Kelly MacFarland headlines Chicks are Funny at Albany Funny Bone with Erin Harkes hosting! Use the code "chicks" to get in practically FREE!

The Last Wednesday of Every Month at Caffe Lena! Songs in the round hosted by Erin Harkes featuring some of the greatest singer/songwriters around!

The Last Wednesday of Every Month at Caffe Lena! Songs in the round hosted by Erin Harkes featuring some of the greatest singer/songwriters around!

The Last Wednesday of Every Month at Caffe Lena! Songs in the round hosted by Erin Harkes featuring some of the greatest singer/songwriters around!

Chicks are Funny returns to the Albany Funny Bone 10/22 with Erin Harkes Headlining and Jennifer McMullen hosting!

The Last Wednesday of Every Month at Caffe Lena! Songs in the round hosted by Erin Harkes featuring some of the greatest singer/songwriters around!

The Last Wednesday of Every Month at Caffe Lena! Songs in the round hosted by Erin Harkes featuring some of the greatest singer/songwriters around!

Erin Harkes Big Band - Hark!

The Last Wednesday of Every Month at Caffe Lena! Songs in the round hosted by Erin Harkes featuring some of the greatest singer/songwriters around!

Harkes releases new material for the first time in a long time and a WHOLE ALBUM OF IT!

Two sets in the park for PRIDE! Come see the full horn band with some special guests!

Watch Erin tape her SECOND comedy special at UPH! TWO SHOWS!

A curated lineup of the best up-and-coming songwriters—handpicked to deliver unforgettable performances It is a true “in the round” experience—where songwriters take turns sharing their music and stories, creating an intimate and inspiring atmosphere It is a direct link to Caffè Lena’s legacy—this stage launched careers, and Lena Go Round continues to nurture the next generation of folk, Americana, and indie artists The lineup changes every month, but one thing is constant: you will always hear something fresh, moving, and unforgettable.

Whether you're a lifelong folk fan or just love discovering the next big thing, Lena Go Round is the place to be.

Come be part of a Capital District must-see event, where the best of the best take the stage before the world catches on.

May's lineup is Sydney Worthley, Jes Hudak and TJ Foster. Sydney Worthley:

Sydney Worthley rings out melodies and vocal parts nodding towards Florence and the Machine, while songwriting styles comparable to Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers shine through her songs. By writing from personal brooding memory, Worthley strives to make connections with her audience through her raw lyricism.

"Right when Worthley’s voice struck the microphone, it was easy to hear the effortless power and true passion behind her enchanting voice." -September Sinclair

Jes Hudak :

Jes Hudak is a piano-playing singer/songwriter from Saratoga Springs, NY. She was most known for competing on Bravo's songwriting reality show, Platinum Hit, in which she placed second. She continues to write, record and release her music independently while raising her 2 daughters. You can listen to her new album "Photographic Memory" on all streaming sites.

TJ Foster: Despite wearing a plethora of hats within the industry, these days TJ Foster is probably best known for fronting local indie-punk band, E.R.I.E. (who took home Alt/Indie Artist of the Year at the 2025 Eddies Awards!) and simultaneously playing guitar for songwriter extraordinaire, Sydney Worthley (sometimes even within the same show). The truth is, his prolificity is remarkable, having put out so much music in various projects over the years, it would be a bore to list it all. You’ll just have to trust us.

Lately, he’s received several casual comparisons to Michael Stipe, which he’s yet to understand, other than the fact that he wakes up most days wondering if this truly is the end of the world as we know it.

With songs ranging from achingly existential to sarcastically observant, the throughline that connects them all is earnestness. Whether it be loud and bombastic a la E.R.I.E.’s latest concept effort “The Highs, The Lows, And Everything in Between”, somber and intimate a la his 2018 solo record “First Person Vol. 1”, or even conceptually astute like The Cast Before the Break’s 2007 masterpiece “As Your Shoulders Turn On You”, Foster’s songwriting is rife with emotion and a deep yearning to understand the world around him.

Erin Harkes Big Band - Hark!

Noon performance by Hark! The band at noon on New Year's Day!

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Hark!

Women Aren’t Funny Comedy Series is an all-female comedy series brought to you by local favorite, Erin Harkes! Erin has won Best Comedian in the Capital Region multiple times over the last decade, most recently by the Times Union 2023 Reader’s Poll.

Keep an eye out for the announcement of this month’s comedian!

FREE Open Mic for kids! All are welcome to bring your kids and show off their talent. Ages 6-16

Email me (erinharkes@erinharkes.com) to get your kid on the list (or sign ups start as early as 1 that day) and the show starts at 2! I’ll have mics and a keyboard and a small acoustic for those who want to play or bring your own instrument! For those who just want to sing send an MP3 track to me or let me know what song and I’ll try and get something together for you! Also if you have a kid who MIGHT be interested just bring them to watch, buy them an ice cream and enjoy the show!

Lena Go Round returns for another season! Singer-songwriters perform all original music.

Women Aren’t Funny Comedy Series is an all-female comedy series brought to you by local favorite, Erin Harkes! Erin has won Best Comedian in the Capital Region multiple times over the last decade, most recently by the Times Union 2023 Reader’s Poll.

October's headliner is Carolyn Plummer! Carolyn has been performing comedy professionally for over 20 years, traveling extensively to some of the most remote parts of the country. With a career that spans clubs, colleges, lodges, theaters and corporate events, Carolyn has shared the stage with top headliners in the industry. Her festival credits include appearances at the “Burbank Comedy Festival,” where she was named Best of the Fest, the “Boston Comedy Festival” and “The Women in Comedy Festival.”

A highlight of her career includes performing at Denis Leary’s “Comics Come Home” 26 at the TD Garden to benefit the Cam Neely Foundation. In addition to her comedic talents, Carolyn is a skilled trumpet player and a recipient of the Woody Herman Jazz Award, though she is humble about it. Known for her versatility, Carolyn can entertain audiences ranging from nuns to biker dudes!