Show Detective – Weekend Shows – 9/22 – 9/24
Written by Staff on September 21, 2023
Show Detective.
Friday, September 22nd
New York State International Film Festival, The Linda, Albany, 6pm
Welcome to the 8th Annual Short Film Festival, a captivating celebration of the art of storytelling through the lens of the silver screen. As we embark on this remarkable cinematic journey, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world of emotions, imagination, and innovation.
Whether you are a filmmaker, a film lover, or simply curious about the magic of storytelling, the NYSIFF promises an unforgettable experience. Come and immerse yourself in the world of creativity, innovation, and the power of concise storytelling that transcends time and space.
Be a part of this cinematic celebration as we honor the past, embrace the present, and illuminate the future of short filmmaking. Mark your calendars, secure your tickets, and prepare to be enchanted by the 2-day international film festival.
There are Q/A Panels and 30 short films that will be screened under different genres as drama, comedy, documentary, horror, experimental, animation, and music videos.
Guilherme Arantes and Guests, The Egg, Albany, 7:30pm
Part of the Guest Music Presentations Series
Guilherme Arantes and Guests
Special Guest and opening act: Vanessa Collier
Special Participation: Lydia Salnikova and Ivo Carvalho
Come to celebrate great music with Brazilian composer, pianist and singer Guilherme Arantes, our special guest Vanessa Collier and special participation of pianist and singer Lydia Salnikova.
Blue October, The Egg, Albany, 8pm
Part of the Guest Music Presentations Series
Blue October performs on their ‘Spinning the Truth Around (Part II) Tour
Nurse Blake, The Palace, Albany, 8pm
STAND CLEAR…Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR “SHOCK ADVISED!” Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an EPIC night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the theaters so it’s sure to be the safest place and most fun place to be! Don’t miss out and bring an AED cause this is going to get WILD!
COL’s Equinox Art Fair, Fuze Box, Albany, 9pm-12am
Art Show! Vendors! Performances! Drinks! Music! Dance!
What More Could You Want?
Okay you’re right we could do more, Then Live Body Painting TOO!
Come check your local Kinky Artists, Oddities, and Vendors.
See the display from our Sketch N Sip classes and their year of work.
Midnight Showcase of Performances from Local Lengends
Kink attire encouraged but not required.
EDWARDS TWINS PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW Vegas Top Impersonators & Impressionists, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state of the art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in SUPER STARS ON STAGE THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW. The NBC Today show says “it’s of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocal. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must see show”
Brian Kane & The Beginning, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm
Brian Kane & The Beginning are a rocking local favorite. It’s not just live music, it’s an experience. You have to witness it to understand! They play music by Chis Stapleton, Van Morrison, Marshal Tucker Band, The Grateful Dead and much more! Come on out, and enjoy the show!
Funk Night with The E-Block & Fungkshui, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm
Twerkfest 2023 The Dutty Whine Edition w/ Tony Matterhorn, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 10pm-2pm
Matterhorn got his start in the sound system arena in the early 1990s, on Inner City Sound System first, then landing on King Addies alongside selector Babyface.After leaving Addies in 1998 to form his own sound, he went on to win several international clashes, including World Clash Jamaica and the UKTony Matterhorn eventually crossed over into deejaying, and his Dutty Wine became both a hit single and a controversial dance craze. Matterhorn continues to record and tour, as both a deejay and soundman.
Caffe Lena School of Music: After School Folk Ensembles, Café Lena, Saratoga Springs, 2:45pm-3:30pm
Team learning with James & Oona & Matt
For students 7-15 years. Experience learning in a supportive group setting! Scholarships & instrument loans available
September 13 · 2:45pm – November 15 · 3:30pm EDT. Doors at 2:30pm
Each semester finishes with a recital for friends and family! (with Lena’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, of course!)
