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Free Events for July 15 to July 22

July 14, 2018Schenectady Today0 Comments

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Jul 15 (Sun)

  • Stuart Little 2 – Free Family Film! At Proctors. Shown at 10:30 am and 1 pm
  • Gabacho Maroc (Paris Based Jazz Band) and Heard Jazz band opens the concert at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of seating. Food available for purchase.
  • Route Fifty-5 (brass quintent) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
  • You are invited to share the Muslim Community of the Capital District’s 10th Annual Islamic Awareness Day. All non-Muslim neighbors are invited. Sch’dy Central Park Pavilion from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Food, BBQ and prizes.

Jul 16 (Mon)

  • “The Goonies” movie. Bites/Camera/Action — 6:30 pm music and games. 7:00 pm short film by YOUTHFX. Feature film at 7:30 pm. Family friendly. Bring lawn chairs. South Pearl St. Albany in front of Times Union Center – Free parking after 5 pm

July 17 (Tues)

  • Squeeze Play Accordion Band — Outdoor Concert/Rehearsal at Voorheesville Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Tuesdays through Labor Day)
  • Featured on Sch’dy Today Show in THE ADDY at Proctors at 10 am will be Lisa and the Time Benders Combo. Informative segments as well.  Audience Welcome.
  • Pine Bush Pups: Incredible Insects – from 10 am to 11 am ages 6+ Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Road
  • Water Ski Show at Jumpin’ Jacks at 7 pm.

Jul 18 (Wed)

  • Screaming Orphans (Celtic rock/Pop) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
  • Wonder (2017) at Reels at Noon at the Schenectady County Public Library
  • Gabriel Sanchez Presents the Prince Experience performing at Rockin’ on the River at Riverfront Park in Troy from 5 to 8:30 pm
  • For Children – Andy the Music Man performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 7 pm
  • High Rollers (Blues) Performing at Shepard Park on Canada Street as part of the Lake George Arts Project 7 pm
  • Gravity performing at Malta Community Center at One Bayberry Dr. from 6-8 pm Bring blanket or chair.
  • Pine Bush Pups: Incredible Insects – from 10 am to 11 am ages 6+ Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Road

Jul 19 (Thurs)

  • George Muscatello/Shiri Zorn Trio– Jazz on Jay (Pedestrian-way) from noon to 1:30 pm. Rain location, Robb Alley in Proctors.
  • Twelve Mile: Honeysuckle opens. Bluegrass showcase at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of seating. Food available for purchase.
  • Loose Change (Acoustic Rock) – Niskayuna’s Summer Concert Series at 7 pm at Town Hall Gazebo. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs to enjoy these hour long concerts.
  • Reggae Night and Third World appearing at Alive at Five from 5-8 pm at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch in Albany.
  • Hey Jude Performing at 7:30 pm at Tawasentha Park – bring blanket or lawn chair.
  • Big Sky Country performing at Rock the Block at Canal Square at 72 Remsen Street, Cohoes. 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Bring your own lawn chair.
  • Audiostars performing at the Crossings Park (Colonie) from 6-8 pm
  • Girl Blue performing at Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa from 6-8 pm
  • Science Lecture Series: Recovery Efforts for the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly at Albany Pine Bush Preserve – 7 pm – adults – Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Road

Jul 20 (Fri)

  • Singin’ in the Rain, Jr. theater camp performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 5 pm
  • Two Short Plays by Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY at Sch’dy Civic Players 8 pm (donations accepted). Includes a “talk back” after the performance.

Jul 21 (Sat)

  • Reelin’ In the Years (Steely Dan Tribute) at 6 pm – Live Waterfront Entertainment at the “Harbor Jam” River’s Casino Outdoor Amphitheater
  • Frank Vignola Trio performing at Riverlink Park in Downtown Amsterdam – rain or shine 7 pm
  • The Back 40 Band (kids) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
  • Kristen Capolino performing at Rock the Block at Canal Square at 72 Remsen Street, Cohoes. 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Bring your own lawn chair.
  • Singin’ in the Rain, Jr. theater camp performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 5 pm
  • Two Short Plays by Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY at Sch’dy Civic Players 8 pm (donations accepted). Includes a “talk back” after the performance.
  • Water Ski Show at Long Lake at 9 am
  • Repair Café at Sch’dy County Public Library from 10 am to 2 pm. McChesney Room. (Jewelry, small electrical appliances, furniture, clothing, toys, watches, clocks, ceramics, etc) Don’t toss it! Fix it!

Jul 22 (Sun)

  • Open Season – Free Family Film! At Proctors. Shown at 10:30 am and 1 pm
  • Karner Blue Butterfly Walk at 11 am from 6 yr and up. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Road
  • Pascuala Ilabaca Y Fauna – Chilean Pop Singer and band at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of seating. Food available for purchase.

Other Re-occurring Events

  • Continuing — Every Sunday night until further notice: Free Jazz Series at Van Slykes in the Rivers Casino from 5 pm to 8 pm
  • Jul 3 through Jul 28 – “Damn Yankees” at Park Playhouse (Washington Park) in Albany 8 pm on Tuesdays through Saturday
  • July 13 through July 22 – Thoroughly Modern Millie by the Not So Common Players at 8 pm at 14 Clifton Commons, in Clifton Park
  • Through July 2018 — Exhibition of Street photographs by Dave Tyson & Nicholas Amplo on Protest in the 60s-70s at Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Jerry Burrell Gallery at 209 Schenectady St., Sch’dy. 1-6 pm Weekdays
  • Aug 3 through Aug 18 – “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” at Park Playhouse (Washington Park) in Albany 8 pm on Tuesdays through Saturday
  • Aug 21 through Aug 25 – “James and the Giant Peach” at Park Playhouse (Washington Park) in Albany 8 pm on Tuesdays through Saturday
  • Through August – Exhibition by Vince Forte Jr. at the Living room Art Gallery (in Historic Saint Agnes Cemetery’s Visitor’s Center in Menands. (8:30 am to 4 pm)
  • Through Labor Day – Tuesdays — Squeeze Play Accordion Band — Outdoor Concert/Rehearsal at Voorheesville Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Tuesdays through Labor Day)
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