Events in Rensselaer County today

Enjoy an evening of live music with Soul Provider, along with food from an expanded pub night menu. Choices include mac and cheese, chili, French onion soup, and grilled chicken Caesar salad.

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This peer support group welcomes pregnant people, parents and caregivers of children of all ages, grandparents, and other support people. Discussions cover breastfeeding, pumping, weaning, sleep, developmental milestones, and other topics related to raising children.

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Discover Lillian West bridal styles, featuring free-spirited gowns, soft boho details, and modern designs. The Designer Spotlight Event offers a limited-time opportunity to explore these styles and find a wedding dress.

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Browse one-of-a-kind clothing, home decor, and gifts from the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild at its annual show and sale. The event features daily spinning and weaving demonstrations, along with fashion shows. Admission and parking are free, and the building is accessible with an elevator.

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Part of a weekly Flight Night Fridays series, this installment spotlights fall rum punch with a curated cocktail flight. The $20 experience includes four specialty drinks served as a tasting flight and a snack bowl to share or keep for yourself. Non-alcoholic flight options are typically available at a reduced price. Reservations are optional but encouraged, and a table can be reserved by calling 518-948-6693.

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Teen Night welcomes tweens and teens in sixth grade and up for food, snacks, activities, and time with friends. New teens are welcome, and registration helps organizers plan how much food to provide.

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Enjoy an evening of community celebration in support of student programs and opportunities through the Averill Park Education Foundation. The gathering features silent and live auctions, raffles, and a cash bar.

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Celebrate beneath the Harvest Moon at an evening benefiting the Arthritis Foundation. Enjoy dueling pianos, food, and opportunities to connect while supporting efforts to raise funds to help people with arthritis live without limits. Festive attire in rich jewel tones is encouraged.

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Enjoy a relaxed community gathering with free ping pong for players of all experience levels. The Friday activities also include outdoor games and family board game nights, along with ping pong tournaments. A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated.

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Enjoy a lively night of drag and bingo hosted by local queens Typhoid Mary and Noelle Diamond. Admission includes bingo materials and a chance to win prizes. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and tickets must be bought in advance to guarantee a spot.

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The Brit Beat performs hits from British Invasion bands of the early 1960s, along with songs those groups recorded as their careers continued through the late 1960s and early 1970s. Hear music associated with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, The Who, The Zombies, The Hollies, The Animals, Procol Harum, The Kinks, and more. The group features local musicians Steve Keller, Peter McGowan, Rick Thorpe, and Brad Colacino, whose shared love of the British Invasion inspired them to celebrate its enduring music. A $10 cover charge applies, and food and drinks are available.

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GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti takes the stage for a performance from an artist who has been a leading presence in instrumental music for nearly three decades. His career includes collaborations with Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, and Yo-Yo Ma. He has reached the top of the jazz charts with multiple albums, earned Gold and Platinum certifications, performed with symphony orchestras, and appeared at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Sydney Opera House.

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The Bear Bones Project brings its blend of R&B, jazz, and traditional Americana, known as Adirondack Gypsy Jam, to audiences across the Capital region. The band plays music spanning from the Allman Brothers to Warren Zevon, offering a heartfelt musical journey suitable for all ages.

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Vendors are welcome to apply to participate in this holiday craft fair and maker’s market. Categories include crafts, candles, jewelry, signs and home decor, food trucks, artisan goods, crochet and other handmade items, baked goods, face painting, and nonprofit organizations. To apply, message the organizer on Messenger with a description of what you plan to sell.

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Volunteers are needed to help clean up the fields at the Route 7 facility and the big baseball field at the Route 2 Brunswick Sports Complex. Tasks include concession-area cleanup, dugout work, sponsor banners, equipment maintenance, and general groundskeeping.

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Take part in a free community basketball shooting contest hosted by Brunswick Elks Lodge #2556. The local competition is part of the road to the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals. Registration is required. For more information, contact the hoop shoot directors by email or message the lodge’s Facebook page.

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Browse and shop from artisans in the local community and beyond at this holiday craft fair and maker’s market. Enjoy a bite to eat and celebrate the start of the holiday season while supporting students.

