Downtown Schenectady This Week | |
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Your Weekly Guide to What's Up in Downtown
April 25, 2024
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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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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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Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library | 99 Clinton St.
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Beat the Snow Concert | April 28, 2 p.m. | Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes... it's the last concert in this year's series! Don't miss it!
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Annual Book Sale | May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | May 5, 12-3 p.m.
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 | Via visits with Reptiles | April 27, 12:30 p.m. | A reptile show to get up close to and learn about incredible terrestrial animals from across the globe. This hands-on experience from our friends at Via Aquarium will take you around the world to learn about where the animals come from and the adaptations they have made to survive. You might even have the chance to touch and hold the animals!
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Six: The Musical | May 7-12 | There are still tickets available for this high energy, inspirational musical. 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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The Temptations and The Four Tops | April 25, 8 p.m. | The two groups have cemented their places in music history as pioneers of the R&B genre and trailblazers for African Americans in the entertainment industry. Don’t miss your chance to see two Motown legends in one unforgettable performance.
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ICFS Presents: Godzilla Kaiju Double Stomp 2024! | April 26, 7 p.m. | Two vintage features will be presented with a short intermission in between, beginning with an English dubbed Godzilla flick that is certain to appeal to the youngest of our fans, while our 2nd feature will be presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles.
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Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra | April 28, 3 p.m. | This last concert of the season features for Bernstein’s “Halil,” Mizzoli’s “Opheus Undone” and Mozart’s famous “Requiem.” Featuring special guest flutist Linda Chesis, Saratoga Voices and the Albany Chamber Choir.
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Exhibition on Screen Presents John Singer Sargent | April 30, 2 & 7 p.m. | John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. This exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention.
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The Kite Runner | May 1, 7 p.m. & May 2, 1:30 p.m. | A powerful new play adapted by Matthew Spangler that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.
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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
April at Rivers Casino & Resort:
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Jersey Seasons | April 25, 6 p.m. | The look, music, and harmonies of the original Four Seasons are all intact and this group will perform the hits that audiences love.
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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
- Chasing Neon| April 26, 9 p.m.
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Hijacked | April 27, 9 p.m.
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Centre Street Pub | 308 Union St.
- The Schmooze | April 26, 9 p.m.
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Arox | April 26, 4 p.m.
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IMI | April 26, 9 p.m.
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Tuesday Trivia Night, 7 p.m.
Electric Grinch | 116 Jay St.
- DeRaeled Duo | April 25, 8 p.m.
- The Rhythm Pilots | April 26, 8 p.m
- The Hawthornes | April 27, 8 p.m.
Frog Alley Brewing | 108 State St.
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Dan Sherwin | April 25, 5 p.m.
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Gianna Robistiano | April 26, 5 p.m.
- The Refrigerators | April 26, 8:30 p.m.
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Chuck Ayers | April 27 5 p.m.
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Skeeter Creek and DJ Mikey C | April 27, 8:30 p.m.
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Great Flats Brewing | 151 Lafayette St.
- Trivia Night | Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Katie O'Byrnes | 121 Wall St.
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Brian Kane Duo | April 19, 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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Trevor Wheelock | April 27, 6 p.m.
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Union College | 807 Union St.
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Capital Region Classical | April 28, 7:30 p.m. | Featuring Paul Lewis on piano. His Schubert cycles at Wigmore Hall twenty years ago cemented his place as one of the leading interpreters of the Germanic canon. Join us as he concludes his two-season, four-concert traversal of Schubert’s monumental sonatas.
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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Botanical Birds | April 28, 4 p.m. | In this workshop, participants will explore printmaking, papier mache, and decoupage as they create beautiful botanical birds.
Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe | 101 State St.
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Drawing Techniques | April 27, 3 p.m. |Looking to step up your art game and get a few new skills under your belt? All you need is a sketchbook, a kneaded eraser and a pencil! Sign up today!
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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:
- Running the River | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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The Downtown Dish
This week's recipe is a tasty treat that can be served hot or cold and goes good with chips beans or rice.
Avocado Crab Boats
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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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