Above: Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes fame will perform Alive at Five on June 13. Photo: Justin Higuchi

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Audition: Circle Theater Players ‘Church and State’
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Four role are available.  There will be twenty rehearsals Sunday-Wednesday evenings. Performances are in early October. Email white.patrick1963@gmail.com for more information.
@ Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Averill Park | June 11-12, 7 PM

SPAC’s Speaker Series – Kenneth Frazelle ‘In the Flow: Music and Water’
Composer Kenneth Frazelle speaks as well as plays piano excerpts on how composers have been using images of water to inspire their work for centuries. Saratoga’s connection to water is showcased in this talk and performance exploring the influence that water has had on music.
@ SPAC, Saratoga Springs | 8 PM | $20

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

Master Class Performing Arts Audition Workshop
This workshop includes professional headshots, assistance creating a resume and finding songs that best suit you and practice learning dance combinations.
@ Electric City Barn, Schenectady | 6 PM | $50

William Tyler
The Nashville native performs folk, indie folk and pop rock.
@ The Low Beat, Albany | 6 PM | $15

North and South Dakotas
The folk group set out to craft a sound paying homage to the spirit of old time American music. Craft Brews will be available for purchase.
@ Artisanal Brew Works, Saratoga | 7 PM | Free

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Alive at Five: Travie McCoy
Travie McCoy is a rapper, singer and songwriter. He is a founding member and frontman for Gym Class Heroes. Stellar Young performs as the opener.
@ Jennings Landing, Albany | 6:30 PM | Free

Josh White Jr.
Growing up, Josh White Jr. performed with his father Josh White. He went on to perform on Broadway, radio, television and around the world.
@ Middleburgh Library, Middleburgh | 7 PM | $10 donation suggested

Druthers 4th Anniversary Block Party
Druthers Brewing Company will be closing down the block for their fourth anniversary celebration. There will be live music by Radio Junkies, a special menu including bbq, a taco bar, their famous mac and cheese and of course, craft brews.
@ Druthers Brewing Company, Albany | 4 PM

Kellen Erskine
You may have seen Kellen Erskine on “America’s Got Talent,” “Conan,” or “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He will be performing stand-up all weekend in Albany. If you miss this evening’s show, catch him June 14, 7:30 and 10 PM or June 15, 7 and 9:45 PM. 
@ Funny Bone Comedy Club, Albany | 7:30 PM | $15

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Revenge – Kiss Tribute Live
New York’s Premiere Non-Makeup Kiss Tribute Band take on the Lucky Strike venue with supporting acts Wasteland Junction and The Hard Luck Souls.
@ Jupiter Hall, Albany | 8 PM | $10-$12

Keith Sweat
Music producer and songwriter Keith Sweat is bringing his chart-topping R&B hits to the Events Center.
@ Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady | 8 PM |  $40

 

Albert Cummings
American Blues musician Albert Cummings performs at the Egg in Downtown Albany.
@ The Egg, Albany | 8 PM | $29.50

 

Drink Saratoga – At the Automobile Museum 2019
This year’s second annual Drink Saratoga takes place on the floor of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. General Admission tickets include a souvenir sample glass and the opportunity to sample craft beers from the Capital Region and New York State.
@ Saratoga Automobile Museum, Saratoga | 6 PM | $30