On Deck
Coming up this week: magic, chili, mocktails, and more.
Tuesday, January 28
The Michael Mills Magic Show: Magician Michael Mills returns to Caffè Lena tonight with an all-new show full of jaw-dropping surprises. (SLAH covered one of his 2024 shows here.) Can’t make it tonight? You’ll have another chance to see Mike perform on Tuesday, March 25.
Wednesday, January 29
Networking & Coffee: Local group Networking at Night is moving this month’s meet-up to the morning. Stop by Broadway Coffee Company this Wednesday at 8:30am to meet with likeminded professionals over a hot beverage. Bring a gently used jacket or coat to donate, if you have one.
Thursday, January 30
Mocktail Mommy: Kyle Posson and Ashley Salvadore’s popular Mocktail Mommy meet-up is back, this time at Ballston Lake’s Galway Rock Winery. (Click here and scroll down to read about one of their 2024 events!) Tickets are $20 and include one refreshing mocktail; food will also be available to purchase. This event is open to all ladies in the 518—not just moms!
Soap ’N Sip: Try your hand at cold-pressed soap-making—and beer-drinking!—this Thursday from 6-8pm at Whitman Brewing. Tickets are $62 for Saratoga Arts members and $68 for nonmembers.
Friday, January 31
Neon Avenue: Celebrated local Grateful Dead tribute band Neon Avenue will take the Putnam Place stage this Friday at 9pm. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 the day of the show.
Tituss Burgess: Singer and actor Tituss Burgess (you know him from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical) is bringing his one-of-a-kind act to Universal Preservation Hall this Friday at 7:3pm. Tickets start at $45.50.
Saturday, February 1
Countdown to the Triple Crown: Summer may seem a long way off, but this Saturday, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate the fact that the Triple Crown is only three months away at its 3rd annual Countdown to the Triple Crown event, featuring drinks, light fare, and more than 150 silent auction items. Tickets are $20 for Museum members and $35 for the general public.
Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl: The 12th annual Chili Bowl, a fundraiser for To Life! and the Wilton Food Pantry, returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center this Saturday from 11am-2pm. Buy a hand-crafted bowl; sample chilis from local restaurants Kindred, Franklin Square Market, Thorn & Roots, Lago by Druthers, and Dizzy Chicken; vote for your favorite; and take your one-of-a-kind bowl home with you.
Mommy and Me American Doll Sleepover: This Saturday, Saratoga Arms hotel will host a sleepover for moms, daughters, and their American Girl dolls complete with a hot cocoa bar, homemade cookie and sweet treats station, friendship bracelet-making, nail polish, and a Polaroid photo booth, plus a bedtime spa box, matching PJs, and a fancy breakfast with a photo shoot.
Snowman Spin-A-Thon: Support the Saratoga Springs High School’s Bikes in Schools program at the 2nd annual Snowman Spin-A-Thon, hosted by Shredders MTB (formerly Saratoga Shredders) at the Saratoga Springs YMCA this Saturday. Teams of two will have 20 minutes to pedal their hearts out and the chance to win prizes for best costume, best team name, most miles ridden, and more.
Sunday, February 2
Saratoga WinterFest 5K Snowshoe Race: The 26th annual Saratoga WinterFest returns to the Saratoga Spa State Park this Sunday. Snowshoe hikers and runners are welcome. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the race.