Downtown Schenectady This Week | |
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Your Weekly Guide to What's Up in Downtown
May 2, 2024
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Six: The Musical | May 7-12 | Starts Tuesday! From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse – remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
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This Week's Shows:
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ICFS and Bear & Bird Boutique + Gallery Present: Robocop | May 2, 7 p.m. | In a dystopian, crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. As with other ICFS events, expect prizes, surprises, comfy sofas and a convenient bar.
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Thruway: A Capella Sing Off | May 3, 7 p.m. | Acapella organizations from Union College and other local institutions will compete for bragging rights at this traditional event!
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High School Musical Theatre Awards | May 4, 7 p.m. | The HSMTA program culminates on the MainStage at Proctors with an awards ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards®, to recognize outstanding musical theatre productions and students.
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The Dance Studio | May 5, 1 p.m. | The Dance Studio presents “True Colors”. Join students ages 3.5 through adult as they color the stage with ballet, jazz, tap and pointe routines to songs celebrating the colors of the rainbow and more.
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Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library | 99 Clinton St.
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Annual Book Sale | May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | May 5, 12-3 p.m. This Weekend, over 40,000 books and media for sale, most for $1 or less! Fill a bag for $3 on Sunday!
The Whitney Book Corner | 105 Clinton St.
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Oakroom Artist | Be sure to stop by and view the artwork of Steve Kowalski on display. See something you like? The paintings are also available for purchase.
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miSci | 15 Museum Drive
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Weekend Workshops | Make Your Own Lightsaber| May 4, 12:30 p.m. | Make your own mini-lightsaber as you learn the science behind plasma and magnets!
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Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion | OPENS MAY 25! | Machines in Motion features 40 different machines built from the notes and inspiration of one of history’s most famous innovators and artists.
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Armory Studios NY
125 Washington Ave
DINOS ALIVE: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
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Fun for the whole family, Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience is a one-of-a-kind experience for adventurers of all ages, right in downtown Schenectady.
- See what it is like to stand in the shadows of the largest creatures to have ever walked the earth! At Dinos Alive, you'll meet over 80 life-sized moving replicas from both famous and lesser-known species. Some of the dinosaurs include the: Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Suchomimus and of course the king of the dinos, the T-Rex!
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Tickets to Dinos Alive are available for advance purchase, or on-site at Armory Studios NY.
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Rivers Casino & Resort
1 Rush Street
May at Rivers Casino & Resort:
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Tim Dillon | May 23, 6 p.m.
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Dukes Chop House | Live music every Friday & Saturday night, 7 p.m.
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Starbucks | Enjoy your favorite freshly brewed coffee and hot teas, blended beverages, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches and other grab and go snacks. | Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.| Friday - Saturday: 5:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
This Week's Entertainment:
Van Slyck's
Country Weekend with Keven Richards
- Beadle Brothers| May 3, 9 p.m.
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Grit & Whiskey | May 4, 9 p.m.
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Latin Nights with Alex Torres | May 5, 7 p.m.
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151 Bar & Restaurant | 151 Lafayette St.
- Patio Opening Party with The Frets | May 3, 7 p.m.
- Cinco De Mayo with Pat Decker | May 5, 2 p.m.
Centre Street Pub | 308 Union St.
- Ill Funk | May 3, 9 p.m.
- Wide Awake | May 4, 9 p.m.
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Tuesday Trivia Night, 7 p.m.
Electric Grinch | 116 Jay St.
- Jeff Becker | May 2, 8 p.m.
- Out Of Office | May 3, 8 p.m.
- 2096 Trio | May 4, 8 p.m.
Frog Alley Brewing | 108 State St.
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Pogo | May 2, 6 p.m.
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Deraeled Duo | May 3, 5 p.m.
- Cryin' Out Loud | May 3, 8:30 p.m.
- First Metal Show! | May 4, 5:30 p.m.
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Brunch with acoustic music | May 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Great Flats Brewing | 151 Lafayette St.
- Great Flats Songwriter Series: Acoustic Night | May 2, 7 p.m.
- Trivia Night | Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Katie O'Byrnes | 121 Wall St.