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Create a gift for your pet at a free workshop at the SHAC Creative ReUse Center. Make a collar accessory such as a bowtie, flower, or bandana. Supplies are available for purchase, and while instructions are free, donations are appreciated.

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Children ages 2–6 and their caregivers can enjoy books, songs, and games during this weekend storytime. No sign-up is needed.

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Author Jennifer Hendricks-Fogg will read OCHO™ The Brave Little Octopus. The reading is free and open to the public. Signed books and Ocho™ merchandise will be available for purchase.

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Explore fine art landscape photography by Ron Greenberg, shaped by decades of travel and image-making. His photographs capture locations across the United States and around the world, including national parks, mountain ranges, and many countries. The exhibition reflects his aim to create images that inspire beauty, emotion, curiosity, and a desire to learn more about the world. A free reception celebrates the exhibition.

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Members and prospective members are invited to gather for the annual meeting, which includes a business meeting and election of officers. Afterwards, attendees can enjoy light refreshments and conversation by the fire in Crailo’s cellar kitchen, with time for camaraderie and brainstorming. Members are also invited to attend a special lecture on Dutch smugglers and the American Revolution, presented by Dr. Willem Klooster, Professor and Robert H. and Virginia N. Scotland Endowed Chair in History and International Relations at Clark University. The lecture is sponsored by Crailo State Historic Site and the Friends of Fort Crailo.

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Compete in a monthly competitive Commander tournament featuring four 75-minute rounds with no turns. Entry is $15, with a 24-player cap. All entry fees go into the prize pool, paid as store credit to the top four: 40% for first place and 20% each for second, third, and fourth. Ask staff about card replacement allowances.

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Enjoy an afternoon of music as part of the Lakeview Inn’s winter concert series, with food and drinks available.

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Meet the author of The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society and other books. The visit will include a discussion about writing and publishing fantasy novels. The program is for adults, and teens are welcome.

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Browse a range of adult clothing and accessories, including outerwear, shoes, purses, and scarves. You can take part even if you do not bring clothes to swap. Participants may bring up to two bags of items, which should be in good condition. Damaged, torn, stained, or worn items and special event or race T-shirts are not accepted. Any unclaimed items will be donated.

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The Capital Region Wing War features 16 confirmed restaurants, including returning favorites and new entrants, with more restaurants still to come. Tickets are on sale now.

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A murder mystery dinner combines solving clues with food and plenty of fun.

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Put Pokémon knowledge to the test in a family-friendly trivia night hosted by local Pokémanic Dave Cass. Questions cover topics such as the video games, trading card game, movies and television, evolution, advanced gameplay, and Pokémon geography, with each round focused on a single topic and drawing from all generations. One round features a photo challenge with zoomed-in Pokémon images. Three bonus rounds include a kids’ challenge for participants under 13, a clue-based Pokémon guessing game, and a Pokédex number challenge. The winning team receives a prize courtesy of Bard & Baker. Teams are limited to four players, with space for up to 10 teams.

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Beats & Eats brings together five women-led acts: Areli Mendoza-Pannone, Shannon Tehya, Hillary Chase & the Hybridists, Reality Distortion, and DJ Tessa the House Wren. Food is provided by Fuzia Catering & Food Truck, with treats from Coffee And. The event is family friendly, and net proceeds support Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood and Saratoga Center for the Family, helping safeguard reproductive freedom and provide critical health services to people in need.

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Celebrate the release of Ginger Geezus’ new album of original music with a lively night of blues-rock and classic rock influences. The band brings a modern edge to 1960s and 1970s-inspired sounds, with gritty vocals, soulful grooves, and skilled musicianship. Ticket options include admission, a signed album, and VIP packages with additional items and experiences, including a meet and greet with the band.

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Enjoy live music by Eric Hoffman.

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Browse more than 50 vendors and crafters offering handmade gifts, seasonal decor, jewelry, specialty foods, clothing, and other unique finds. The fair also features raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and food and refreshments available for purchase. Admission and parking are free. Proceeds support the community.

