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Downtown Schenectady features more than 50 restaurants and eateries that offer everything from quick take-out to elegant fine dining, with cuisines from around the globe.   
            
Browse our shops, restaurants, services, lodging, attractions, transportation & parking.

Publications:
Downtown Visitor Guide & Map  
Schenectady Dining Guide
 
Websites:
City of Schenectady
Schenectady County
Capital Region Chamber
Downtown Schenectady Imp. Corp.
CDTA Capital Moves

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Opens September 9

Thursdays, 9:30am-1:30pm
Outside Around City Hall
Downtown Farmers Market

Sundays, 10am-2pm
Outside Around City Hall
Schenectady Greenmarket
Enjoy this festive marketplace with weekly entertainment and more than 70 regional vendors.
A weekly mix of food and merchandise vendors along the Jay Street Marketplace.  
Music & Entertainment
 
Music n Entertainment

Jecco
September 13, 5:30-8:30pm

2Late
September 10, 6:30pm

Justin & Josh
September 7, 8-10pm

Good TImes Charlies
September 9, 9pm
Gratefully Yours
September 10, 9pm
JECCO Trio
September 14, 6-9pm

JECCO
September 9, 12-2pm

Bronte Roman
September 8, 7-10pm
George Krakat
September 9, 7-10pm

Check Out All of
Downtown Schenectady's

The Downtown Dish
This week, we have a recipe
 that, with the cooler temps coming, is cooked in the oven but still has a feel  of barbecue.

Spiced Sweet Potato
& Bacon Skewers

 
September 8-14, 2 016
Great Downtown Events This Weekend!

Schenectady County's Battle of the Bands 
September 9, 5:30-10pm
Broadway & Liberty Parking lot
Listen to local bands vying for a spot to open SummerNight 2017.

41st Annual St. George Greek Festival
Sept. 9 & 10, 11am-11pm; Sept. 11, 12-5pm
510 Liberty Street
Great food, music, dancing and vendors.

Little Italy StreetFest 
September 10, 12-9pm
North Jay Street
Great music, food and vendors. Something for everyone!

65th Annual Stockade Villagers'
Outdoor Art Show

September 10, 10am-4pm 
Ferry & Front Streets
Outdoor art show and sale in Schenectady's historic Stockade.

September 10, 11am-2pm
City Hall
Enjoy free fun kids' activities and music while visiting health, wellness and safety experts.

Kinky Boots
September 10-11
Mainstage at Proctors

Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. More...
 
This Week at Proctors

On The Stage

Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show - Sept. 10, 8pm 
Education Center - Featuring Liz Miele. Originally from
New Jersey, Liz recently appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live and was profiled in the March 2015 issue of Runner's World. She has toured with the "Nobodies of Comedy" (including a few stops at Proctors!) and Armed Forces Entertainment. 

On The Screen

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: One More Time with Feeling - 
Sept. 9, 7pm 
GE Theatre - Conceived as a performance film of songs from Skeleton Tree, the band's new album, to be released at midnight on September 9th. One More Time With Feeling evolved into something far more significant as the film's creative team delved into the tragic backdrop of the writing and recording of the album. Presented by It Came From Schenectady.

The Big Lebowski - Sept. 10, 7pm  
GE Theatre - Presented by It Came from Schenectady. The most popular fan film of all time returns to Proctors for a 6th year.  And naturally, White Russians will be available! All ICFS films include prizes, surprises, contests and comfy couch seating.
2016 Wing Walk
Tickets Now on Sale!
October 1, 12-5pm
Around Downtown Schenectady

Stroll around Downtown Schenectady and sample unique chicken wing recipes at a variety of restaurants, then vote for your favorite! The day of the event, you must pick up your ballot ticket from the Box Office at Proctors before going to your first restaurant. Wing Walk Ticket Prices: $10 Adults, $5 Students (with current student ID, not available online). Happy walking and tasting!

Purchase Tickets

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September 10, 1-2:30pm
128 Jay Street
John Briggs Signing Leaping Lemmings


September 10, 12-5pm
Proctors
Auditions for the 2016 Nutcracker. Open to all dancers and actors ages 5 and up.

14th Annual Building Block Party
Save the Date!
October 27, 5:30-8:30pm
GE Theatre at Proctors

The DSIC's biggest annual fundraiser, with fantastic food from dozens of restaurants, a super silent auction and great networking with hundreds of Capital District business people.  More...
Cell Phone Audio Walking Tours in Downtown

Stockade Historic District - Take a self-guided tour of the  Stockade Historic District , New York State's first designated Historic District, and hear unique stories about the architecture and people who helped shape Schenectady's 350+ year history.

Erie Canal - Explore the  Erie Canal  through 14 mobile audio stops. Discover the history and innovation that made the canal possible and how this technology impacted the lives of Schenectady residents. 

miSci (museum of innovation & science)
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm 
Extended through September 25
Meet a 22-foot long T-Rex, tremble at a growling pair of dueling dinos, watch a dinosaur soar above you, and discover a nest full of eggs ready to hatch! Discover 10 animatronic dinosaurs throughout the museum.

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, reserve tickets in advance at 518-382-7890 x 237; or purchase tickets when you arrive at miSci (if space is available).

Schenectady County Public Library Notes
Library Expansion

99 Clinton Street
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm 
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
Library Calendar of Events


FREE Computer Classes for September are open for registration.

600 Union Street
Adult non-fiction books half price in September.
All proceeds support Schenectady County Public Library

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

                   

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Our mission is to promote Downtown Schenectady as a premier location for commerce, recreation and living by enhancing, facilitating and supporting economic and cultural growth.