Blog Archives
Friday, February 17- Sunday, February 19
Friday, February 17
- ALBANY at Valentines at 8:30PM is B-Scene Productions with Rebel Rose Presents: Continental (Featuring Rick Barton, Original Dropkick Muphys)
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Laughs Against L&L to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- ALBANY at Red Square at 8:00PM is DNBC Presents: Bassfix
- ROUND LAKE at Lake Ridge Restaurant is the LAST NIGHT of the 5 Day Valentine’s Celebration
- QUEENSBURY on West Mountain is Fire on the Mountain featuring Audio Stars from 8:00PM-Midnight & Rich Ortiz 9:00PM-1:00AM
- CLIFTON PARK at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library at 10:30AM is Stories of African Americans
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Aaron Mittler Live for FREE
- QUEENSBURY at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge Ballroom at 7:00PM is An Evening with Elvis- $30/pp, call 518-824-6060 for reservations
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 8:00PM is Cryin’ Out Loud for FREE
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Falls Civic Center at 7:00PM is Phantoms vs. Manchester
- DELMAR at St. Thomas School at 7:00PM-11:00PM is Hair of the Dog for $25
- ALBANY at Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center at 7:30PM is The Films of John Sayles: Honeydripper for FREE
Saturday, February 18
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 7:30PM is Party Horns NYC: Brooklyn Qawwali Party
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:00PM & 8:00PM is Blast!
- ALBANY at Valentines at 7:00PM is Abandon Me!
- ALBANY at The Linda at 8:00PM is Willie Nile LIVE for $23
- COHOES at Michael’s Banquet House at 5:00PM-9:30PM is Stupid Cupid Valentine’s Day Dance Party- $25 in adv and $30 at the door http://www.michaelsbanquethouse.com/images/Valentines%20Day%202-18-12.jpg
- LAKE GEORGE at 6:30PM is FIREWORKS!
- LAKE GEORGE on the ice is a Hot Air Balloon Moon Glow starting at dusk http://www.lakegeorge.com/winter/carnival.cfm
- LAKE GEORGE at YMCA Camp Chingachgook at 10:00am-4:00pm is Winter Wonderland Day- $5/pp + $5 optional lunch
- ALBANY on Lark Street starting at 12:00PM at Lionheart is the 2nd Annual Lark St. Magic Hat Mardi Gras Charity Pub Quiz & Crawl
- TROY at Revolution Hall at 2:00PM-5:00PM is Brown’s Brewing Co’s 2nd Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff ($10)
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Albany Devils Hockey
- TROY at Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at 8:00PM is Annie Dorsen: Hello Hi There ($18)
- GUILDERLAND at the Guilderland Public Library at 10:00AM-12:00PM is Finding Your Revolutionary Patriot for FREE! Learn how to trace your lineage to a family member that served or aided the cause of the American Revolution
- QUEENSBURY at West Glens Falls Emergency Squad at 10:00AM-2:00PM is Bone Marrow Drive in honor of Emily Ziegler https://www.facebook.com/events/360500220643579
- ALBANY at Different Drummer’s Kitchen, Stuyvesant Plaza at 12:00PM-2:30PM is Memories of Poland ($65)
- LAKE GEORGE at Shepard Park Beach at 12:00PM is Chowder Cook Off http://www.lakegeorge.com/winter/carnival.cfm
- TUPPER LAKE at The Wild Center at 1:00PM is The Color of Ice for 15 adults, $9 youth and $13 for seniors; look at close up images of ice with Peter a research scientist with NASA
- GLENS FALLS at Crandall Public Library at 10:00AM-4:00PM is Cabin Fever Baby Festival for FREE
- LATHAM at Latham Farms Petsmart at 10:00AM-1:30PM is Peppertree Rescue Adoption Clinic
- ALBANY at the New York State Museum at 10:00AM is Catalyst, Conflict, Conclusion: New York’s African American Civil War Legacy for FREE
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 9:00PM is Vinnie Guadagnino from Jersey Shore sponsored by JAMZ 96.3 http://saratogacasino.com/vapor-nightclub/sightsandsounds/vinnyjerseyshore.aspx
- ALBANY at the Albany Marriott at 11:00AM-2:30PM is the 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Bowl to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY- sample 30 different Mac & Cheese dishes from your favorite restaurants—tickets available at all Price Chopper Supermarkets (Adults $15, children 5-12 are $5 and children under 5 are FREE) http://www.rfbneny.com/events/3rd-annual-mac-cheese-bowl/
Sunday, February 19
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Albany Devils Hockey
- ALBANY at Playdium Bowling Center at 11:00AM-3:00PM is Bowling for PAWS- STRIKE the Waiting List – raise $25 or more to bowl! http://www.pawsnycapitalregion.org/
- TROY at Hilton Garden Inn & The Rensselaer Banquet & Conference Facility at 11:00AM-3:00PM is Hilton Garden Inn Bridal Show, registration required CALL 518-953-1983
- SCHENECTADY starting at the City Hall Rotunda at 12:00PM-4:00PM is the Key to Schenectady Open House Tour; dozens of Schenectady properties will be open for viewing- you can accompany City officials including Mayor Gary McCarthy, Police Chief Mark Chaires, Fire Chief Michael Dellarocco and school district reps. To properties on Keyes Ave, Ardsley Rd and Waverly Place http://www.cityofschenectady.com/pdf/development/schenectady-open-house2.pdf
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Feb 17-18) at the Palace Theatre at 7:30PM both days and 2:00PM on the 18th is STOMP
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 17-26) at Proctors is Classic Theater Guild Inc. presents One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest http://www.proctors.org/events/ctg-one-flew-nest
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- INDIAN LAKE (Feb 18-19) at 10:00AM-3:00PM is Winter Wonderland Craft Show for FREE
- SARATOGA (Feb 18-19) at Irish Times Pub at 9:00PM is Who Are You- A Celebration of THE WHO for FREE
- ALBANY (Feb 18-19) at Academy of the Holy Names at 10:00AM-5:00PM is Antiques Show and Sale
- SARATOGA (Feb 17-19) is The Flurry Festival Annual Dance and Music Festival http://www.saratoga.com/winter/dance-flurry.cfm
- LONG LAKE (Feb 17-26) is WINTER WONDERLAND WEEK
- COHOES (Feb 9-Feb 19) at Cohoes Music Hall is the Pirate of Penzance
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 10-12 & 16-19) at the Schenectady Light Opera Company is BABY, the musical
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 18-19) in Hague is the Hague Winter Weekend
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 18-19) in Lake George Village is the THIRD WEEKEND of the Lake George Winter Carnival
Saturday, February 10- Sunday, February 11
Saturday, February 11
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory is Rusko
- SARATOGA at Caffe Lena at 7:30PM-9:30PM is The Last Five Years to benefit the American Cancer Society
- LAKE GEORGE at the Lake George Land Conservancy at 10:00AM & 2:00PM is Walk on Water to Dome Island with snowshoes, walk or skis!
