Events in Schenectady County today

Household cleaners, lawn and garden products, pesticides, paint, solvents, automobile fluids, mercury-containing items, and other household hazardous materials can pose health and environmental risks if stored or disposed of improperly. This collection event offers Schenectady County residents a way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals and toxic materials safely. Registration is required, and attendees must bring photo identification and their registration form.

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Their Excellencies John fitz Thomas and Janna von Guggisberg welcome all to celebrate the Concordian New Year at Scotia United Methodist Church, hosted by the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. The site is alcohol free and is noted as meeting the East Kingdom Accessibility Porter’s Checklist. Planned activities include a Baronial Bardic Championship led by Brigid nyn Thomas O’Neill, a charity silent auction, an Arts and Sciences display presented by Mistress Ose Silverhair, traditional games, and a special dessert competition with categories and rules to be announced. Her Excellency Janna von Guggisberg invites participants to brighten the hall with a creative table setting, with a prize for the top entry. Food offerings feature a dayboard and a feast prepared by co-chefs Mistress Olivia Baker and Lord Douglas Douglas. The theme is Tasting the History of the Italian Peninsula, and the full menu will be shared later. Registration details include an adult site or day fee of $30 with pre-registration or $35 at the door, with a member discount of $10 off either price. Youth ages 6 to 17 are $10, and children 5 and under attend at no cost. The optional feast is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Proof of membership will be required for the member discount. Checks should be made payable to SCA NY Inc - Barony of Concordia of the Snows. The event steward is Elena the Blue, and reservations may be sent to Her Excellency Ruth Baraskaya.

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Their Excellencies John fitz Thomas and Janna von Guggisberg invite guests to celebrate the Concordian New Year. The gathering will feature a Baronial Bardic Championship hosted by Brigid nyn Thomas O'Neill, a charity silent auction, an Arts and Sciences display by Mistress Ose Silverhair, and traditional games. Guests are also invited to decorate a table for a contest hosted by Her Excellency Janna von Guggisberg, with a prize for the winning table. Feast and day board will explore the history of the Italian Peninsula through food. Menu, contest details, and dessert contest rules and categories will be announced.

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Spend a community day browsing local vendors, makers, and small businesses offering handmade goods, gifts, crafts, specialty items, and more. The event supports local veterans, with all proceeds staying in the community to benefit American Legion Post 1092.

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Travel back to Isla Nublar as a team of dinosaur scientists, where a message from the park’s last paleontologist leads you on a quest to find three dinosaur eggs lost during the evacuation. The escape room takes around 25 minutes to complete. Teams with fewer than six participants may be joined by others.

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Via Aquarium is celebrating a decade of aquatic adventures, fascinating marine life, and family fun. The celebration will include an up-close encounter with the Shark Touch Tank, food from the New York Catchin' Fish n Chips food truck, special giveaways, and more. Additional surprises, guests, and activities are also being planned.

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Teams of two face off in a 9-ball doubles qualifier at Krazy 8's, with the top two pairs earning a spot in the finals. Entry is $50 per team and includes a $10 greens fee. Registration is required online before play. Presented by Capital Region APA. For details, call 518-618-8384 or email capitalregion@apaleagues.com.

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Take part in a Scotch doubles pool tournament with a randomly paired teammate. Entry is $20 per person, with fun competition and bragging rights on the line. Players of all experience levels are welcome.

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ShotVet brings a budget-friendly pop-up veterinary clinic to Benson's Pet Center (Rotterdam). Pets can receive rabies vaccinations, heartworm testing, and other preventive services. Every clinic is staffed by veterinarians licensed by the state, offering professional care in a convenient setting. Reservations can be made to secure a place.

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Take part in a crushed glass resin pour class and create a lasting keepsake featuring a picture of your pet. The fundraiser supports two sisters, Gracie and Battie, and helps them stay healthy and together.

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Celebrate the inaugural Quartet by Candlelight with a program honoring John Williams, including a nod to the unforgettable two-note theme from Jaws. A quartet led by cellist Laura Melnicoff, an accomplished musician and music educator who lives in the Capital Region, will perform. The event is for guests 13 and older. After the performance, attendees can explore the aquarium until the facility closes.

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A one-woman performance offers a solo tribute to Janis, with additional nods to Aretha Franklin, Jefferson Airplane, Amy Winehouse, Pink, and more. The show is set for Kings Inn Tavern.

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Enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz in an elegant hotel lobby as the sun sets. Cocktails are available to sip while listening.

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Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone present a live, in-person concert at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady. The performance is held inside the theater for audiences attending on site.

