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MUSIC
CLASSICAL
Friends of Chamber Music Presents: Maria Finkelmeier, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Free; donations accepted. https://www.friendsofchambermusic.org. The innovative percussionist and composer will be joined by musician and trumpet player, Jean Laurenz, in an immersive presentation that is part chamber music, part media art, and part film and theater.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ, COUNTRY, ETC.
Erin Harkes Happy Hour, 5 p.m. Fridays. http://www.erinharkes.com. Acoustic performance by the local singer-songwriter. Requests encouraged, tips appreciated.
Hayley Reordan, 8 p.m. Friday. http://www.caffelena.org. You’ll have a chance to tip musicians and enjoy some sweet songs from the comfort of your home. Part of Caffe Lena’s Stay at Home Sessions.
Mirk: Open For Take-out Virtual Concert Series, 8 p.m. Monday. http://www.thelinda.org. WAMC’S The Linda presents the five-piece musical powerhouse, delivering new music that is both fresh and familiar. This concert will be available for live viewing until Jan. 13 at midnight. Mark Erelli, 7 p.m. Thursday. http://www.caffelena.org. Co-presented by the Me&thee coffeehouse. You’ll have a chance to tip musicians and enjoy some sweet songs from the comfort of your home. Part of Caffe Lena’s Stay at
Home Sessions.
Golfstrom, 7 p.m. Sunday. http:// www.caffelena.org. You’ll have a chance to tip musicians and enjoy some sweet songs from the comfort of your home. Part of Caffe Lena’s Stay at Home Sessions.
Rick Bedrosian, 7 p.m. Saturdays. http://www.facebook.com/rick.bedrosian. The Irish rocker and frontman for Hair of the Dog presents weekly Home Alone live concert.
Rick’s Picks Local Showcase ,4 p.m. Monday. http://www.caffelena.org. Anthony Prezio & Gail Sparlin. Part of Caffe Lena’s Stay at Home Sessions. Roots of Black Music in America, 11 a.m. Monday. https://sspl.libcal.com.
Educator and performer Karlus Trapp celebrates Martin Luther King Day by taking you on a joyful 100-year interactive journey, tracing the roots of Black music in America. Geared for all ages Trapp combines music performance with history in a fun, engaging, and educational manner. Presented by the Saratoga Springs Public Library via Zoom, with registration required. “Songs of Hope and Joy” with Reggie Harris: A Live Streamed MLK Day Celebration, 7 p.m. Monday. http://www.caffelena.org. Presented in collaboration with MLK Saratoga. Part of Caffe Lena’s Stay at Home Sessions.
Tin Can Alley , 8 p.m. Saturday. http://www.caffelena.org. You’ll have a chance to tip musicians and enjoy some sweet songs from the comfort of your home. Part of Caffe Lena’s Stay at Home Sessions.
DANCE
Tango Fusion Dance lessons, http://www.tangofusiondance.com. $15 and up. Dance classes are hosted via Zoom Mondays-thursdays. Lessons in cha cha, swing, hustle and salsa.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios dance lessons, http://www.fredastaireonlinelessons.com. Online private and group dance lessons in variety of styles. Also, dance workout classes. Private lessons can be scheduled at 518-587-0300. Free and paid classes available.
FAMILY FUN
Andy The Music Man, 11 a.m. Monday-friday. http://www.andysings.com. Free. Age appropriate, educational, interactive and silly music helps kids get their wiggles out.
COMEDY
Mopco’s Virtual Friday Night Show, 8 p.m. Fridays. https:// www.mopco.org/shows. Free, live improv in your living room. A completely improvised show of scenes and songs.
WORDS & IDEAS
MLK Saratoga’s 2021 Dr. King Celebration Weekend, Fridaymonday. https://www.mlksaratoga.org/. The event lineup includes a series of conversations moderated by community leaders, clergy, activists, and experts. This year’s theme is “Let’s Talk Saratoga! - Changing the Conversation.” Registration is required for some programs with limited capacity.