Not only is the Lake George Music Festival back in action, but Rock the Lake Tribute Fest is the weekend, and there’s more music, theater, and fun to be had around Lake George.
Marvelous Music
Chuck Kelsey, Joe DeFelice & Erin Harkes Band at LGBC
August 12
Just a reminder that the Lake George Beach Club still has live music going on throughout the day, almost every day. This Friday, Chuck performs at 2, Joe at 6, and Erin and her band at 9.
Fridays at the Lake: TS Ensemble & The Ultimates
August 12
This week’s Fridays at the lake in Shepard Park highlights TS Ensemble & The Ultimates. TS Ensemble is an eight-piece, high energy band while The Ultimates has five members and calls itself the ultimate party band, so there should be rocking tunes from both!
August 13
Head to Charles R. Wood Park to hear a full lineup of amazing tribute bands playing your favorites: Broken Hearted (Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks tribute), Proudest Monkeys (Dave Matthews tribute), and several others.
Lake George Steamboat Company’s Rockin’ Music Cruise
August 13
The third of five Rockin’ Music Cruises with the Lake George Steamboat Company is this Saturday, and it’s with Bobby Dick and DJ Susie Q.
Lake George Music Festival: Piano Mania!
August 14
One of the most popular Lake George Music Festival events, Piano Mania, returns to Fort William Henry’s Carriage House this Sunday. Tickets can only be bought at the door (or are included with a festival pass).
They also have two chamber music performances happening on August 12 and 13.
Dinner & A Show

Lake George Dinner Theatre: First Night
through August 13
First Night is a romantic comedy that centers around a video store employee working on New Years Eve 1985 when his old flame walks in. The Lake George Dinner Theater is putting on this production through October 8, with both dinner and lunch shows.
Nature, Science & (Haunted) History
Discovery Series: Stream Sampling
August 12
The Lake George Land Conservancy’s latest Discovery Series hike is at Amy’s Park, where the group will be collecting stream samples and observing what’s found.
through August 14
Fort William Henry is still offering guided ghost tours daily through September 5, and then on weekends through early October. Get in on the spooky action!
Looking Ahead to Next Weekend
August 19 – 21
The second annual Lake George BBQ Festival is next weekend at Charles R. Wood Park. You can expect specialty food vendors, a variety of arts and crafts exhibitors, kids activities, and live music.