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A free community movie night features The Lost City, rated PG-13. The story follows novelist Loretta Sage, who is taken by a wealthy eccentric seeking the ancient city described in her latest book, while her cover model, Alan, attempts a real-life rescue to prove he can be as heroic as his on-page persona. Admission is free, with concessions available for purchase in an ADA accessible theater equipped with surround sound.

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Veterans and families are invited to honor veterans.

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Outdoors at Schenectady Greenmarket, the Community Table features feathered education ambassadors that visitors can meet before or after exploring goods from local producers. The setup is located outside near Schenectady City Hall.

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Troop leaders are invited to enjoy a complimentary deep relaxation experience at LUMA GIRLS. Rest in a zero-gravity chair with a cozy blanket and eye mask while a calming sound bath helps you unwind. Optional aromatherapy and a face mask are available, along with sparkling water or tea. Set aside leading, planning, and responsibilities for a chance to rest and reset. Space is limited to keep the experience intimate and restorative.

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Try your hand at basket making in a beginner-friendly class, with more than 20 basket options to choose from. The finished baskets can also make thoughtful gifts.

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Congregation Gates of Heaven’s Mitzvah Day offers a variety of volunteer projects supporting neighbors in need, children and families, people in local senior communities, and others throughout the community. Opportunities benefit organizations including Bethesda House, The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah, the Regional Food Bank, Sycamore Collaborative, and the Schenectady County Child Advocacy Center. Projects take place at Congregation Gates of Heaven and local nonprofit organizations. Volunteers from across the community are welcome to participate individually, with a friend, or as a family.

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Explore the art of blown glass ornament making. Choose your colors, watch a demonstration, and then create your own ornaments. This activity is for ages 14 and older, with the option to make two or three ornaments. The price includes a choice of craft cocktail or mocktail.

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Catch the Buffalo Bills taking on the New York Jets with fellow Bills fans at The Broken Inn, the official Bills Backer Bar of Niskayuna. Wear red, white, and blue and cheer on the team from a table or a spot at the bar.

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Take part in a park clean-up and trash audit with the Schoharie River Center. Participants will collect information about the types of trash found and track trends, continuing the center’s third year of data collection. The group will also use a water chemistry kit to assess the pond’s water quality. This free Environmental Study Team program is for teens and their families, and everyone is welcome. Gloves, shovels, and garbage bags will be available. Participants are welcome to bring gloves and any tools they would like to use.

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This concert features new discoveries and recent settings of beloved favorites, with works by Copland, Parker, Chilcott, Whitacre, Walker, and others, along with a premiere by Fedak. A reception follows the performance.

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The Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents a concert exploring loneliness, alienation, and the mask of comedy through music that moves between the theatrical energy of circus life and more introspective emotional worlds. The program features works by Schuman, Newman, Soderberg, Stravinsky, Koh, and Tchaikovsky, offering listeners a chance to reflect on what may lie beneath comedy and spectacle. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for children under 10.

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The Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents a concert exploring the relationship between loneliness, alienation, and comedy. The program ranges from the theatrical energy of circus life to more introspective themes, with works by Schuman, Newman, Soderberg, Stravinsky, Koh, and Tchaikovsky. Through music that moves between exuberance, reflection, and longing, the concert considers what may lie beneath comedy and spectacle. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for children under 10.

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Pouya performs live at Empire Live in Albany, NY.

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OAE’s Therapy Dog Program prepares dogs to support people who have served their country and community, including through visits to military installations, veterans’ organizations, and first responder units. Training covers basic manners such as greeting strangers, walking on leash, and ignoring dropped food, along with skills like staying, sitting for petting, and working confidently around busy settings and sounds. Lessons combine classroom practice with public access training at a local pet-friendly business. The course includes a human-only orientation, in-house and public access lessons, and a testing day. Participants may take the AKC Community Canine and OAE Therapy Dog tests, both of which are required for OAE Therapy Dog certification. Dogs must be people- and dog-friendly, have no bite history, and have passed the AKC CGC test before enrolling. A veterinarian-completed health compliance form is required before certification. Testing and annual insurance coverage involve additional fees.