- LAKE GEORGE at 6:30PM are FIREWORKS
- SARATOGA at Vapor Night Club at 9:00PM is Sights and Sounds with J.Will and DVDJ Dread
- SARATOGA at Saratoga Winery at 7:00PM-10:00PM is Sweetheart’s Surf and Turf Wine & Food Pairing for $35/pp
- CLIFTON PARK at Bath & Body Works at 10:00AM-4:00PM is a Valentine’s Day Party
- LAKE GEORGE at the Adirondack Winery Tasting Room at 11:00AM-6:00PM is FREE Valentine’s Day Event http://www.adirondackwinery.com/adirondack-winery-events.htm
- LAKE GEORGE in Shepard Beach at 12:00PM is BBQ Cook Off
- EAST GREENBUSH at Northeast Theraputic Massage Associates at 1:00PM-3:00PM is Ladies Afternoon Out for FREE
- SARATOGA at Saratoga City Center at 6:30PM-12:00AM is 15th Annual Bartender’s Ball for $50/pp
- BROADALBIN at The Historic Broadalbin Hotel at 6:30PM-10:30PM is A Murder Mystery Dinner- $95 per couple, $50/pp
- QUEENSBURY at Aviation Mall at 1:00PM-4:00PM is the Aviation Mall Bridal Show for Free
- LAKE GEORGE at West Mountain at 9:00AM-3:00PM is Salomon BBR Free Demo Tour http://www.salomon.com/us/minisites/bbr/
- CLIFTON PARK is the TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK 2012 ANNUAL WINTERFEST for FREE
- WARRENSBURG at 9:00AM-7:00PM is the Hickory Telemark Festival for $50 http://skihickory.net/
- COLONIE at AlbanyCrossfit at 9:00AM-6:00PM is the Crossfit Tristate Throwdown, FREE for spectators http://www.albany.com/event/crossfit-trisate-throwdown-44169/
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 6:30PM is the Capital Region Wine Festival Grand Opening-Romancing the Grape http://www.proctors.org/events/capital-region-wine-festival-grand-opening
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:00PM & 9:30PM is John Pinette
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Peter Wolf
- ALBANY at the Palace Theatre 5:00PM & 8:00PM is Larry the Cable Guy
Sunday, February 12
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Anat Cohen Quartet ($24)
- NORTH CREEK at Gore Mountain at 8:30AM-4:00PM is a FESTIVAL FOR KIDS! Free tubing for kids 12 and under with accompanied by one full-paying parent starting at 6:00PM
- TROY at Franklin Plaza Ballroom at 12:00PM-4:00PM is a Wedding Expo: Celebrating Marriage for ALL for $5
- NISKAYUNA at the JCC at 12:00PM-4:00PM is Mid-Winter Summer Blowout for FREE
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum at 1:00PM-2:30PM is Be My Valentine! For FREE with museum admission
- TROY at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall at 4:00PM is Albany Pro Musica’s High School Choral Festival for $10
- LAKE GEORGE on the Ice of Lake George Village at 11:00AM-3:00PM is the LGWC Polar Golf Tournament- $10/pp
- ALBANY at the Academy of the Holy Names at 1:00PM is an OPEN HOUSE
- MENANDS at Menands Firehouse at 8:00AM-12:00PM is St. Patrick’s Club Sweetheart Breakfast- Adults $7, Seniors $6 and children 5-12 $5
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:00PM is II Trittico – from the Royal Opera House http://www.proctors.org/events/il-trittico
ONGOING
- SARANAC LAKE (Feb 3-12) is the Winter Carnival
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- LAKE GEORGE (Until Feb 12) at Adirondack Winery at 11:00AM is a Valentine’s Day FREE Tasting for Lovers and Learners
- ALBANY (Until Feb 12) at the Empire State Plaza is the Great Northeast Home Show
- ALBANY (Feb 10-11) at The Comedy Works at 9:00PM is Tom Anzalone & Nore Davis
- COHOES (Feb 9-Feb 19) at Cohoes Music Hall is the Pirate of Penzance
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 10-12 & 16-19) at the Schenectady Light Opera Company is BABY, the musical
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 10-11) at Proctors is the Capital Region Wine Festival at 6:30PM 2/10 and 1:00PM on 2/11
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 11-12) in Lake George Village is the SECOND WEEKEND of the Lake George Winter Carnival
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 11-12) at Adirondack Winery is a Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting- SAT 11:00a-6:00p & SUN 11:00a-4:00p
Monday, February 6- Thursday, February 9
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Monday, February 6
Tuesday, February 7
- ALBANY at the Valentines Music Hall at 7:00PM is Nitty Gritty Poetry Slam
- ALBANY at the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce at 7:30AM is Quickbooks 101 & 201 for $10
- ALBANY at UALBANY at Business Administration 220 from at 6:00PM is UAlbany School of Business Graduate Programs Information Session for FREE http://www.albany.edu/business/graduate_info_sessions.shtml
Wednesday, February 8
- LAKE GEORGE at the Holiday Inn Resort at 9:00AM-1:00PM is First Aid/CPR/AED Training – Full course $100 & CPR/AED only $75- call 518-623-2352 for more information
- TROY at EMPAC at 6:00PM is John D. Barrow- he will discuss the observer effects principle and the impact of images on the development of science throughout history- FREE
- VOORHEESVILLE at Old Songs Community Arts Center at 7:30pm is Irish Slow Session for $3
- ALBANY at the Hilton Garden Inn, Albany Medical Center at 5:30PM is What’s the Klout of Your Professional Presence? For $15- demonstrate your expertise beyond just your resume!
