Events in Saratoga Springs, NY

A lively blend of timeless rock, country sounds, and dance friendly pop sets an upbeat mood. Steady grooves and feel good rhythms keep people moving from song to song.

Texas-based band Black Flag begins a new phase as vocalist Max Zanelly, bassist David Rodriguez, and drummer Bryce Weston join founding guitarist Greg Ginn. Energized by the change, the group is writing and rehearsing together, honoring its core sound while exploring fresh ideas from the new members. Upcoming shows will spotlight the chemistry of this lineup and offer audiences an early glimpse of new music and the direction ahead.

King's Tavern sets the scene for a high-energy karaoke night, with a lit stage and an upbeat atmosphere for every kind of performance. A library of more than 56,000 songs spans classic ballads to the latest chart favorites, covering niche picks and popular anthems alike. The mic is open to everyone, from karaoke newcomers to seasoned pros, whether aiming for heartfelt melodies or rapid-fire verses. Expect a welcoming vibe where each singer steps into the spotlight and turns a favorite track into a standout moment.

Enjoy free community yoga at High Rock Park near the Governor Spring pavilion, presented by the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and Yoga Mandali. Certified instructor Himanee Gupta leads gentle, all-level sessions that weave movement, breath, and mindfulness, drawing on Kripalu yoga, rejuvenating practices, chakra awareness, and reiki. Surrounded by fresh food, nature, and community, the classes encourage a sense of grounding, renewal, and vitality. Participation is free, and optional donations are appreciated. Registration is available online through Yoga Mandali or on site. Classes take place weather permitting, with cancellations in the event of rain or other inclement conditions.

Community Crew at the farm is a recurring volunteer program that helps keep this space productive and welcoming. Volunteers handle hands-on tasks such as harvesting produce, planting new crops, pulling weeds, and mulching pathways. No prior experience is needed, with guidance available throughout. Participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The 26th annual Great Pumpkin Challenge benefits Saratoga Bridges and features 5K and 10K options plus a Kids Fun Run. Suitable for all ages, this welcoming event offers awards for overall winners and leading runners, along with tasty treats for participants. A free long sleeve adult shirt will go to the first 1,200 people who register. There is also a costume contest, and the pumpkin decorating contest is seeking judges.

An outdoor art fair fills Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs with artists from near and far, showcasing a wide range of mediums in a scenic setting. Visitors can browse, purchase, and speak with the creators. Community organizations are on hand, with live music and food adding to the experience. Admission is free and open to all. Applications for participating artists and food vendors are being accepted.

This Family Saturday art-making program promotes creative collaboration across generations through viewing art, conversation, and a hands-on project. The experience features a tour of highlighted works and time to create an original piece. It is free and open to the public, with activities designed for children ages 5 and up attending with their adult companions. Registration is not required, and supplies are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enjoy a haunted-themed tour in Saratoga.

Aztec Two-Step 2.0 carries forward the folk-rock legacy launched by Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman, whose chance meeting at a Boston open mic in 1971 began a partnership that produced four praised albums on Elektra and RCA in the 1970s. Their independent release Living in America later landed on Billboard’s year-end critics list and received the New York Music Award for Best Folk Album. Their story reached national audiences through the PBS documentary No Hit Wonder, and Real Simple named their debut among the top five classic folk albums alongside Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Tom Rush, and Phil Ochs. The group has been honored with inductions into the New England and Long Island music halls of fame and has shared stages with artists including The Band, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Donovan, Judy Collins, Jackson Browne, America, Heart, Orleans, and The Beach Boys. Since Neal’s retirement in 2018, Rex has continued with his wife Dodie Pettit and an expanded lineup as Aztec Two-Step 2.0, reimagining cherished songs and seldom-heard deep cuts with added textures and a revitalized sound.

The Spa City Farmers’ Market moves outside to a new market field at the Warming Hut within Saratoga Spa State Park. Visitors can explore farm-fresh goods, creations from local artisans, delicious food, and live music. Organizers extend thanks to the vendors, loyal customers, dedicated supporters, and the park staff whose ongoing support helps the market thrive.