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Jimmy Kelly | May 3, 8 p.m.
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Pepper Shakers | May 4, 8 p.m.
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Tuesday Trivia | Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Moon & River Café | 115 So. Ferry St.
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Open Mic | Sundays, 7 p.m.
- Daily entertainment
Stella's Past Bar & Bistro | 237 Union St.
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Chad McLaughlin Trio | May 4, 6 p.m.
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Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery | 160 Jay St.
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Kingdom Plantae Art Reception | May 4, 3-5 p.m. | This art exhibit feature lush green plant inspired artwork by seven female artist. Are you plant minded? Bring a baby plant or cutting to trade!
First United Methodist Church | 603 State St.
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Free Concert | Come enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music by Chuck Seipp (Trumpet) and Randall Sheets (Organ/Piano) featuring works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Gershwin, Mussorgsky, and Freddie Mercury.
Schenectady Rotary
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Annual Spring Flower Sale | Choose from hanging baskets, patio pots, flowers, or herbs.
- Pick up May 10, 2-5 p.m. & May 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Schenectady ARC’s Maple Ridge Day Center, 2999 Hamburg St.
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C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios | 140 Erie Blvd.
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Kids Art Open Studio | May 4, 10:30 a.m. | A choice based multi-media open studio for kids ages 18 and under. Students are empowered to learn from their own imagination and at their own pace with the support of the teacher’s knowledge.
Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe | 101 State St.
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Messy Flowers |May 4, 2:30 p.m. |Looking to loosen up in your paintings? Let go of perfection and join artist Tracy Loring in this fun workshop creating loose, flowing flowers in acrylics.
City of Schenectady
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I-890 Pel Study | May 15, 6 p.m. | SUNY Schenectady County Community College | The I-890 Exit 4C study is to develop a vision for the Study Area through Collaborative, data-driven, and public engagement.
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The Schenectady Greenmarket
Outside Around City Hall
Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schenectady Greenmarket is a place to buy fresh local produce and artisan goods in a festive community atmosphere. The market includes over 60 diverse vendors and offers our shoppers the best of local produce, prepared foods, and crafts.
Entertainment This Week:
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Amanda Case | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- DJ RVMBA | 12-2 p.m.
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The Downtown Dish
This week's recipe is a rich, light, and delicious savory tart to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A total crowd-pleaser.
Potato Galette with Arugula and Crème Fraîche
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Health & Fitness in Downtown
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
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Get out on your bike or walk and enjoy some fresh air on this paved shared-use path connecting Albany and Schenectady counties, including an on-street segment through the heart of Downtown Schenectady. Click here for a PDF map of the Cohoes to Rotterdam Junction section of the trail.
Stockade Cellphone Guided Walking Tour
- Stroll through the city and learn about Schenectady's historic neighborhood dating to 1661. To access Discover the Schenectady Stockade, download the free izi.travel app. Once downloaded, click “All Guides” and it will use GPS to pinpoint the Stockade tour. You can also search for “Discover the Schenectady Stockade.”
SUNY Schenectady County Community College
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MVP Health Care Fitness Court | The MVP Health Care Fitness Court on the College’s campus is open for the season near the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail Access Point. It is a FREE open-air wellness center that allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout.
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Users can download the free Fitness Court app which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and transforms the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness ecosystem.
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CDPHP Cycle! Is Back for the Season!
CDPHP Cycle! is back for season 8, with more bikes & locations. The bikeshare network for the Capital Region made up of pedal bikes and now pedal-assist electric bikes. To get started, download the app and create an account. The CDPHP Cycle! app is available for Apple IOS and Android. Once you have downloaded the app, set up your account and have fun pedaling!
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Park Schenectady
Did you know that you can reserve your parking in advance when you're coming downtown for big events?? Save yourself a spot in your chosen lot or garage and enjoy worry-free parking!
Browse the Parking Lots map to find the parking area that is most convenient for you. Click on “Directions” to find your way to the lot.
Click here to view full details on Downtown Schenectady parking rates and payment options, along with step-by-step instructions and helpful videos on how to use the Pay-by-Plate Meters and the Passport Parking app.
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