Blog Archives
Friday, February 24- Sunday, February 26
Friday, February 24
- ALBANY at Bogies at 7:00PM is Subzero, Sentries, Dangerfield, Forlorn Hope, Primrose Path & Rush the Gates
- ALBANY at the Bistro Bar at 74 State at 8:00PM is Bronte Roman Jazz Emsemble
- NORTHVILLE at Lapland Lake is one pass full price, second pass half price for all elementary and secondary school teachers with ID
- SCHENECTADY at Katie O’ Byrnes at 10:00PM is O.W.L.
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 12:30PM-3:30PM is the LAST DAY for February Break Activities @ the Museum
- TUPPER LAKE at the Wild Center at 7:00PM is APO: How the Universe Works: “Alien Galaxies” for FREE
- ALBANY at the Palace at 7:00PM is Black History Month STEP OFF for $17 in advance/$22 day of show http://www.palacealbany.com/eventsandtickets/eventtickets/event.aspx?eid=6bffb49f-5275-4dcb-8c03-b000ac67a9d8
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM is Seth Warden Duo LIVE! NO COVER CHARGE!
- ALBANY at Christian Brothers Academy at 6:30PM-8:00PM is CBA indoor Yard Sale Preview Night for $5
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 11:00AM-3:00PM (3 performances: 11am, 1pm & 3pm) is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Presented by the Puppet People for FREE
- COLONIE at Central Steak at 8:00PM-11:00PM is Winchester & Young for FREE
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway at 8:00PM is New York Players for FREE
- MALTA at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant at 8:00PM-10:00PM is Laughter is the Best Medicine Comedy Night for $15/pp
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors Theatre at 7:30PM is Looking Through a Glass Onion: Deconstructing the Beatles’ White Album
- ALBANY at the Palace Theatre at 7:00PM is the Annual Black History Month STEP OFF ($17 in advance/ $22 day of)
Saturday, February 25
- ALBANY at The Egg at 8:00PM is Hot Tuna
- INLET at 12:00PM-7:30PM at Fern Park is Frozen Fire & Lights Festival
- LAKE GEORGE at 6:30PM is FIREWORKS!
- ALBANY at McGeary’s Irish Pub at 8:00PM is Fundraiser benefit for Maggie Zeoli-Delvalle and her battle with AML Leukemia for a $20 suggested donation
- SARATOGA at Vapor at Saratoga Casino & Raceway at 9:00PM is CrushFM with DJ Reel for FREE (21+)
- BOLTON LANDING at Up Yonda Farm at 10:00AM-1:00PM is the 4th Annual Snowshoe Hike for Hospice $20/pp donation or pledges
- LAKE GEORGE at YMCA Camp Chingachgook at 10:00AM-4:00PM is Winter Wonderland; FREE for Y-members and $5/pp for non-members
- LAKE GEORGE on Shepard Park Beach at 12:00PM is Chicken Wing Cook Off
- SCHROON LAKE at Mountainside Bible Chapel Gym at 11:00AM-2:00PM is the Schroon Lake Chiki Book Off- $1 per taste, $5 per bowl or $15 for unlimited
- ALBANY at Different Drummers Kitchen, Stuyvesant Plaza at 12:00PM-2:00PM is Everyday Japanese- Hands On – $65/pp
- ALBANY at the Colonie Family Recreation Center at 9:30AM-11:30PM is Party Your Heart Out ZUMBA FUNraiser! Doors open at 8:45am
- SCHENECTADY at Katie O’ Byrnes at 10:00PM is Funk Evolution
- ALBANY at the Bistro Bar at 74 State at 8:00PM is Lee Shaw Trio
- SARATOGA in SPAC at 8:00PM is The Winter Ball, BOND: Shaken Not Stirred- REGULAR pre-sale at $65 and $70 after 2/15
Sunday, February 26
- ALBANY at the Times Union Center at 2:00PM is Siena Men’s Basketball- Blonde vs. Brunettes 2EndAlz Night for $20/pp
- SARATOGA at Saratoga City Center at 11:00AM-3:00PM is the 5th Annual Enchanted Wedding Expo for $5/pp
- CLIFTON PARK at Northern Lights at 5:00PM-7:00PM is Enter the Guinness Perfect Pint Competition; $10 per person, includes light fare & Guinness drink ticket. Glass and t-shirt given to first 500 customers. Best pints will be entered to win a trip to Ireland, Home Draft System, Guinness Refrigerator & MORE! Benefits Project Link to help find a cure for Autism!