Yaddo offers vinyasa flow yoga in the gardens on certain Sundays, focusing on mindful movement to develop strength and flexibility. The classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Instructors include Marion Horan, Brenda Reyna, Jennifer Gerber, and Claudia Bibow. The fee is $20 per class, and participants should bring a yoga mat. The garden setting invites calm and balance, enriched by more than a century of creative energy.

Explore the museum and its current exhibitions on a guided tour led by Tang Guides. This public tour offers an introduction to the galleries, and visitors are welcome to continue exploring afterward at their own pace. Tours are offered weekly by Tang Guides, many of whom are Skidmore College students serving as trained gallery ambassadors and tour leaders. Through this program, they become familiar with the Tang and the museum field, build tour-giving skills, and gain real-world experience engaging with visitors.

Guided by Brenda Reyna and Kristen Zorda, this evening weaves cacao, mindful movement, intention setting, and an immersive sound experience into one flowing practice. It opens with cacao as a way to clarify personal intentions, followed by a gentle, heart-centered sequence to cultivate openness. Participants then craft a small keepsake jar containing a written intention to carry the experience forward. The gathering concludes with a sound journey designed to support and magnify what was set in motion. Brenda brings years of teaching and studio leadership, a 200-hour training from Casa de Yoga, and a breath-focused, fluid approach that balances steadiness with spaciousness, plus thoughtful assists, music, and poetry. Kristen, an ERYT-500 who began teaching in 2014 and became the owner of Yoga Mandali in 2018, blends clear Vinyasa alignment with elements of Bhakti to create an accessible, supportive atmosphere for all levels. The cost is $45 per person and includes cacao and the intention jar.

Josh Ritter brings a rare solo performance to Caffè Lena’s intimate listening room as part of The Book of Gold Thrown Open Tour, a concert built to traverse his entire body of work. Recognized as a prolific voice in contemporary songwriting, he has released twelve studio albums, including 2019’s Fever Breaks, and his newest, I Believe in You, My Honeydew. His songs blend folk, rock, and Americana with vivid storytelling, heartfelt lyrics, and themes that draw on personal experience and history. NPR Music has praised his work, and The New York Times has placed him in the lineage of artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Mark Knopfler for the sweep of his ideas and imagery. His songwriting has reached across generations, with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir among those who have recorded his songs. In addition to music, he is a national best-selling novelist with two books, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All and Bright’s Passage, the latter singled out by Stephen King in the New York Times Book Review. More than two decades into his career, he continues to perform with assurance and creative spark, making this an evening centered on storytelling and melody.

Josh Ritter brings a rare solo performance that spans his entire catalog as part of The Book of Gold Thrown Open Tour. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has released twelve studio albums, including the widely praised Fever Breaks and his newest, I Believe in You, My Honeydew. Over more than two decades, his storytelling, heartfelt lyrics, and blend of folk, rock, and Americana have earned admiration across generations, with artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir covering his songs. Critics have highlighted his wealth of ideas, empathy, and vivid imagery, and outlets such as NPR Music and The New York Times have celebrated his work. In addition to his music, Ritter is a national bestselling author of two novels, Bright’s Passage and The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All, which have also drawn notable praise. Expect an intimate evening focused on the songs and stories that define his career.

The Saratoga Book Festival takes place in downtown Saratoga Springs. Organizers are planning sessions and confirming authors, with more announcements to come. The Literary Night Market returns at Universal Preservation Hall. A dedicated KidZone will be hosted for the first time at The Children's Museum at Saratoga. Festival updates will be shared on social media and through newsletters.

Angelz Fury ignites Vapor at Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs with a Black Friday 80s metal celebration powered by big hooks, loud guitars, and arena-scale energy. Led by commanding vocalist Tina Valenti, the band rips through the decade’s signature anthems, moving from chant-along choruses to high-octane guitar heroics. The venue’s cutting-edge production adds to the spectacle with punchy sound, a vivid light show, and a giant video wall. With a two-tier layout, plush lounges, and multiple bars, it sets the scene for holiday-weekend revelry among friends, family, and fellow headbangers. It is a chance to shake off the Thanksgiving food coma, pull on leather and denim, and dive into an all-out 80s metal experience at a leading Capital Region live music spot.