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Enjoy a family-friendly fall craft fair featuring local vendors, artisans, and small businesses. The event will also include the Cousins Maine Lobster Truck, a Scholastic Book Fair, concessions, and more. For more information, contact psa@hsseg.com.

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Enjoy a chicken, rib, or fish dinner while supporting the Harvest Place Church’s effort to bring a live circus experience to its annual back-to-school community event. Dinner options include one meat with two sides or two meats with two sides, with mac and cheese, green beans, and candied yams available. Proceeds help support children and families in the Capital Region.

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Compete in a Flesh and Blood Skirmish using the Silver Age format with casual rules enforcement. Players must submit a decklist and register their chosen Hero through GEM. The tournament features Swiss rounds followed by a Top Cut based on attendance, and requires at least eight players. Prizes include a cold foil card for first place, premium promos for the Top 8, and random draws for a promo playmat and a card. Each player receives a GEM Pack 3 booster while supplies last. Three booster packs per entry are added to the prize pool and distributed among the Top Cut.

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The book club will discuss “Walkable City” by Jeff Speck, which explores how walkable downtowns can help save American cities. The gathering also marks the club’s fourth anniversary, with a potluck celebration for attendees and a larger celebration inviting previous attendees and authors. Guests are encouraged to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

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Foodstock is a community fundraiser benefiting The Food Pantries for the Capital District, a coalition of more than 65 food pantries serving Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties. The fundraiser features live performances by Moe & Shows, Friends of Bob, Uncle Terry’s Pocket, Soul Sky, and Nite Train. A minimum donation of $20 is requested, with all proceeds going to support local food pantries. Non-perishable, unexpired food donations are welcome, though cash or checks are preferred so pantries can purchase what they need most. Donations are tax deductible.

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The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble presents an all-string program that begins with Richard Strauss’s String Sextet from Capriccio, continues with Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s String Sextet in D major, Op. 10, composed in 1916, and after an intermission concludes with Rheinhold Glière’s Octet for Strings in D major, Op. 5. The performers are Tomo Keller and Harvey DeSouza on violin, alongside Amanda Smith and Martin Burgess on violin, Robert Smissen and Fiona Bonds on viola, and Richard Harwood and Will Schofield on cello. Formed in 1967 by principal players of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the ensemble was created to explore larger chamber works with musicians who regularly perform together. The Academy itself was founded in 1958 by Sir Neville Marriner and is led by Music Director Joshua Bell. Play-directed by Director and Leader Tomo Keller, the ensemble appears in varied lineups from wind trios to string octets, tours extensively across Europe and North America, and has released more than thirty recordings with Philips Classics, Hyperion, and Chandos. This November 2026 tour of the United States and Canada is supported by Maria Cardamone and Paul Matthews, together with the American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, founded in 1998 to support the Academy’s work worldwide, particularly in the USA.

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Experience a gentle, restful session in a yoga hammock with aromatherapy, gentle massage, soothing eye masks, and healing vibrational sounds. The sound bath uses binaural beats to support nervous system relaxation and may assist with managing stress, anxiety, and depression. An optional inversion is offered at the end. Blankets and eye masks are provided, and participants may bring anything else they need to feel comfortable.

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Bard & Baker hosts weekly pub-style trivia covering a wide range of subjects, with themed trivia on the last Sunday of each month. Monthly themes vary and are generally nerdy. Reservations are highly recommended, as trivia typically books up.

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Pixel to Plate celebrates its 30th menu with a family-style Friendsgiving inspired by Skyrim, hosted at Bard & Baker. Shared platters will highlight favorites from the game such as Eidar Cheese Wheels, grilled leeks, and plenty of sweetrolls, with Snowberry Cordial among the themed sips. The setting aims to feel like a lively tavern, complete with candlelit tables, immersive music, and live gameplay on a big screen. A $69 ticket includes a Skyrim-themed dinner featuring multiple rounds of dishes created by Executive Chef Bryan Connor, also known as Lvl. 1 Chef. Drinks are sold separately, with coffee, tea, beer, wine, cider, mead, sake, and a selection of themed cocktails and mocktails available for purchase. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is required online only, with no phone or in-store reservations and no walk-ins. This is a pre-registered, family-style experience with no individual plates or night-of substitutions. Guests with allergies or dietary needs can email Chef Bryan at bryan@bardandbaker.com in advance to discuss light accommodations, and generous portions are planned so everyone leaves satisfied.

