the “School Art in the Community” First Friday event from 4-7 p.m. on May 3 in downtown Ballston Spa. The event will include art displays, food and drink specials at participating shops and is a collaboration between the BSBPA and the Ballston Spa Central School District. The Malta Ave Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team will hold an ice cream fundraiser from 4:30-7 p.m. in Wiswall Park with all proceeds going towards their trip to World Finals in Ames, Iowa. Free and open to the public. For information, visit www.ballston.org.
The Insolent Willies will perform a concert at 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Glove Theatre 42 N. Main St. as part of The Glove’s new “518 Concert Series.” 21+ to drink with valid ID. Tickets are available at https://www.ticketstripe.com/518willies
Saturday’s pick of the day
Sheer Mag at No Fun in Troy
Sheer Mag is a rock band formed in 2014 with 1970s influence and a penchant for punk ethos. The crew met while studying at SUNY Purchase. Led by Tina Halladay, the band will perform its recently released album “Playing Favorites.” Tickets are $18 in advance and can be purchased at nofuntroy.com. Admittance is $22 at the door. The show runs from 7 to 11 p.m. and joining Sheer Mag are fellow bands Flavour and Mystery Girl.
Elsewhere
Rotterdam's Hamburg Street Association will hold a carnival themed street festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 4 from Curry Road to Butler Street. All are welcome.
Fort Orange Brewing in Albany will host a night of comedy featuring jokesters from the Capital Region and New York City. Tickets start at $20 for the 8 p.m. show and can be bought at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-city-laughs-fort-orange-brewing-tickets-875752548447.
Plush is a recently-formed all-female rock band based in New York with members ranging from ages 18 to 22. On Saturday they’ll play Empire Live in Albany. Tickets start at $28 and can be bought on Ticketmaster. The group goes on at 8 p.m.
Sunday
Classic Theater Guild will present "Isolde'' at 3 p.m. on Sunday in its theater space at Congregation Beth Israel, located at 2195 Eastern Pkwy. The comedy is written and directed by local playwright James Callaghan. It follows a princess who refuses to remain silent toward her kingly father and instead chooses to become a warrior. Donations are welcome.
The Musicians of Ma'alwyck will present “Forbidden Music Regained” at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road. The concert features Dutch composers who were persecuted in WWII. General admission tickets are $40, $10 for students and $30 for members of Congregation Beth Emeth. For tickets, call 518-512-9479 or visit https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org/