A family friendly book marketplace for kids and their families brings young readers together with children’s authors in a lively setting. Alongside author meet and greets, special exhibitors will provide entertainment and enrich the showcase. Visitors can connect with many authors and pick up signed books. A booth will also share information about an upcoming release titled Uno: A Bilingual Counting Book.

A guided walk through the museum and its current exhibitions is offered. The tour is open to the public, and guests may stay afterward to further explore the galleries. These weekly tours are led by Tang Guides, many of them Skidmore College students trained as gallery ambassadors and tour guides. The program introduces them to the Tang and the museum field, provides tour training, and offers real-world experience interacting with visitors.

A troubadour from New York’s Hudson Valley, Tom Chapin has built a six decade career that spans 27 albums and three Grammys. Recognized both for contemporary folk and for trailblazing work in music for families, he is a seasoned recording artist, concert performer, storyteller and advocate. His creative life reaches beyond the stage, from a leading role in Pump Boys and Dinettes on Broadway to hosting National Geographic Explorer on television, contributing satirical songs to NPR’s Morning Edition, music direction in off Broadway productions and a film cameo in Jonathan Demme’s 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate. Raised in an arts centered family, he started out in the early 1960s singing with his brothers Harry and Steve as The Chapin Brothers in Greenwich Village, then began releasing solo records with Life Is Like That in 1976. During pandemic shutdowns he teamed with his daughters, The Chapin Sisters, for 200 livestreams titled Mornings with Papa Tom. He remains active as an advocate for the environment, efforts to end hunger and social justice, and for music and arts education in public schools. His latest release, Songs Of Hope, gathers uplifting pieces and features contributions from Abigail and Lily Chapin, John McCutcheon, longtime bandmates Michael Mark and Jon Cobert, and friends such as Eric Weisberg, Robin Batteau, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Jonathan Edwards and Larry Campbell. Critics at WFUV praised the record’s warmth and timeliness, and The New York Times has called him one of folk’s standout personalities.

Beth Nielsen Chapman brings a lifetime of songwriting to the stage, sharing music that moves between mystery and clarity, where time can feel suspended and ideas take shape. The Grammy-nominated American artist has released fifteen albums and written seven number one hits, with songs recorded by Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, the Indigo Girls, and Keb Mo, and her music appears in film and television. Faith Hill’s recording of This Kiss earned ASCAP’s Song of the Year in 1999 and a Grammy nomination, and Chapman was named Nashville NAMMY’s Songwriter of the Year that same year before her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016. Her performances often weave personal stories of loss, healing, and resilience, reflecting experiences that include the passing of her first husband in 1994 and her own battles with breast cancer and a brain tumor, as she explores the connection between cognition, recovery, and creative flow. An ambassador for the Buddy Holly Foundation, she has shared master classes at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, and the Berklee School of Music. Her songs move through the depth, humor, and wonder of life, and her latest album, CrazyTown, is produced by Ray Kennedy on Cooking Vinyl.

At Flat Rock Commons Park in Saratoga Springs, the Witch Way Wanderers present a full-costume practice ahead of their annual Witch Walk SOSA. Participants can try out hats and outfits, sort out parking and meeting spots, pick up wristbands and pins, and rehearse signature witch routines while exchanging costume ideas for the fifth annual animal benefit. Bring a broom, a globe, and comfortable shoes for dancing. Tutorials for the steps are available on the group’s social pages to support practice between meetups. Wristbands will be available for purchase, and donations are welcome via Venmo.

Paint Collection Day at Saratoga Springs High School offers a free community drop off for many types of leftover architectural coatings, with donations appreciated. GreenSheen will collect and recycle interior and exterior paints including latex, acrylic, water based, alkyd, oil based, and enamel. They will also take deck coatings and floor paints including elastomeric varieties, primers, sealers, undercoaters, stains, as well as single component shellacs, varnishes, and urethanes. Waterproofing sealers and repellents for concrete, masonry, or wood are accepted as long as they are not tar or bitumen based. Metal coatings, rust preventatives, and field and lawn paints are also accepted. All containers must be intact, not leaking, and labeled by the original manufacturer, and empty containers are not allowed. Some items cannot be accepted. These include aerosols such as spray cans, paint thinners, mineral spirits, and other solvents. Auto or marine paint, art and craft paint, caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, and adhesives are not allowed. Paint additives, colorants, tints, and resins are also excluded, as are empty or leaking containers and any container without the original manufacturer label.

