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Visit Downtown Schenectady
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Downtown Schenectady features more than 50 restaurants and eateries that offer everything from quick take-out to elegant fine dining and feature cuisines from around the globe.
Browse Downtown Schenectady's shops, restaurants, services, lodging, cultural attractions, transportation and parking.
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Opens November 6
Every Tuesday:$6 tickets for all regular movies
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Thursdays, 9:30am-1:30pm
Outside Around City Hall
A limited number of vendors will
be around City Hall (inside for inclement weather) through
the end of the month.
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A festive marketplace with more than 70 vendors who produce everything they sell.
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Music & Entertainment
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Open Mic Comedy NIght
Thursdays, 8:30pm
Thursday
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Indie Rock Night, 9pm
Saturday: DJ Yosh, 9pm
Frank Jaklitsch
November 6, 6:30pm
Sean Lyons
November 6, 8:30pm
Funk Evolution
November 7, 10pm
Wide Awake
November 6, 9pm
Clancy Vannier
November 7, 9pm
Tommy Verrigni
November 5,
7-10pm
Wee-B3
November 6, 7-10pm
Keith Pray Quartet with
Jerry Weldon
November 7, 8pm
Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's
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The Downtown Dish
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With only three weeks until Thanksgiving, we will be offering some unique recipes to consider for
your holiday. This week we have an baked brie appetizer.
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| Ragtime The Musical |
 November 7-8
Mainstage at Proctors
The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold - set in turn-of-the-century New York - all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow.
More...
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| Stockade-athon 15K Road Race |
 November 8, 8:30am
Downtown Schenectady
Veterans
Park
The Stockade-athon is popularly recognized as the oldest "major" 15K road race in the USA. Starting in 1976, this classic 9.3 miler has become the highlight event on the fall racing season in upstate New York.
Last Chance Walk-up Registration: Nov. 6, 4-7pm,
YMCA Downtown Schenectady
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On The Stage
Mainstage - "Where's Larry Tour" The night will be filled with laughs and hilarious videos inspired by the long-running "Jokers" TV program.
GE Theatre - Presented by Nacre Dance: Debuting original works from a selection of the nation's best up and coming choreographers. Audience member votes will determine who becomes the Nacre Dance 2016 Guest Choreographer!
Mainstage - Grammy Award-winning legend Mavis Staples teams up with multi-platinum recording artist Joan Osborne on the highly anticipated national tour, "Solid Soul."
Fenimore Gallery - Featuring Beth Stelling: Originally from Ohio, after conquering the Chicago stand-up scene, Beth moved to L.A. in 2011. Within her first year she made her late night television debut on Conan.
Education Center - A cunning collision of improv creativity! Featuring
our in-house longford team, ALF PACINO!
Education Center - A fabulous new work from a mighty musical duo: multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa and roots music specialist Hugh Pool, who launch their exciting music from traditional blues.
Mainstage - Free concert featuring Al Moser & Ed Goodemote playing "Goldie" the mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Mainstage - A brand new, music-filled interactive live show featuring the Chipmunks and Chipettes.
On The Screen
Mr. Holmes - Nov. 8-10 
GE Theatre - A new twist on the world's most famous detective. In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare.
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| New & Improved! - DowntownSchenectady.org |
The
Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) has launched a newly designed website to provide visitors, residents, employees, and stakeholders with a more user-friendly portal to connect with all things Downtown Schenectady. The site is now mobile-friendly and includes a Google-based interactive map of downtown businesses, which can be sorted by several categories. It also includes a calendar of events, current news, and information on the DSIC itself. The site was designed in partnership with downtown's D2 Media Consultants.
Click here to check it out. Be sure to bookmark us and visit often!
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November 6, 5-8pm,
November 7, 10am-5pm,
November 8, 11am-5pm
Holiday Open House: "The Magic of Christmas" Come and be part of this magical time of year at Experience's traditional open house. See what's new this year and receive 20-40% off your purchase.
November 7, 8pm
12 S. Church Street
ACT III - Pat Brady's One-Woman Show. General admission tickets at the door: $20. Benefit for New York Oncology/Hematology Foundation and Schenectady Civic Players.
November 12, 5:30pm
Schenectady County Community College
Tasting Notes - Join us for an epicurean extravaganza in which guests enjoy fine wines, a menu created by the Schenectady County Community College Culinary Institute, and the artistry of Schenectady Symphony musicians. This year's event will feature food, wine and music from South America. Tickets are limited.
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| Hometown Heroes Banners Walking Tour |
 Through November 11
Downtown Schenectady
Last week to see the banners!
Take a stroll around beautiful Downtown Schenectady and view 43
Hometown Heroes banners honoring Schenectady military men and women.
Pick up a copy of the
Hometown Heroes
banner map and bios of many of the honorees at the DSIC office, 143 State Street, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. More...
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| miSci (museum of innovation & science) |
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Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
November 7 & 8
Join other museum visitors in this out-of-this-world experience! See what it's like to do experiments in space and take home a souvenir from your experience. Please Note: Space is limited. To guarantee a spot, purchase tickets in advance at 518-382-7890 x 237; or purchase tickets when you arrive at miSci (if space is available).
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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 Schenectady County Public Libraries will be closed for
Veterans Day, November 11.
600 Union Street
Through November: Holiday books half price
First Thursday nights book sale: All books, 1/2 price
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library
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Save
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November 21, 5-7pm
Downtown Schenectady
The Chamber's
parade, a Capital Region tradition, attracts 20,000-40,000 spectators who will line State Street in Downtown Schenectady for what is widely known as the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast. Enjoy more than 100 magical characters, floats, bands, marchers, dance troupes and decorated vehicles.
November 28
Recognizing the growth of Small Business Saturday, several Schenectady business organizations are working together this year to drive community awareness of this special day and officially kick off the holiday shopping season for the City's local businesses. Many of the businesses will have in-store specials, contests, discounts and events on Small Business Saturday, all aimed at boosting local excitement for the day.
December 12, Noon - 4pm
You are invited to gather family and friends and head to Schenectady's spectacular City Hall in the heart of downtown for a fun-filled afternoon of music, crafts, demonstrations, performances and more at Downtown Schenectady's City Hall-iday. This 12th annual event is the largest free holiday celebration in Schenectady County.
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| College Corner |
Click on the links below to see what is happening at our local colleges.
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