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY (Feb 20-26) is RESTAURANT WEEK
- ALBANY (Feb 24-25) at the Times Union Center is NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships for $12
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 24-26) at the Queensbury Hotel is a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater- Glens Falls Community Theater; FRI-SAT 6:00P & SUN 1:00p
- ALBANY (Feb 25-26) at NY State Museum at 10:00AM-5:00PM is the 19th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show & Sale for $4/pp
- ALBANY (Feb 23-26) at UAlb Performing Arts Center is Great Expectations; look at website for times and prices http://www.albany.edu/pac/
- SARATOGA (Until Feb 25) is Saratoga Beer Week http://www.saratogabeerweek.com/
- LONG LAKE (Feb 17-26) is WINTER WONDERLAND WEEK
- ALBANY (Feb 24-25) at The Comedy Works at 9:00PM is Tommy Koenig & Melvin George
- 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
- ALBANY (Feb 24-25) at the Times Union Center at 9:30AM is 50th Annual NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships
- 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
- LAKE GEORGE (Feb 25-26) in Lake George Village is the FOURTH WEEKEND of the Lake George Winter Carnival
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
“Enthusiasm is the yeast that raises the dough.”
Paul J. Meyer
I don’t frequent Saratoga as often as I’d like but when I do think about it I think of class. The shops and restaurants on Broadway which is more upscale than and has a completely different feel than downtown Albany. 
I recently went for their yearly Chowderfest and though since I was working, I wasn’t able to partake in any chowder but I was able to grab lunch quick from Esperanto (Caroline Street, Saratoga).
I’m familiar with Esperanto from various let’s call them frequent social late Saturday night gatherings on Caroline Street. After I’d be out with my friends, I’d crave a warm slice of pizza and Esperanto was there until 3:30AM (every Friday & Saturday night) to appease my hunger. What I didn’t realize was that they’re quite famous for their DOUGH-BOYS.
A dough-boy is sauteed chicken breast diced & spiced, blended with cheeses and scallions and baked in fresh pizza dough until golden brown ($3.50). I decided on the dough-girl which is the vegetarian version that includes all of the same things except instead of chicken had roasted red peppers, corn and some other vegetables. It may seem as if it wouldn’t be filling but it truly was. I normally don’t like to eat these types of fried food but I was assured by my coworkers that it was something that couldn’t be missed and that’s the truth!
The consistency is difficult to explain, it’s definitely cheesey but there was no overpowered cheese flavor- left me mindboggled. 
My favorite part was that I tasted each and every vegetable and found pieces of actual corn and pepper and showed me how fresh these actually are. I’m one of those kinds of people who if I order a veggie burger, I want to see veggies in it; same goes here and I was impressed. The sauce that goes rather well with the dough-boy/girl is Frank’s Red Hot. I tasted it without the sauce and it’s not necessary but it definitely compliments the flavor. Even after all my coaxing, this doesn’t seem to be your cup of tea, they have food from Greece, Mexico, Thailand & Middle East so there’s gotta be something there you’re in the mood for.
Next time you’re in Saratoga and especially if you’re on Caroline Street on a late Friday or Saturday night, stumble into Esperanto and give the FAMOUS dough-boy (or dough-girl) a try! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I did!
Has anyone else experienced the dough-boy? What did you think?
