Pendragon Theatre announces

Our 2026 season at our new home downtown!

New building address: 56 Woodruff Street, Saranac Lake

Learn more HERE.

The Waterhole Music Lounge Presents 

Winter Carnival 2026: 15 Bands in 8 Nights 

Friday, February 6 – Sunday, February 15

Tickets and playlist are HERE.

Waterhole, 48 Main St, Saranac Lake

Bell Fire Arts Collective presents

Speakeazy Storytelling Open Mic at Old Soul Taproom

Wednesday, February 11, 7 pm

Join hosts Alex Clark and Rasheed Trombley and hoist your favorite beverage for the third year of monthly personal storytelling in the cozy comfort of Old Soul Design Shop and Taproom—one of the unique arts and community venues in Downtown Plattsburgh. 

Full details HERE.

Old Soul Design Shop, 124 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh

2026 CAP Grant Application Now Open!

The Essex County Arts Council (ECAC) announces that applications are now open for the 2026 Cultural Assistance Program (CAP) Grants. This opportunity is open to arts organizations, historical societies, libraries, museums, municipalities, and community groups offering public cultural programming for Essex County residents and visitors. Applications are available HERE, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2026.

Applicants with questions or who would like guidance during the application process are encouraged to contact ECAC’s Arts Administrator, Casey Galligan, at admin@essexcountyarts.org.

Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) announces

2026 Kickass Writers Festival

Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6, 2026

The third Kickass Writers Festival, featuring writers, poets, comedians, and other kickass creatives,  will take place across various locations all over Saranac Lake and will include readings, workshops, talks, publishing programs, special performances, a book fair, speed dating, and more! 

We’re proud to announce three special guests: Milam Patel, Kevin Wilson, and Robin Kimmerer, with more Kickass writers to be announced in the coming weeks.

Find out more HERE.

The Arts Center Lake Placid presents

PROJECT Trio

Friday, February 13, 2026, 7 pm

PROJECT Trio is a dynamic and innovative music group known for their genre-blending performances and captivating stage presence.

The Trio—Greg Pattillo, flute; Daniel Berkey, tenor sax; Peter Seymour, bass—pushes the boundaries of traditional chamber music with their unique fusion of classical, jazz, hip-hop, and world music influences. With virtuosic musicianship and contagious energy, PROJECT Trio has gained worldwide acclaim for their electrifying performances that defy categorization and captivate audiences of all ages. Their creative and adventurous approach to music-making has earned them a devoted following, making them a trailblazing force in the contemporary music landscape.

Listen and see a sample HERE.

Get ticketsHERE.

The Annex, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid

Chapman Museum presents Conversations with the Past

Voices from the Past: A Collection of Cemetery Tour Performances

Performers: Phill Jessen, Beatriz Roman, & Frieda Toth

Wednesday, February 11, 7 pm

Step back in time for an evening of unforgettable storytelling!

Three tried-and-true Cemetery Tour performers, Phill Jessen, Beatriz Roman, and Frieda Toth, return to bring some of their most beloved performances from past and future tours to life. This special abridged version of our Cemetery Tour features the compelling stories of Alonzo Morgan, Frances Gilbert, and Clarissa Chambers Ordway.

This program is free for Chapman Members or $10 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited.

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

The View Arts center presents

Rustic Container Candle with Botanicals

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6 – 8 pm

Gather your girlfriends for a Ladies Night Out that’s equal parts creative, relaxing, and fun.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design your own rustic aromatherapy soy candle using natural soy wax, essential/fragrance oils, and beautiful botanicals. Guided step-by-step, you can explore scent blending, learn the basics of aromatherapy, and customize a fragrance that matches your mood or intention. Your candle will be poured into a hand built ceramic container (made right here in View’s pottery studio), making it as lovely as it is calming.

Sip, laugh, and unwind while creating something truly personal—perfect for self-care or a thoughtful handmade gift. No experience needed, just come ready to relax, connect, and leave with a candle that smells as amazing as the memories you’ll make.

Register HERE.

View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge

Empire State Winter Games

Thursday – Sunday, February 5 – 8, 2026, see schedule for event times

From Thursday thru Sunday, athletes from ages 8-80 will compete in more than 20 winter sports, including sliding sports, figure skating, sled hockey, curling, bobsledding, cross country skiing and more!

The Empire State Winter Games is a community-driven event, courtesy of a partnership between the Adirondack Sports Council (ADKSC); the towns of North Elba, Wilmington, Tupper Lake, Harrietstown, and Brighton; the villages of Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Paul Smiths, Wilmington, and Saranac Lake; the counties of Essex and Franklin; Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).

Get the full details HERE.