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The library’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, and members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Learn simple recipes and cooking basics with instructor Candylee Budesheim. A suggested donation of $5 or $10 is appreciated but not required. There are no classes in August, and the fall session begins in September.

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Set sail aboard the S.S. Losertania for a comedy murder mystery. Watch the action, enjoy the laughs, and see if you can figure out who did it. A suggested donation of $10 supports the experience.

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Bruce Denny, a cosmetic dentist to the rich and famous, treats friends and family to a cruise that soon turns out to be a reality TV show he sponsors. When a wealthy benefactor is murdered, the Captain must untangle revenge plots, secret longings, and strange memories to solve the crime. This murder mystery is a Matinee Theater Players production. A suggested donation of $10 is noted.

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Connect with local Warmachine players for open play, or learn the game if you are new to it. You can also relax and paint miniatures while games are underway. The main dining room is open for indoor dining and gameplay as well.

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Celebrate a year of Clown Trivia with a themed trivia night written and hosted by Ruthenia and Jubilizzl. Teams can have up to six people, and anyone arriving without a team can meet others at the Single Clowns Table. The winning team receives free drink tickets and clown stickers. A suggested donation of $5 helps tip the clowns, though it is not required. Clown costumes and makeup are highly encouraged.

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Enjoy the ONE PIECE CARD GAME in a casual, friendly setting, whether you are new to playing or considering trying the game for the first time. The event uses a constructed format with basic one-on-one battles. Each player receives a Promo Welcome Pack, and all entry fees are paid out as store credit, split equally among the top four players, or the top two if fewer than eight players participate.

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Play in a pinball tournament at Mean Max Brewery in downtown Troy. New players are encouraged. The $6 entry fee includes $1 for IFPA WPPRs, with the remainder going to the cash prize pool. Cash prizes go to the top four players, and Mean Max prizes go to the top three. Games are coin drop, and participation is capped at 28 players. The tournament uses group matchplay scoring of 7/5/3/1. The gathering also celebrates the release of The Little Mermaid and the birthdays of Danny DeVito, Martin Scorsese, RuPaul, Jeff Buckley, and Rachel McAdams.

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1 Million Cups offers Capital Region entrepreneurs a supportive, inclusive community to connect with other business owners, get help with challenges, and grow their businesses. It is free and open to everyone, with coffee provided.

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This caregiver support group and memory café offers a welcoming, supportive space for caregivers and loved ones experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or dementia. No reservation is required, and all are welcome.

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The American Red Cross blood drive offers an opportunity to donate blood and help ensure patients have the blood they need. Please bring photo identification and arrive a few minutes early.

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Work or study alongside other community members in The Cottage at Bard & Baker. Bring your notepads, phones, tablets, or computers and make use of the available outlets and Wi-Fi. A PrintWithMe printer station is on site, and the full menu is available for food and drinks. The space is open to the public for indoor dining and game play during the coworking meetup, and you are welcome to work there on other days as well. There is no cost to use the space for working or studying. After the meetup, you can stay to socialize, enjoy a cocktail, or play a game; board game use after the meetup may have a cost.

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Savage Pianos brings a lively dueling piano performance to June Farms as part of its Wednesday night series. Food and drinks are available in The Pony Barn, and guests may explore the farm before the show. Tickets for the performance offer full-table seating or general admission, which includes standing room or patio seating. Any unsold Pony Barn tables are offered on a first-come, first-served basis to general admission ticket holders. Parking is included, and dogs are not permitted at this performance, including on the patio.

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Looking for Group Night is an open board game play night for solo players and anyone looking to enjoy games with others. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and a variety of board games are played. A $5 game cover charge provides access to the night, with food and beverages available for purchase. You can come on your own or bring a friend or partner, and no RSVP is needed. If you arrive after games have started, you can watch a table until a place opens up or new players arrive.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with bingo featuring Ritz Carlton. Play each round for a chance to win prizes, and stay tuned for details about the monthly raffle prize.

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