Tales for Tots
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Step into a world of imagination and wonder! Join The Book House for Tales for Tots, story hour designed to delight little ones and their grown-ups.
On the 1st Wednesday of each month, dive into magical tales and spark creativity with fun activities. Perfect for children ages 2 – 4 years old, this is the ultimate storytime adventure that will leave your child excited to turn the next page.
Parents are required to attend with children. Space is limited so tickets are required. One ticket covers child and parent.

The Moth - True Stories Told Live
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Please note this show is 16+

The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. Celebrating the ability of true, personal storytelling to illuminate both the diversity and commonality of human experience. People all over the world and from all walks of life: astronauts, students, a dental hygienist, a hotdog eating champion, a mechanic, exonerated prisoners, veterans, Nobel laureates and everyone in between, share their stories on stage in front of a live audience. Through live and virtual shows, storytelling workshops, a podcast, Peabody Award-winning Radio Hour, and New York Times Best Selling books, The Moth brings the power of personal storytelling to millions of people each year—creating community and building empathy around the world.

Yacht Rock Gold Experience with Elliot Lurie
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
One of the most commercially successful musical genres of all time, Yacht Rock has built a loyal and unwavering fan base who are today’s prime ticket-buying audience. Yacht Rock Gold Experience brings all your favorite hits from the late 1970s to early 1980s to new generations of music fans. Celebrating the smooth sounds of the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Ambrosia, Boz Skaggs, and so many more, Yacht Rock Gold Experience engages fans with amazing harmonies and musicianship that brings audiences back to a time when music made you feel good and soothed the soul. An evening with Yacht Rock Gold Experience satisfies audiences craving hit after hit, great visuals, and a performance that sounds like “the record.” This is the Yacht Rock tribute you’ve been looking for, and they are ready to bring the Yacht Party to YOU!
Yacht Rock Gold Experience features four lead singers, delivering incredible harmonies, accompanied by a six-piece rhythm section with dancing horns that bring audiences to their feet, show after show.
Yacht Rock Gold Experience is joined by Yacht Rock Royalty, Elliot Lurie, Lead singer of Looking Glass, singing his #1 hit, Brandy and other classics.

Monthly Knitting Club
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Arthur’s, 35 North Ferry St., Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
A monthly gathering (every second Sunday) with fellow fiber enthusiasts to knit, relax, and socialize. All levels of experience are welcome! Please bring your own materials. No tickets or RSVP necessary.
Questions? Email Shannon at syzhang123@gmail.com

49 Winchester: Spring Tour 2026
2026-04-13 20:00 - 22:30 | Empire Live, 93 North Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States

Trivia Night with Typhoid Mary
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Nine Pin Ciderworks, 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Join us for Nine Pin Trivia hosted by Typhoid Mary every second Tuesday of the month! Sign-ups start at 6:00 pm and trivia begins promptly at 6:30 pm.
Categories range from pop culture, sports, entertainment, music, current events, and more. Prizes include cider flights and other great Nine Pin items!

Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra – Concert IV: Poetic Echoes
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
For the season finale, the SSSO makes an appearance at UPH and Proctors! Joined by Saratoga Voices, the SSSO will present an inspiring celebration of music and poetry. Florence Price’s “Four Songs from the Weary Blues” brings the evocative words of Langston Hughes to life, while Vaughan Williams’ “Towards the Unknown Region” sets Walt Whitman’s poetry to sweeping, emotional music. The program closes with Mendelssohn’s enchanting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” capturing Shakespeare’s timeless tale of magic, love, and mischief.
Don’t miss the pre-concert talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese at 6 p.m. at UPH! It’s an excellent way to learn more about the music and an opportunity to ask questions about the performance. All are invited to attend.
Tickets are $17–$24. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Run time: 2 hours
Guest artist:
Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) was founded in 1970 to gather talented singers to perform classical choral masterworks with orchestral accompaniment. In recent years, the 50-70 member chorus diversified its repertoire to include holiday concerts and cabarets in a wider area, including Saratoga Springs. This growth and transformation led to a name change to better reflect our mission: Saratoga Voices. “We are excited to welcome our dynamic new Artistic Director, Noah Palmer, as we begin our 2023-24 Concert Season,” says Carol Drake, President of our Board. Mr. Palmer is the group’s sixth Artistic Director in the organization’s 54- year history, including the BHOS years. Mr. Palmer is currently Assistant Music Director of Albany Pro Musica, Artistic Director of Music at Trinity Lenox, and an Assistant Conductor at Opera Saratoga. For more information about Saratoga Voices, see their website at http://www.saratogavoices.org.