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SLOC Musical Theater is holding auditions for Company, the groundbreaking musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth, originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince with orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. The theater fosters an inclusive, welcoming environment that reflects the diversity of Schenectady and encourages actors of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and all gender identities, to be seen for every role. There are no tuition or participation fees for artists of any age, and all roles are open to performers 18 and older. Company follows Bobby and a circle of married friends and girlfriends in New York City as they navigate connection, commitment, and the search for genuine intimacy and friendship. The production team includes Director Melissa Putterman Hoffmann, Music Director Joanne Mensching, Choreographer Trish Scott Dembling, Producer Julie Phillips, and Stage Manager Regina Baker. Two audition sessions are planned, and you only need to attend one. Sign-in will take place before the start, and callbacks are by invitation, with dance and movement assessed at that time. Auditions take place in the SLOC Education Building, not the main theater building. Free parking is available in nearby city-owned lots, and on-site signage will guide you to the correct entrance. Please prepare 16 to 32 bars from a Broadway musical, ideally in a style that suits this production. Singing from the show is welcome but not required. An accompanist will be provided, so bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key. Readings from the script will be supplied. Casting seeks a culturally and ethnically diverse ensemble to portray Bobby and his friends in New York City. Principal roles include Robert (Bobby) and five couples, Sarah and Harry, Susan and Peter, Jenny and David, Amy and Paul, and Joanne and Larry. Marta, Kathy, and April represent different stages of Bobby’s romantic life, and dance experience is helpful for these roles. Additional vocalists may be cast as a Vocal Minority that supports select numbers with tight harmonies in a style associated with the era, and these singers may appear onstage as part of the action. Rehearsals are planned for select weeknights and Sunday afternoons, beginning with a full-cast read-through, and the schedule includes required participation in production milestones such as tech week, all performances, and strike. Performances are scheduled for the SLOC Mainstage. Company is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.

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Gather for an open, thoughtful conversation about Between Death and Life by Dolores Cannon. Drawing on accounts from hypnotic regression, the book explores the soul’s journey between lifetimes, reincarnation, spiritual guides, and consciousness. Together, participants will consider questions about what happens when we die and what reflections on death might reveal about how we live. All perspectives and lived experiences are welcome.

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ICFS presents a special screening of TRAUMA OR, MONSTERS ALL with writer, director, and star Larry Fessenden in attendance. Set in the upstate New York town of Talbot Falls, the story follows Cassandra, played by Laëtitia Hollard, who arrives to research a book on George Washington Carver and becomes drawn to strange nighttime noises and a scarred figure next door. Her article for the local paper about so-called local monsters proves prescient. Adam, a man stitched together by science portrayed by Alex Breaux, and Charley, afflicted with lycanthropy and played by Alex Hurt, live in that house. When the piece spreads online, it pulls in the vampiric Sam, played by Fessenden, along with figures from the creatures’ past, and rekindles resentment among townspeople wary of reopening old wounds. Fessenden’s latest brings together characters from HABIT (1995), DEPRAVED (2019), and BLACKOUT (2023), creating a contemporary collision of modern horror archetypes that also reflects on human dysfunction and how a single public opinion can ripple into harmful actions. Longtime collaborators appear throughout, including Joshua Leonard, James Le Gros, Barbara Crampton, Addison Timlin, and John Speredakos. Critics such as J Hurtado of Screen Anarchy and Walter Chaw of Film Freak Central have offered strong praise. Not Rated. 118 minutes. The director will introduce the film and take part in a post-screening Q&A moderated by Matthew Kiernan, a programmer with the Fantasia International Film Festival.

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Put your knowledge to the test with seven rounds of trivia covering general knowledge, picture clues, a weekly themed miscellaneous category, music and karaoke, history and geography, and entertainment. The game concludes with a timed final question that has multiple answers and is worth extra points. Play solo or as a team, with prizes for the top teams that may include gift cards, beverages, or items from distributors.

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Enjoy a walk along a pre-designed neighborhood route, choosing either a 5K or 10K distance. Walkers travel in small groups based on their chosen distance and pace. Everyone must sign in and pay the walk fee, and pets are welcome.

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Hackers offers a lunch deal every Wednesday. Arrive early to make sure you get yours.

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Enjoy a creative outing with friends or a date, and make two or three unique glass ornaments to display at home. Staff creators will demonstrate the glassblowing process and guide you as you make your own ornaments.

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Create resin and flower jewelry for yourself or as a gift. Choose two pendants, a pendant and a pair of earrings, or two pairs of earrings. An instructor will guide you through the process and offer design tips if you wish.

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Musicians can take part in an open mic with a house band and full backline. A signup sheet is available, along with a parking lot, two pool tables, and an offer of 10 wings for $10.

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Get into the holiday spirit by creating a floral arrangement with faux flowers and seasonal accents. Design a unique piece in a basket or seasonal container, perfect as a centerpiece, a festive decoration for your home, or a hostess gift. No experience is needed, and your finished arrangement can be enjoyed year after year.

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An uptight marketing executive races to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving dinner, but a string of travel mishaps and the relentlessly cheerful salesman Del Griffith keep complicating the journey. Written and directed by John Hughes, this comedy pairs Steve Martin and John Candy in a story that blends humor with tenderness.

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