Thursday, February 9
- ALBANY at Bogie’s at 7:00PM is Lock Up and Goatwhore
- GLENVILLE at the Water’s Edge Lighthouse at 3:00PM-7:00PM is Tails of Treasure sponsored by the Animal Protective Foundation; assortment of beautiful jewelry and you can also bring gold or silver for appraisal and donation to the animals ($3 per person, cash bar)
- ALBANY at City Beer Hall at 7:00PM-12:00AM is Metroland Heartbreaker Bash
- ALBANY at the Capital District Center for Independence at 12:00PM-1:00PM is Ketchup is NOT a Vegetable: From Mindless to Mindful Eating for FREE- call 518-459-6422 to register
- LATHAM at The Pilates Principle at 7:00PM-8:00PM is Vibrational Sound Bath & Gong Healing Meditation for $20- call 518-774-4957 to register
- LATHAM at Siena College at 7:00PM is Harlem Wizards Game to benefit ALS
- GLENVILLE at The Joyful Quilter at 10:30AM-1:30PM is Hugs & Kisses for $20
- ALBANY at the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber at 7:45AM is Give Your Business a Stronger Online Presence for FREE
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- COHOES (Feb 9-Feb 19) at Cohoes Music Hall is the Pirate of Penzance
- SARANAC LAKE (Feb 3-12) is the Winter Carnival
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
Friday, February 3- Sunday, February 5
Friday, February 3
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 7:00PM is Eddie Murphy Raw showing at the GE Theater, sponsored by Jamz 96.3 http://www.proctors.org/events/eddie-murphy-raw
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 5:00PM-8:00PM is 1st Friday at AIHA for FREE
- ALBANY at Taste at 5:30PM-8:30PM is Night Out in Fashion- Fashion Week Upstate NY Party- $21.50 ONLINE and $25 at the door
- CLIFTON PARK at HealthPlex Fitness Center at 6:00PM-7:30PM is ZUMBA Party! For the American Heart Association for a $10 donation
- SARATOGA at the Canfield Casion at 8:00PM-11:00PM is Saratoga Independent School’s Casino Night Scholarship Fund for $65-150
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 8:00PM is The Refrigerators for FREE, 21+
- COLONIE at Central Steak at 9:00PM is Winchester & Young perform, open to the public
- ALBANY at Red Square at 7:00PM is 4th Annual Beat*Shot Spins
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:00PM is Siena Men’s Basketball
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo Duo and the Branford Marsalis Quartet at 8:00PM
Saturday, February 4
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 8:00PM is Cinematic Titanic – staring the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000
- SARATOGA, Downtown from 11AM-4PM is CHOWDERFEST 2012
- ALBANY at ROCKS is Milan from Ru Paul’s Drag Race for $10 at the door, 18+
- FORT ANN at The Boar’s Nest at 9:00AM is the 4th Annual Purple Ribbon Cancer Ride
- NORTHVILLE at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center at 9:00AM is Moonlit Night Skiing ($20 adult, $18 ages 12-17, $10 6-11 and under 6 FREE)
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory at 6:00PM is Albany All Stars Roller Derby: Heartbreaker’s Ball
- ALBANY at Michael’s Banquet House at 6:00PM is the Cohoes Music Hall Gala 2012
- LAKE GEORGE at Lake George Elementary School at 10:00AM is 2012 Polar Cap- $20 preregistered, $25 race day registration
- BRUNSWICK at Brunswick Agway at 10:00AM-1:30PM is Peppertree Rescue Adoption Clinic
- OLD FORGE at McCauley Mountain at 11:00AM is the Snowshoe Challenge
- GLENVILLE at Indian Meadows Park at 11:00AM-3:30PM is the Town of Glenville WINTERFEST for FREE
- SARATOGA at Prestwick Chase at 12:00PM-3:00PM is Winterfest Cardboard Sled Races for FREE
- LAKE GEORGE at 12:30PM at Shepards Park Beach is a Chili Cook Off and at 5:00PM is a Bon Fire on the Beach & 6:30PM is FIREWORKS
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 9:00PM is Sasha Grey for $10
- SCHENECTADY at Brown School at 1:00PM-3:00PM is Brown School OPEN HOUSE
- TUPPER LAKE at The Wild Center at 1:00PM you can Meet a Live Porcupine! Adult $15, Youth $9, and Senior $13
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 7:30PM is KO at the TU
- STOCKBRIDGE, MA at the Norman Rockwell Museum at 1:00PM-3:00PM MEET Curious George!
- LAKE GEORGE at Thurman Town Hall at 1:00p-3:00p is Valentines for Vets, create valentines for our servicemen overseas
Sunday, February 5
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 1:00PM is Harlem Globetrotters
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 1:00PM is the Washington & Lincoln Spelling Bee
- MALTA at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant at 1:00PM-4:00PM is SupHER Bowl Party for FREE- Sunday Shopping Event!
- CLIFTON PARK at Shenendehowa High School East at 10:00AM-4:00PM is the So. Saratoga County Woman’s Club 36th Annual Antique Show & Sale for $3
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Falls High School Pool at 9:30AM-11:00AM is FREE Discover SCUBA! Contact Rich Morin at 761-0533 for details
- GLENS FALLS at Glens Falls Elks Lodge #81 at 8:00AM-11:00AM is All You Can Eat Breakfast to Benefit Youth Programs- $7 adults/ $4 children under 12
- SCHENECTADY inside Proctors is the Schenectady Greenmarket (EVERY WEEK) at 10:00AM-2:00PM
- SCHENECTADY at the GE Theater at Proctors at 5:30PM is Super Bowl XLVI- watch it on the BIG SCREEN
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 3-4) at the Crandall Library is Friends of Crandall Library Book Sale- FRI 9a-5p, SAT 9A-4P & SUN 1p-4p–FREE!
- ALBANY (Feb 4-5) at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center at 9:00AM is the Albany Gun Show ($5-6)
- ALBANY (Feb 10-12) at the Times Union Center is the Great Northeast Home Show; 3:00PM on Friday and 10:00AM on Saturday & Sunday
- WILTON (Until Feb 5) at Wilton Mall at 10:00AM is Cabin Fever Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle Show for FREE
- CLIFTON PARK (Until Feb 5) at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library at 1:00PM-5:00PM is Friends of CPH Library Used Book Sale: Friday 1-5PM, Saturday 10-4PM & Sunday 12-3PM
- OLD FORGE (Until Feb 5) is OLD FORGE WINTER CARNIVAL!
- SARATOGA (Until Feb 5) is the 15TH ANNUAL SARATOGA WINTERFEST! http://www.saratoga.com/winter/winterfest.cfm
- GLENS FALLS (Until Feb 4) at the Charles R. Wood Theater – Friday at 7:00PM, Saturday at 1:00PM & 7:00PM ($15)
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 5-13) at Proctors is Puss in Boots; look at the website for times http://www.proctors.org/events/puss-boots
- NORTH CREEK (Jan 29-Feb 3) is GORE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT WEEK
- SARANAC LAKE (Feb 3-12) is the WINTER CARNIVAL
- SCHENECTADY (Until Feb 26) at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 2:30PM-3:30PM is Hidden Power Demos, every Thursday-Sunday in February
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 4-5) in Lake George Village is the FIRST weekend of the Wnter Carnival
- SCHENECTADY (Jan 27-29; Feb 1-5) at the Schenectady Civic Players is The Ives Have It
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 4-5) at Proctors at 11:00AM & 1:30PM is Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs– recommended for 5th-8th grade (Also showing, March 3-4 & April 7) http://www.proctors.org/events/mummies-secrets
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 4-5) at Proctors at 12:15PM & 2:45PM is A Rainforest Adventure in 3D, narrated by Dame Judi Dench (Also showing Mar 3-4 & Apr 7) http://www.proctors.org/events/rainforest
- SCHENECTADY ( Jan 20- Feb 19) at the Capital Repertory Theater is The Sisters Rosensweig
Friday, January 27- Sunday, January 29
Friday, January 27
- ALBANY at WAMC’s The Linda at 8:00PM is Diego Garcia
- ALBANY at the Palace Theater at 10:30AM is Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine” http://www.palacealbany.com/eventsandtickets/eventtickets/event.aspx?eid=587586b2-194a-41c9-82cf-cb911da8a43d
- GLENS FALLS at the Empire Theater Plaza at 5:30PM-7:30PM is Wine Tasting for Soroptimist (meaning “best for women”) International of the Adirondacks for $15
- COHOES at the Cohoes Ukrainian Club at 7:00PM-12:00AM is 13th Annual Cabin Fever Dance – $20, all donations will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 7:30PM is Joe Budden $20 in advance and $25 day of- hosted by DJ Iroc
- TROY at the Experimental Media & Performing Arts Center at 7:30PM is Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock for $6
- MALTA at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant at 8:00PM-10:00PM is Laughter is the Best Medicine Comedy Night for $15 pp
- ROUND LAKE at The Mill is Irish Night 4:00PM-12:00A with Frank Jacklitch Dues & Jeff Strange
- ALBANY at the NYS museum at 7:00PM-10:00PM is the Eighth Annual Taste of Compassion to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for $75 per person, $60 for those 35 and under- for more information and tickets 518-438-3583 or email andrea.googas@lls.org or purchase tickets online at www.lls.org/unywinetasting
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 8:00PM is Joe Budden at 8:00PM with DJ Playground, etc.
