Latest

Free Events (patial listing) for July 29 to August 5

July 28, 2018Schenectady Today0 Comments

Filed UnderEvents

Free events for July 29 through August 5 (Partial List)

Jul 29 (Sun)

  • Lakou Mizik – multi-generational world rock band from Haiti performs at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of stadium seating. Food available for purchase. Rain location: Proctors Theatre.
  • Maria Z Ensemble (Flamenco/classical) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
  • Moriah Formica performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 7 pm
  • Maple Museum Free Music and More: David Rach will perform Traditional and Historical Songs of NYS. 2 pm. at the Maple Museum at 221 Creamery St. in Jefferson.

Jul 30 (Mon)

  • “Hidden Figures” 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

Jul 31 (Tues)

  • Squeeze Play Accordion Band — Outdoor Concert/Rehearsal at Voorheesville Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Tuesdays through Labor Day)
  • Pine Bush Pups: Naturalist Walk – 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.

Aug 1 (Wed)

  • The Refrigerators (Party Rock) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
  • Rubblebucket performing at Rockin’ on the River at Riverfront Park in Troy from 5 to 8:30 pm
  • For Children – Seth and the Moody Melix performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 7 pm
  • The Lustre Kings (Rockabilly) Performing at Shepard Park on Canada Street as part of the Lake George Arts Project 7 pm
  • Big Medicine performing at Malta Community Center at One Bayberry Dr. from 6-8 pm Bring blanket or chair.

Aug 2 (Thurs)

  • Art D’echo Trio featuring Josh Nelson – Jazz on Jay (Pedestrian-way) from noon to 1:30 pm. Rain location, Robb Alley in Proctors.
  • Fenimore Blues – 7 piece band – Niskayuna’s Summer Concert Series at 7 pm at Town Hall Gazebo. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs to enjoy these hour long concerts.
  • The Lateshift and Sir Sly appearing at Alive at Five from 5-8 pm at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch in Albany.
  • Guilderland Town Band Performing at 7:30 pm at Tawasentha Park – bring blanket or lawn chair.
  • The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute) performing at Rock the Block at Canal Square at 72 Remsen Street, Cohoes. 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Bring your own lawn chair.
  • Lustre Kings performing at the Crossings Park (Colonie) from 6-8 pm
  • WEBX Night with Sir Sly – Alive at Five – Jennings Landing at the Corning Preserve in Albany from 5-8 pm – Rainsite is the Corning Boatlaunch
  • Ice Cream Social and Union Fire Company Band performing at Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa from 6-8 pm

Aug 4 (Sat)

  • California Transit Authority (Featuring Danny Seraphine of Chicago) at 6 pm – Live Waterfront Entertainment at the “Harbor Jam” River’s Casino Outdoor Amphitheater
  • Big Fez & the Surfmatics (beach party music) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
  • Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands (Grammy winner) performing at Riverlink Park in Downtown Amsterdam – rain or shine 8 pm
  • “Riverfest” – all day events at Riverlink Park in Downtown Amsterdam – rain or shine

Aug 5 (Sun)

  • Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers performs (Moroccan at Music Haven at Central Park in Schenectady — starting at 7 pm. Plenty of seating. Food available for purchase. Rain Location: Proctors Theatre
  • The Wister Quartet (Classical) performing at Freedom Park in Scotia starting at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine.
  • Georgie Wonders Band performing at Town of Clifton Park Performing Arts at the Common (Vischer Ferry Road) 7 pm

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
  • 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)
About the author

Schenectady Today

Now in our 17th Year of giving voice to Capital District / Tech Valley communities. To receive our weekly announcements & guest list by e-mail, send your name & e-mail address to: subscribe@annparillo.com How to watch the Show: Live Streaming on the web when aired on Channel 16 in Schenectady County: http://www.OpenStageMedia.com Schenectady County — Channel 16– starting on Wed. 10 am and 6 pm and continuing throughout the week depending on time availability Now on FIOS in Sch’dy – on Channel 36 – see above for times: Amsterdam – Channel 16 – Tuesday 3 pm (one week later) Albany (City) – Channel 18 on ChannelAlbany on Sunday at 5 pm – Same week as filmed Albany County, Clifton Park, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Troy — Time Warner Cable – Regional Public Access –– Tuesday 3 pm (one week later) Bethlehem/Delmar – Channel 18 – Wednesday 2:30 pm. (One week later) We can also be found on Facebook: Schenectady Today – In & Around the Capital Region. Please join our page. You can also watch many show segments, read about guests and browse / search our archives, here on the site. Show Content: The show usually includes six segments with a variety of guests interviewed each week. Regular guests include Representatives from the Animal Protective Foundation; faculty from the various area institutions of higher learning discussing health and community issues; Representatives from City, County and State agencies; actors and directors from the theREP, Proctors Theatre, Circle Theatre Players at Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Schenectady Civic Players, Schenectady Light Opera, Albany Civic Players, Classic Theater Guild, and many other area theatrical groups; Tax Specialists from the Internal Revenue Service (during tax season); Representatives from Schenectady County Library; area museums including miSci & ESAM and many area non-profit organizations. We also try to highlight local artists and musicians whenever possible.
More Posts (368)