Hypersaturation Party Queer Punk Dance Party, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Haus Of Extreme Drag Showcase
Starring:
Janine Extreme
Jackie Lynn
Heath Barr
Sage Monroe
Penelope Plague
Music By
The Grand Mals
DJ Riddick
Error Sparrow
Saturday, September 23rd
The Weight Band Feat: Members of The Band & Levon Helm Band, Troy Music Hall, Troy, 8pm
The Weight Band Feat: Members of The Band & Levon Helm Band celebrating their 10 year anniversary, Songs of THE BAND “and their current album “Shines like Gold”
Performing original songs as well as classics of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group.
Chase Wright, Empire Underground, Albany, 8pm
90’s Pajama Jam w/DJ Queen Beatz! Fuze Box, Albany, 9pm-2am
Get into our 90s pj party and get 90s wild with Dj Queen Beatz spinning your favorite 90’s jams!
Run for Cover: A Tribute to Rush! Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 8pm
Cohoes Music Hall is excited to host the Northeast’s premiere Rush Tribute Run For Cover on September 23rd along with local classic rock band Sundown Express. Run For Cover consists of band members Rob Jackson (Vocals), Mike Cappadozy (Guitar), Carl Schultz (Bass, Keyboards) and Michael Mumblo (Drums). The group plays songs from the legendary bands 70’s and 80’s catalog performing classics such as Limelight, Freewill and Tom Sawyer. The band also delves into epic and deep cuts Xanadu, Overture/The Temples of Syrinx, Entre Nous and The Analog Kid. Come out to Cohoes Music Hall and celebrate the timeless music of Rush with Run For Cover on September 23rd!
Kelly Maguire, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-10pm
Kelly Maguire is a local musician that plays music every.one loves from a wide variety of genres
Ja Rule Livin’ It Up After Party, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 9pm-3am
3kings present The Living it Up Afterparty hosted by multi-platinum recording artist Ja Rule. Come enjoy a night to remember and get down to beats by Dj King Bully.
Caffe Lena School of Music: After School Folk Ensembles, Café Lena, Saratoga Springs, 2:45pm-3:30pm
Team learning with James & Oona & Matt
For students 7-15 years. Experience learning in a supportive group setting! Scholarships & instrument loans available
September 13 · 2:45pm – November 15 · 3:30pm EDT. Doors at 2:30pm
Each semester finishes with a recital for friends and family! (with Lena’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, of course!)
20th Anniversary Poetry Festival featuring
Martín Espada: A Full Day of poets & Poetry, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs
Join us to celebrate 20 years of Caffè Lena Poetry hosted by Carol Graser!
On the first Wednesday of the month in September 2003, Carol Graser initiated an open mic poetry reading series with a featured poet. Since then, with Carol at the helm, the series has flourished, featuring a slew of talented and accomplished poets of all kinds, and providing a welcoming open mic stage for every poet. On September 23, we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of this event.
Kicking-off the festivities, and to honor the talented, varied, fantastic and unpredictable open mic poets we’ve had over the years, there will be an extended open mic reading from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
This event is free. Sign-up in advance is required.
At 8 p.m. that night there will be a reading by National Book Award winner Martín Espada, with opening poets Regan Good and Roger Wyze Smith. Tickets for this part of the celebration are $20 (General), $18 (Members) or $10 (Student or Child) and can be purchased by clicking the button below.
Throughout September, we invite you to enjoy “Poems-on-the-Tables” at the caffe, curated by Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Joseph Bruchac.
20th Anniversary Poetry Festival feat. Martín Espada, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
Readings by National Book Award winner Martin Espada, with opening poets Sarah Giragosian and Roger Wyze Smith, hosted by Carol Graser.
An Evening of Poetry: Readings by National Book Award winner Martin Espada, with opening poets Regan Good and Roger Wyze Smith. Martin Espada, a renowned poet and champion of social justice, has spent his career weaving powerful verses that resonate with the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities. Born on July 23, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, Espada’s Puerto Rican heritage deeply influences his poetic vision. With an uncanny ability to illuminate the human experience through language, Espada’s work delves into themes of identity, history, labor, and the relentless pursuit of equality. His poems become a rallying cry for those whose voices have been silenced, shedding light on the injustices that permeate society.