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theater at 7:00PM is Toxic Avenger/TROMAFEST feat. Director Lloyd Kaufman & BONUS FILM Cannibal: The Musical by the creators of South Park http://www.proctors.org/events/toxic-avenger-tromafest
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:00PM (& MONDAY at 2:00PM, 3:30PM, 5:15PM & 7:00PM) is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
Saturday, January 28
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Party Horns NYC: Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber http://www.proctors.org/events/party-horns-nyc-3
- ALBANY at Doane Stuart School at 10:00AM is an Open House!
- SCHUYLERVILLE at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center at 11:00AM-3:00PM is their 1st Annual Chili Bowl – $15 per bowl (to keep) plus $1 admission or 1 nonperishable food item
- SARATOGA at the Gideon Putnam Resort at 11:00AM is Cabin Fever luncheon with Elaine Houston for $60 http://www.soroptimistsaratoga.org/
- TICONDEROGA at the Ticonderoga Cornerstone Alliance Church at 12:30PM in their Winter Scrabble Tournament
- ALBANY at the Delaware Branch of the Public Library at 2:00PM-5:00PM is Albany Mommies Monthly Meet & Greet Pizza Party- $5 to cover the cost of pizza
- TROY at Uncle Sam Lanes at 3:00PM-6:00PM is CDCG’s 15th Annual Garden Bowl to support the Capital District Community Gardens’ programs
- CLIFTON PARK at Shenedehowa United Methodist Church at 4:00PM-6:00PM is their Annual Ham Dinner- $10 adults, $7.50 children 5 to 9 and FREE 4 and younger
- CLIFTON PARK at Prime Bar & Grill at 6:00PM-10:00PM is Angelo’s Prime Bar & Grill GRAND OPENING – $30
- ALBANY at taste at 8:00PM-10:00PM is Charmed & Danergous Cabaret & Burlesque how- $15 pp + $1.50 processing free or purchase with a 3-course pre-show dinner for $45
- GLENS FALLS at the Charles R. Wood Theater at 8:00PM is Collin Raye Acoustic Concert
- SARATOGA at Vapor Night Club at 9:00PM is Sights and Sounds at Vapor sponsored by JAMZ 96.3 and hosted by J.Will
- ALBANY at McGeary’s Irish Pub at 9:00PM-12:00AM is Albany All Stars Roller Derby Pint Glass Party! First 100 people get a limited edition 16ox glass featuring the AASRD and McGeary’s logos- $5 cover at the door
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 1:30PM is Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance- $5 http://www.proctors.org/events/joffrey-mavericks
Sunday, January 29
- ALBANY at The Egg at 3:00PM is Cinderella – NY Theater Ballet (Adult $18/ Child $12)
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Carolina Chocolate Drops ($29.50)
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theater at 10AM-2PM at the Schenectady Greenmarket is the 3rd Annual Market Cook-Off; DON’T FORGET to pick up your vendor passport to win a vacation package!
- SARATOGA at the Hall of Springs and Saratoga Automobile Museum at 11:00AM-3:00PM is the Daily Gazette’s Annual Saratoga/ Capital Region Bridal Show Extravaganza
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 4:00PM is Gorilla Battle of the Bands – $10
- SARATOGA at the Southern Saratoga YMCA at 12:00PM-1:00PM is a Guinness Book of World Records event for the MOST simultaneous fist bumps http://events.timesunion.com/clifton-park-ny/events/show/236413824-guinness-book-of-world-records-attempt
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 2:30PM is Neshoba: The Price of Freedom http://www.proctors.org/events/neshoba
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Jan 27-29) at the Palace is Sesame Street Live “I-2-3 Imagine with Elmo & Friends”
- ADIRONDACKS (Jan 27-28) is the 6th Annual Zuppy’s Crusade for Kids http://www.adirondack.net/whatsnew/2012/01/nascar-champ-tony-stewart-will-be-in-town-this-weekend.html
- TROY (Jan 27-28) at Kokopellis at 3:30PM-3:00AM is Kokopellis GRANDOPENING, Ribbon Cutting & Troy Night!
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- SCHENECTADY (Jan 27-29; Feb 1-5) at the Schenectady Civic Players is The Ives Have It
- ADIRONDACKS (Jan 27-29) at Woods In is the 2012 Adirondack Ice Bowl Pond Hockey Festival http://www.adirondack.net/winter/ice-bowl.cfm
- NORTH CREEK (Jan 29-Feb 3) is GORE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT WEEK
Friday, January 20- Sunday, January 22
Friday, January 20
- ALBANY at The Egg at 8:00PM is Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company ($24)
- ALBANY at the Washington Armory is Roscoe Dash
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theater at 5:00PM is Art Night at Proctors for FREE http://www.proctors.org/events/art-night-jan-20
- COLONIE at Colonie Center at 5:30PM is Family Scavenger Hunt with Radio Disney for FREE
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Skyler’s Dream Team LIVE for FREE!
- LAKE GEORGE at the Wild Horse Saloon at 7:00PM is The Bluebillies! Classic Country and Bluegrass for FREE
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 7:30PM is Capital Underground Concert Series, $10 from bands and $12 day of show http://northernlightslive.com/2011/2012/01/03/friday-january-20th-museum-guards/
- SARATOGA at The Mine at 9:00PM is It’s Cold Outside but it’s 80s in Here PARTY for FREE!
- GLENS FALLS at the Glens Falls Civic Center at 7:00PM is Phantoms vs. Albany
Saturday, January 21
- ALBANY at the Palace is Albany symphony “Copland, Barber & Bernstein”
- SARATOGA at Vapor Nightclub at 9:00PM is Biz Markie
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory (Originally scheduled for November 2011) is Rick Ross LIVE!
