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Arts & Culture
Entertainment, culture & history abound in Downtown Schenectady! From traditional and cutting-edge theater to hands-on museums and revered institutions of higher learning, there is plenty to feed your mind and curiosity in downtown.
Browse our shops, restaurants, services, lodging, attractions, transportation & parking.
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Thursdays, 9:30am-1:30pm
Outside Around City Hall
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There will be a few vendors set up through December.
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Sundays, 10am-2pm
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Enjoy this festive marketplace with weekly entertainment and more than 70 regional vendors.
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Music & Entertainment
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Patrick Sharrow
November 17, 5-9pm
Josh Casano
November 18, 6-9pm
JECCO
Debbie Fish and
The Crowd Pleasers
November 19, 6:30pm
Josh Casano
November 17, 7pm
Ill Funk
November 18, 9pm
Good Time Charlies
November 19, 9pm
Funk Evolution
November 23, 9pm
Grand Central Station
November 23, 9pm
2096
November 25, 9pm
Sirsy
JECCO
November 18, 12-2pm
Dino Cimino
November 17, 7-10pm
Sonny & Perley
November 18, 7-10pm
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Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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This week, in planning for Thanksgiving and wondering what to do with the leftovers,we have a different way to use some of them up.
Turkey & Cranberry BBQ
Sauce Pizza
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| 2016 Daily Gazette Holiday Parade |
This Saturday!
November 19, 5pm
Downtown Schenectady
This Capital Region tradition attracts 15,000 spectators for what is widely known as the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast. This year's theme is "Movies." The parade will progress up State Street from Schenectady County Community College, including more than 100 floats, bands, marchers, dance troupes and decorated vehicles vying for seven top prizes. Presented by the Chamber of Schenectady County, an affiliate of the Capital Region Chamber.
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| The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time |
 November 23-27
Mainstage at Proctors
Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including BEST PLAY. Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor's dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.
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| Footloose The Musical |
 November 17-20
SLOC Musical Theater
Youth Theater Production: One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
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On The Stage
The Aluminum Show - Nov. 17, 7:30pm
Mainstage - This new and unique show brings the material, the music and the artists together on stage in a magical, mystery-filled creation combining visual theater, dance and humor into an exciting, multi-sensory experience.
 Christine Lavin/Don White - Nov. 19, 8pm
GE Theatre - Leave your worries at the doorstep and join Christine Lavin and Don White as they present a night of comedy unlike any other,
GROOVIN'...A 60s & 70s Musical Journey - Nov. 19, 8pm 
Mainstage - This entire production specializes in re-creating the look and sounds of the most popular artists from the greatest era of Classic Rock history, which guarantees the audience a fun and memorable night.
Tellabration - Nov. 20, 2pm 
GE Theatre - A night of storytelling celebrated world-wide on or about the third Saturday in November.
On The Screen
Being There - Nov. 16, 2, 4:30 & 7pm
GE Theatre - Peter Sellers plays Chance, an illiterate gardener who ends up the most influential man in Washington, D.C. Can his simple gardening metaphors solve the country's complex problems?
Blue Velvet - Nov. 17, 7pm 
GE Theatre
- It's been 30 years since Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) discovered a severed ear in a neighborhood field, and audiences suddenly found themselves sucked deep down inside director David Lynch's celebrated earhole. Presented by It Came From Schenectady.
No Pay, Nudity - November 21 & 22
GE Theatre
- Gabriel Byrne portrays a middle aged actor who has lost his way, not only in his career, but also with family and friends.
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Vintage Chic Inn 
November 16, 4-7pm
234 Union Street
Holiday Open House: Come and see this turn of the century Brownstone in its holiday decor, enjoy light refreshments and and get information about holding your event in this great space.
November 17, 4:30-7:30pm
The Merriam Agency, 376 Broadway
Beautiful jewelry, accessories and gift items presented by Marigold's. 20% of all sales (pre-tax) will go directly to the Schenectady Rotary's Water Filtration Project in Haiti. Light refreshments will be served.
Schenectady County Historical Society 
November 19, 2pm
32 Washington Avenue
Grems-Doolittle Library's 25th Anniversary Reception: Frank Taormina will be giving a presentation on the history of the library, and there will be a selection of library and archival items showcasing 350 years of Schenectady's history. Refreshments will also be served.
 Holiday Pub Crawl
November 19, 12-4pm
Around Downtown Schenectady
The Schenectady Millennial Council is excited to announce our second annual Holiday Pub Crawl! All proceeds raised will be donated to The Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady. Stop by 5 out of 7 participating locations. Enjoy pub crawl specials on drinks. Then make your way to 151 Bar & Restaurant by 4:15 for a raffle & CASH grand prize drawing at 4:30.
St. Joseph's Church 
November 20, 4pm
600 State Street
Organ Concert in honor of St. Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music. Light refreshments to follow.
Experience & Creative Design 
November 20, 1pm
510 Union Street
Register now to make your own fresh Thanksgiving arrangement to add a beautiful touch of Experience to your festive table. Free demonstration at 12:30pm.
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| Save the Date! |
November 26
In partnership with the DSIC, Capital Region Chamber and Upper Union Street BID. Support the small businesses in your community by coming out on Small Business Saturday and take advantage of the many specials they have to offer.
 December 10, 12-4pm
Join the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation for FREE and FUN activities for the entire family. Stop by City Hall and hop on the horse drawn carriage for a ride then visit with Santa and have a free family picture taken. Many activities, performances, musicians & more.
December 10, 3-8pm
Downtown Schenectady
Enjoy a late afternoon/early evening in Downtown Schenectady hopping from location to location to sample chili from some of the the best restaurants and pubs. Follow the Craft Beer Trail at select locations.
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| miSci (museum of innovation & science) |
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15 Nott Terrace Heights
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Save The Date!
November 25, 9am
The model trains are back at miSci this holiday season! Explore the intricate 19- x 27-foot display of running O Gauge (Lionel) model trains. Stay and play! The Play Space is full of science toys you don't have at home. Special thanks to Upstate Train Associates.
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
600 Union Street
Holiday books: Half price in November
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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