Upbeat on the Roof with Joan Kelsey

Join us Thursday, July 17, at 6 pm, for a performance by indie singer-songwriter Joan Kelsey on the Tang lawn.

Joan Kelsey is a New York City-based artist known for their folksy melodies and rich storytelling. Their songwriting practice began as an effort to marry their interests in poetry and composition, resulting in a lyrically and sonically complex body of work. Kelsey’s songs discuss God, loss, failure, friendship, and refracted memories.

Joan Kelsey also performed at Upbeat on the Roof in 2019.

The 2025 Upbeat on the Roof concert series celebrates the Tang’s 25th anniversary year with some of our favorite acts from previous Upbeat seasons.

Concerts take place on the lawn outside the Tang (we outgrew the roof!) every Thursday evening from July 10 through August 21 at 6 pm, and are free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to bring blankets, camping chairs, and their own food and drink!

Crafts on the Grass
Tang Art Educators offer crafts for kids at every concert, starting at 5:30! A different craft will be available each week. All projects are suitable for children aged 5 and up, with adult supervision recommended. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

You may also like the following events from Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery:

• This Sunday, 15th June, 02:00 pm, Tang Guide Tour in Saratoga Springs
• Next Sunday, 22nd June, 02:00 pm, Tang Guide Tour in Saratoga Springs
• This month, 26th June, 12:00 pm, Curator's Tour of a field of bloom and hum in Saratoga Springs

Also check out other Kids events & activities in Saratoga Springs, Music events in Saratoga Springs, Arts events in Saratoga Springs.