Friday, August 9
Highlights from the Barber of Seville
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Noon–1 p.m. Hubbard Hall Opera Theater will present highlights from Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” with piano accompaniment. For more information and a listing of other events at the library visit www.sspl.org.
Family Friday at the Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course, noon–4 p.m.
Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market.
High Rock Pavilions, Saratoga Springs. For more information call (518) 461-4893.
Polo & Pizzazz
Saratoga Polo Fields, 5:30–9:30 p.m. The Polo Match and Clubhouse after party will feature gourmet hand passed hors d’oeuvres, complimentary drinks, rock and roll DJ John Clark and silent auction items. Dress is casual chic and donations are $65 per person and $120 couple. All proceeds will benefit the charitable hospice Gateway House of Peace. For more information call (518) 654-5403.
Fundraiser to Support our Troops
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Donny “Elvis” Romines life. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission $10 per person to benefit Capital Region NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to send freedom boxes to our deployed troops in Afghanistan and around the world. 50/50 Raffle, pizza and snacks. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Free Movies in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 8:45 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available and Kona Ice’s mobile flavored ice truck will be on hand. In the event of rain, the movies will screen the following night. Admission is free. For more information call (518) 885-2772.
Saturday, August 10
Book Signing by Artist Peter Williams
“Paintings and People Dear to Me” National Museum of Racing Lobby, 10 a.m..–1 p.m.
Greenfield Caboose Open House
Route 9N and Porter Road, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fourth Annual Caboose Open House and Car Show at the caboose at King’s Station. Cook-out and bake sale will be held to benefit the Greenfield Historical Society. For more information call Louise at (518) 587-6060, or Tony at (518) 232-6252.
Tang Museum Family Saturdays
Tang Museum, 2–3:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages five and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. (518) 580-8080.
BH BL Community Day
Firemen’s Grove, Main St., Ballston Lake, 4–10 p.m. Foods, beverages, bake sale, raffle, music and fireworks. All proceeds will benefit the Danny G. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information call (518) 399-9281.
2nd Annual Boxing for Veterans
The American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6–10 p.m. Join us for 12 action-packed amateur bouts. Admission $10, 50/50 drawings, barbeque grill raffle, food and beer. For more information call (518) 587-0236.
Good Clean Comedy
Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake, 7 p.m. Laugh your cares away as the Capital Region’s best comedians come together for a night of clean comedy. Cost $10 / students $5. For more information call (518) 899-2800.
NYS Summer School of the Arts
Skidmore Dance Theater, 7 p.m.
School of Dance: Faculty Concert
Featuring works by Robert Battle, Jose Limón, William Forsythe, Danny Grossman, Laura Bennett and NYSSSA alumni Beth Gill. For more information call (518) 580-5590 or (518) 474-8773.
2013 Gala: A Tribute to the Copacabana
National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Don’t miss the most spectacular gala of the summer season. Mark your calendars now. Join us as we proudly induct Judith Jamison. For more information call (518) 584-2225.
Sunday, August 11
Pulled Pork Dinner
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Corner Pearl and Burgoyne St., Schuylerville, 1–4 p.m. Pulled pork dinner in conjunction with the 18th Century Days. Tickets are $9 for adults; $5 for children 5–12 years old; children under five are free. Call for reservations (518) 695-6638.
Saratoga Harp Colony
Opening Festival Concert, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Hall, 5 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-5590.
Book Signing
Never Say Die: A Kentucky Colt, the Epsom Derby, and the Rise of the Modern Thoroughbred Industry” Book Siging. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Lobby, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Monday, August 12
Organ Concert
Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake 2 p.m. For more information call (518) 899-2800.
Tuesday, August 13
Public Tour of Caffè Lena
Inside America’s Legendary Folk Music Coffeehouse, Tang Museum, 1 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-8080.
Open Silk Screening Workshop: Joy and Resolve
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–4 p.m. For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu or call (518) 580-8080.
Dark Days Concert
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 7–8:30 p.m. Weather Permitting–on inclement dates, call the Visitor Center at (518) 587-3241 starting at 5 p.m. to confirm scheduled concert. Talent TBA.
Lazer Lloyd Performance
Saratoga Springs Chabad Center, 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. Israeli blues, rock guitarist, singer/songwriter, Lazer Lloyd and exciting musical guests will perform. Lazer graduated from Skidmore’s Music Program in 1988. For event information contact Rabbi Abba Rubin at (518) 526-0773.
Wednesday, August 14
Theater on Ice information Meeting
Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. For more information call the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink at (518) 583-3462.
Ham and Meatloaf Dinner
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 p.m. A $10 donation is requested for adults; seniors, $9; children 5–12, $6, children under five are free; all take-outs, $10. There will also be a cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Thursday, August 15
Concerts in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front Street, Ballston Spa, 6–8 p.m. For more information call (518) 885-2772.