Albany Symphony presents: Joel Thompson + Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Joel Thompson + Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19 at 3:00pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Tickets: $70-20
$15 Student Tickets Available!
David Alan Miller, conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
Joel Thompson: To See the Sky
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations
Saturday 4/18: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/2001
Sunday 4/19: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/2201

Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra – Concert IV: Poetic Echoes
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
For the season finale, the SSSO makes an appearance at UPH and Proctors! Joined by Saratoga Voices, the SSSO will present an inspiring celebration of music and poetry. Florence Price’s “Four Songs from the Weary Blues” brings the evocative words of Langston Hughes to life, while Vaughan Williams’ “Towards the Unknown Region” sets Walt Whitman’s poetry to sweeping, emotional music. The program closes with Mendelssohn’s enchanting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” capturing Shakespeare’s timeless tale of magic, love, and mischief.
Don’t miss the pre-concert talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese at 2 p.m. at Procotrs! It’s an excellent way to learn more about the music and an opportunity to ask questions about the performance. All are invited to attend.
Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Run time: 2 hours
Guest artist: Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) was founded in 1970 to gather talented singers to perform classical choral masterworks with orchestral accompaniment. In recent years, the 50-70 member chorus diversified its repertoire to include holiday concerts and cabarets in a wider area, including Saratoga Springs. This growth and transformation led to a name change to better reflect our mission: Saratoga Voices. “We are excited to welcome our dynamic new Artistic Director, Noah Palmer, as we begin our 2023-24 Concert Season,” says Carol Drake, President of our Board. Mr. Palmer is the group’s sixth Artistic Director in the organization’s 54- year history, including the BHOS years. Mr. Palmer is currently Assistant Music Director of Albany Pro Musica, Artistic Director of Music at Trinity Lenox, and an Assistant Conductor at Opera Saratoga. For more information about Saratoga Voices, see their website at http://www.saratogavoices.org.

Cindy Kaza
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | FunnyBone Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is first come, first served. We seat the room from front to back and guests will be seated accordingly based on arrival time.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

About the Artist:
Cindy Kaza is a Psychic Medium who had her first memorable encounter with a spirit when she was just 10 years old. She dismissed this chilling experience as just a dream until her early 20s, when she realized she was continually having psychic and mediumistic experiences. Since this “awakening,” she has been searching for the truth about her gifts and testing the limits of her abilities. She has trained at England’s renowned Arthur Findlay College and in Lily Dale, NY. She now travels across the United States, providing people with evidence and messages from the other side. She is best known for her work on Travel Channel’s The Dead Files, The Holzer Files and Ghosts of Devil’s Perch. She has made guest appearances on several shows on Discovery Warner, including Fright Club, Portals to Hell, Lost in the Wild, Conjuring Kesha, Scream: The True Story, Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, and Ghost Brother.

Dodi & Diana
2026-04-24 00:00 - 2026-05-17 23:59 | Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 N Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
By Kareem Fahmy
“A tense, engrossing, and astute study of the mysteries of a marriage.” —The New Yorker
“A needed corrective to a sexist fairytale.”—Theatremania
The marriage of Jason and Samira has hit a crisis. He’s a white Wall Street banker and she’s a budding actress of Egyptian descent. After Samira plays a cringe-inducing role as a terrorist on a television show, she may finally break out as a star. But Jason fears their relationship will be burned by the glare of the spotlight. He consults an astrologer who instructs them to check into the Hôtel Ritz Paris on the anniversary of the death of another famous interracial couple: Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed. A smart, steamy dance of power and intimacy ensues as the lovers await a cosmic convergence that will illuminate their fate.
Playwright Kareem Fahmy’s plays “American Fast” and “A Distinct Society” were featured in Capital Repertory Theatre’s past Next Act Summits. theREP is honored to continue to support Kareem’s work following the world premiere of “Dodi & Diana” at Colt Coeur in New York City.
If you have a group of 10* or more, you can save on ticket prices! Contact Group Sales at (518) 382-3884 ext. 139 or send an email to groupsales@proctorscollaborative.org for more information. *Some exclusions apply to Group Sales

