Caffe Lena is the longest continuously run folk music venue in the country. Visit us for info on upcoming shows and visiting artists or to support our organization.
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Songwriting Club
I'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed…
The Empty Pockets Holiday Tour
Holiday cheer with a bluesy & rootsy twist! The Empty Pockets bring blues, rock & folk warmth to Caffè Lena for their Holiday Tour.
Playwright’s Jam
Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers, actors, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing? Join us for the 1st Sunday…
Willie Watson
A founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Watson breathes new life into older folk songs with a sweet vibrato & rich vocal range.
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul…
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 11 weeks September 30th – December 16th (no class 11/25) Use these links to sign up: 2:45, 3:40,…
School of Music Slow Jam
This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE…
Jocelyn & Chris
Powerhouse vocals. Blazing guitar. Modern blues-rock w/ the volume turned way up. One of Jocelyn & Chris’s only public performances in 2026.
Gail Ann Dorsey
Gail Ann Dorsey returns to Caffè Lena with her remarkable voice, masterful musicianship and new solo music after a sold-out debut.
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Poetry Open Mic Featuring David Graham
David Graham has published three full-length collections of poetry, his latest being Honey of the Earth (Terrapin Books, 2019). He has also published four…
Racquette River Rounders Annual Boxing Day Reunion Show
It's a nostalgic stringband party on the day after Christmas at Lena's!
Stephen Kellogg
A Stephen Kellogg performance has been compared to watching Ted Lasso live, and it’s easy to understand why.
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Sober Salon
This quarterly event gives people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction the opportunity to share their creative work in a happy, drug-and-alcohol-free…
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Mark & Jill Album Release Show
Mark & Jill blend fiery slide guitar, soulful vocals, Delta blues and Texas soul into a powerful roots sound filled with chemistry.
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Open Mic
OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic…
Old Blind Dogs
Scotland’s legendary folk band blending Celtic tradition and innovation with electrifying energy and timeless melodies.
The Black Feathers
UK duo The Black Feathers bring close harmonies, fine guitar work, and beautifully crafted songs to the Caffè Lena stage.