Costumed witches bring their magic back to Saratoga Springs for a lively walk and dance that supports animal causes and local businesses. Now in its fifth year, this community tradition draws hundreds of participants who don imaginative hats, flowing outfits, and broomsticks, then fill downtown with dancing, wandering, and festive spirit. The Witch Way Wanderers, inspired by Germany’s Wolfshager Hexenbrut, appear with upbeat, flash mob-style routines and often share a few moves with curious bystanders. Registration and a basket raffle take place at the City Center Parking Garage lower level, where participants can pick up wristbands, an exclusive fifth-year enamel pin, and browse raffle items contributed by local businesses and talented witches. The Dark Gem Shoppe hosts a Witch Way vendor market, with additional details to be announced. Performances begin in Flat Rock Park and continue at locations across downtown into the evening. Open dance practices welcome newcomers, with updates shared on the Witch Walk SOSA page. Proceeds benefit HOPE Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist, Whispering Willows Wild Care, Operation at Ease, Alfie’s Rescue, and Whiskers Animal Benevolent League. Launched in Ballston Spa in 2005, this more than two-decade tradition now thrives in Saratoga Springs and continues to grow with additions like the Witches Wander, vendors, and a market. Expect a festive celebration of autumn and Halloween, citywide dancing, and opportunities to explore local spots, with more event features to be announced.

Imagine a cool, crisp October morning at Gavin Park. Leaves glow with fall color, birds stir as the sun peeks over the trees, and while much of the world is still asleep, participants lace up with a mix of nerves and determination. This annual community 5K with a Kids Fun Run celebrates movement, challenge, and the simple joy of crossing a finish line. Whether aiming for a personal best, walking with family, or introducing a child to their first finish, the focus is on growth and proving what is possible. Every registration supports the Friends of Wilton Recreation, helping enhance local parks, programs, and recreational opportunities throughout the community. Expect the energy of race morning, encouragement from neighbors, and the satisfaction of earning a victory before most people begin their day. Sponsorship and helping opportunities are available.

Part of the Momentum Series, Bandits On the Run deliver story-rich songs with adventurous musicianship and a playful theatrical streak. The trio of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn first crossed paths while busking in the New York City subway, then shaped a sound all their own that blends indie folk, harmony-forward Americana, and vivid narrative. Acoustic and electric guitars, cello, accordion, suitcase percussion, bass, and other textures appear as the songs demand, always in service of the story. Their three voices have carried them from street corners to concerts and festivals across North America and abroad. Highlights include opening for The Wood Brothers, appearances at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, Blissfest, Americanafest, Cambridge Folk Festival, and Summerfest, and features with NPR Tiny Desk, The Moth Story Slam, the Netflix series Ask the StoryBots, and the film The Same Storm. Even with those milestones, they keep the immediacy and connection of their busking roots. Their album Rough Magic celebrates friendship and the unpredictable joy of creating together. Recorded in Brooklyn studios and a converted church in the Catskills, it weaves intimate performances, field recordings, lush arrangements, and glowing three-part harmonies. The project embraces community, the beauty of imperfection, and the idea that extraordinary results can rise from simple human connection. Their creativity extends to the theater as they develop new musicals, including a stage adaptation of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape with Academy Award nominated writer Peter Hedges, supported by programs such as Berkeley Rep Ground Floor, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, and Goodspeed Musicals. Expect radiant harmonies, imaginative instrumentation, engaging stories, and the sense that surprises may be just around the corner.

RISE’s hallmark fundraiser features a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the historic Universal Preservation Hall. Recognized as a Saratoga Halloween tradition, the event encourages audience participation, and all necessary props are provided. A VIP Cocktail Party precedes the screening with live music and light fare, welcoming Rocky Sponsors, Honorary Committee Members, and Friends of Rocky. Rocky Sponsors and Honorary Committee Members receive acknowledgment on marketing materials. General admission is offered for the main event. Every ticket includes an interactive movie experience with a prop bag and popcorn, raffles, and entry into the costume contest.