- GLENS FALLS at the Christ Church United Methodist at 9:00AM-12:00PM is “Soup Off” at the GF Farmers’ Market and Mr. Edge’s Sharpening for FREE
- LATHAM at the Latham Farms Petsmart at 10:00AM-1:30PM is Peppertree Rescue Adoption Clinic
- GLENS FALLS at go! Where children discover the world at 10:00AM-11:30AM is Chinese Calligraphy and Zodiac Signs; $5 museum admission free plus $5 program fee
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 10:00AM-5:00PM is Play for All is FREE with museum admission
- SARATOGA at Forno Bistro at 11:00AM is Forno Bistro’s Passport to a Country of Flavors- Northern Italy for $50
- GLENS FALLS at Charles R. Wood Theater at 2:00PM-5:00PM is Audition Workshop to prepare actors planning to attend theunified Adirondack Regional Theater Auditions- $25 fee, limited to 20 actors. Contact Terry Rabine to reserve a slot 518-306-4404
- GLENS FALLS at Crandall Public Library at 2:00PM-3:15PM is Northeast Mobile Search and Rescue Dogs for FREE for failies with children ages 5 and up, call or stop by the children’s desk to sign up 518-792-6508 x4
- SCHENECTADY at Café Nola at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Jazz Connection
- BALLSTON SPA at Ballston Spa Alliance Church at 6:00PM-8:30PM is FREE Movie Night showing Courageous: Honor Begins at Home
- ALBANY at Waterworks Pub at 7:00PM-11:00PM is Warren Belcher Memorial Drag Show & Burlesque Benefit; for more information call 518-465-9079
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 8:00PM is BassLand for $8 http://northernlightslive.com/2011/2011/12/13/saturday-january-21st-bassland/
- SARATOGA at The Mine at 9:00PM-2:00AM is Ugly Sweater Party for FREE
Sunday, January 22
- SCHENECTADY at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons is their OPEN HOUSE from 1:00PM-3:00PM
- SARATOGA at Empire State College at 1:30PM-4:30PM is Saratoga Reads! Book Introduction Event for FREE http://www.saratogareads.org/
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 2:00PM is a lecture by Michael Cassin on Dutch painter and etcher Rembrandt van Rijn
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 3:00PM is the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra- $12 adults, $8 for students and FREE for 7 and under http://www.proctors.org/events/schenectady-symphony-orchestra-1
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Jan 20-21) at the Times Union Center at 7:30PM is Thunder Nationals: Monster Jam, Monster Trucks- KIDS SEATS $5
- ALBANY (Until Feb 9) at Stuyvesant Plaza at 10:00AM-6:00PM is the International Artist’ Expo as Sorelle Gallery for FREE http://www.sorellegallery.com/
- NORTH CREEK (Until Jan 22) at Peaceful Valley is Take Your Daughter to Gore Week http://www.goremountain.com/mountain/moreinfo.cfm?id=97
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 12:00PM-3:00PM is the LAST weekend to see the Model Trains for FREE with museum admission
- LAKE PLACID (Until Jan 21) is the Lake Placid Freestyle Cup http://www.adirondack.net/winter/freestyle-cup.cfm
Friday, December 30- Sunday, January 1 (HAPPY NEW YEARS!)
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Friday, December 30
- GLENS FALLS at Davidson Brothers at 6:00PM-10:00PM is Diz for FREE http://www.davidsonbrothers.com/events/
- ALBANY at the Washington Avenue Armory at 6:00PM is Albany All Stars Roller Derby; $10 in advance, $12 day of and children under 12 are $4; DROP OFF for TOYS FOR TOTS so don’t forget to bring a toy! J
- SARATOGA at Vapor at 8:00PM is The Audiostars for FREE, no cover- EVERY WEEK!
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Blues Elixir Live for FREE!
- MALTA at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant from 8:00PM-10:00PM is Birthday Comedy Roast of Tony DiDonna for $15pp food not included but they offer a 2 for $50 which includes admission AND dinner, bring 4 or more people and you get in for free
Saturday, December 31
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center is Holiday High School Hoops Classic
- LATHAM at the Holiday Inn Express is 104.9 The Cat Denim and Diamonds New Year’s Bash featuring music, a mechanical bull and a chance to win a diamond necklace from Hannoush Jewelers with music from SKEETER CREEK- all that + and overnight stay is $369 – must be over 21, call 518-783-6161 for reservations—ANYONE can enter from 7:00PM-10:00PM
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 8:00PM is First Night of Funny
- LAKE GEORGE at the Lake George Steamboat Company is a DINNER CRUISE for New Years at various times http://www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com/
- SCHENECTADY at Rollarama at 1:00PM-4:00PM and 6:00PM-10:30PM is their New Years Eve Party!
- WILTON at Nove Italian Restaurant – enjoy the traditional menu until 8:00PM, CALL for reservations http://www.saratoga.com/business/nove-italian-restaurant-10223/
- CLIFTON PARK at The Rusty Nail for FREE is a New Years Eve party featuring DJ Darik
- SARANAC LAKE at various locations is First Night http://www.adirondack.net/winter/saranac-first-night.cfm
- LAKE GEORGE at MIDNIGHT is Fireworks over the Lake!
- NORTH CREEK at Gore Mountain at 9:00AM is More Gore Gallery Day- taking FREE pictures of you and your friends enjoying a day at Gore and pick up a FREE printed photocard thanks to Price Chopper
- SCHROON LAKE at the Schroon Lake Central High School at 5:00PM-10:00PM is First Night; $5 for adults and $2 for children
- SARATOGA at 5:30PM-12:30AM is First Night 2012 for FREE or $15 for an event button allowing you to participate in all 35 venues and 70 performances and happenings http://www.saratoga.com/holiday/first-night-saratoga.cfm
- SARATOGA at Skidmore College Athletic Complex at 5:30PM is 14th Annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run
- ALBANY at the Palace Theater at 8:00PM-10:00PM is New Years Eve Comedy Show with Killer Beaz
- SARATOGA at the Putnam Den at 8:00PM is New Years Eve PARTY feat SIRSY with Maryleigh and The Fauves
- ALBANY at Valentines at 8:00PM is B3nson and Swordpaw Present: THE LAST NEW YEARS EVE for $10
- LAKE GEORGE at Dunham’s Bay Resort at 8:00PM-2:00AM is New Years Eve PARTY
- SARATOGA at Vapor at 8:30PM is New Years Eve PARTY for $20 in advance and $25 at the door http://saratogacasino.com/entertainment/newyears2012.aspx
- SARATOGA at The Irish Times Pub at 9:30PM is New Years Eve PARTY for FREE$10 cover with music by “Gravity”
- GLENS FALLS at Charles Wood Theater at 8:00PM-10:00PM is From Broadway to Billboard
- SARATOGA at The Mine at 7:00PM-2:00AM is The Mine Saratoga’s New Year Party 2012 for FREE
- TROY at Franklin Plaza at 9:00PM-2:00AM is 7th Annual Last Night Gala http://lastnightgala.com/
Sunday, January 1
- SCHENECTADY – NO GREENMARKET TODAY AT PROCTORS
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum- See the trains run 12:00 – 3:00 PM December 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 27 – 30. The trains will run 12 – 2PM December 31
- LAKE GEORGE (Until Jan 1) at the Holiday Inn Resort is the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration including fireworks, outdoor firepit, face painting, Wi games, bingo and more- for MORE INFO call 518-668-5761
Saturday, December 17- Sunday, December 18
Saturday, December 17
- ALBANYat The Egg at 2:00PMis The Zucchini Brothers ($10)
- SCHENECTADY(Every Saturday until Dec 17) is Caroling on Upper Union Streetby schools and community groups – Brown School Ringing Singer
- CLIFTON PARK at The Elks Club on Mac Elroy Rd from 8:30AM-11:30AM is Twin Bridges Rotary Annual Breakfast with Santa
- NORTH CREEK at Gore Mountain at 9:00AM is Lumberjack Log Jam for $10 http://www.goremountain.com/mountain/moreinfo.cfm?id=92
- TROY at the Joy of Troy SDA Church at 11:00AM is Annual Musical Christmas Worship Service for FREE
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 11:00AM-4:00PM is Christmas Cookies & Hot Cocoa with the Saratoga Santa for FREE!
