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Did you know that Downtown Schenectady offers many types of lodging? Stay at a quaint bed & breakfast or an elegant boutique hotel. If a modern facility is your preference, choose a name-brand hotel with all the amenities.
Browse our shops, restaurants, services, lodging, attractions, transportation & parking.
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Closed for Easter Sunday
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Music & Entertainment
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Ben & Erin
March 25, 6:30pm
Frank Jaklitsch
March 26, 6:30pm
Doug Leiby
March 24, 7pm
Buddha Clark
March 25, 9pm
The Deadbeats
March 26, 9pm
March Madness Celebration
March 27, Afternoon
Patrick Sharrow
March 25, 6-10pm
Grand Central Station
March 26, 10pm-2am
Jet Crash Billy
March 26, 9:30pm
Melissa Sgambelluri Trio
March 25, 6pm
Pinhead Susan's
Ed Salvo band
March 25, 9pm
Wee-B3
March 24, 7-10pm
Azzaam Hameed &
Annette Harris
March 25, 7-10pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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This week for Easter, we have an easy three-ingredient homemade candy that you can add to your holiday baskets.
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| College Corner |
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March 25, 6pm, Stockade 101
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Disney's The Lion King
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 Through April 17
Mainstage at Proctors
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney's THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Proctors! Come and experience the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular - one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Roar!...
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To accommodate the opening scene, patrons must be in their seats at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the show.
Lion King Visitor Tips
Downtown Schenectady is thrilled to roll out the red carpet for patrons of The Lion King! If you are coming downtown for the show, these helpful VISITOR TIPS will make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Lion King Business Specials:
Aperitivo Bistro - Lion King Brunch: Sat & Sun, 11am-2pm, throughout the the show's run
Katie O'Byrne's - Featured dinner specials on Lion King show nights
Key Hall at Proctors - Special pre-show dinner on Friday, April 8, 5-8pm
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| Celebrate Easter in Downtown |
This weekend, let Downtown Schenectady be your destination for celebrating the Easter holiday.
Easter Weekend Services
Easter Sunday Specials
The Stockade Inn - Easter Brunch, 10am-3pm. Seatings on the hour; last seating at 2pm.
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| 2016 Hometown Heroes Banner Program |
 Downtown Schenectady
First Round Sponsor Deadline: April 1
The
Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) and
City of Schenectady are partnering for a second year to present the 2016
Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program proudly recognizes active duty and veteran servicepersons from the City.
Sponsor a Banner:
Banners may be sponsored by individuals, businesses, or organizations.
Banners will once again be displayed on street lamps along State Street and around City Hall in Downtown Schenectady from mid-May until mid-November. To be included in the first round of banners for May, please respond by Friday, April 1.
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On The Stage
Education Center - Features interviews with local celebrities, interspersed with improvised responses by the company.
On The Screen
Shaun the Sheep - March 25 & 27 
GE Theatre - When Shaun decides to take the day off to have some fun, his mischief inadvertently leads to the Farmer being taken away. With the help of the flock, Shaun goes to big city to rescue him.
GE Theatre - Our popular all-ages cartoon and all-you-can-eat cereal party returns with a SUPERHEROES theme.
GE Theatre - In the wake of a dying middle class, there are now "Two Americas." This eye-opening documentary presents viewers with a revised vision of the American Dream and an unvarnished account of how our policies have helped concentrate wealth in the hands of a few at expense of everyone else.
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96 Jay Street
Now Open for Dinner! On March 24, Bel Cibo begins a new dinner service every Thursday-Saturday, 5:30-9:30pm.
March 26, 2pm
32 Washington Avenue
Robert Pascucci, Ph.D. presents: Schooling the Children of Schenectady's Italian and Polish Immigrants, 1900-1930
April 6, 11am
Discover the Stockade and its secrets on the first Wednesday of each month with a walking tour, lunch at historic Arthur's Market, a peek inside an 1820s Stockade home, and a visit to the Schenectady History Museum. Register
AAA Northway 
March 29, 4-8pm
GE Theatre at Proctors
Travel Expo: Meet and chat with some of AAA top travel partners and receive expert planning advice. Value packed offers and door prizes.
April 1, 6:30-8:30pm
433 State Street
Palettes to Palates: Come enjoy a night of painting and a healthy eating
workshop hosted by the Schenectady YMCA and taught by a talented artist-instructor from Stockade Station! All supplies will be provided. No experience needed. R
egister by March 30.
April 15 & 16
Schenectady Armory
The Empire State Sports Council (ES Sports), a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization based in Clifton Park, is kicking off the first year of its newest annual event, the Empire State Corporate Challenge, with a Dodgeball Tournament at the Schenectady Armory. Registration
deadline April 1, 2016.
Mohawk River & Mohawk Hudson Bike Path
Registration Now Open!
Join us for a fun, family friendly, yet competitive event that provides an exciting adventure
on the Mohawk River and the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path. For individuals, teams, or families!
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| 2016 Times Union Best of the Capital Region |
Cast your vote for your favorite Downtown Schenectady establishments! The 20th Annual Times Union Best of the Capital Region voting is now open. Online voting ends at 3 p.m. Friday, April 15.
Vote Here
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| miSci (museum of innovation & science) |
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Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Through May 1
Escape winter's chill and discover hundreds of brilliantly colored native butterflies at miSci's indoor butterfly house, flying about (and possibly landing on you!) as miSci
re-creates their habitat - the edge of an open field with flowers and trees. Be sure to stop at the chrysalis chamber to see the butterflies as they emerge.
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| Schenectady County Public Library Notes |
 Central Library
99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
All public libraries will be closed March 27 for Easter
March 31, 6pm
Calling all WHOvians and trivia buffs! Form a team of 2-6 people and show off your knowledge of the popular TV show. AGES 14+ ONLY. Awesome prizes for top teams. Costumes are highly encouraged for a special prize! Please
register here.
600 Union Street
Throughout March: Large print & biographies: half price.
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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