Here’s a bit more info on the events mentioned today on CRL!
• 11/4 - Jeff Dunham at The Palace Theater The tour title plays on a UFO/alien theme (with Dunham joking that it better be about aliens so it isn't creepy) and features fan-favorite characters like Walter, Peanut, Bubba J, José Jalapeño on a Stick, and Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Dunham is introducing one or two brand-new characters during the live shows.
• 11/6 - True Songs at Caffe Lena
TrueSongs is an annual community-focused event that pairs local individuals who have overcome significant life challenges with professional singer-songwriters and storytellers. Together, they transform these real-life stories of courage, resilience, and hope into original songs performed live on stage.Each storyteller represents a regional nonprofit organization or community program that supported them through their journey.
“These stories remind us how many people quietly face—and overcome—extraordinary challenges, often with the help of organizations doing life-changing work right here at home,” said Sarah Craig, Executive Director of Caffè Lena. “The audience gets to see a side of the community that is usually invisible to us. We have no idea what kind of struggles the people around us have faced, and hearing these stories firsthand changes the way you see the world.”
• 11/12 - Rock Orchestra - Arena of Fire at MVP Arena
The 90-minute show features a 14-piece classical orchestra dressed in skeleton attire and skull masks, performing surrounded by LED candles and dramatic props. The setlist covers heavy-hitting rock and metal anthems from bands like Metallica, AC/DC, Evanescence, System of a Down, and Guns N' Roses, reimagined with classical instrumentation and live vocals. The high-energy musicianship, theatrical stage presence, and unique spin on nostalgic songs make it a memorable night out. It is also fairly family-friendly, typically considered appropriate for ages 13 and up.
• 11/13 - Chris Botti at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Chris Botti
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others; he’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House.
• 11/21 (and every Saturday through December 5th) - Deck the Hall-bany!
Deck the Hall-bany returns in 2026 with even more holiday fun! Join us for the Capital Region’s only recurring open-air holiday market and festival, co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District. The free, family-friendly event takes place every Saturday from November 21 through December 5, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Clinton Market Collective and Quackenbush Square in downtown Albany, New York.
Shop for unique holiday gifts from local independent businesses, artisans, and makers while staying cozy under heated tents. Enjoy live music, festive entertainment, free hot chocolate samples, and plenty of holiday cheer in the heart of New York’s Capital Region.
• 11/22 - Capital District Irish American Association - Musicians on a Mission
A local music collective (518) Musicians on a Mission will host its highly anticipated annual fundraiser—a full day of live music benefitting the Capital City Rescue Mission, a nonprofit serving Albany’s homeless and hungry since 1949.
The event will be held at the Capital District Irish American Center (375 Ontario Street, Albany, NY), with doors opening at 1:30 PM and performances running from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is $25, with 100% of proceeds supporting the mission’s life-saving programs.