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Lord of the Things: A Tolkien Variety Show
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
A Lord of the Rings themed variety show.
Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress St Troy, NY 12180
Modigliani Quartet
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Radio France's Artists-in-Residence, the Parisian ensemble makes its highly anticipated return to the series after a four-year hiatus.
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Bringing the Impossible to Life: A Puppet Workshop (Adult Workshop)
Fri, Nov 6 · 12:30 PM
A puppetry workshop for ages 16+ led by Wakka Wakka's Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. Free, but RSVP is required. Questions? Call 413-597-2425.
'62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main Street, 1000 Main St Williamstown, MA 01267
Mead Us in the Middle (Ages)
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM
Ancient/early music by the Bleecker Consort combined with an art show and reception for artist Lora Lee Ecobelli in support of Prism Counseling and Advocacy
First Presbyterian Church, 362 State St, Albany, NY 12210
Jupiter Ensemble & Lea Desandre, Mezzo
Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM
The famed singer and one of the world's top early music ensembles, led by lutenist Thomas Dunford, return after their memorable 2023 debut for a program of Baroque arias and instrumental works.
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Raphaël Feuillâtre, Guitar
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
This French artist's recordings are some of the most streamed guitar music in the world. Returning after his awe-inspiring debut at Mont Pleasant in 2024,
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
The Magi
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 7 · 8:00 PM
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A reimagining of O. Henry's timeless holiday classic "The Gift of the Magi."
theRep MainStage, 251 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
Northeast Ballet's Annual the Nutcracker
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
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Northeast Ballet's annual production of Nutcracker brings you international guest artists and the best of the best that regional talent can offer.
Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Sullivan Fortner, jazz piano
Sun, Dec 20 · 7:00 PM
We kick off a new tradition of jazz during the holidays! Winner of Downbeat Magazine's 2024 Critic's Poll, Fortner is a 2026 Grammy-winning pianist
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Jeremy Denk, Piano
Sun, Jan 10 · 3:00 PM
The intrepid MacArthur grant-winning pianist has dazzled our audience for over twenty years with his brilliant programming and impeccable musicianship.
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Nicholas Phan, tenor & Myra Huang, Piano
Sun, Jan 17 · 3:00 PM
"One of the world's most remarkable singers" (Boston Globe), this Grammy-winning tenor has appeared with major international orchestras including the NY Philharmonic, London Symphony,
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Evren Ozel, Piano
Sun, Jan 31 · 3:00 PM
His 2024 Schenectady debut left all who attended thunderstruck, establishing him as a series mainstay for years to come. Having since gone on to win the Bronze Medal at the 2025 Van Cliburn
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Zlata Chochieva, Piano
Sun, Feb 21 · 3:00 PM
Making her Carnegie hall debut this year, the Russian artist is renowned for her breathtaking virtuosity and insightful interpretations. Called "a greatly gifted pianist," (Gramophone),
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Free Concert: Samrat Majumder, Guitar
Thu, Feb 25 · 7:30 PM
This young Scottish-Indian artist has won multiple European competitions and makes his recital debut in London's Wigmore Hall in 2026. A member of Britain's prestigious YCAT program,
Mont Pleasant Middle School, 1121 Forest Road Schenectady, NY 12303
Eureka Day
Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 8 · 8:00 PM
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"A powder keg of debate, liberal niceties, and hidden agendas" - The Daily Beast "Gaspingly funny" - New York Magazine
theRep MainStage, 251 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
Emanuel Ax, Piano
Sun, Mar 14 · 3:00 PM
His last appearance in 2026 was completely sold out. The legendary pianist returns for his final recital at the series in repertoire that cemented his place among the giants of the keyboard
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Beethoven Cycle: Ébène Quartet I
Sun, Mar 21 · 3:00 PM
We close the Schenectady season with the first half of a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Beethoven's passing. Three of the world's greatest ensembles-the Belcea, Brentano, and Ébène
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Beethoven Cycle: Ébène Quartet II
Sat, Mar 27 · 7:30 PM
We close the Schenectady season with the first half of a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Beethoven's passing. Three of the world's greatest ensembles-the Belcea, Brentano, and Ébène
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Beethoven Cycle: Brentano Quartet
Sun, Apr 4 · 3:00 PM
We close the Schenectady season with the first half of a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Beethoven's passing. Three of the world's greatest ensembles-the Belcea, Brentano, and Ébène
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Clyde's
Fri, Apr 23 - Mon, May 3 · 8:00 PM
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"A deceptively simple flavor-bomb of a new comedy about survival, second chances, and digesting whatever life serves up." -Naveen Kumar, Variety
theRep MainStage, 251 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207