Groove Garden Fundraiser, Lost and Found, Albany, 8pm
Apostrophe Beats / Ultra Deluxe / Fear Not Ourselves / Cordyceps / Tw3ak, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Apostrophe Beats – https://apostrophebeats.bandcamp.com
Ultra Deluxe – https://ultradeluxemusic.bandcamp.com
Fear Not Ourselves – https://fearnotourselvesalone.bandcamp.com
Cordyceps – https://crdycps.bandcamp.com
Tw3ak – https://tw3ak.bandcamp.com
Crimson Riot, Hellbound, Turf N’ Turf, DREXX and Calamitous Intent, Pauly’s Hotel, Albany, 8pm
Crimson Riot is A high energy, punk rock power trio from Las Vegas, NV
Roxy Gunn / Chris Reject / RJ Moon
Sunday, September 24th
“Rock the Fall” with E.R.I.E. and Sydney Worthley, The Linda, Albany, 7:30pm-10pm
WAMC’s LIVE AT THE LINDA LIVE hosted by Peter Hughes broadcasts live on WAMC – Northeast Public Radio from our performing arts studio – “The Linda.” You can be in the live studio audience for the outstanding show we’re calling “Rock the Fall” with special guests E.R.I.E. and Sydney Worthley.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza! The Palace Theater, Albany, 4pm
The three-time Pollstar nominated Disney Junior tour is back with Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza! This show brings beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. It will feature favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music. Mickey, Minnie, and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party, but mysterious green rain, wind, and smoke keeps interrupting the fun. Can Spidey and his Amazing Friends help save the Costume Palooza? Come join the party and see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Doc McStuffins, the Puppy Dog Pals, Bo from Firebuds, Ginny from SuperKitties, and Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends LIVE on stage!
Kidd G: Anywhere But Home Tour, Empire Underground, Albany, 8pm
Graham Barham
Caffe Lena School of Music: After School Folk Ensembles, Caffé Lena, Saratoga Springs, 2:45pm-3:30pm
Team learning with James & Oona & Matt
For students 7-15 years. Experience learning in a supportive group setting! Scholarships & instrument loans available
September 13 · 2:45pm – November 15 · 3:30pm EDT. Doors at 2:30pm
Each semester finishes with a recital for friends and family! (with Lena’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, of course!)
High Rock Park Fundraiser, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 12pm-4pm
This fall we celebrate the Caffe Lena School of Music with a special fundraiser at Saratoga’s beautiful High Rock Park!
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of music, food and friendship.
The sounds of fiddles, banjos, guitars and singing will fill Saratoga’s High Rock Park on a fall afternoon. Styled after an old-time carnival, the Fiddles & Foliage Festival will showcase Caffè Lena’s School of Music, a unique all-ages folk music lesson program run by the Saratoga Springs venue. Music fans and prospective students are encouraged to attend, Enjoy live music and food, play games and bid on a pie – in a charming, old-time atmosphere. Rain or shine!
All proceeds to benefit the programming at Caffe Lena’s School of Music serving the community with classes for children, adults, and seniors.
Classes meet in person and online!
Sunday, September 24
Martin Sexton, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 4-6pm, 7-9pm
Singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is a musical force, weaving folk, rock, blues, and gospel into an unwavering commitment to the power of song
Martin Sexton returns with what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice,” acoustic guitar, and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs with his latest project 2020 Vision, produced by three-time Grammy nominee John Alagia (Lukas Nelson, John Mayer, Dave Matthews). The 2023 tour includes reinventing his own classics for these critically-acclaimed solo performances.
Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, Sexton has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, Sprung, and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time. Billboard magazine declares Sexton is “The real thing, people.”
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