Your Weekly Guide to What's Up in Downtown
May 12, 2022
432 State Street

My Fair Lady | May 17 - 22 | Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?

  • High School Musical Theatre Awards | May 14, 7 p.m. | This program celebrates the achievements of the region’s theatre students, highlighting the importance of musical theatre and arts education in the greater Capital Region of New York State.
  • Greg Greenway CD Release | May 14, 7:30 p.m. | Contemporary folk-pop-rock singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Greg Greenway introduces in concert his stunning new album “Songs From the Beginning” with special guest Fabio Pirozollo, Italian drummer/multi-percussionist and singer.

Check out all upcoming events at Proctors.
Outside around City Hall
Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Shop for fresh local produce and artisan goods in a festive atmosphere with 80+ vendors.

This week's music:
Maltacoustic | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
South Allen | 12 - 2 p.m.
Outside around City Hall
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Featuring products that are grown by area farmers or made by local producers. Shop for fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, and much more.

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10 North Jay Street

We make stuff up! We use you, the audience, as inspiration for our scenes and games, and often ask you to help us out on stage.

May 13, 8 p.m.

May 14, 8 p.m.


Opens May 6
SLOC Musical Theater
427 Franklin Street

Violet | Through May 15 | Violet tells the story of a young woman traveling across the Deep South in 1964 in search of a miracle: the healing touch of a TV evangelist to cure a childhood injury and make her beautiful.
Schenectady Civic Players
12 So. Church St.

The Cake | Through May 22 | The story tells of Della who makes cakes, not judgment calls. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiancé is actually a fiancée, Della’s life gets turned upside down.
151 Bar & Restaurant | 151 Lafayette St.
  • Steve Candlen | May 12, 7 p.m.

Centre Street Pub | 308 Union St.
  • Bussin' | May 13, 7 p.m.
  • Up the River | May 14, 7 p.m.

Frog Alley Brewing | 108 State Street
  • Bountiful Bread Grand Opening with Kevin & Josh and Scott Simpson | May 12, 5 p.m.
  • Deraeled Duo | May 13, 5 p.m.
  • Doug Villano Band | May 13, 8:30 p.m.
  • Marshall Tucker Band | May 14, 5 p.m.
  • Wreckless Duo | May 14, 5 p.m.
  • Skeeter Creek | May 14, 9 p.m.
  • Beer Pairing Dinner | May 19, 7 p.m.
Great Flats Brewing | 151 Lafayette St.
  • Fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club, food from Take Two Cafe, games, raffles & prizes | May 14, 1-5 p.m.
  • Beer Brunch with Arthur's 1795 | May 15, 11 a.m.

Jay St. Pub | 118 Jay St.
  • Under the Den | May 13, 10 p.m.

Katie O'Byrne's | 121 Wall Street
  • Doc Orloff Duo | May 13, 7 p.m.
  • Joe Ray | May 14, 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday Trivia | May 17, 7:30 p.m.

Pinhead Susan's | 38-40 Broadway
  • Karaoke Thursdays | 8 p.m.
Rediscover Downtown Schenectady

Now, more than ever before, it's vital to support our local retailers, restaurants, and services. Each week, we are featuring a different business to keep you connected with all that Downtown Schenectady has to offer.

The Whitney Book Corner | 105 Clinton St. | NEW LOCATION
  • This delightful used bookstore is now open in their new location on Clinton Street...and they are still on the corner! The store is operated by the Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library and all proceeds benefit the library system. Staffed by volunteers, the entire store is stocked with donated items, either from the public or from the library. Be sure to stop by and check out their new space while browsing for some great deals on books of all kinds.

The Downtown Buzz
Bountiful Bread | 108 State St.
  • Grand Opening Celebration | May 12, 5:30-8 p.m. | With Frog Alley Catering and Annabel’s Pizza Company. This is a benefit for Proctors Collaborative, with a number of ways to donate. Enjoy an evening of good food, good beer, and good company.


Union College | 807 Union St.
  • Electric City Mini Maker Faire | May 14, 2-5 p.m. | The Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!
  • Community Carnival | May 22, 12-3 p.m. | Free event for kids and families with lots of crafts, games, sports, activities and food. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Location Map

miSci | 15 Museum Dr.
  • New Exhibit - "Be the Astronaut" is a fun, interactive adventure where you are in control as you launch a rocket, pilot a spaceship, and drive a rover in space!
  • The exhibit guides you as you discover the solar system first hand with the help of virtual astronauts as you land on multiple worlds, including the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter. Designed with the help of NASA experts, the exhibition is fun for the whole family and takes STEM learning into outer space.
Jay St. Collective | 135 Jay Street |
  • Spring Fling | May 14, 12-3 p.m. | Stop by and learn how to paint furniture with Dixie Belle paint products. Learn expert tips and see demos of different techniques and finishes. Ask questions about your specific projects. Enter for a chance to win one of four door prizes.

Inner Bliss Yoga & Wellness | 1 N. Church St.
  • Full Moon Circle | May 14, 6 p.m. | You will journey inward through guided meditation, movement, sound and story.
  • Yoga 101 | May 17, 7:30 p.m. | This beginner series will lead participants to build a yoga practice over the course of four sessions. Accessible to all ages and abilities. 


  • Canalway Challenge | Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor invites New Yorkers to take part in the Canalway Challenge in 2022 to trace history and track miles on the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail. The free program invites participants to choose a personal mileage goal and then walk, run, cycle, or paddle to achieve it and receive recognition.
Passport Parking is a mobile app that offers contactless payment for on-street parking and parking lots in Downtown Schenectady.

Download the app (Android, iPhone) and enjoy the convenience of paying for parking via your smartphone.

CDPHP Cycle kicks off their 6th season with new technology, more locations and more bikes. Register online and choose a plan that suits your needs and you'll be off and riding!
The Downtown Dish

This week's recipe is a delicious dip with a Mexican flair.
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