- COHOES at Michael’s Banquet House at 12:00PM-3:00PM is Shop Local: Support Local Holiday Shopping Expo for FREE including 40 local businesses
- WILTON at the Wilton Mall at 1:00PM-3:00PM is Wilton’s Wacky Holiday Bash for FREE!
- ALBANY at #9 Ten Broeck Place at 2:00PM-4:30PM is Holiday Madrigala, Coffee & Desserts ($20 per person)
- TROY at the Troy Masonic Hall from 4:00PM-9:30PM is the Capital Region Salsa Social Winter Ball for $20 http://www.salsasocialny.com/SalsaSocialNY.com/Home.html
- ALBANYon Lark Streetfrom 12:00PM-5:00PMis Winter WonderLARK 2011
- HUDSONat Club Helsinki at 9:00PMis Duncan Sheik
- SARATOGA at Vapor Nightclub at Saratoga Casino at 7:00PM is FLY92.3’s Winter Chill featuring Andy Grammar, 21+ and invite only
- ALBANY through Capital Holiday Lights in the Park at 5:00PM is the 15th Annual Last Run 5K http://www.active.com/running/albany-ny/city-of-albanys-15th-annual-last-run-5k-2011 ending in a FIREWORK SHOW
- CLIFTONPARKat Northern Lights at 8:00PMis Wu-Tang Clan
- ALBANYat Palace Theater is the Albany Symphony Orchestra “Joshua Bell Returns!”
Sunday, December 18 (TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!)
- TROY at the Troy Savings Bank at 3:00PM is “An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas with Eileen Ivers”
- ALBANY at the Albany Masonic Hall at 2:00PM is “The Last Night of Ballyhoo”
- LAKE GEORGE at the Lake George Forum at 11:00AM-5:00PM is the 2011 Holiday Bazaar for FREE; from 3:00PM-4:00PM is “Holiday Magic on Ice for FREE; from 4:15PM-5:45PM is Skating with Santa
- GLENS FALLS at Temple Beth El at 3:00PM-5:30PM is the First Annual Latke Fest; $10 for adults and $5 kids 12 and under
- HALFMOON at the Home Depot on Halfmoon Crossing at 12:00PM is Pre-Chanukah Menorah Worshop for FREE, RSVP appreciated 518-495-0772; participants receive a free workers apron, craft their own wooden menorah as well as other Chanukah crafts and enjoy hot latkes and donuts
- SARATOGA at the Museum of Dance at 3:00PM is Figures in Flight Performance, all dancers are between ages 11-13– FREE
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY(Dec 15-18) at Proctors is Amahl and the Night Visitors & Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham
- SCHENECTADY(9-11 & 12-18) at the Classic Theatre Guild is Miracle on 34th Street
- SCHENECTADY (Until Dec 18) at Proctors Theater is Melodies of Christmas
- SCHENECTADY (Dec 17-18) at St. Joseph’s Church is their Sixth Annual Pre-Holiday Bake Sale; December 17 from 4pm-5pm and December 18 7:30am-11:30am
- SCHENECTADY (Dec 17-18) at the Schenectady Museum at 12:00PM-3:00PM is Model Trains for FREE with admission– See the trains run 12:00 – 3:00 PM December 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 27 – 30. The trains will run 12 – 2PM December 31.
- ALBANY (Until Dec 18) at PetSmart on Washington Ave from 11:00AM-4:00PM is PetPictures with Santa! Holiday photo package for $9.95 includes a 4×6 photo, collectable frame and $5 will be donated to local animal rescue groups
- SCHENECTADY (Every Saturday until Dec 17) is Caroling on Upper Union Street by schools and community groups—Brown School Ringing Singers & Niskayuna Bel Canto Voices and Studio Singers at 3:00PM outside of Northeastern Fine Jewelry
Friday, December 2- Sunday, December 4
Friday, December 2
- SCHENECTADYat Proctors is Grande Romanza at7:30PM
- COLONIE at Afrims Sports at6:00PMis Bridal Wars! Compete to Win for Your Wedding
- SARATOGAat Fifth Avenue & Phila Street neighborhood at5:30PMis the 22nd Annual Candlelight House Tour
- GLENS FALLSat UnCorked at5:00PM-7:00PMis a Special Wine Tasting forFREE
- SARATOGAat the Waldorf School of Saratoga at4:00PM-7:00PMis the Annual Firefly Sale forFREE
- SARATOGAat Skidmore, Case Center ICC at2:00PMis Relaxation for a Skidmore Nation: Holiday Festival
- GLENS FALLSat the Glens Falls National Bank at10:00AM-4:00PMis the Kids Holiday Craft Day
- SCHENECTADYat UnionCollege, Memorial Chapel is the 40th International Festival of Chamber Music
Saturday, December 3
- SCHENECTADY(Every Saturday until Dec 17) is Caroling on Upper Union Streetby schools and community groups
- CLIFTONPARKat Northern Lights at 8:00PMis David Cook
- GLENS FALLSat NBTBan is Reindeer and Sleigh Photos
- SARATOGAat the Saratoga SpringsCityCenterat 8:00AM-11:00AMis Breakfast with Santa for $8– RSVP for a seating time 518-587-5000
- QUEENSBURY at the UnitedMethodistChurchat 9:00AM-3:00PMis the 19th Annual Holiday Craft Festival for FREE
- COHOESat 130 Remsen Streetat 10:00AM-4:00PMis their Holiday Craft Fair
- GLENS FALLSat go! At 10:00AM-12:00PMis Winter Traditions : Ornaments for FREE
- NORTH CREEK at the Copperfield Inn at 11:00AM-4:00PMis Lights on Fair and Festival
- ALBANYat the Community Resource Federal Credit Union at 9:00AM-12:00PMis Pet Photos with Santa
- BALLSTON SPAat St. Mary’s School at 8:00AM-12:00PMis Breakfast with Santa
- SARATOGAat the CityCenterat 12:30PMis Sundaes with Santa ($8)
- GLENS FALLSat the Glens Falls National Bank at 2:00PM-5:00PMis Santa!