Golden Oldies Spectacular
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
An incredible six act GOLDEN OLDIES SPECTACULAR: A NIGHT OF LEGENDS graces the Proctors stage on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm. These six acts were instrumental in shaping American pop and rock, largely in the early 60s. We are so appreciative that these legendary acts still perform at a very high level, bringing the audience back in time to one of the most wonderful eras in our history.
The lineup includes:
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE: Formed by combining the Crest’s lead singer, Johnny Maestro, with the Del-Satins (Dion’s backup singers) and the horn players from the Rhythm Method, the Bridge deliver stirring versions of Maesto’s Crest hits, “”16 Candles,” “The Angels Listened In” and “Step by Step,” as well as their own late sixties hits, “The Worst That Could Happen,” “Welcome Me Love,” “Blessed is the Rain,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
JAY SIEGEL’S TOKENS: The Tokens had three smash hits, “Tonight I Fell in Love,” “Portrait of my Love” and their international #1 hit, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Unique in the history of pop music, “the Lion Sleeps Tonight” re-entered the charts 33 years after being #1 and became #1 again stoked by its use in “The Lion King” movie. Jay Siegel also produced hits for many other groups and sang on many commercials.
BRIAN HYLAND: Brian became a teen idol at the age of 16 when “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” soared to #1 on the Billboard charts. He toured the US and Europe with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. Other major hits include “Sealed with a Kiss” and “Gypsy Woman (#3 hit).”
LA LA BROOKS: La La’s group, The Crystals,” were produced by Phil Spector and became one of the premier “girl groups” in pop history. “He’s a Rebel” was a number one hit, and “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Then He Kissed Me” (used in the movie Goodfellas) were both smash hits. La La also appeared on Broadway in the original cast of “Hair,” often singing “Aquarius,” and she also starred in the movie “Cotton Comes to Harlem.”
THE SKYLINERS: Pittsburgh-based, they were formed by Jimmy Beaumont in the late 1950s. “Since I Don’t Have You” is their signature hit. Other hits were “This I Swear” and “Pennies from Heaven.”
Six legendary acts performing countless hits that will transport the audience back to the 1960s. Thanks to Proctors loyal oldies audience for keeping this great music alive.

Melrose Avenue
2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Empire Live, 93 North Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States

& Juliet
2026-04-28 00:00 - 2026-05-03 23:59 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

Christopher Titus: Doomed to Repeat
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | FunnyBone Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is first come, first served. We seat the room from front to back and guests will be seated accordingly based on arrival time.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.
About the Artist:
Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer.
As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox, earning the show an Emmy nomination, while Titus himself received a WGA Award nomination for his writing. Following Titus, Christopher starred in ABC’s Big Shots, acting opposite Dylan McDermott, Michael Vartan and Josh Malina. He also starred in the NBC one-hour pilot, Future Tense and created and starred in the Bryan Cranston-directed pilot, Special Unit for Comedy Central. And he recently wrote, directed, and starred in a feature version of Special Unit which won the L.A. Film Award for Best Comedy Feature and the Hope Film Awards jury prize for Best Director.
Christopher has written and starred in ten 90-minute comedy specials, with several spending months on the Billboard Top 10 comedy chart. His eighth special Amerigeddon is available on Amazon. He recently released his tenth special, Carrying Monsters, a bookend companion piece to Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (his very first show and the source material for the Fox series). His podcast, The Armageddon Update/Titus Podcast has over 10 million downloads. During the worst days of the pandemic, he used his self-owned studio as a safe space to exec produce and direct specials for Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster and Everlast.
Christopher is currently touring his new show, Doomed to Repeat to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other.

VIP Ticket Includes:
Preferred Seating in the First Four Rows

Albany Pro Musica Presents: THIS LUMINOUS EARTH
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
THIS LUMINOUS EARTH
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

This Luminous Earth features Albany Pro Musica and Orchestra Pro Musica in a program of introspection, grief, hope, and redemption. The performance will include Jake Runestad’s EMMY®-Award winning Earth Symphony, a ground-breaking choral symphony that imagines Earth’s hope for humanity, her discovery of its power, her ruination at its hands, her lament at its loss, and her recovery. APM will also present Lux Aeterna, Morten Lauridsen’s sublime, light-filled requiem, as we close this momentous season.

