Community Calendar

Material Shift showcases work by 13 Haudenosaunee artists who employ found objects and other unconventional materials to create or illustrate traditional cultural objects or concepts and those who, conversely, explore traditional materials in unexpected ways. Works range from playful to provocative. These events are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information contact: info@iroquoismuseum.org

Experience signature works and an exciting premiere with George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade; Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer, set to Prokofiev’s feverish concerto; and a new work by NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, which will have its world premiere as part of NYCB’s 2026 Spring Gala.

Part of New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC running July 8-11, along with full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Innovators & Icons

Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 2:00pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 7:30pm

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

A fan-favorite since SPAC’s grand opening in 1966, New York City Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to celebrate 60 years of world-class dance and summer magic.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s beloved comedy and set to Mendelssohn’s music, Balanchine’s masterpiece bursts with color, charm, and endless delight.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wednesday • Jul 08, 2026 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 9, 2026 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 2:00pm

New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC runs July 8-11, featuring full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream, George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade, Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and a new work by choreographed by Tiler Peck.

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

Social Dancers in Traditional dress. Family Friendly fun.

A fan-favorite since SPAC’s grand opening in 1966, New York City Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to celebrate 60 years of world-class dance and summer magic.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s beloved comedy and set to Mendelssohn’s music, Balanchine’s masterpiece bursts with color, charm, and endless delight.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wednesday • Jul 08, 2026 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 9, 2026 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 2:00pm

New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC runs July 8-11, featuring full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream, George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade, Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer and a new work by choreographed by Tiler Peck.

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

Experience signature works and an exciting premiere with George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade; Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer, set to Prokofiev’s feverish concerto; and a new work by NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, which will have its world premiere as part of NYCB’s 2026 Spring Gala.

Part of New York City Ballet’s 2026 season at SPAC running July 8-11, along with full-length story ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Innovators & Icons

Friday • Jul 10, 2026 • 2:00pm
Saturday • Jul 11, 2026 • 7:30pm

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

CMS Co-Artistic Director Wu Han opens the season with Mozart’s elegant Trio in E major, Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Three Preludes (in Heifetz’s dazzling arrangement), and Dvořák’s youthful Piano Quintet.

Learn more and buy tickets now at spac.org

Waterfront Wednesdays is Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s weekly summer performance series at the Tidewater Center, their seasonal cultural arts space based in Saugerties, NY. Catch the original show ONE BLUE SKY, a series of medicine tales encouraging hope & wonder presented through luminous mask & puppet theater and live original music. Come for a variety of pre-show activities and displays for all ages before the show.
ONE BLUE SKY aims to re-spark joy and elemental wonder by celebrating the magic of DNA, the cycles of the cell, and glorious processes of photosynthesis through epic mask & puppet theater, guaranteed to awaken the most downtrodden hearts. Developed with support from the Jim Henson Foundation and the Upstate Coalition for a FairGame.
Doors at 6, show at 6:30. Opening acts TBA. Suggested donation $15 adults/$7 kids 12 & under. 
Shows every Wednesday in July - July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, & July 29.

Deep Sandwich Trivia at Emack & Bolio’s

Wednesday’s from 630pm to 830pm
Beginning October 1st

Deep Sandwich Trivia delivers a fresh take on the classic pub quiz, mixing original question sets, quirky bonus rounds, and plenty of laughs. At Emack & Bolio’s, the all-ages game pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a fun, welcoming event for families, friends, and anyone looking for a challenge.

About the Host

Samantha Mabee, a Navy veteran and STEM educator, created Deep Sandwich Trivia to bring people together through curiosity and play. With her mix of structure, creativity, and humor, she turns every trivia night into a shared experience that’s as memorable as it is competitive.

Please visit www.DeepSandwich.xyz for more information about other DeepSandwich trivia events in Albany.

Material Shift showcases work by 13 Haudenosaunee artists who employ found objects and other unconventional materials to create or illustrate traditional cultural objects or concepts and those who, conversely, explore traditional materials in unexpected ways. Works range from playful to provocative. These events are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information contact: info@iroquoismuseum.org