- ALBANYat the CentralVeterinaryHospitalat 2:00PM-5:00PMis Open House Spay/Neuter Awareness Day at FREE
- WESTERLO at the NewWesterloTown Hallat 4:00PM-6:30PMis the First Annual Tree Lighting for FREE
- TICONDEROGAat the Best Western Plus in the Champlain Room at 6:00PMis Holiday Movie Theater Night!
- GLENS FALLSat the Greater Glens Fall Senior Citizens Center at 9:00AM-2:00PMis the Christmas Boutique for FREE
- SCHENECTADY Downtown from 12:00PM-5:00PMis the 2011 Holiday Open House www.downtownschenectady.com
- https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240232966032138 with the tree lighting at 5:00PM
- SCOTIAat Animal Protective Foundation is Pet Pictures with Santa (Please ring all pets on leashes or in carriers!
- COLONIE at the Crossings starting at 8:30AMis Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis http://www.albanyjbr.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=478940
Sunday, December 4
- ALBANYat the New YorkStateMuseumfrom 11:00AM-4:30PMis the Chocolate Expo & Holiday Gift Market
- ALBANYat the EmpireStatePlazafrom 1:00PM-6:00PMis the Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival!
- TROYthroughout is the 2011 Troy Victorian Stroll from 11:00AM-5:00PM
- CLIFTONPARKat the CliftonParkCenterat 9:00AM-11:00AMis Barkfest with Santa
- ALBANYat the EmpireStatePlazaat 10:00AM-4:00PMis the Great Train Extravaganza 2011
- CLIFTONPARKat CliftonParkCenterat 1:00PM-4:00PMis Festival of Giving- Family HolidayEvent for FREE
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY(Nov 29- Dec 4) at Proctors is The Addams Family
- ALBANY(Dec 3-4) at The Palace is Albany Symphony Orchestra “The Magic of Christmas”
- SARATOGA(Various dates between Nov 18- Dec 28) Take a Ride on the Polar Express train! https://www.sncrr.com/polar/new_index.html
- ALTAMONT(Dec 3-4) at Indian Ladder Farms at 9:00AM-3:00PMis Winterfest and Breakfast with Santa for FREE
- SARATOGA (Until Dec 4) at the Saratoga Springs Public Library are Gingerbread House Workshops at 9:00AM for FREE; for grades 7-12, parents, teachers and scout leaders- bring an empty tissue box as a base, ONLY OPEN to Saratoga Springs School District Students- call 518-584-7860 to RSVP
- SARATOGA(Dec 3- Dec 10) at the Saratoga Springs Public Library (Only open to Saratoga Springs School District Residents) call to register for a Gingerbread House Workshops
- FORTANN(Until Dec 4) is the 21st Annual Christmas in the Country
- BALLSTON SPA(Until Dec 4) Downtown is Ballston Rocks the Holidays at 6:30PMFREE
- CAMBRIDGE(Until Dec 4) is the 5th Annual Christmas in Cambridge
- TROY(Until Dec 4) at the Rensselaer County Historical Society at 5:00PMis the 55th Annual Holiday Greens Show
- SARATOGA(Until Dec 4) at the Saratoga SpringsCityCenteris the 2011 Saratoga Festival of Trees
- GLENS FALLS Downtown (Until Dec 3) is Hometown Holidays for FREE
- TICONDEROGA(Until Dec 4) is the 2nd Annual North Country Christmas at FREE
- SARATOGA(Until Dec 8) is SARATOGA RESTAURANT WEEK
- SARATOGA(Until Dec 4) at the Universal Preservation Hall is Girls Night: The Musical
- SCHENECTADY(December 2-4 & 8-11) at the Schenectady Light Opera Company is AIDA
- SCHENECTADY(December 2-4 & 7-11) at the Schenectady Civic Players is The Royal Family
- SCHENECTADY(Nov 26-Dec 11) at the YWCA of Northerneastern NY is the 5th Annual Festival of Trees
Friday, November 18- Sunday, November 20
Friday, November 18
- ALBANY at the Palace is Weird Al Yankovic “The ALpocalypse Tour”
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 9:00PM is Infected Mushroom
- ALBANY at Ania Hair Studio & Spa at 5:00PM-8:00PM is their 10-year Celebration for FREE!
- ALBANY at Wolferts Roost at 5:30PM-9:30PM is Epilepsy Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Awards ($50 for members, $60 for non-members) http://old.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/efneny/
- GLENS FALLS at Queensbury Hotel at 5:30PM-8:00PM is the Chapman Historical Museum Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting ($30 in adv/$35 at door)
- CLIFTON PARK at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge #2466 at 6:00PM-8:30PM is a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser ($10 per person, $5 children under 10)
- SARATOGA at Next Summer (516 Broadway) at 6:00PM-8:00PM is Next Summer’s Grand Opening on Broadway for FREE! All merch will be 10% off!
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Live Music at the Winery! http://www.thesaratogawinery.com/
- JOHNSTOWN at 7:00PM-9:00PM is the Johnstown Holiday Parade for FREE!