The Price is Right Live
2026-05-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE- ON STAGE

“Come on Down” to THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™, you could be next! This family-friendly show is making its way to you, get your tickets TODAY!
This isn’t just any stage show- it’s an interactive, non-televised, live version of the iconic game show you know and love, hosted by our larger-than-life Celebrity Host who brings all the fun, flair, and unforgettable personality you expect from The Price Is Right.
Watch as randomly selected contestants from the audience spin The Big Wheel™, drop chips on Plinko™, climb toward victory in Cliffhangers™, and even take a shot at the fabulous Showcase—all surrounded by the classic sets and energy you know and love.
With incredible prizes up for grabs—appliances, dream vacations, electronics, even a brand-new car—lucky audience members can win big without ever leaving their seats.
Have ever dreamt of spinning The Big Wheel™, now is your chance to come up on stage and try to land on ONE DOLLAR! Ready to meet our Celebrity Host? Hear first-hand stories and experience the history of The Price is Right! Check out our website for details on special packages that are available now!
For over 20 years, fans across America have packed the house, winning over $15 million in prizes, and now it’s your turn… So, grab your friends and your family, bring that big-game energy, and get ready to hear those three magic words…
COME… ON… DOWN! The next contestant could be YOU!
WANT TO PLAY? NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of 50 United States and Canada (excluding Puerto Rico), 18 years or older. Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. To register for the chance to be a contestant, visit the registration area at or near the venue box office up to 2 hours prior to show time. For complete rules & regulations, including eligibility requirements, visit or call the box office. To enter theater to watch show, a ticket purchase is required. Void where prohibited. Price is Right Live: ®/© 2025 FremantleMedia Netherlands. 2025. All Rights Reserved.

Green Day's American Idiot
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-05-17 23:59 | SLOC Musical Theatre, 427 Franklin St., Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States

Steel Magnolia
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-05-17 23:59 | Schenectady Civic Players, 12 S. Church St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States

World Ballet Company: Cinderella
2026-05-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Step into the magical world of Cinderella, live on stage!

The beloved fairy tale comes to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that delights all ages, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet.
World Ballet Company’s Cinderella features a dazzling cast of 40 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, exquisite hand-crafted sets, and enchanting choreography by Marina Kesler. From the mischievous evil stepsisters to the breathtaking ballroom scenes, every moment is filled with charm, wonder and everything you’ve loved about this story for years.
Join us for an unforgettable journey of magic, beauty, and the promise of “happily ever after.” But remember, when the clock strikes midnight, everything will change…
Duration: 2 hours (including 20-minute intermission)
Audience: For ages 2 & over
WBC Website: https://worldballetcompany.com/schenectady1
World Ballet Company – Ballet Everywhere, Ballet For All.
*About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.
To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 500,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.

Steve Hofstetter
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | FunnyBone Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is first come, first served. We seat the room from front to back and guests will be seated accordingly based on arrival time.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.
About the Artist:
One of YouTube’s most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life.

VIP Ticket Includes:
Preferred Seating in the First Four Rows

VIP + Meet & Greet Ticket Includes:
Preferred Seating in the First Four Rows
Private Group Meet and Greet w/ Steve Hofstetter (30 mins. prior to show start)
Photo Opportunity
Autographed Book
Audiobook
8 Comedy Albums