At Saratoga Springs City Center, the 62nd Adirondack Sports Winter Expo celebrates outdoor recreation and travel in New York with free admission. The event features about 150 exhibitors covering alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, other winter and summer sports, plus health, fitness, and travel. Attendees can look forward to show specials and sales, activities, food and drinks, free parking, and prize giveaways totaling $10,000. Past exhibitors have included ski areas and retailers, nordic centers and clubs, advocacy and conservation groups, travel destinations, and wellness providers from across the region.

Reese Fulmer began behind the scenes at Caffè Lena as a house manager and co-host of its monthly songwriting circle, then emerged as a standout Capital Region songwriter and leader of The Carriage House Band. Known for poetic storytelling, wry insight, and fearless writing, he has cultivated a devoted audience through adventurous performances. The band earned Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2026, and has toured widely along the East Coast. Their recordings are wide ranging, and on stage no two sets unfold the same way. Returning for a fifth annual appearance at Caffè Lena and a second year of back-to-back headlining nights, the run presents two distinct approaches. One night features the full ensemble with drums, keys, and saxophone, tapping into the high-energy, gritty side of the catalog with free-flowing solos and contagious grooves. The other turns inward with bowed bass, silky textures, and layered harmonies that spotlight Reese’s more reflective songs. With a rotating roster of strong players and a sound that blends folk, Americana, jazz, rock, and bluegrass, the group thrives on spontaneity and discovery. Coverage from NYSMusic has praised the finely tuned arrangements and a live presence that mixes sincerity with surprise. For longtime Caffè Lena listeners it carries the feeling of a homecoming, while newcomers encounter a modern Americana voice that is joyful, exploratory, and distinctly personal.

Now in its tenth year, Sustainable Saratoga is presenting Saratoga Recycles Day with support from Adirondack Trust Company. The event is held at the SPAC parking lot on the west side of Route 50. Entry costs $5 per vehicle, payable by cash or check with exact change requested. Televisions incur an additional $20 fee per item.

Rustic Spirit is back at Caroline St. Pub with a blend of Southern, country, and classic rock. The set spans Garth Brooks and Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd and Marshall Tucker, along with The Rolling Stones, Bad Company, and more. There will be plenty to dance to and sing along with.

Deepen your expertise in Yin Yoga with an advanced training focused on the subtle body, led by Jael Polnac at Yoga Mandali. Designed for yoga teachers and dedicated students, this 20-hour program includes a 5.5-hour online component and explores how Yin practice supports not only the physical body but also the energetic, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational dimensions of well-being. Participants who complete the training receive 20 Yoga Alliance continuing education hours in Yin Yoga for the Subtle Body. Coursework delves into Meridian Theory and the organ systems connected to each channel, with practical exploration of where Qi resides, how it moves, and how targeted Yin postures can bring it into balance. You will learn to design classes that address specific energy pathways, examine how yang asanas, restorative shapes, mindfulness, and breathwork can reinforce energetic harmony, and consider sequencing that relates Yin postures to the Chakras. The training also emphasizes clear, skillful verbal communication. Required materials include Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers and a training manual titled Yin Yoga for the Subtle Body, which is provided on the first day. Early bird tuition is $395, with a regular rate of $450. Instructor Jael Polnac, ERYT and Certified CE Provider, brings more than three decades of practice and extensive study in therapeutic and contemplative disciplines. Her background includes training in Yin and Insight Yoga with Sarah Powers, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga with Josh Summers, Yoga for Bone Health with Dr. Loren Fishman, Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman, Restorative Yoga with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti, Yoga Sutra study with Dr. Edwin Bryant, and Yoga for Posture Improvement with Julie Gudmestad, along with studies in mindfulness, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, and Mindfulness and Yin Yoga with Sarah and Ty Powers. Her teaching approach is attentive and supportive, meeting beginners, athletes, experienced practitioners, and those with significant health challenges with care.

This Region 1 vintage tackle show in Saratoga Springs takes place at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. Members can take part in room-to-room trading ahead of the main event. The public is welcome in the exhibit hall with a one-day membership that can be applied toward an annual membership. Admission is $10 per person, with free entry for veterans and for children 16 and under. Free appraisals will be offered. A people’s choice award will recognize the best collection on the floor, and the winner will be added to the event plaque and receive a gift certificate. Last year’s show sold out. For details, contact show host Keith Marshall at k_marshall007@hotmail.com or (860) 944-7115.