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
Monday, January 30- Thursday, February 2
Monday, January 30
- SCHNECTADY at Proctors Theater at 2:00PM, 3:30PM, 5:15PM & 7:00PM is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
Tuesday, January 31
- MALTA at 20 State Farm Place at 10:00AM-12:00PM is Mobile Marketing Tips & Trends Seminar- $10 for clients of Mannix Marketing, $20 for non-clients
Wednesday, February 1
- GLENS FALLS at the Glens Fall Civic Center is Megadeath featuring Motorhead, Volbeat & Lacuna Coil
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 3:30PM, 5:30PM & 7:30PM is a showing of the movie Drive at the GE Theater http://www.proctors.org/events/drive
- SARATOGA at the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga at 6:00PM-7:00PM is Saratoga Springs Grandparents & Relatives Caring for Children Public Forum for FREE http://www.grandparentsforchildren.org/events.asp
Thursday, February 2
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory at 8:30PM is David Guetta
- SARATOGA at Vapor Night Club, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway at 9:00PM is En Vogue
- ALBANY at the Albany Marriott Hotel at 5:30PM-8:30PM is ESSAE’s 33rd Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet – members are $45 and non-members are $60
- LAKE PLACID at 6:00PM is the BEGINNING OF THE EMPIRE STATE GAMES!
- CLIFTON PARK at the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve at 7:00PM is Moonlight Ski 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/
- SCHENECTADY (Jan 27-29; Feb 1-5) at the Schenectady Civic Players is The Ives Have It
- NORTH CREEK (Jan 29-Feb 3) is GORE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT WEEK
- 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, January 06- Sunday, January 08
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Friday, January 6
- ALBANY at 9 Ten Broeck Place at 5:00PM-8:00PM is Twelfth Night Dinner at $100.00 per person; prepaid reservations required, call 518-436-9826 for more information
- SARATOGA at the Saratoga Winery and Tasting Room at 6:00PM-9:00PM for FREE is Seth Warden Duo LIVE with wine, ribs, pulled pork and MORE!
- SARATOGA at Vapor Night Club at 8:00PM is The Accents for FREE
- SARATOGA at Putnam Den at 8:00PM is Play it Louder DJ Contest feat Lazerbass, DJ Rus, Primitive, DJ Prophet, etc for FREE (or $10 cover if under 21)
Saturday, January 7
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Te Laurie Berkner Band at 11:00AM
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is Jim Gaffigan at 7:00PM
- GLENVILLE at The Joyful Quilter at 9:00AM-12:00PM is Bob’s Paper Piercing Breakfast Club for $30
- SARATOGA at The Pilates Institute at 10:00AM-11:00AM is FREE New Year’s Pilates Mat Class for FREE http://www.pilatesinstitutesaratoga.com/
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors at 11:00AM is The Laurie Berkner Band for $25/$35
- ALBANY at the Washington Ave Armory at 6:00PM is the Albany All Stars Roller Derby (Adults $10 in advance, $12 day of and children under 12 are $4)
- SARATOGA at Putnam Den at 8:00PM is 518 Talent Show Case for FREE
- GLENS FALLS at Charlies R. Wood Theater at 8:00PM is To Kill a Mockingbird for $22
- SCHENECTADY at The Stockade Inn at 7:00PM-10:00PM is January Jazzfest to benefit Free Clinic featuring Doc Spring and the Rehabilitated Dixieland Jazz Band ($60 per person)
- QUEENSBURY at Ski West Mountain at 8:30AM-2:00PM is Goldstocks Free Demo Day for FREE http://www.skiwestmountain.com/
Sunday, January 8
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors is the Moscow Festival Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty at 2:00PM
- ALBANY at The Egg at 3:00PM is Sylvester & the Magic Pebble ($12)
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium is Kids’ Amateur Radio Day – FREE with museum admission
- SCHENECTADY at the Schenectady Moose Lodge at 2:00PM-6:00PM is Elvis’ Birthday Bash for $15
ONGOING
- SCHENECTADY at Proctors (Jan 7-8) is Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs at the GE Theater
- LAKE GEORGE at Dunham’s Bay Resort (Jan 6-8) is 4th Annual Bridal Show Weekend for FREE! Friday at 7:00PM-11:00PM is FREE Girls Night Out Party, Saturday 5:00PM-9:00PM is FREE Engagement Party and Sunday 12:00PM-3:00PM is AWA Bridal Show!