Canadian Brass
2026-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Joe Burgstaller, trumpet
Called “a superstar of the trumpet” by conductor JoAnn Falletta, Joe Burgstaller is a long-time trumpeter and arranger with Canadian Brass. Now Professor of Trumpet at Arizona State University, Joe also spent years as an international soloist and a clinician, including his Change Your Mind, Change Your Playing® seminars. Prior to ASU, he was for 11 years at The Peabody Institute, having been named in 2008 a Distinguished Visiting Artist. His formidable online presence includes the world’s most viewed version of La Virgen de la Macarena (4.6 million Youtube views) and his popular Trumpet Warmup Show, livestreamed weekly on Facebook with upwards of 25,000 viewers in 30+ countries. Joe first joined the Brass at the age of thirty. Prior to the Brass, he was a full-time soloist performing 60 solo concerts every season with his Rafael Méndez Project and was a member of the acclaimed Meridian Arts Ensemble.
Mikio Sasaki, trumpet
Mikio Sasaki is a GRAMMY Award-winning, Juilliard and Yale-trained trumpeter. Prior to joining Canadian Brass he was a member of the St. Louis Brass Quintet and the Atlantic Brass Quintet. Raised in a family of classical, jazz, and bluegrass musicians, Sasaki is a flexible performer with the ability to switch seamlessly between classical, jazz, and other styles of music. Concurrent with his position with the Brass, he is an Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Oregon. Mikio hails from a “Royal Family of Trumpet” of sorts, as his father is legendary trumpet performer and pedagogue Ray Sasaki, formerly Professor of Trumpet at the University of Texas in Austin.
Jeff Nelsen, horn
The instrument formerly known as French Horn stands at the center of a brass quintet. There is not a concert performed by Canadian Brass anywhere in the world where Jeff Nelsen is not surrounded by professional Horn colleagues and former students. There is no better-informed Hornist than Jeff: he was recently President of the International Horn Society, he has played in just about all of the major symphonies in North America, performed in the music of computer games, toured with John Legend, and played in the Broadway pits in New York.
Keith Dyrda, trombone
Dubbed the “Wayne Gretzky of the Trombone” Keith Dyrda recently returned to the Brass after originally joining the group in 2010 as a replacement for co-founder Gene Watts while obtaining his Bachelor of Music degree from McGill University. He also holds a Master of Music from Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. Dyrda contributed to the Canadian Brass’ 2011 award-winning recording Brahms On Brass. In addition to a performance career with several leading orchestras, he also spent 5 years as a member of the All-Star Brass, a quintet that performed and recorded extensively at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. A true Canadian, he was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB and is a member of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Conrad Charles (Chuck) Daellenbach, O.C., DMA (hon.), Doctor Litterarium (hon.), Doctor of Music (hon.), PhD (paid in full), tuba
Every social organization needs a bookkeeper, manager, spokesperson, humorist, and critic, so while Canadian Brass has been looking for these people through the years, founder Chuck Daellenbach has been filling in. Growing up in a musical family tradition Chuck had to sing in choirs, play cello (only one year unfortunately), and take up the tuba to help his dad fill all the positions in his band. Since these musical activities had taken up all his time there was little left for higher math and physics – off to music school! It was at the Eastman where he learned the art of taking every opportunity that knocks, the tiger’s roar on tuba and, after forgetting to leave upon graduation, went on to earn a doctorate at age 25. It was then off to Toronto to head up the brass department (two of us) and meet Eugene Watts, forming one of the most impressive entertainment teams since the Marx Brothers.

Passport Series: Yeison Landero
2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
The Passport Series brings Music Haven to Proctors Collaborative, “traveling the world one concert at a time.”
The Passport Series takes the same beloved world music that patrons of the Music Haven park series have come to cherish and brings it to Proctors in Schenectady and Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga so the party can continue all year.
Yeison Landero was born in San Jacinto (Bolívar); that is to say, in the very heart of the mountains of María of our Colombian Caribbean. He carries in his soul a cumbiambero heart inherited from his grandfather Andrés Landero: a musician recognized as the king of cumbia nationally and internationally.
Not only did he inherited his grandfather’s love for cumbia and the accordion, but also the talent to interpret melodies. At the age of seven, Yeison Landero became the most appreciated disciple of his grandfather Andrés learning all the emotions and humility behind the montemariano musician. He grew up in an environment surrounded by music, dances, and serenades. In his early years, his home was visited by great musicians who entertained at parties with their incomparable talents. Artists of the stature of Alfredo Gutiérrez, Lizandro Meza, Calixto Ochoa, Enríquez Díaz, the composer and singer Adolfo Pacheco Anillo, the legendary pipers of San Jacinto, Abel Antonio Villa, and an innumerable bunch of sabanero folklore figures with whom Yeison Landero nurtured his traditional style.
His first group was created by Andrés Landero himself. Presented next to the king of cumbia, Yeison Landero and his sister were introduced as “Los nietos de Andrés Landero,” performing cumbia at festivals, patriotic celebrations, concerts, regional fairs, and toured nationally. Yeison Landero later went on to study music at Bellas Artes, and concluded his law degree at the University of Cartagena. But his love for his ancestral accordion and his passion for cumbia were so great that he decided to turn them into the motor of his life, captivating the hearts of all cumbiamberos. He then decided to release his first album called Landero Vive, as a posthumous tribute to his grandfather’s immortal legacy.