Saratoga Springs City Center hosts a large sports card and TCG show featuring more than 100 vendor booths from across the Eastern United States. Browse a wide mix of vintage and modern sports cards, memorabilia, certified autographs, and graded cards from PSA, Beckett, SGC, and CGC, along with supplies and collectibles. Shoppers will find unopened modern wax, sealed vintage wax, mystery boxes, non-sports cards, comics, Pokémon cards, and many other trading card game favorites. An authorized submission center on the show floor provides professional submission services for SGC and CGC card grading as well as CGC comic grading, with the option to drop off items here and pick them up at a future show. James Spence Authentication is regularly scheduled at these events for authentication services. General admission is $5, children under 12 are free, and a $20 Early VIP option allows entry 30 minutes before general admission. Tickets are available at the door. Parking is available in the Saratoga City Center parking garage or on nearby streets, and vendors have convenient load in and load out. Restaurants and bars in downtown Saratoga are a short walk away. The organizers highlight experienced management, trusted vendors, and strong industry relationships, supported by a broad network of monthly shows throughout the Northeast.

Two acclaimed guitarists share the stage for an evening of jazz, classics, and improvisation at Caffè Lena. Frank Vignola, celebrated for exceptional technique and wide-ranging creativity, has performed with Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, and Les Paul, who named him among his “Five Most Admired Guitarists” in The Wall Street Journal. His career includes appearances at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, and tours in more than 21 countries. A prolific recording artist and educator, he also leads the weekly Guitar Night residency at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. Vinny Raniolo, Vignola’s longtime partner on stage and an in-demand rhythm guitarist, is known for precise timing and dynamic accompaniment. His credits include performances at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Lincoln Center in New York, and the Teatro Olimpico in Italy, along with PBS features such as Tommy Emmanuel & Friends and Four Generations of Guitar. His recording work can be heard on the soundtracks for HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and Café Society. Together they form a close-knit duo that blends swing, standards, and spontaneous exchanges, underscoring the guitar’s powerful place in jazz. They have appeared at Caffè Lena before.

Billed as the largest pop culture event in Upstate New York, this convention takes place at Saratoga Springs City Center and celebrates all things pop culture.

Angelz Fury unleashes an all-out 80s metal Black Friday celebration at Vapor Nightclub, packing the room with towering hooks, roaring guitars, and arena-level energy. Led by vocalist Tina Valenti, the band tears through the era’s biggest anthems, ranging from shout-along favorites to high-velocity guitar showcases. Vapor elevates the show with powerful sound, sweeping lights, and a large video wall on its modern stage. A two-tier design, comfortable lounge seating, and several bars create plenty of space to keep the holiday-weekend momentum with friends, family, and fellow headbangers. Expect vintage riffs, big choruses, and a full-throttle 80s metal experience from the first note to the last.

Putnam Place presents a dynamic bill featuring Octave Cat with Natalie Brooke. Octave Cat is a trio with Eli Winderman of Dopapod on keyboards, Jesse Miller of Lotus on bass and modular synth, and Charlie Patierno on drums. Their sound moves from lean jazz grooves to analog synth driven dance music, drawing on touchstones like Herbie Hancock’s jazz funk and Four Tet’s electronica. Blending electronica with jazz and jam traditions, they have carved out a distinct musical space. Natalie Brooke leads a high energy funk rock quartet from the Baltimore area, singing and playing keys, synth, and keytar, joined by Nathan Shulkin on drums, Nester on bass, and Luke Walker on guitar. Each set bursts out of the gate and sustains the momentum, sparking dancing and shouts from the crowd. Her style has been likened to a meeting of Rick James and Rush, mixing fast tempos and gritty rock textures with jazz and classical foundations, and her percussive yet melodic keyboard work stands at the forefront. She has recently shared stages with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Andy Frasco & the UN, Big Something, Cris Jacobs, Doom Flamingo, Sunsquabi, lespecial, and the Magic Beans. Tickets are $18 in advance and $23 the day of the show.