- SARATOGA at the Prime at 7:30PM is Just Nate
- ALBANY at The State Room, Dewitt Clinton Hotel at 8:00PM-11:00PM is ASAP Fall Ball for $50
- SARATOGA at the Putnam Den at 8:00PM is The Brew w/ Sidetrack Charlie ($5)
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory at 8:00PM is Stuff Your Face with Bass
- ALBANY at Old Songs Community Arts Center at 8:00PM is The Civil War: a Musical Journey ($25)
- SCHENECTADY Downtown from 5:00PM-9:00PM is Art Night Schenectady
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Underground is 8:00PM is MOPCO- Spontaneous Broadway
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors GE Theater at 7:30PM is 8th Step- Red Molly
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Pumps and Punchlines at 8:00PM featuring Amy Schumer, Renee Gauthier and Erin Foley
Saturday, November 19
- ALBANY at The Egg at 7:30PM is Bette Lavette, Les McCann & Javon Jackson ($28)
- SCHENECTADY Downtown starting at 5:00PM is the Gazette Holiday Parade: Schenectady Celebrate Cartoon Characters! Starting at 4:00PM State St from Western Gateway Bridge to Nott Terrace will be CLOSED
- SCHENECTADY at The Open Door Bookstore at 1:00PM-2:30PM is Patricia MacLachlan & Elizabeth Zunon sign Lala Salama: A Tanzanian Lullaby
- ALBANY at St. Mary’s Clinton Heights at 10:00AM-12:00PM is Bleeding Disorders Association of NENY- Karing for Kids for FREE http://www.bdaneny.org/
- SARATOGA at Saratoga Independent School at 10:00AM-3:00PM is their Holiday Bazaar
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Public Library at 10:00AM-2:00PM is the Fall Baby Festival for FREE
- QUEENSBURY at Unitarian Universalist Congragation of Glens Falls at 10:00AM-4:00PM is the Holiday Gifts and Crafts Festival
- ALBANY at the Russian Orthodox Community Center at 10:00AM-3:00PM is a Taste of Russia for FREE
- BERNE at the Helderburg Lutheran Church at 10:00AM-5:00PM is their Holiday Craft Fair for FREE
- ALBANY at Bethlehem Central High School at 1:00PM-4:00PM is Boy Scout Troops 75’s 39th Annual SportsMart for Free
- EAST GREENBUSH at the East Greenbush Library at 1:30PM is The History of Rock n’ Roll for FREE
- ALBANY at the Bethlehem Grange at 3:00PM-9:30PM is the Farmer Thanksgiving Mixer and Annual Meeting of the Regional Farm and Food Project http://farmandfood.eventbrite.com/
- ALBANY at Professor Java’s at 7:00PM-10:00PM is Adoption Celebration Event for FREE; support children who are in need for Forever Homes
- GLENS FALLS at Samantha’s Café (11 Broad Street) at 7:00PM-9:00PM is the GRAND RE-OPENING! https://www.facebook.com/events/268082346563965/
- ALBANY at Bombers Burrito Bars at 9:00PM-1:00AM is Room for Hope Fundraiser (100% of money from drink specials, cover charge and raffle will be donated) – $5 cover, $3 drinks
- SARATOGA at Putnam Den at 9:00PM is Jams for Tots (Donate a toy to a child in need!)
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery at 6:00PM-9:00PM is the Saratoga Winery Anniversary Open House!
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory at 6:00PM-10:00PM is the Albany All Stars Roller Derby ($10adv/$12 at door)
- LAKE GEORGE at 9:00AM is the Lake George Polar Plunge for Special Olympics (Different from yearly Polar Plunge)
- COLONIE at Colonie Central High School at 9:00AM-4:00PM is the 28th Annual Fall Craft Fair
- COLONIE at CBA at 9:00AM-4:00PM is the 14th Annual Craft Fair http://www.cbaalbany.org/craftfair/
- CLIFTON PARK at Clifton Park Center at 8:00AM-10:00AM is Breakfast with Santa
- OLD FORGE at Main Street is “The Nutcracker” ($15 adults/$10 for seniors and teens)
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 8:00PM is Of Mice and Men and Dance Gavin Dance w/ iwrestledabearonce, etc
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Michael Feinstein and Marvin Hamlisch perform the Great American Songbook at 8:00PM
- PITTSFIELD, MASS at The Colonial Theater at 8:00PM is Arlo Gunthrie: Boys Night Out
Sunday, November 20
- ALBANY at The Egg at 3:00PM is Dan Zanes & Friends ($15)
- SARATOGA at the Hall of Springs Restaurant is SPAC’S Annual ‘Nutcracker Tea’ (40 for adults/$15 for children) – sells out FAST, may still have tickets left! http://www.saratoga.com/broadcast/2011/11/09/spacs-nutcracker-tea/
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Mainstage at 3:00PM is Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, An Evening of Classical Mozart & Weill
- SCHENECTADY inside Proctors Theater at 10:00AM-2:00PM is the Schenectady Greenmarket
- SCHENECTADY at Whitney Book Corner is the LAST DAY for Half Off Holiday Books
- GREEN ISLAND at American Legion at 8:30AM-1:00PM is the Fall Vendor & Craft Fair
- GLENS FALLS at the South Glens Falls Firehouse Station at 12:00PM-4:00PM is the Beat Black Friday Holiday Bazaar
- ALBANY at The Desmond at 12:00PM-4:00PM is the Desmond Bridal Event ($10 brides/ $5 guest)
- GLENS FALLS at 1:00PM is the South Glens Falls Holiday Parade
- ALBANY at the Albany Institute of History and Art at 2:00PM is Lecture and Book Signing Timothy J. Albright & Laura A. Ten Eyck, John Boyd Thatcher State Park & the Indian Ladder Region
- GUILDERLAND at the Guilderland Public Library at 2:00PM is Documentary Film and Discussion of the life and work of Angela Singer
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 3:00PM is the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra ($12 adults/ $8 students)
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 7:00PM is Hank 3 http://northernlightslive.com/2011/2011/10/07/sunday-november-20th-hank-iii/
- ALBANY at the Palace Theater at 3:00PM is the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart
ONGOING
- ALBANY (Nov 18-19) at the Palace is Warren Miller’s “…Like There’s No Tomorrow”
- LAKE GEORGE (Nov 19-20) at Adirondack Winery is “Warm Up to the Holidays” Wine Tasting Event ant Two-Day Store-wide Sale http://www.adirondackwinery.com/adirondack-winery-events.htm
- QUEENSBURY (Nov 19-20) at Adirondack Sports Complex (The Dome) is Y Agility Dog Show
- SARATOGA (Nov 19-20) at Saratoga City Center is Adirondack Sports and Fitness Winter Sports & Healthy Living Expo ($5) http://www.adksports.com/taxonomy/term/7
- SARATOGA (Nov 18-19) at St. Peter’s Parish Center at 7:00PM is “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night” ($5 adults/ $3 students/seniors)
- SARATOGA (Various dates between Nov 18- Dec 28) Take a Ride on the Polar Express train! https://www.sncrr.com/polar/new_index.html
- ALBANY (Nov 18-19) at Angela’s Bridal at 11:00AM-6:00PM is the Allure Bridal Trunk Show for FREE http://www.angelasbridal.net/
- MOREAU (Nov 18-19) at The Moreau Community Center at 4:00PM-8:00PM is 20th Annual Holiday Bazaar for FREE
- LATHAM (Nov 18-20) at the Pruyn House at 2:00PM is Hudson-Mohawk Weaver’s Guild 33rd Annual Show and Sale for FREE
- COHOES (Until Nov 20) at the Cohoes Music Hall from 8:00PM-10:30PM is Les Miserables: School Edition
- SARATOGA (Until Dec 4) at the Saratoga Springs Public Library are Gingerbread House Workshops at 9:00AM for FREE; for grades 7-12, parents, teachers and scout leaders- bring an empty tissue box as a base, ONLY OPEN to Saratoga Springs School District Students- call 518-584-7860 to RSVP