Nate Bargatze
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Coming off record setting tours in 2024 and 2025, Nate Bargatze announces 62 dates for his 2026 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR, including MVP Arena on Friday, May 15!
The 2026 tour will include all new material. For more information and tickets, visit nateland.com

The Outsiders
2026-05-19 00:00 - 2026-05-24 23:59 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.
Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and JUSTIN LEVINE, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by JUSTIN LEVINE, choreography by RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN, and direction by Tony Award® winner DANYA TAYMOR. Entertainment Weekly says, “It has the power to inspire an entire generation.”
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”

Leonid & Friends
2026-05-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Hart Theatre at The Egg, Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 1,000,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 300 million+ video views, and over 300 successful US shows under their belt. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends.
Meet & Greet Info:
Meet & Greet is a wonderful opportunity for fans to meet and interact with Leonid & Friends. Quantity is limited at each show. Shortly after the concert, attendees with a M&G wristband will be allowed to meet the band, have a group photo taken, and the opportunity to chat with band members and have merchandise or memorabilia signed.

Suzy Bogguss - Kevin Richards' Country Concerts Closeup
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, 12047, United States
Grammy Winner and Multi Platinum Country Music Star Suzy Bogguss is the next guest in Kevin Richards’ ‘Close Up’ Series at the Cohoes Music Hall on Thursday, May 28 at 7pm. Best known as one of the Female Voices that defined 90s Country with blockbusters like ‘Hey Cinderella’ ‘Drive South’ ‘Outbound Plane’ ‘Aces’ ‘Someday Soon’ ‘Just Like The Weather’ and ‘Letting Go’, she also produced successful projects in Jazz, Western Swing, Americana, The Bakersfield sound and a critically acclaimed project that included a book dedicated to Folk Music, titled ‘American Folk Songbook’.

Benny Benack III: The Magic of Manhattan
2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
By age 31, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III has proven to be that rarest of talents: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the post-bop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Freddie Hubbard, but also asinger witha sly, mature, naturally expressive delivery in the post-Sinatra mold, performing standardsand his own astute songs with a thrilling sense of showmanship. His dual talents were recognized by Downbeat magazine in 2022 where he appeared as not only the #2 Rising Star Male Vocalist but also a top Rising Star Trumpeter in their critics’ poll. Now in 2024, Benny was voted the #1 Rising Star Male Jazz Vocalist and #8 Rising Star Trumpeter. His superbintonation and bracing virtuosity enable him to handle astounding feats of originally composed vocalese (complex solos with written lyrics). On top of it all, he’s a highly capable pianist as well.
Third in a generational line of Pittsburgh jazz notables, Benny follows in the footsteps of his trumpeter/bandleader grandfather, Benny Benack, Sr. (1921-86), and his father, Benny Benack, Jr., a saxophonist/clarinetist who gave the young Benny his first professional experience. Benny, Sr. hailed from a Pittsburgh lineage that also produced Roy Eldridge, Earl Hines, Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn, and so many more. He recorded the Pittsburgh Pirates’1960 theme song “Beat ’Em Bucs” and toured with Tommy Dorsey and Raymond Scott, among others. Benny III returns to Pittsburgh often to perform, saluting his family forebears and the jazz heritage as a whole, nonetheless staking his bold and highly individual artistic claim. He is an endorsing artist with Torpedo Bags cases, CarolBrass flugelhorns, as well as various menswear fashion lines, including X-Suit, Alain Dupetit, Proper Cloth & Vittone.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
2026-06-02 00:00 - 2026-06-07 23:59 | Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical!
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love. With a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! The Musical! is more than a musical — it is a state of mind.

Riley Green w/s/g Justin Moore, Drake White, & Hannah McFarland
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:30 | Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
CMA and ACM Award winner, Riley Green has been compelling Country music fans to raise a drink, shed a tear, and, above all, celebrate where they are from, since first releasing his self-titled EP in 2018. His songs like the No. 1 2X-PLATINUM hit “There Was This Girl,” the 3X-PLATINUM-certified heart-tugger “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” and his chart-topping collab with Thomas Rhett, “Half Of Me,” have made Riley synonymous with what Country Music does best: making listeners feel something with his no-gimmick, relatable writing and classic feel.
